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Microtech Brachial Auto 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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Starmate stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$474Most expensive
US$450Cheapest
Weight
124.5 g (4.39 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
120.7 mm (4.75 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash or DLC (depending on model)
Satin
Lock type
Push Button Lock
LinerLock
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
One-handed opening
Clip type
Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf-DefenseEmergency RespondersMilitary Use
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Heavy Duties that risk blade tip damage
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Common praise
Strong, stout automatic action with secure lockupErgonomic curved handle for comfortable gripHigh-quality M390 steel blade with excellent slicing capabilityCompact and lightweight for comfortable carryHigh fit and finish with zero blade play
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
Button release can be initially stiff and require break-inRelatively high price pointNot suited for heavy chopping tasks due to blade tip shape
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