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Spyderco Shaman vs Spyderco YoJumbo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Shaman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Shaman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$240Cheapest
US$298Most expensive
Weight
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Lightest
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
Closed length
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
136 mm (5.35 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)
3.7 mm (0.15 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS BD1N or CPM MagnaCut
CPM S30V (standard variants), CPM SPY27 (variant)
Handle material
FRN or G-10
G-10 Laminate
Finish
DLC coating or Plain finish
Satin or DLC coating
Lock type
Compression Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Fully accessible Trademark Round Hole (ambidextrous, one-handed)
Clip type
Four-position Reversible Tip-up Clip
Four-position pocket clip, configurable for tip-up or tip-down carry, either side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingOutdoor fieldworkTactical use
Everyday carryPersonal defensePrecise cutting tasksUsers with larger hands
Not best for
Heavy-duty prying
Users requiring fixed bladesUsers preferring non-folding knives
Common praise
Lightweight yet strong designVersatile carry options with four-position clipSuperior edge retention especially with MagnaCut steelGood grip texture on handle materialsReliable and safe Compression Lock mechanism
Ergonomic design for larger handsSharp and precise Wharncliffe bladeLightweight due to skeletonized linersStrong and reliable Compression LockVersatile clip positioningHigh-quality blade steels with good edge retention
Common complaints
Some models heavier than othersNot suitable for prying tasksLimited blade length for some heavy users
Premium price pointHeavy for some users (150 g)