Persian Info

[northend816]

So after looking around long and hard Ive come across the Spyderco Persian and just love the bladé shape. But before buying one was wondering if u guys could tell me anything about it, pros and cons.

 

[DRK]

As far as the black G10 versions I haven't owned one and I am not crazy about them more just aesthetics really but that is just my opinion, I am sure others will chime in.

I owned a Red Persian which I never carried and actually just sold a couple of weeks ago. I loved the look of that knife I think it is stunning but for me, I found the following;

- it was heavy over 5 ounces
- the polished G10 was slippery
- It sat high in the pocket
- I didn't find the blade shape that practical for my use as I don't require an SD knife and other than maybe occasional food prep I just couldn't see that blade shape being very useful for me day to day
- I felt that for EDC it was a little too aggressive looking again just my opinion and keep in mind the Red is a little larger and more aggressive than most of the other models but when most NKP see that blade shape they get a little nervous.

I do like the black 75mm C107 version ( and even though they are discontinued you can still find them), its lighter shorter and I think to would be more EDC friendly and the Micarta is likely grippier than the polished G10 of my Red Persian. In a smaller, lighter format I might even grow to like the blade shape.

Sorry for playing devils advocate, I thought I would love the knife and I did ... to look at, just not to carry.

Hope that was helpful.

 

[RevDevil]

The Persian isn't a SD knife alone, it's not like the Keating Chinook, rather it was part of the Ethnic series. Steel bolsters will add to the weight on any knife, but there was also the Persian 2 in G10. With a FFG blade, standard mid back lock and good old VG10. Came in 2 sizes, both are now discontinued.

 

[northend816]

Is the G-10 3.5 inch Persian a smooth opening knife?

 

[RevDevil]

Is the G-10 3.5 inch Persian a smooth opening knife?

It's made by the same group that makes the Caly series. I own a few Caly series knives and some are smoother than others, but some are gritty. There are no washers in the knife from what I recall. Which means the pivot is the only adjustable fastener. It can be smoothed out after washing it and getting the debris out of the pivot. Unfortunately, they are not assembled in clean rooms by folks in biohazard suits (some people do think this BTW), rather a machine shop where lots of metal shavings and dust are present, and it gets everywhere.

 

[brownshoe]

I liked the looks but did not like it in hand, thus I did not buy it. Like DRK I found it slippery and heavy with the blade/handle shape not seeming very good for every day chores. I liked the shape and shopped for them twice, but just could not pull the trigger with it in hand.

 

[phillipsted]

It's made by the same group that makes the Caly series. I own a few Caly series knives and some are smoother than others, but some are gritty. There are no washers in the knife from what I recall. Which means the pivot is the only adjustable fastener. It can be smoothed out after washing it and getting the debris out of the pivot. Unfortunately, they are not assembled in clean rooms by folks in biohazard suits (some people do think this BTW), rather a machine shop where lots of metal shavings and dust are present, and it gets everywhere.

Keep in mind that the Persians are pinned construction. I'm not sure about the pivot, but the body is definitely pinned. This limits customization options.

TedP

 

[randomlooker]

I didn't really like the looks of it, but when I bought one in a close-out sale and handled it, I fell in love. Which isn't too surprising since I really like Ed's designs. It feels great in the hand and cuts great.