Spyderco Reissues One of Its Best Original Collab EDC Knives, Complete with Modern Upgrades

The knife combines Terzuola’s original tactical folder elements with the Glesser brand’s signature innovations.

Spyderco Starmate Sprint Run EDC Knife handle closeup

Published June 9, 2025

·

Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more

In 1990, Spyderco chose its first collaborator: Bob Terzuola, the father of tactical knives and the CIA’s now-former knifemaker. Then, in 1999, Sal Glesser’s brand and Terzuola teamed up once more on a knife called the Starmate, a Spyderco reinterpretation of the original tactical folder, the Advanced Technology Combat Folder (ATCF).

Now, 26 years later, Spyderco is reviving that exceptional follow-up for a limited time. But the Spyderco Starmate Sprint Run isn’t a simple rehash; it’s been upgraded for modern EDC knife fans.

Spyderco Starmate Sprint Run EDC Knife — The Starmate perfectly blends Bob Terzuola and Sal Glesser’s signature styles.

The best of both worlds

Like the original, this version of the Starmate is made to be the perfect blend of Spyderco and Terzuola styles. Those familiar with the knife it’s based on will immediately recognize the Terzuola touches.

For instance, the spear-point blade and ergonomic shape of the handle are pulled right from the original ATCF. For reference, Terzuola originally designed the ATCF for military use, including the CIA.

Like the original, this version of the Starmate is made to be the perfect blend of Spyderco and Terzuola styles.

However, there are some major changes. For instance, the original ATCF had a thumb disk for manual deployment — a small, circular piece of metal that sat perpendicular atop the blade’s spine. Instead, this version gets Spyderco’s signature Round Hole.

While modern versions of the ATCF now have a pocket clip, the original didn’t. In fact, that was another Glesser innovation applied to the Starmate that makes its return here.

Spyderco Starmate Sprint Run EDC Knife blade closeup — While the ATCF’s spear-point blade shape remains, the deployment has been replaced by Spyderco’s Round Hole.

Upgrade complete

While the knife remains stylistically identical to its first appearance in 1999, the materials have undergone some significant modern updates.

For instance, the spear point blade, which measures 3.74 inches long, is now crafted from high-end 20CV steel, putting it in the super-steel knife category.

The handle boasts peel-ply-textured G-10 scales with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners that house the knife’s signature Walker liner lock.

Plus, it has a four-position pocket clip for unrivaled carry customization and an inlaid Terzuola logo for a little added stylistic touch. Overall, the knife measures 8.69 inches and weighs a mere four ounces even.

Spyderco Starmate Sprint Run EDC Knife closed — The pocket clip can be moved between four positions, two tip-up and two tip-down, left and right.

Coming soon

The Spyderco Starmate Sprint Run is not yet available. However, when it drops, it will cost $450 through Spyderco. On Blade HQ, it’s a good deal cheaper at $338.

Either way, you will want to sign up for email updates, as the knife will likely sell out almost immediately once it finally launches. And since it’s a Sprint Run, it’s limited and likely won’t return anytime soon (if at all).