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Benchmade Auto Adamas vs Spyderco Starmate
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Starmate stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$425Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
226.2 mm (8.91 in)Longest
221 mm (8.70 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.79 mm (5.11 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-MagnaCut stainless tool steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 over skeletonized stainless steel liners
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Flat Dark Earth Cerakote coating on blade
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
LinerLock
Opening method
Out-the-side automatic
One-handed opening
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useField workDuty useEveryday carry
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
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Common praise
Exceptional balance of toughness, edge retention, and corrosion resistanceDurable and weight-conscious handle designFast and reliable blade deployment with secure lockupVersatile drop point blade profile suitable for various tasks
High-quality CPM 20CV steel with excellent edge retentionVersatile ambidextrous pocket clip with multiple carry optionsOne-handed opening with Spyderco's Trademark Round HoleSturdy liner lock mechanism
Common complaints
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