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Benchmade Super Freek vs Spyderco Starmate
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% 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 Super Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super 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$325Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
121.9 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
214.9 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
123.4 mm (4.86 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 M4
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Cerakote coated
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
Every day carry (EDC)Hard use utility tasks
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Professional/Office EnvironmentsWet or Marine EnvironmentsDelicate SlicingDeep Concealment
Unknown
Common praise
Durable materials and construction with G10 and CPM-M4 steelExcellent grip due to layered milled G10 handleStrong and tough blade suitable for hard useReliable AXIS Lock mechanismAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clip
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
Not Corrosion ResistanceBulky in PocketNon-Deep Carry Clip
Unknown