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Benchmade PSK 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 25% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade PSK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade PSK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate 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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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.
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$400Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Cerakote coating
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Assist
LinerLock
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
One-handed opening
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
Unknown
Common praise
Strong, corrosion-resistant MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retentionRobust AXIS Assist locking mechanism with spring-assisted openingFull steel liners and G-10 or carbon fiber handle scales provide strength and gripIncludes ferro rod striking choil for fire startingLifetime warranty and LifeSharp maintenance service
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
Two-hand closure may be inconvenient for some usersBlade thickness and assisted mechanism may not excel in hard-use tasks like log-splittingSize and weight may be too large for small hands
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