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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Starmate stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$510Most expensive
US$450Cheapest
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Odin Heim patterned Damasteel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Unknown
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
LinerLock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
One-handed opening
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Everyday carry due to large size
Unknown
Common praise
High quality milling and finishSmooth action and solid lockup with AXIS lockBeautiful and sharp Damasteel bladeVibrant red and black carbon fiber with anodized red hardware accents
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
Too large for daily carry
Unknown