Spyderco byte February 2022 - FEATURED PRODUCT: PERSISTANCE lightweight
C136_BK
C136_BBK
- Persistence™
- lightweight
- MSRP: $66.00 - $71.50
- ORIGIN: China
The goal of the Value Folder family was to showcase all the defining characteristics of a Spyderco CLIPIT in a form that was budget friendly. This would allow novice knife users to experience the swift, ambidextrous opening of our Trademark Round Hole™, the convenient carry and instant access of our pocket clip, and the enhanced cutting performance of a blade with exceptional edge geometry. That firsthand experience would enable them to appreciate those features and guide them toward becoming savvy, well-seasoned knife users.
For folks who already appreciated the advantages of our CLIPIT platform, Value Folders also represented affordably priced “beater” knives, “loaner” knives for co-workers, and the perfect gifts for aspiring knife enthusiasts.
The original Value Folder—and still the flagship of the family—was the Tenacious™. It set the standard for the series, featuring a full-flat-ground 8Cr13MoV blade, full skeletonized stainless steel liners, a sturdy LinerLock mechanism, an easily cleaned, open-backed construction style, peel-ply-textured G-10 scales, and a fully configurable four-position pocket clip. Although it was the perfect “starter” knife for a generation of Spyderco fans, for some users’ needs, it was just a little too big. To address that concern, we created the Persistence.
“The Persistence”
About 11 percent smaller than the Tenacious, the Persistence was designed to provide the same affordable convenience, versatility, and strength, but in a more compact format. Ideal for smaller hands and carry in jurisdictions that limit the legal blade length to less than three inches, it provides an exceptional balance of convenience and full-service cutting performance.
Introduced in 2009, the original version of the Persistence faithfully offers the same key features of the Tenacious, including full, skeletonized stainless steel liners, peel-ply-textured G-10 scales, a secure LinerLock mechanism, and a four-position clip that supports left or right-side, tip-up or tip-down carry. Its blade is precision machined from 8Cr13MoV stainless steel—a durable, reliable blade steel that provides an excellent balance of cutting performance, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. Its high, full-flat grind creates impressive edge geometry for low-friction cutting efficiency and, unlike most Spyderco folders, its edge extends all the way to the handle. The minimal ricasso (the unbeveled area of the blade nearest the handle) and lack of an index-finger choil provide a full-length cutting edge, superior control when using the “heel” of the blade, and exceptional cutting power when the full length of the edge is brought into play.
Persistence Lightweight
To make the Persistence even more affordable and versatile—and following in the footsteps of the Tenacious and Resilience™ models—we are proud to introduce a lightweight version of the design with injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) scales. Molded with Spyderco’s signature Bi-Directional Texture™ pattern, the lightweight scales provide enhanced grip security and reduce the overall weight of the knife by almost 10 percent. All other features are faithfully consistent with the original G-10-handled version with the exception of the edge options. While the original Persistence is only available with a PlainEdge™ blade, the Lightweight will offer a choice of PlainEdge, CombinationEdge™, and fully serrated SpyderEdge™. Astute Spyderco fans may recall that the Persistence Lightweight announcement in Reveal 9 specified only PlainEdge and CombinationEdge; however, we recently confirmed that our manufacturing partner will also be able to provide a SpyderEdge version as well.
For tactical end users and those who just prefer the look of “basic black,” the Persistence Lightweight will also be made in an all-black version with a black oxide blade coating and black-coated liners and handle hardware. Like its satin-finished counterpart, the all-black version will be available in all three edge configurations.
The Persistence and new Persistence Lightweight offer an exceptional balance of performance and value. Whether you are a neophyte or a seasoned knife user, we are confident they will not only meet your needs but will exceed your expectations.
Spyderco, Inc.
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Golden, CO 80403
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