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Kershaw Atmos vs Spyderco Persistence
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$63Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
94 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
174 mm (6.85 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
FRN or G-10
Finish
Satin blade finish
PlainEdge or Black Oxide coated variants
Lock type
Inset liner lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual KVT ball-bearing flipper
Spyderco round hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight pocketknifeOffice or urban useTactical lightweight backup blade
Everyday carryEDCCampingHuntingUtilityTactical use
Not best for
Heavy duty outdoor use without reinforcementHigh-end premium knife buyers
Heavy batoning or intensive wood chopping
Common praise
LightweightSmooth manual flipper openingComfortable G10 handle with chamfered carbon fiber edgesAffordable pricing for an enthusiast-friendly designReversible deep-carry pocket clipClean practical design
Secure grip with textured handleSmooth deployment with round holeSolid liner lock and ambidextrous clipGood edge retention for priceLightweight and compact
Common complaints
Initial production model had detent issues requiring warranty repair8Cr13MoV is an entry-level steel with moderate edge retentionNot suitable for heavy duty tactical or outdoor use
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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