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Benchmade Boost vs Spyderco UK Penknife
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 102% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$140.25Most expensive
US$135Cheapest
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
175 mm (6.89 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
CPM SPY27 stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black non-reflective
Satin-finished blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
SlipIt (non-locking)
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
One-handed opening via Spyderco Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Deep-pocket wire clip, reversible for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Locking-blade knife usersLegal jurisdictions prohibiting locking blades
Common praise
High traction Versaflex handle provides secure grip even when wet or glovedStrong CPM 3V blade with durable grind for tough tasksReliable and ambidextrous AXIS Assist lock mechanismSolid build quality and ergonomic design suited for heavy use
Excellent edge retention and toughness thanks to CPM SPY27 steelLightweight and durable G-10 handleConvenient reversible pocket clip for ambidextrous tip-up carrySafe, legal non-locking slipjoint design with ambidextrous one-handed opening
Common complaints
Unknown
Not suitable for users preferring locking bladesLimited blade length (approximately 2.95 inches) for heavy-duty tasks