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Benchmade Mini Bugout vs Spyderco Jester
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Jester stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Jester stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Jester stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 119% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 45% 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$175Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Heaviest
17 g (0.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
71.6 mm (2.82 in)Longest
49.3 mm (1.94 in)Shortest
Overall length
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Closed length
94 mm (3.70 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 polymer with stainless steel liners
G-10 or FRN
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Satin or TiCN coated (varies by model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Minimalist EDC usersOffice professionalsOutdoor enthusiasts for hiking, backpacking, camping
Everyday CarryKeychain-sized precision cuttingSmall ergonomic utility
Not best for
Those with larger hands (smaller handle is 3-finger grip)
Heavy-duty tasksLarge cutting jobs
Common praise
Ultra-light at 1.5 ounces (42.5 grams)Strong and smooth AXIS lockCompact size fits in a standard survival mint tinPremium CPM-S30V steel holds edge wellUSA-made with lifetime sharpening service
Ergonomic design despite small sizePrecision cutting abilityLightweight and comfortable gripVariety of handle materials and blade steels for different preferences
Common complaints
Grivory scales feel less premium than G10S30V steel is harder to sharpenAXIS lock parts may fail after heavy years of useHandle size too small for larger handsPremium pricing
Some models lack a pocket clipVery small blade size limits heavy use