Comparison Console
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC vs Spyderco Starmate
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$450
US$450
Weight
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Lightest
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Satin
Lock type
Slide lock
LinerLock
Opening method
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
One-handed opening
Clip type
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
Unknown
Common praise
Fast and smooth blade deploymentExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight yet durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handle designDurable black DLC blade finishReliable locking 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
Handle can be slippery when wet
Unknown