Just Purchased Spyderco Persistence

Tdhurl1103 · Dec 15, 2015

this_is_nascar said:
Thanks. I'll check them out.

I have a Double Bevel and can attest it is very "short." It was way smaller in just about every detail then what I was led to believe looking at it online. But, once it was in hand, then in the pocket.....wow. It's very comfy in the pocket.
Of course, the DB is slated for discontinuance and won't be available much longer. And, it's significantly more expensive than the Persistence.
Another weak selling point is the double bevel grinds. Not too many people like it or appreciate it.
Id be willing to bet it's around the same height as the Rat 2, but slightly longer, but I'm guessing as o don't have a Rat 2.

Here's the DB next to the Persistence.

this_is_nascar · Dec 16, 2015

Thanks. Yea, the double bevel and price puts it out of my reach, but I appreciate the suggestion.

Tdhurl1103 · Dec 17, 2015

No problem. The Spydie hole does make most Spydies stand a bit tall and are therefore wide in the pocket. No worries, we each have our own preferences. Try looking at the Delica. If that one won't work out for you, then perhaps try out some Kershaws. They are within your budget, are good, well-built knives, and won't stand as tall as Spydies. Good luck in your search.

SpeedHoles · Dec 17, 2015

Tdhurl1103 said:
No problem. The Spydie hole does make most Spydies stand a bit tall and are therefore wide in the pocket. No worries, we each have our own preferences. Try looking at the Delica. If that one won't work out for you, then perhaps try out some Kershaws. They are within your budget, are good, well-built knives, and won't stand as tall as Spydies. Good luck in your search.

There are models with the Spyderhole flush to the handles edge when closed, but most of those models cover the hole on one side when closed, and as a result sacrifice the opening methods to either thumb or finger opening, not both!
I like to use both methods, and in either hand, so those models with completely covered holes on one side are typically not ideal for me.
Just something I thought worth discussing here.

Tdhurl1103 · Dec 17, 2015

SpeedHoles said:
There are models with the Spyderhole flush to the handles edge when closed, but most of those models cover the hole on one side when closed, and as a result sacrifice the opening methods to either thumb or finger opening, not both!
I like to use both methods, and in either hand, so those models with completely covered holes on one side are typically not ideal for me.
Just something I thought worth discussing here.

My point was that the Spydie hole does stand proud on a lot of Spydies. I agree with you, to be sure that there are some other models that the Spydie hole is not as prominant on, but I'm not certain they can be found within thespecs and price range as the Persistence. I too, do not necessarily need the Spyder hole to be exposed on both sides, as far as opening is concerned.

For discussion purposes I'd love to know which Spydies you are referring to. Hook a brother up, haha

I further realize me bringing up the DB was a stretch (no pun intended there, haha) as it is significantly more expensive. I was really just trying to show that the slimmer (or in this case, shorter) Spyderco knives do exist and are available. A few forumites offered up the Kiwi and Centofante and the Byrd line as alternatives, and they are right on the money with those recommendations. But I think the DB was worth consideration as well as it is close to the specs sought by the OP, even if the price is a bit high.

SpeedHoles · Dec 17, 2015

Tdhurl1103 said:
My point was that the Spydie hole does stand proud on a lot of Spydies. I agree with you, to be sure that there are some other models that the Spydie hole is not as prominant on, but I'm not certain they can be found within thespecs and price range as the Persistence. I too, do not necessarily need the Spyder hole to be exposed on both sides, as far as opening is concerned.

For discussion purposes I'd love to know which Spydies you are referring to. Hook a brother up, haha

I further realize me bringing up the DB was a stretch (no pun intended there, haha) as it is significantly more expensive. I was really just trying to show that the slimmer (or in this case, shorter) Spyderco knives do exist and are available. A few forumites offered up the Kiwi and Centofante and the Byrd line as alternatives, and they are right on the money with those recommendations. But I think the DB was worth consideration as well as it is close to the specs sought by the OP, even if the price is a bit high.

Yep.
I recommended the Double Bevel as well (OP also has same thread on Spyderco forum).

The Raven 2 and Crow 2 may have a similar height to the DB, maybe a hair taller in that dimension when closed, and they are in the $38-45 range (street price).

But you're right, most with this slim profile that Nascar is seeking out are in the gentleman's folder type category and most have a heftier price, like Memory and Viele for example.

Tdhurl1103 · Dec 18, 2015

Thanks. I'm going to check out the Raven 2 and Crow 2 for sure. EDIT: Those look interesting. I'm wondering if the F&F are good.

I really wish I could get a Memory though. I have liked that knife for a while now, but the price is a bit steep and there are other Spydies I want that are within my normal budget.

SpeedHoles · Dec 18, 2015

Tdhurl1103 said:
Thanks. I'm going to check out the Raven 2 and Crow 2 for sure. EDIT: Those look interesting. I'm wondering if the F&F are good.

I really wish I could get a Memory though. I have liked that knife for a while now, but the price is a bit steep and there are other Spydies I want that are within my normal budget.

My specimen of the Crown 2 is better than the several Tenacious (and Persistence) that I have owned.

(Check the Byrd sub forum on Spyderco forum - I posted a mini review within a thread there, and now plan on getting a Raven 2 soon as well)

this_is_nascar · Dec 18, 2015

Tdhurl1103 said:
No problem. The Spydie hole does make most Spydies stand a bit tall and are therefore wide in the pocket. No worries, we each have our own preferences. Try looking at the Delica. If that one won't work out for you, then perhaps try out some Kershaws. They are within your budget, are good, well-built knives, and won't stand as tall as Spydies. Good luck in your search.

Thanks again. I do have a Delica that I used to carry.

this_is_nascar · Dec 18, 2015

Of all the Spyderco knives that I've tried, the Native-5 lightweight comes the closest to what I'm looking for as it relates to tallness. It's just the couple of things that I didn't care for on the Native that kept me from keeping it.

Unfortunately, I'm no longer in a position financially to hold onto something that I wouldn't use much.

Tdhurl1103 · Dec 19, 2015

this_is_nascar said:
Of all the Spyderco knives that I've tried, the Native-5 lightweight comes the closest to what I'm looking for as it relates to tallness. It's just the couple of things that I didn't care for on the Native that kept me from keeping it.

Unfortunately, I'm no longer in a position financially to hold onto something that I wouldn't use much.

I am in the same boat as far as finances are concerned. I only buy knives to use and have moved farther into the traditional realm. I still love my spydies though.