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Benchmade Mini Griptilian 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 79% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Jester stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Jester stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 369% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 50% 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$150Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Heaviest
17 g (0.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
49.3 mm (1.94 in)Shortest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
VG-10 or AUS-6 or CPM-4V (varies by model)
Handle material
Nylon
G-10 or FRN
Finish
Satin
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 CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday CarryKeychain-sized precision cuttingSmall ergonomic utility
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Heavy-duty tasksLarge cutting jobs
Common praise
Durable and sharp CPM S30V steelSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismCompact and lightweight design suitable for discreet carryAmbidextrous design with reversible clipLifetime warranty and sharpening service by Benchmade
Ergonomic design despite small sizePrecision cutting abilityLightweight and comfortable gripVariety of handle materials and blade steels for different preferences
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Some models lack a pocket clipVery small blade size limits heavy use