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Benchmade Narrows vs Spyderco Starmate
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Starmate stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$580Most expensive
US$450Cheapest
Weight
68.32 g (2.41 oz)Lightest
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
203.7 mm (8.02 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
116.3 mm (4.58 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.03 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Super Premium Stainless Steel (58-61HRC)
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
6Al-4V Titanium
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin blade finish
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
LinerLock
Opening method
Unknown
One-handed opening
Clip type
Mini Deep Carry, Tip-up
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight usePocket carry
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and slim titanium handleStrong and sharp M390 steel bladeReliable AXIS lock mechanism
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
Factory edge quality criticized as coarsePivot action can feel rough initiallyHigher price point considered premium
Unknown