Better EDC: Kershaw Leek vs Skyline vs Spyderco Persistence

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ernesto325

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Hi! Guys, I am new to the site and would like to ask, as my first EDC knife, which would be a better choice, a Kershaw Leek or Skyline or a Spyderco Persistence?

Many thanks...
ernesto325
 
I own all three, and my vote would go to the Persistence or the Skyline. The Leek is a fantastic knife to have around the house for detail tasks, but I find the blade shapes and overall build of the Persistence and Skyline to be more versatile for EDC/general use. If I had to choose between those two, I'd take the Persistence because I find it to be a little bit more robust and comfortable in the hand.

All three are excellent knives for the money, though, so I doubt you'll be disappointed regardless of which you choose. Welcome to the forums!
 
neuron said:
I own all three, and my vote would go to the Persistence or the Skyline. The Leek is a fantastic knife to have around the house for detail tasks, but I find the blade shapes and overall build of the Persistence and Skyline to be more versatile for EDC/general use. If I had to choose between those two, I'd take the Persistence because I find it to be a little bit more robust and comfortable in the hand.
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The Leek is a great little knife in its own right but the blade shapes of the Skyline and Persistence make them better EDC choices.
 
I love my skyline. it is solid, light, and very thin. it it very versatile. I can carry it clipped to my pocket to be my main carry, or, if i want a larger knife as well, then it gets dropped in a back pocket. it is an excellent slicer, and is very easy to sharpen. the handle shape is comfy, if not a bit overly angle shaped, and between the flipper and the dip in the handle, it makes me feel very secure when cutting. Speaking of the flipper, i will say the the thumbstuds are basically worthless, and so if you want to open it with your thumb, then i would go for the persistence. I personally love the flipper, but everyone is different, so go with what you prefer. I do not own a persistence, so i am slightly biased, but i will say that the skyline would be an very good choice.

IMO, it all comes down to personal preference. go to a knife store that has both options, and ask to hold them. grip them, practice imaginary cutting, and generally make sure that you don't have a significant preference of the handle or opening medium of one or the other. if you hate the way it feels, then you will never carry it and it becomes a 30 dollar paperweight. I wish you luck and i hope you get a quality piece of hardware.
 
The Leek is a really cool knife, but I find the handle too slippery and the blade less practical in shape. So as cool as the Leek is, I don't think it can compete with some other designs. The Persistence is a great choice, versatile, sharp, stout build, economical. Don't overlook the Kershaw OSO Sweet... I think this is a much better knife, all around, than the Leek... about the same size. Powerful assisted pocket knife. I'd steer you to Persistence, then close behind, OSO Sweet. And another fantastic contender... Buck Vantage/Vantage Pro.... outstanding EDC knife.
 
Many thanks guys for the kind and helpful replies. Considering the type of steel the Persistence has, is it easy to sharpen and will it hold the edge better than the Skyline?

Thanks a lot...
 
8Cr13MoV is pretty comparable to AUS 8 in my experience. Easy to sharpen and holds a working edge fairly well.
Don't have much experience with the 14C28N Sandvik on the Skyline so I can't comment on it.
 
Yes, I'm with aznpos, the 8Cr13MoV takes an edge quite readily and holds it ok. Not sure about the Skyline.
 
14C28N has been touted by many forum members as comparable to / better than VG-10 in edge retention. 14C28N also has increased corrosion resistance compared to 8CR13MOV. It's just a much superior steel.
 
I guess if retaining an edge a little longer is the overwhelmingly important consideration of the many possible deciding factors, go with the Skyline.

While one knife may have a steel that retains an edge a little longer than another, for me that factor is only one of numerous deciding factors. Aspects of the knife such as blade length & shape, grind, handle shape and composition, lock type, balance, operational design, overall size and weight, fit & finish, company warranty, sheath, etc. may be of much more significance than whether the knife keeps an edge slightly longer. Certainly, however, all other factors being equal, choosing a steel which retains an edge longer is usually a good thing.
 
I like my composite blade Leek a lot, but if this is going to be your main knife, you might want the larger options. Out of the other two, I'd go with the Skyline, since it has a better steel for edge retention and corrosion resistance, is US-made, and has a much better warranty.
 
Tsujigiri said:
I like my composite blade Leek a lot, but if this is going to be your main knife, you might want the larger options. Out of the other two, I'd go with the Skyline, since it has a better steel for edge retention and corrosion resistance, is US-made, and has a much better warranty.
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I agree, for all of the reasons stated. This is not to say that 8Cr13MoV is a bad steel, just that 14C28N is a touch better in a 'value' knife.
 
I have owned the leek, the skyline, and the tenacious (which is extremely similar to the persistence), and the only one I still own and carry is the leek. The Skyline didn't fit my hands very well (that happens), but was a very well made blade for the money in every other respect. The Tenacious made a decent work knife, but I found the steel to be really disappointing...I don't like 8cr13MoV at all, but lots of folks use it and it suits them fine, so I might just be picky. As a couple other people have already mentioned, the 14c28n steel in the Leek and Skyline is definitely a step up from the 8cr13MoV of the Persistence. My personal favourite of the three is the Leek. Comfortable, slim, discreet, and very nice looking imho.

Just my 0.02$...hope it helps!
 
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