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Microtech Iconic 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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Starmate stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 34% 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$650Most expensive
US$450Cheapest
Weight
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.7 mm (0.15 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel (usually M390)
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Milled Black Titanium
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash
Satin
Lock type
Button lock w/ safety
LinerLock
Opening method
Side-opening automatic
One-handed opening
Clip type
Tip up Right carry
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollector's pieceTactical use
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality buildStrong and fast automatic deploymentErgonomic and precise designCollector friendly aesthetic
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
High retail priceLimited availability
Unknown
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