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Kershaw Chive 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 65% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Jester stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Jester stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 182% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$109.99Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
48 g (1.69 oz)Heaviest
17 g (0.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
48 mm (1.89 in)Shortest
49.3 mm (1.94 in)Longest
Overall length
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Closed length
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
420HC stainless steel (also available in Damascus steel)
VG-10 or AUS-6 or CPM-4V (varies by model)
Handle material
410 stainless steel
G-10 or FRN
Finish
Bead-blasted finish
Satin or TiCN coated (varies by model)
Lock type
Frame lock
Lockback
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Single-position steel pocket clip, tip-down carry
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarrySmall Utility Cutting TasksPocket Carry
Everyday CarryKeychain Sized Precision CuttingSmall Ergonomic Utility
Not best for
Heavy Chopping TasksTactical Use Requiring Larger Blade
Heavy Duty TasksLarge Cutting Jobs
Common praise
Compact And LightweightDurable Steel And HandleQuick Assisted OpeningReliable Frame LockGreat For Everyday Carry
Ergonomic Design Despite Small SizePrecision Cutting AbilityLightweight And Comfortable GripVariety Of Handle Materials And Blade Steels For Different Preferences
Common complaints
Small Blade Limits Use To Light TasksNot Intended For Heavy Duty Cutting
Some Models Lack A Pocket ClipVery Small Blade Size Limits Heavy Use
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