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Benchmade Bugout vs Spyderco Jester
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Jester stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Jester stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Jester stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 209% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$180Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Heaviest
17 g (0.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Longest
49.3 mm (1.94 in)Shortest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Longest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
VG-10 or AUS-6 or CPM-4V (varies by model)
Handle material
Grivory
G-10 or FRN
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Satin or TiCN coated (varies by model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Everyday CarryKeychain-sized precision cuttingSmall ergonomic utility
Not best for
Heavy-duty survival tasksBatonning or heavy chopping
Heavy-duty tasksLarge cutting jobs
Common praise
Exceptionally lightweight (1.85 ounces)Strong edge retention of S30V steelSmooth and slim profile easily carried in pocketReliable ambidextrous Axis Lock mechanismDurable Cerakote blade finish resists wear
Ergonomic design despite small sizePrecision cutting abilityLightweight and comfortable gripVariety of handle materials and blade steels for different preferences
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
Some models lack a pocket clipVery small blade size limits heavy use