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Microtech Vector Auto vs Spyderco Starmate
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Starmate stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$489.95Most expensive
US$450Cheapest
Weight
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin or Black finish
Satin
Lock type
Plunge lock
LinerLock
Opening method
Push button automatic
One-handed opening
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalEDCCollectors
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Fast And Strong Automatic OpeningHigh Quality Cnc ManufacturingGood Ergonomics And GripCollectible Vintage Design
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
Discontinued And Harder To FindPrice Varies And Can Be High
Unknown
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