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Microtech Dirac Delta 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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$429Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)
95 mm (3.74 in)
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
221 mm (8.70 in)Shortest
Closed length
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.7 mm (0.15 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash (blade) or apocalyptic or black tactical coating (varies by model)
Satin
Lock type
Double action OTF
LinerLock
Opening method
Top-mounted thumb slide
One-handed opening
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSurvival
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance with M390 steelSmooth and ergonomic top-mounted thumb slide openingDurable and lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum handleVersatile ambidextrous use and integrated glass breaker
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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