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Spyderco Phoenix 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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% 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$310Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
116.06 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin finish
Satin
Lock type
Ball Bearing Lock
LinerLock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
One-handed opening
Clip type
Tip up steel pocket clip
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding knife
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality VG-10 blade steelSmooth ball bearing lockPremium titanium and micarta handle materialsLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous thumb hole for easy opening
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, availability limitedPremium price
Unknown
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