The Spyderco Starmate is BACK!
Published: 1 week ago
FIRST IMPRESSIONS Series: Episode
First introduced in 1999, the Starmate is a collaboration with Bob Terzuola that makes its return as a Sprint Run in 20CV. But it is worth $337.50?
CHAPTERS -
0:00 Introduction: Not Your Typical Packaging
0:17 Model, Blade & Test Cut
1:38 Handle/Dimensions/Size Comparison
3:54 Action: Open/Close/Lockup
5:29 Ergonomics
6:56 Pocket Clip & Shot in Pocket
8:01 Cost & Availability
8:30 Final Thoughts
Resources –
Where to get one? Looks like many retailers are sold out, but as of 1/29/2026, BHQ has them:
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Starmate-Terzoula-Peel-Ply-G10-Satin--217843
What's CPM-20CV?
https://knifesteelnerds.com/2020/03/30/m390-vs-20cv-vs-204p-3rd-generation-powder-metallurgy-technology/
Straight from Spyderco: https://spyderco.com/products/edgerati%E2%84%A2?srsltid=AfmBOoreeUIg1tBMcp0kntoeGJ_yUC27GLu2JsLx3YayFNMVQ5nlNr8S
First introduced in 1999, the Starmate is a collaboration with Bob Terzuola that makes its return as a Sprint Run in 20CV. But it is worth $337.50?
CHAPTERS -
0:00 Introduction: Not Your Typical Packaging
0:17 Model, Blade & Test Cut
1:38 Handle/Dimensions/Size Comparison
3:54 Action: Open/Close/Lockup
5:29 Ergonomics
6:56 Pocket Clip & Shot in Pocket
8:01 Cost & Availability
8:30 Final Thoughts
Resources –
Where to get one? Looks like many retailers are sold out, but as of 1/29/2026, BHQ has them:
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Starmate-Terzoula-Peel-Ply-G10-Satin--217843
What's CPM-20CV?
https://knifesteelnerds.com/2020/03/30/m390-vs-20cv-vs-204p-3rd-generation-powder-metallurgy-technology/
Straight from Spyderco: https://spyderco.com/products/edgerati%E2%84%A2?srsltid=AfmBOoreeUIg1tBMcp0kntoeGJ_yUC27GLu2JsLx3YayFNMVQ5nlNr8S