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Spyderco Starmate vs Zero Tolerance 0850
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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0850 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 Starmate stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, 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$400Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)
95 mm (3.74 in)
Overall length
221 mm (8.70 in)
221 mm (8.70 in)
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Blue carbon fiber composite
Finish
Satin
Two-tone stonewash and satin finish
Lock type
LinerLock
Sub-Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
One-handed opening
Manual opening with aluminum thumb stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Custom machined titanium pocket clip (tip-up, right carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Everyday carryCollectorsPrecision cutting tasks
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
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance from CPM 20CV steelLightweight design due to blue carbon fiber handle and titanium clipStrong and reliable Sub-Frame Lock mechanism with hardened steel insertSmooth manual opening with aluminum thumb studMade in the USA with quality construction and attractive finish
Common complaints
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