"Persian" edc blades?

hccbo · Feb 25, 2015

Hey all, I've recently become infatuated with upswept edc blades, or so-called Persian style: crkt swindle, crkt persian folder, cold steel scimitar and talwar, boker kwaiken, etc. Any other good ones out there? Pros cons? Love em hate em? Talk amongst yourselves

jstrange · Feb 25, 2015

Benchmade makes the Bedlam and Emerson makes a Persian also (hard to get though). I typically don't like the upswept point as I am partial to the point being more in line with the pivot, but that is just my opinion/preference, and is the only reason I didn't keep the Bedlam (nice knife). They are definitely cool looking.

gooeytek · Feb 25, 2015

While it isn't the most efficient blade shape in terms of utility, it still cuts and slices well enough for most everyday tasks. Just be mindful of the tip. I do carry this from time to time mainly because it's so damn sexy.

Barman1 · Feb 25, 2015

Another for the Emerson P-Tac.
Great knife.
I've also got a Spyderco Persian that carries nicely. Worth a look.

MatthewSB · Feb 25, 2015

Barman1 said:
Another for the Emerson P-Tac.
Great knife.

I couldn't agree more, although I don't carry mine much for fear of breaking the tip.

The Emerson Persian is definitely a more focused design than the others.

Barman1 · Feb 25, 2015

MatthewSB said:
I couldn't agree more, although I don't carry mine much for fear of breaking the tip.

The Emerson Persian is definitely a more focused design than the others.

I'm not a big fan of Emerson factory grinds on my edc so I put a 18 (or so) degree bevel on both sides with my Edge Pro.
Now it's incredibly sharp and it strengthens the tip.
I was using it for an ice pick to access a door yesterday. The tip suffered zero damage. Again, great knife!
Thing is with the upswept point, any Persian tip is going to be fragile by design unless considerations are made on the grind for strength.

craytab · Feb 25, 2015

The Bedlam is one nice looking blade:

JOELSM · Feb 25, 2015

It's quite the meat slicer

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stonproject · Feb 25, 2015

Spyderco Szabo folder.

Benchmade Bedlam.

Its gonna be hard to beat those two.

bld522 · Feb 25, 2015

Borrowed pic.

Franz_N · Feb 25, 2015

bld522 said:
Borrowed pic.

Wow beautiful , do you know the blade length on that on ?

stonproject · Feb 25, 2015

craytab said:
The Bedlam is one nice looking blade:

wait a minute....

Please tell me thats not ice in beer!?

Barman1 · Feb 25, 2015

Franz_N said:
Wow beautiful , do you know the blade length on that on ?

That's a William Henry B11 Persian kicked up a lot.
A gentleman's folder with a 2.5" blade and would cost me the better part of two weeks pay.
Beautiful piece.

Barman1 · Feb 25, 2015

Just took a shot of my two Persians for comparison.

craytab · Feb 25, 2015

stonproject said:
wait a minute....

Please tell me thats not ice in beer!?

Nope, that would be ice in ice tea

Here is one with Beer and the Bedlam.

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Not the Bedlam but still BM.

Not beer but it is the Bedlam and Booze.

bld522 · Feb 25, 2015

Franz_N said:
Wow beautiful , do you know the blade length on that on ?

No, I don't. I just snagged the pic from the Internet. The current Persian being sold by William Henry is the Copper River. Here are the specs:

Blade 2.50" (63.5mm)
Handle 3.13" (79.5mm)
Overall open 5.60" (142mm)

Here's the web site if you want more info:

http://www.williamhenry.com/knives/b11-persian/persian-copper-river.html

Officer's Match · Feb 25, 2015

Love my Emerson P-Tac.

PURPLEDC · Feb 25, 2015

Custom knife factory morrf.

RamZar · Feb 25, 2015

How about an Olamic Cutlery Persian Neck Knife with a 2.62" Damascus blade.

rpn · Feb 25, 2015

Boker has one too...don't remember the name.

I was wanting a persian for awhile and went for the Emerson after finding the Bedlam wasn't for me. I'm glad I did, crazy cool design. It's not an EDC for me, but I have zero regrets getting it.