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CRKT Symmetry vs Spyderco Persistence
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$39Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
70.87 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
94 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)
70 mm (2.76 in)
Overall length
173 mm (6.81 in)Shortest
174 mm (6.85 in)Longest
Closed length
106 mm (4.17 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.21 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Stainless Steel with Glass Reinforced Nylon inlay
FRN or G-10
Finish
Bead Blast
PlainEdge or Black Oxide coated variants
Lock type
Slipjoint
Liner Lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Spyderco round hole
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible for right or left hand
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday CarryRestricted Carry Areas
Everyday carryEDCCampingHuntingUtilityTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy batoning or intensive wood chopping
Common praise
Smooth IKBS ball bearing pivot for easy deploymentAmbidextrous reversible clipClassic slipjoint mechanismDurable stainless steel and GRN handleNice bead blast blade finish
Secure grip with textured handleSmooth deployment with round holeSolid liner lock and ambidextrous clipGood edge retention for priceLightweight and compact
Common complaints
Blade thickness thinner than heavy duty knivesSlipjoint may not be preferred by those wanting locking knives
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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