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Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard vs Spyderco Starmate
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$438Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
112.3 g (3.96 oz)Lightest
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black finish (blade), stonewash (blade in some variants), black anodized handle
Satin
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
LinerLock
Opening method
Dual-action thumb slide
One-handed opening
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDetailed cutting workPiercingSlicing
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth, effortless deployment and retraction of bladeHigh edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelRobust durable aluminum handleCompact size for everyday carryWell engineered and crafted
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
Unknown
Unknown
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