Jester fans give your .02

[crahen]

Over on the Blade Fourms The Deacon hit it on the head; "PE VG10 FRN Jester". Anyone else like me that would like to see the Jester in VG10?

I always carry A Jester in my jeans coin pocket along with whatever else I'm carrying for the little cutting jobs. But I'm not too thrilled with AUS6. Gimme that VG10

[fret]

I like my Jester. I don't use it much tho and the steel seems fine so far. I'll bet the steel will get upgraded soon too. I also like my Ladybug in fluorescent pink. Hard to lose it for as small as it is. I'd like to get the same color in a Jester too. My Jester has PE and black scales.

[CKE]

I find for a blade that small AUS-6 works fine. I would not go out and get another Jester just because of VG-10. Keeps the cost low too :) Take Care!!!!

[Slvgx]

I'd love to see a Jester with VG-10. I like small knives usually, just because I do not need the big guys all that often compared to the little ones.

The FRN is good on the Jester, I'd like the Micarta to be ran again, but with VG-10. As long as we are dreaming, I'd add on a clip. A standard Spyderco clip (like the one on the SS Cricket) is just about as long as the Jester, and the Jester is not too wide so I don't think it would work. Maybe if they make a smaller clip for it, or maybe if the Jester is just a tiny bit larger to fit a clip on it.

I got a little sidetracked, but yes, if the regular Jester swapped blade steel to VG-10 I'd like it. Even though I'd rather see a clip on it more than anything.

[The Deacon]

To clarify my comments on BladeForums a bit. I love the Jester. I consider it to be one of the Sal's best designs and superior to anything its size. So, if :spyder: were to upgrade one of their FRN key ring knives to VG10, my choice would be the Jester over the Ladybug. As some have pointed out, probably the most important consideration would be cost.

If, because of the size of the knives, a change to VG10 could be made without having significant impact on the street price, then I'd say go for it. Otherwise, I favor sticking with the AUS-6 for regular production and, perhaps considering a "sprint run" in micarta with a blade of VG-10 or something even more exotic. If I'm interpreting some comments Sal made sometime back in a totally different context correctly, the difference in the price of the steel would be only one, and not necessarily the largest, additional cost of such a switch. The labor and wear and tear on equipment would also increase. And, any cost increase always looks more "dramatic" on a relatively low price item than on a higher priced one. Which in turn makes it more likely to have an adverse impact on sales. So, all things considered, while I'd be happy to see this, I won't hold my breath waiting for it.

[DAYWALKER]

Aloha ALL!

VG10, AUS6, AUS8, even 440C...don't matter because I love the Jester and prefer it over my "lady" anyday.

Thanks to Darth...er...Deacon, :p my wife sports a micarta version on HER keychain. Mine still has my "lady" on it, as I wanna see how many more years she will hold out.

I wouldn't mind getting one for "off the key chain" use...In any case, the Jester is one of my favorite :spyder: 's to date, and would NOT mind seeing a full size version. Not :spyder: 's that "look like it", but a real Navigator sized, or even Delica sized Jester...

God bless :cool:

[druid]

As far as the jester is concerned I think the steel is fine. Mine has a larrit and would-be cable of producing decent cutting power but it's really just a little something to slip in my pocket when I don't feel like carrying the clip, or even the salsa that I use for pocket carry. However I feel of them micarta version which mine is could be something I could see more of or maybe even silver G. 10 or carbon fiber. I think these materials add to its utility as a minimalist gentleman's folder. Something you can pull out literally anywhere without much comment.

[Tbirdjoe]

Mine is on the mail and really is lookin forward to playing with it. :rolleyes:
With something that small, I don't really think that the steel would matter much for what I intend to do with it....Give it to my wife for Valentines :p . If I'm in the mood for a small knife to carry, I go for my CF Daragonfly, just the right size plus a clip.

[dialex]

I love the Jester too. I'd like a souped up version in VG-10 (or God forbid, ZDP-189) and G-10 linerless handles. :D

[Luke_A_P]

Have to agree with everyone here, love the jester. Very useful knife to me. It performs wonderfully as it is but like other people here, I would like to have a premium version, just because it is such a great design.

linerless G10 handles might look very, very cute, perhaps in that powder blue.

