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Microtech Ultratech Gen III vs Spyderco Starmate
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III 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$395Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Satin
Lock type
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
LinerLock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
One-handed opening
Clip type
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
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
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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