The Spyderco Starmate
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The Spyderco Starmate
I feel as I made a huge mistake last night. Sports Authority had a flash sale of 25% off until midnight last night. I received the email around 9? At any rate, could have got the Starmate for $140 shipped. - And FYI, the Temperance 2, could've been had for $146....so, a good sale indeed. Now, I would really like to get our members input,thoughts, experience etc on the Starmate. If I could please. Its funny as when I considered my first Spydie, it came down to my Vallotton and the Starmate. Of course at the time I did not belong to any forum. I just picked the Vallotton because I liked it a little better. It was certainly a tough decision. That being said, I really look forward to and appreciate comments,thoughts,experience etc on the Starmate. Thank you all.
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Starmate is a good sized beefy blade.
It uses Teflon washers, edges are a little uncomfortable, the lanyard tube rattles and the sharpening notch is unfinished and rough.
I liked the Teflon washers so that's no issue and the other 3 listed I remedied myself.
It's a nice carry just wish the new model came with a partially serrated edge like the older ones.
It uses Teflon washers, edges are a little uncomfortable, the lanyard tube rattles and the sharpening notch is unfinished and rough.
I liked the Teflon washers so that's no issue and the other 3 listed I remedied myself.
It's a nice carry just wish the new model came with a partially serrated edge like the older ones.
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Some examples it this thread.
Some examples it this thread.
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Thanx man :)Barman wrote:Starmate is a good sized beefy blade.
It uses Teflon washers, edges are a little uncomfortable, the lanyard tube rattles and the sharpening notch is unfinished and rough.
I liked the Teflon washers so that's no issue and the other 3 listed I remedied myself.
It's a nice carry just wish the new model came with a partially serrated edge like the older ones.
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Perfect.
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I love the design, but passed on the knife due to numerous comments, that F&F on the new model was below expectations. Hopefully Spyderco's contractor corrected the issues. Please, do search and you will find at least couple threads about this issue. $140 is a very good price. I beleive that it was a few bucks less on Amazon during period of time between Cyber Monday and Christmas.
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Yup. Could've gotten a Tuff for $215 during that time.bh49 wrote:I love the design, but passed on the knife due to numerous comments, that F&F on the new model was below expectations. Hopefully Spyderco's contractor corrected the issues. Please, do search and you will find at least couple threads about this issue. $140 is a very good price. I beleive that it was a few bucks less on Amazon during period of time between Cyber Monday and Christmas.
Thanx Roman.
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Starmate is $149 now, which is not that bad. Tuff is $221.MacLaren wrote: Yup. Could've gotten a Tuff for $215 during that time.
Thanx Roman.
I overspent back than.
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Wow. The Tuff, has really came down again. They're selling them cheaper ( a lot) than Amazon themselves.bh49 wrote:Starmate is $149 now, which is not that bad. Tuff is $221.MacLaren wrote: Yup. Could've gotten a Tuff for $215 during that time.
Thanx Roman.
I overspent back than.
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The Starmate has the kind of blade that I like, with a keen point but the point also seems to be fairly strong. I like the size overall. I have not seen one in person but I understand it has a fairly thick blade, I would hope not too thick.
I have tried to buy one a few times but missed out. I don't go out and buy one now because I already have too many knives in my EDC rotation. Plus if I liked it as much as I think, I wouldn't want it to displace some of my other good knives.
I have read about F&F issues. If I buy a knife to use I don't worry about whether it is perfect or not.
I have tried to buy one a few times but missed out. I don't go out and buy one now because I already have too many knives in my EDC rotation. Plus if I liked it as much as I think, I wouldn't want it to displace some of my other good knives.
I have read about F&F issues. If I buy a knife to use I don't worry about whether it is perfect or not.
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Great topic, MacLaren! The Starmate happens to be one of my top five favorite Spyderco designs of all time. I was fortunate to have purchased mine back around '02 for about $102 + change. (And I suppose I probably thought that was too costly back then, lol). I have always felt the Starmate was a perfect fit for my hand (even more-so than the ever-popular PM2 and Manix 2). I have heard from some folks that the newer version of the Starmate had some QC issues. I have only handled a few of them, so I can't personally vouch for that. Despite that, I wouldn't hesitate to pick one up (especially if you can look it over and handle it first). I don't carry mine anymore simply because I'm afraid of losing it.
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Thanx Spydernut. Ill more than likely get one. I love the design and VG10. Its just a really nice looking Spydie imo.
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Not a problem. :) I have a feeling you would really like this design. The Starmate is one of few models I wouldn't make any changes/modifications to. Just perfect in its own regard, IMHO.MacLaren wrote:Thanx Spydernut. Ill more than likely get one. I love the design and VG10. Its just a really nice looking Spydie imo.
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No doubt. I love the Starmate. As a matter of fact, my dealer just sent me some pics of one. Dead centered, but still a little unfinished on the ricasso? At any rate, I went ahead and got her. I have a good feeling I'm gonna be very happy with the Starmate :)SpyderNut wrote:Not a problem. :) I have a feeling you would really like this design. The Starmate is one of few models I wouldn't make any changes/modifications to. Just perfect in its own regard, IMHO.MacLaren wrote:Thanx Spydernut. Ill more than likely get one. I love the design and VG10. Its just a really nice looking Spydie imo.
He said no blade play whatsoever, but, she did have noticeable lock stick. But, I believe that'll go away with breaking her in? Its nice to have a dealer that will help like that. He's the same guy I bought my Black Southard from.
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Well done, Mac! And welcome to the Starmate Family. You'll have to post some pics when you get her in. :D IIRC, a few folks mentioned having a "rough ricasso" on their new Starmates awhile back. Seems like this was more of a common "issue" on the newer models from what I've heard. (I imagine you could probably smooth it out using a fine-toothed file or even some 350-400 grit sandpaper). As for lock-stick, I have found that using a tiny bit of Remington bore action cleaner works wonders in removing the "stickiness" from Liner-Locks. You can generally find this at Wally World or even Gander Mountain, etc.
Again, congrats on that knife, Mac. You will love it! :)
Again, congrats on that knife, Mac. You will love it! :)
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Awesome! :)SpyderNut wrote:Well done, Mac! And welcome to the Starmate Family. You'll have to post some pics when you get her in. :D IIRC, a few folks mentioned having a "rough ricasso" on their new Starmates awhile back. Seems like this was more of a common "issue" on the newer models from what I've heard. (I imagine you could probably smooth it out using a fine-toothed file or even some 350-400 grit sandpaper). As for lock-stick, I have found that using a tiny bit of Remington bore action cleaner works wonders in removing the "stickiness" from Liner-Locks. You can generally find this at Wally World or even Gander Mountain, etc.
Again, congrats on that knife, Mac. You will love it! :)
And, thank you. I really appreciate that.
I plan on taking a lot of photos for this one.....
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I hope you enjoy it! I don't mind the rough ricasso, or slight rattle of the lanyard tube. But I don't like that my Starmate has no closed retention at all. That's the only reason I don't carry it anymore. One day, I might get around to sending it in to Spyderco to see if it could be improved.
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Thank you :). I really hope I do.gbelleh wrote:I hope you enjoy it! I don't mind the rough ricasso, or slight rattle of the lanyard tube. But I don't like that my Starmate has no closed retention at all. That's the only reason I don't carry it anymore. One day, I might get around to sending it in to Spyderco to see if it could be improved.
No closed retention. That's not good. It sure wouldn't hurt to see what they could do...
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Mine has a very weak detent. Also the blade is too thick behind the edge for my liking.
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I've never handled the newer version, but the old version is awesome.