I finally got a Starmate. I waited months and finally I have it. I am trying hard to love it but I'm discovering that I prefer the Military.
Reasons:
The curve of the Military handle makes front jeans pocket carry much more comfortable. The relative straightness of the Starmate handle causes binding in the pocket when I bend down.
The handle design of the Military affords a greater variety of grip positions than the Starmate. One of the things I love about the Military is the ability to make a "smaller/shorter" knife by choking up on the handle and taking advantage of the finger choil move my hand farther forward for more tip control when doing delicate work.
The cutout on the Military handle for accessing the liner is a more appropriate size than on the Starmate. Also I appreciate the "serrations" in the top of the Military liner. All in all, the Military is easier to operate while wearing gloves.
A couple of small construction details are also notable, namely, the stepped lanyard hole and screws at the stop pin, which are not present on the Starmate. I'm not suggesting that the Starmate is lacking anything, but for some reason, the Military seems more completely put together.
I'll keep playing with the Starmate, but can't shake the nagging feeling that I'd be happier with a plainedge Military to go with the serrated version I already own.
I surely don't mean to step on any toes here. Certainly not the designer, nor the manufacturer. These are simply my observations. We all use our own criteria to determine preferences.
Anyone care to share an opinion?
Reasons:
The curve of the Military handle makes front jeans pocket carry much more comfortable. The relative straightness of the Starmate handle causes binding in the pocket when I bend down.
The handle design of the Military affords a greater variety of grip positions than the Starmate. One of the things I love about the Military is the ability to make a "smaller/shorter" knife by choking up on the handle and taking advantage of the finger choil move my hand farther forward for more tip control when doing delicate work.
The cutout on the Military handle for accessing the liner is a more appropriate size than on the Starmate. Also I appreciate the "serrations" in the top of the Military liner. All in all, the Military is easier to operate while wearing gloves.
A couple of small construction details are also notable, namely, the stepped lanyard hole and screws at the stop pin, which are not present on the Starmate. I'm not suggesting that the Starmate is lacking anything, but for some reason, the Military seems more completely put together.
I'll keep playing with the Starmate, but can't shake the nagging feeling that I'd be happier with a plainedge Military to go with the serrated version I already own.
I surely don't mean to step on any toes here. Certainly not the designer, nor the manufacturer. These are simply my observations. We all use our own criteria to determine preferences.
Anyone care to share an opinion?