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Depending whom you ask, Persistence means different things to different people. It means continuing without veering off course or changing function or structure. It describes ongoing existence regardless of interference or challenges. Some even say persistent personalities experience déjà vu more frequently due to their repetitive drive. Spyderco thought it would be a great name for a knife as it also means steadfastness and never-give-up-attitude. Spyderco’s Persistence is the smaller version of the Tenacious Model, another reliable descriptive of human nature.
Spyderco milled the black G-10 laminate handle with prolonged fatigue-free cutting in mind. Comfort in hand means easier use long-term. Skeletonized steel liners tucked inside the handle, increase the handle’s strength level without adding non-functional weight or bulkiness. The 8Cr13MoV stainless blade is a modified skinning-style, flat-grind. Careful positioning of the oversized Spyderco Round Hole, relative to the location of the pivot, pre-set the hand in just the right spot for fumble-free one-hand blade open/close. Fully sharpened edge from tip to tang generates the most cutting edge possible for the blade’s length. A 4-way pocket clip lets the folder set tip-up/tip-down left-hand/right-hand. Walker Linerlock has a jimped liner.
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Add to BasketI bought this knife over a year ago for my dad as a EDC. The size is great, it's got G10 scales that feel really good in your hand and the blade came nice and sharp with plenty of depth on it to work with. If you are looking for a EDC that ticks all the boxes for under £40 you found it...
This is an excellent EDC indeed! The Tenacious being quite big in your pocket and the Ambitious equipped with a small blade makes the Persistence the obvious choice. It feels just right in your hand , the grip is beyond expectation. You might complain about the finish of the Spyderco hole in the blade, but that would not be fair for this price. The blade itself is perfectly centered and is sharp right out of the box. However, sharpness can be improved with the Spyderco Sharpmaker. The overall quality is exceptionally good for this price. The more expensive Spyderco's will offer a better finish and higher quality steel, but for EDC purposes not really of any relevance in my opinion. My usual supplier in the Netherlands did not have the Persistence in his catalogue, but luckily HH could help me out and also for a decent price level. The Persistence, an absolute No-Brainer!!
Really impressed with the build quality of this knife, looks and feels like an expensive folder, but no dent in the wallet.
I was dead set on a Tenacious but at the last second I saw a review and felt a Persistence would be a better fit. Delighted I did because this is PLENTY of knife for me. Super solid construction, no blade play, feels bulletproof. I thought this might replace my Kershaw Chill as my EDC but It's a bit big and intimidating imo. I'll just use it in work where I know it will eat up any abuse I throw at it. Great service as usual from HH, thanks!
Perfect EDC blade, solid lock, easy to open and close one handed. No blade play at all. A £33 knife that feels like a £100 knife really amazing.
I was toying between this (Spyderco Persistence) and the Manix 2. I'm not a great fan of liner locks and was at first dubious of the blade steel used. I did some research and decided that the steel would be more than adequate for me. I was looking for an everyday knife and since getting this have found it to be ideal. The liner lock is solid and reasuring, the blade has good edge retention and general toughness. With the Manix being more than double the price I think I made the right decision.
This knife is an excellent knife to start collecting Spydercos. It is exactly the same as a Tenacious only smaller, it's cheaper and IMO is more comfortable. With this price and quality service from Heinnie (as usual) you can't go wrong. Just wish there was a UK legal version. Check out my full video review here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_2bQ2oKRPk
Great knife little bit stiff on opening cut my thumb 3 times. It's ok now I can't put it down. Love it next one is the Ambitious. Great service from H/H.
Had to have another one, this is my 2nd Spyderco Persistence, which has the newer Torx screw construction rather than the standard hex. Blade was not perfectly centered but was easily adjusted. The washers are different to the phosphor bronze originals and appear to be a copper variation but do not affect the fast opening action. The 8cr13mov fully flat ground blade is an excellent slice and dicer but will need regular sharpening intervals. In all a superb little folder that is enjoyable for everyday use. (See my previous review) Heinnie Haynes 1st class service much appreciated again !!!
Yes, this item is legal to own in the United Kingdom.
We base this opinion on our interpretation of UK Knife Law (see our blog). Be aware that there are different rules for owning and carrying knives in public in the UK. Read about the difference here.
Yes, this item is legal to own in the United Kingdom.
We base this opinion on our interpretation of UK Knife Law (see our blog). Be aware that there are different rules for owning and carrying knives in public in the UK. Read about the difference here.
