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Benchmade Freek 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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$350Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
LinerLock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
One-handed opening
Clip type
Split Arrow
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Unknown
Common praise
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
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
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult
Unknown