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Spyderco Delica 4 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 76% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Jester stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Jester stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 318% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 48% 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$85Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
17 g (0.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
73 mm (2.87 in)Longest
49.3 mm (1.94 in)Shortest
Overall length
181 mm (7.13 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
VG-10 or AUS-6 or CPM-4V (varies by model)
Handle material
FRN
G-10 or FRN
Finish
Satin
Satin or TiCN coated (varies by model)
Lock type
Back Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Spoon-style Clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral useOne-handed openingSecure lockup
Everyday CarryKeychain-sized precision cuttingSmall ergonomic utility
Not best for
Heavy prying tasks due to fine tip
Heavy-duty tasksLarge cutting jobs
Common praise
Lightweight and slim designComfortable and ergonomic handle with bi-directional textureSecure and reliable back lock mechanismVersatile and sharp VG-10 bladeAmbidextrous clip placement and opening hole
Ergonomic design despite small sizePrecision cutting abilityLightweight and comfortable gripVariety of handle materials and blade steels for different preferences
Common complaints
Initial stiffness in one-handed opening that improves with usePocket clip coating may wear off with time
Some models lack a pocket clipVery small blade size limits heavy use
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