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Spyderco Starmate vs Spyderco Techno 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 46% 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$450Most expensive
US$400Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
65 mm (2.56 in)Shortest
Overall length
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
152 mm (5.98 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
CTS-XHP
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6AL-4V Titanium
Finish
Satin
Stonewash
Lock type
LinerLock
Frame Lock
Opening method
One-handed opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Everyday CarryHeavy-Duty Folding Knife Use
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
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
Excellent build quality and edge retentionVersatile and compact designStrong and reliable frame lockAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
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