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Spyderco Starmate vs Zero Tolerance 0223
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Starmate stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$320Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
134 g (4.73 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
218 mm (8.58 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium, earth brown G10
Finish
Satin
Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating on blade and titanium handle
Lock type
LinerLock
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
One-handed opening
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Reversible left/right tip-up bent steel clip with black Teflon finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useWork
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Exceptional edge retention and hardnessSmooth and reliable lockup with frame lockErgonomic handle with secure gripAmbidextrous pocket clip and flipper openingHigh-quality materials and craftsmanship
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade not very sharp out of the box according to some users
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