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CRKT Padawan 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 81% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Jester stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Jester stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 417% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 55% 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$80Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
87.88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
17 g (0.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.4 mm (3.01 in)Longest
49.3 mm (1.94 in)Shortest
Overall length
180.98 mm (7.13 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Closed length
105.26 mm (4.14 in)Longest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
VG-10 or AUS-6 or CPM-4V (varies by model)
Handle material
Stainless Steel with G10, Carbon Fiber, or Micarta overlays
G-10 or FRN
Finish
Stonewash or Brush Finish, varies by variant
Satin or TiCN coated (varies by model)
Lock type
Frame lock
Lockback
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGeneral utility
Everyday CarryKeychain-sized precision cuttingSmall ergonomic utility
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty tasksLarge cutting jobs
Common praise
Excellent edge retention of 14C28N steelSmooth and fast blade deployment via IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipperDurable stainless steel handle with premium overlaysSecure frame lock with thick lock barLow profile pocket clip for secure carry
Ergonomic design despite small sizePrecision cutting abilityLightweight and comfortable gripVariety of handle materials and blade steels for different preferences
Common complaints
Unknown
Some models lack a pocket clipVery small blade size limits heavy use
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