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WE Knife StarHawk vs WE Knife Upshot
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Upshot stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Upshot stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Upshot stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Upshot stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Upshot stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Upshot stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$288.3Most expensive
US$247Cheapest
Weight
102.1 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
99 g (3.49 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
71.5 mm (2.81 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
170.5 mm (6.71 in)Shortest
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
Closed length
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
113 mm (4.45 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV (also available in Damasteel variant)
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
Titanium
Finish
Blade finish: Silver Bead Blasted (20CV variant), Black Stonewash (20V variant); Handle color/finish: Blue or Black titanium
Blackwashed (2102B), Polished Bead Blast (2102A variant)
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, reversible, L/R
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useCollector
Everyday carryGentleman's knifeCollectors limited edition
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Quality frame lock mechanismPremium blade steels optionsLightweight titanium handleSmooth flipper opening with ceramic bearings
High build quality and materialsSmooth flipper actionExcellent edge retention due to CPM 20CV steelAttractive design and finish
Common complaints
Model variants can be expensive (especially Damasteel version)Discontinued status can limit availability
Relatively heavy for size (~99g)Right-handed tip-up clip limits ambidexterity
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