Spyderco: Perrin or Temperance

Halfneck

Halfneck

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Just looking at getting a Spyderco fixed blade and was comparing these 2. I have handled the Perrin model and liked how it felt though I wondered how stout the tip would be.

Feedback please.
 
I say get the Perrin because it was recently discontinued. I own both knives, and like both of them. The Perrin is a little more "tactical" though.
 
I like both knives, and I own both. My favorite is the Temperance
 
I've owned both (still have the Temperance) and they seem very similar in everyday utility performance. The Perrin may LOOK more tactical, but the Temperance feels more secure to me in different grips. Also, the Temperance has a trainer available (that Spyderco has issued as the trainer at some of its MBC classes) and I don't think that a Perrin trainer was ever made - that alone gives the Temperance more "tactical cred". Also, the Perrin doesn't seem to fit into the sheath as securely as the Temperance. I'm not saying that the Perrin isn't secure - it just doesn't seem as secure because it "clicks" into its sheath, while the Temperance SNAPS in.
 
Hi Halfneck,

They both use VG-10, both have a full flat grind, although the Temperance is a tad wider.

For urban carry, the Perrin is more easily concealed. The Perrin blade is larger.

For "bush" carry, I prefer the Temperance. The ergos offer more control IMO.

Both are reliable and cut well.

sal
 
I have both and favor the Perrin for concealed carry-longer blade, smaller handle, not as wide. Both knives are fine users and cut very well. I take off the teklok and use a loop of paracord as a static line for IWB or in the pocket.
 
I have both and have been recently using the Perrin for hacking at bushes and kitchen duty. The tip of the Perrin seems pretty study. I've done a few stabs into lumber and trees, the tip was not damaged either time. Depending on what you want the knife for can determine the one you get. The Perrin can be used for, as Sal said, unobstrusive urban carry or even used in the woods as a solid, medium fixed blade. The Temperance, to me, is used for hiking, camping, etc. and duties where a larger, more solid blade, solid IMHO, should be used. Either way, they are two good knives, you win either way. Hope this helps.
 
James Keating wrote a very favorable review of the Temperence with regard to self defense.
 
Get the Temperence...It also makes an excellent "kitchen knife", and the handle is very comfortable.
 
Wow a reply from the Spyderco Big-Guy. 1st ever clip knife I ever bought was a Harpy back in '84 I think. How about bringing back the Worker with Micarta or Carbon fiber scales? Great Knives.

Toss up really still. I have handled the Perrin and liked it but have not handled the Temperance. If its "feel" is even better that would be sweet. A good review from James Keating on the Temperance goes a long way too - Riddle of Steel '95 here. Anyone got a link to Mr. Keating's write-up on the Temperance? Tough Choices.
 
I have both and they are both great knives. I like the handle on the Temperance because it is really hand filling and the blade's profile is a very good multi-use shape. Being a very hand filling grip, the Temperance is an on-the-hip type of knife and would not be as comfortable in concealing as the Perrin.
The Perrin, as has been stated before, is more concealable of the two. Even though it's handle is flatter, it still feels good in my grasp.

I guess it all boils down to what are your needs in a fixed blade? If you need concealment capability, then the Perrin is the better pick. If it's gonna be riding on your belt in the open, I'd go with the Temperance.

Both are really great knives and are on my keeper list. That is, they'll never see the auction block or trading forums. :p :D
 
I love my Perrin.I never have handled the Temperance,but I wouldn't mind having one.YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH SPYDERCO.
 
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