Bob Terzuola Starmate...very nice!

[Jeff/1911]

Another satisfied Glasshartt customer; I just received my Terzuola Starmate this A.M and I'm very impressed.

The handle is very straight in line with the blade, and I quite enjoy this. I wasn't sure I would as I've read that some others didn't like this design feature but for me it works well. The knife Spyder-drops open easily and falls into position in my hand somewhat better than even the Military does for me (and that's really saying something).

Made in Golden; with it's robust CPM-440V blade and linerless G-10 handle I realize that this knife is far closer in similarity to the Military than it is to the large Wegner. I mention this as I was expecting the opposite, judging from pictures I'd seen in the past. The Starmate looks like a Wegner and feels like a Military; in my opinion.

The factory edge on it's CPM-440V blade is excellent and I plan to do my best to keep it that way by touching it up, as I've had trouble sharpening this steel in the past. I've since heard that the secret is to "stay on top of it" not letting it get too dull.

Anyway, it feels great in the hand...and cut's very aggressively. I like it very much.

NOTE: Thanks to Linda for her excellent, prompt service in helping me to acquire this fine knife.

Regards, Jeff/1911.

 

[spyken]

nice. i've been eyeing the starmate for sometime, but hav been really tied up with funds and other matters to proceed with getting one. Jeff, how do I get in touch with glasshart and how much did you pay for one? did you get PE or SE? I'm also wondering how the Starmate will fare against the Trakkr - I'm actually waiting for that to be out.....thanks.

 

[misque]

I've found the Starmate to be an outstanding EDC kinda knife. It's so light ya hardly know it's there till you need it and it's so quick into use then back in the pocket sheeple don't have time to be frightened.
At first I was a little nervous about the one steel liner thing, but the Starmate proved itself to be plenty stout for anything you'd use a folder for.
I love the CPM440V blade. It's resisted rust very well and holds a very nice edge. Really a great knife.
This folder will grow on you. I became fan enough that at one time I owned three. Now I'm down to two and wondering if I should go ahead and get another before they disappear. Enjoy!

All the best,
Mike U.

 

[Jeff/1911]

spyken,

You can contact Linda at: "glasshartt@aol.com" - I'm sure she will be happy to quote you a price.

Tique,

I really like the Starmate; and more all the time. Two things about it have become obvious to me: The straight handle to blade design makes it very easy and natural to roll the knife from one position to another in the hand, more so than with any other Spydie I own.

The other thing is that this knife has the most comfortable thumbrest design I've seen yet, (and most Spyderco knives are really great for me in this regard) where the crosscut lines behind the hump are between the front edge of the G-10 scales and it just feels so very good to push down on that shelf with the thumb when cutting. A very nice design indeed.

Jeff/1911.