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CRKT HVAS 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 84% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 518% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$53.97Cheapest
US$79.95Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
17 g (0.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Longest
49.3 mm (1.94 in)Shortest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel
VG-10 or AUS-6 or CPM-4V (varies by model)
Handle material
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
G-10 or FRN
Finish
Satin
Satin or TiCN coated (varies by model)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Everyday CarryKeychain-sized precision cuttingSmall ergonomic utility
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty tasksLarge cutting jobs
Common praise
Easy maintenance with Field Strip technologySmooth action and good blade designLightweight and durable glass reinforced nylon handleSecure liner lock mechanism
Ergonomic design despite small sizePrecision cutting abilityLightweight and comfortable gripVariety of handle materials and blade steels for different preferences
Common complaints
Handle has multiple hot spots and can feel cheapPocket clip and scale edges may cause discomfortConsidered a good limited use knife but not great value
Some models lack a pocket clipVery small blade size limits heavy use
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