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Microtech Makora Hellhound vs Spyderco Starmate
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound 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.
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$450
US$450
Weight
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
214.6 mm (8.45 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
130.175 mm (5.13 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.7 mm (0.15 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium steel (specific type not clearly supported)
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Aircraft aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Varies: including DLC, stonewashed, bronze, black coatings, and nickel boron internals for smooth operation
Satin
Lock type
Unknown
LinerLock
Opening method
OTF (Out The Front) automatic
One-handed opening
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHigh performance useReliable and smooth operationTactical use
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional smooth automatic actionReliable and high performanceExcellent grip and build qualityMultiple finish options including DLC and stonewashed
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
Higher price point compared to some alternatives
Unknown
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