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Spyderco Jester vs Spyderco Stretch 2
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. Spyderco Jester stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Jester stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 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 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Jester stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 76% 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$79.95Cheapest
US$168.75Most expensive
Weight
17 g (0.60 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
49.3 mm (1.94 in)Shortest
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Overall length
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
Closed length
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 or AUS-6 or CPM-4V (varies by model)
Bohler-Uddeholm K390 tool steel
Handle material
G-10 or FRN
FRN
Finish
Satin or TiCN coated (varies by model)
Tumbled
Lock type
Lockback
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Unknown
4-position steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryKeychain-sized precision cuttingSmall ergonomic utility
EDCHikingCampingHunting
Not best for
Heavy-duty tasksLarge cutting jobs
Unknown
Common praise
Ergonomic design despite small sizePrecision cutting abilityLightweight and comfortable gripVariety of handle materials and blade steels for different preferences
Great edge retention with K390 steelLightweight and ergonomic with secure gripGood size for EDC and outdoor use
Common complaints
Some models lack a pocket clipVery small blade size limits heavy use
Some reports of slight blade sloppiness when openingHandle feel not preferred by all users
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