I was curious if anyone here has or has had the Spyderco Persian 2 folder. I find the eastern looking blade profile attractive and imagine with its pronounced upswept tip would make a fine hunting/field dressing folder. It's also offered in VG-10 which is a pet steel of mine:thumbup:.
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Persian 2 anyone
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I was very interested in the Persian 2 until I handled one. Its much thinner and 'delicate' than I thought. It also lacks jimping on the spine which I thought for sure a knife if this design would have. Not to dissuade you by any means, but I lost interest when I finally got to hold one. 
Actually I was hoping for a knife with a profile a bit on the thinner side for more delicate task. But still it seems to lack popularity for some reason or another I suppose it could be a bit too "ethnic" for a lot of peoples taste kinda like the Chokwe in some regards.
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I got a Mini Persian 2 and there are a couple of things that kept it from becoming a regular EDC for me. First, was the pocket clip. This sucker is on very tight and is a bear to put in and out of the pocket. Second, was the strength of the lockbar. I think there is far too much resistance when opening the blade. I guess it adds longevity to the knife. However, I have had Delica's and Caly's for some time and they still lock up great and are not a struggle to open. Finally, the lack of jimping. I don't believe the knife needs jimping behind the thumb hole but it would be nice to have jimping on the bottom finger choil, especially since it isn't a 50-50 choil. Makes me worried about accidentally slipping my finger onto the edge.
The knife is still a great cutter, as the thin edge geometry and FFG make it slice like crazy. Now that I think about it, I might just take the clip off and carry it in pocket once in a while.
The knife is still a great cutter, as the thin edge geometry and FFG make it slice like crazy. Now that I think about it, I might just take the clip off and carry it in pocket once in a while.
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I think you are probably right about that. I personally love the look of the Persian because of the ethnic look; it is unique, eye-catching and dare I say a conversation piece. If Spyderco did a Persian 3 that was a bit more 'hard use' with jimping, I'd be all over that.
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I have a red bbs model and love it. It is different but is incredibly functional. Mine is extremely solid and very smooth. Mine is a safe queen but it's a keeper for sure. It's a very unique and functional design. I really like it a lot.
What red bbs model is that? The one with polished G-10 handles and bolsters? If that's the one you are thinking about, it was actually not a bbs exclusive. I've had 2 of them and did not get either one from bbs.
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The Persian is one of those knives that frustrate the hell out of me. I'd rate the bolstered version as among the top five most attractive Spyderco models, and the single most elegant. It feels great in my hand, some of the best ergos in the lineup, rivaling those of the Stretch. On the down side, it's damn near impossible for me to close. I know my arthritis plays a role in that, but the combination of a stiff lock spring, the four pointed corners of the Boye dent, and a lockbar that needs to be depressed flush with the lock well before the lock releases don't help. The G-10 version, on the other hand, gives up that elegance to become just another brutish looking tactical folder. On the plus side, it could at least be disassembled far enough to allow someone to deepen the lock well for me. That has made it somewhat easier for me to close, but came at the expense of creating a gap below the lock bar and the partially riveted construction makes it more difficult to replace the G-10 with something attractive.
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I never had a problem to close C83 Persian with one hand and for me it is just near perfect. I also found it very attractive and very useful. As of today, there is no knife better for me. All my EDCs, except C83 have FFG blades, but I love hollow grind on Persians. It performs well for me and certainly adding the look to the knife. If I understand correctly, it was discontinued due to poor sale, like many others, which is sad. Persian2 never attracted me. Like Paul said, this is just one more tactical FFG knife.
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I don't think Ed was targeting the "tactical" crowd with his re-design of the Persians. In fact, I think the Persian 2's are more a utilitarian design. The FFG makes the blade shape a wicked slicer. The flat, unpolished, G10 scales make the knife handle thinner (to help pocket carry) and keep cost down. The real problems are what I've stated above. If someone were to ask for advice on the Persian 2 vs the Caly 3.5, I would recommend the latter every time.
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You right. Utilitarian is correct term.
Anthony, for some reason I am not surprised with your choice
. I am with you 100%
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No, max the Persian 2 is like the Caly - no washers, just pinned construction. I believe the Moki makers that produce the Caly also produce the Persians, but I'm not sure. Roman would definitely know the answer.
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I was very interested in the Persian 2 until I handled one. It also lacks jimping on the spine which I thought for sure a knife if this design would have. Not to dissuade you by any means, but I lost interest when I finally got to hold one.
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I had a red one but it didn't make the rotation, the jimping would have made it different I think. Redarding the persian 2, the ffg doesnt bother me but the bolsters, in my opinion, really help make the knife. That said, if the persian 2 had jimping on the thumb ramp I'd probably own one.
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If I really like a knife, I look at the production version as a starting point. If it lacks some features I want, or has some I don't, it becomes a question of if they can be rectified, and how much it would cost to rectify them. Cost is going to vary, but there are plenty of folks who can add jimping.
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Nice Persian, what are the handle scales made of? Bone or antler perhaps?
I'm not yet to the point where I've acquired all the production knives that I like in their stock configuration, never mind ones that could be modified to my liking