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In the market for a new fixed blade. Of these two which would you recommend?
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perrin or temperance for utility/defense?
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Never had the pleasure of handling the Temperance, but I can tell ya' that it's awful darn hard to go wrong with the Perrin. I've had mine since March and have used it for every darn thing I can think of, and it always does excellent for utility. I've cut wood, rope, lotsa carpet, leather, cardboard, cloth, etc. I even did some prying up of nails with the blade tip that should have busted it, but didn't. (just to be clear, if it had broken, I would have taken full responsibility for my insipid actions, Spyderco did not market it as a pry bar) I've used it for just about every task i can dream of and it is EXCELLENT it carries very well and comfortably EDC. I carry mine with the plain, boring factory sheath in a reverse grip draw with the tip of the sheath actually sticking into my pants pocket a little bit with my T-shirt over it most times. When carried with my SAK Tinker I just couldn't imagine a knife task I couldn't take care of. It also holds an excellent edge, it's light, flat, perfectly sized, It has excellent retention qualities in a Philipino grip, it's reasonably priced....
Have I mentioned that I really like this knife?
I haven't used it to ward off any attackers yet, but with that awesome grip, large blade (cpmparatively), and razor sharp edge I got no reason to believe it would perform poorly.
I could not imagine a better fixed blade knife for myself, although I did just get a Ricky Fowler that I'm awfully darn enamored with, but..then again you're talkin' about a $300 knife versus an $80 knife. nine times outta ten when I reach for a knife for EDC, Protection, camping, or anything else it will probably still be the Perrin though.
Sorry I can't give more of a comparative analogy with the Temperance, but in my honest to God middle class knife guy opinion, that Perrin would be awful darn hard to go wrong with.
Have a good day, and let us know which you choose, and how you like it, eh?
Have I mentioned that I really like this knife?
I haven't used it to ward off any attackers yet, but with that awesome grip, large blade (cpmparatively), and razor sharp edge I got no reason to believe it would perform poorly.
I could not imagine a better fixed blade knife for myself, although I did just get a Ricky Fowler that I'm awfully darn enamored with, but..then again you're talkin' about a $300 knife versus an $80 knife. nine times outta ten when I reach for a knife for EDC, Protection, camping, or anything else it will probably still be the Perrin though.
Sorry I can't give more of a comparative analogy with the Temperance, but in my honest to God middle class knife guy opinion, that Perrin would be awful darn hard to go wrong with.
Have a good day, and let us know which you choose, and how you like it, eh?
Mike Sastre
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Dennis,
I've handled both and each is an excellent MBC piece, but since low profile is part and parcel of self defense, I'll give the nod to the Perrin. It makes an ideal Drawpoint knife in an IWB sheath and the handle is great for a secure grip on initial contact. Also manipulates very well for grip changes. Ergonomics on the Temperance handle are outstanding, but it is a little harder to hide, though not impossible.
I've handled both and each is an excellent MBC piece, but since low profile is part and parcel of self defense, I'll give the nod to the Perrin. It makes an ideal Drawpoint knife in an IWB sheath and the handle is great for a secure grip on initial contact. Also manipulates very well for grip changes. Ergonomics on the Temperance handle are outstanding, but it is a little harder to hide, though not impossible.
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Dennis,
I've never handled a Temperance but have had a Perrin for months now.
The Perrin cuts like a much bigger knife. It is a very satisfactory kitchen or camp knife. When you handle it you'll know that it's designed as a fighting knife. That's to be expected from Fred Perrin.
The only downside is the sheath. Mine is OK but many others have complained that it's not secure enough retention.
I've never handled a Temperance but have had a Perrin for months now.
The Perrin cuts like a much bigger knife. It is a very satisfactory kitchen or camp knife. When you handle it you'll know that it's designed as a fighting knife. That's to be expected from Fred Perrin.
The only downside is the sheath. Mine is OK but many others have complained that it's not secure enough retention.
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Man! That Temperance is sweet! Frank called me late last week to tell me they had come in. Unfortunately, I was busy all week and couldn't make it down. This week I'm gonna make it there come Hell or high water.
Ya'll are right. The Perrin is just one nice knife. As a utility piece, it soars.
Carlos,
Thanks for those great pics. You've got me stoked! I can't wait for Tuesday. That looks like my free day. I've gotta get a Temperance.
Ya'll are right. The Perrin is just one nice knife. As a utility piece, it soars.
Carlos,
Thanks for those great pics. You've got me stoked! I can't wait for Tuesday. That looks like my free day. I've gotta get a Temperance.
Never handled a Temperance fixed balde, the Perrin is a simply wonderful knife for all sorts of high speed instinctive movement.
For the $80 I have seen it consistently, it is a solid choice. The sheath, by the way, ashcan the teklock and fit it with a loop of paracord for IWB carry, presents fast and the point and edge will find their way to target like magic. It is also light, like you will never notice carrying it.
As far as "manipulation" it may not have the best ergo in the world, but for holding it in a deathgrip as such an item should be, man, the handle rocks.
For the $80 I have seen it consistently, it is a solid choice. The sheath, by the way, ashcan the teklock and fit it with a loop of paracord for IWB carry, presents fast and the point and edge will find their way to target like magic. It is also light, like you will never notice carrying it.
As far as "manipulation" it may not have the best ergo in the world, but for holding it in a deathgrip as such an item should be, man, the handle rocks.