The only functional difference I would make is a small clip, if it could be done without messing with the ergonomics. Perhaps there could be some kind of wire clip which is largely recessed into the handle untill you clip it to onto something. So 90% of the length of the wire rests in a grove but is lifted out of the grove as you slide the clip onto your pocket.

Luke

[spyderknut]

For those that missed it on BF, Sal mentioned the possibility of a ZDP-189 Ladybug blade on a Jester handle! I would prefer the Jester blade though understand those with preference for a point. I will buy 'em in either configuration if they are produced.

[druid]

I just have to say that the blade shape and especially the two textured segments along the blades spine are the essence of what makes the jester what it is in my Humble opinion. It is also occur to me in relation to the auto knives thread that an auto jester might be an idea. :eek:

[dialex]

The only functional difference I would make is a small clip, if it could be done without messing with the ergonomics.

I was thinking the same thing. A small clip fixed with a screw - like the ones you can find at ink pens. It would be low profile and won't impose to the ergonomics.

[crahen]

"Sal mentioned the possibility of a ZDP-189 Ladybug blade on a Jester handle!"


I'm feeling faint! I sure missed that! I like the Jester blade, BUT, if he makes that I'll buy 10! Well, maybe 5 :o

[The Deacon]

In spite of what I said earlier about "cost control", I must admit my true desire is for a "high end" Jester. This litlle fella would be welcome to hang out on my key ring anytime...

[UK KEN]

**** All

I'd love to be able to carry the Jester unfortunately in the UK I am unable to do so because of the locking blade :eek:

Sal, any chance of a UK friendly Jester? The steel is fine as is but a G-10 handle would be the icing on the cake! :D

Regards, Ken

[RLR]

Mine's perfect - Burgundy Micarta, Linerless, even the steel. I am not dressing deer or chopping brush with it, so the quick sharpen AUS6 is fine for a tiny blade.

[Luke_A_P]

**** All
I'd love to be able to carry the Jester unfortunately in the UK I am unable to do so because of the locking blade :eek:

I think people get a little over concerned about this. You are allowed to carry any knife, if you have reason to do so. For me, the fact that I use it every day and I don't enjoy slicing my fingers off, is a valid reason to carry a small locking knife, like the jester. I don't think the jester would be so safe to use if it did not lock.

I'm prepared to tell that to a magistrate if needs be but something tells me it would never get that far. The police are generaly very reasonable in this country and I have never once been searched by police in my 27 years.

Luke

[UK KEN]

You are allowed to carry any knife, if you have reason to do so.
Luke

I am not happy about how stringent our knife laws are so I wish I could! Under no circumstances can you carry items like switch blades, gravity knives, butterfly knives, push daggers, knives disguised as other objects like lipsticks, pens or even a belt buckle, or stealth knives made of modern polymers. It is a sad fact that your reasons for carrying a locking knife might be reasonable as far as you are concerned (and I agree) but not necessarily in the eyes of the law.

Even with a "good" reason I'll guarantee you would be hung drawn and quatered if ever caught in posession of a Civi, Mili or Police :eek: No matter what you were intending to do with it.

My UK Penknife has a sub 3" blade and I haven't missed having a lock.

Ken :)

[Luke_A_P]

I am not happy about how stringent our knife laws are so I wish I could! Under no circumstances can you carry items like switch blades, gravity knives, butterfly knives, push daggers, knives disguised as other objects like lipsticks, pens or even a belt buckle, or stealth knives made of modern polymers.

This is getting a bit off topic and I don't want to start an argument here but as far as I am concerned I have never had any need to carry any of those items and personally I am quite happy that other people are not allowed to carry them.

It is a sad fact that your reasons for carrying a locking knife might be reasonable as far as you are concerned (and I agree) but not necessarily in the eyes of the law.

I have never heard of anyone I know getting into any kind of trouble for carrying a knife. If the police arrest a drunk teenager for carrying a 2" lock knife that is fine by me. I leave my knife at home if I am going out drinking.

Even with a "good" reason I'll guarantee you would be hung drawn and quatered if ever caught in posession of a Civi, Mili or Police :eek: No matter what you were intending to do with it.

I very rarely have a good reason to carry a 3" knife, so I don't. As far as I know I have never had a good reason to carry a knife like a civilian. I don't feel cheated by the law.

My UK Penknife has a sub 3" blade and I haven't missed having a lock.

That's great but I personally feel a small knife is more likely to close on you than a longer one.

Luke