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Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 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. Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$296Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-M4 tool steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
LinerLock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
One-handed opening
Clip type
Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Tip-Up/Tip-Down, Left or Right)
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHeavy-duty slicingTough cutting tasks
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Environments requiring low-maintenance stainless steel blades
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Common praise
Excellent edge retentionVery sharp out of the boxRobust construction and feelSmooth action with phosphor bronze washersAmbidextrous carry options
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
Requires diligent maintenance to avoid corrosionHandle ergonomics can feel blocky and less refinedHeavier and thicker compared to some other EDC foldersNot a discreet carry due to clip style and size
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