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CRKT Journeyer vs Spyderco Persistence
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Journeyer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Journeyer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Journeyer stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Journeyer stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Journeyer stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$19.99Cheapest
US$30Most expensive
Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)
70 mm (2.76 in)
Overall length
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
174 mm (6.85 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Carbon Steel or 8Cr12MoV (sources vary)
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Glass Filled Nylon (GFN)
FRN or G-10
Finish
Stonewash
PlainEdge or Black Oxide coated variants
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Nail Nick
Spyderco round hole
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday carryEDCCampingHuntingUtilityTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy batoning or intensive wood chopping
Common praise
Affordable priceSolid liner lockGood grip handleVersatile utility blade
Secure grip with textured handleSmooth deployment with round holeSolid liner lock and ambidextrous clipGood edge retention for priceLightweight and compact
Common complaints
Limited to manual openingBlade steel known for moderate edge retention
G-10 handle can feel rough or less comfortable for long tasks8Cr13MoV steel requires maintenance in corrosive environmentsNot ideal for heavy-duty batoning or wood choppingSerrated edges can be harder to sharpen
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