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Kershaw Brawler vs Spyderco Persistence
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Persistence stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% 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 Brawler stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$56Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
111 g (3.92 oz)Heaviest
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
180 mm (7.09 in)Longest
174 mm (6.85 in)Shortest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)
105 mm (4.13 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
FRN or G-10
Finish
Black oxide coating
PlainEdge or Black Oxide coated variants
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Spyderco round hole
Clip type
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/down, right/left)
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical usePiercing tasksUtility and multipurpose use
Everyday carryEDCCampingHuntingUtilityTactical use
Not best for
Long, clean slicing tasksExtensive slicing requiring smooth blade curve
Heavy batoning or intensive wood chopping
Common praise
Solid build for the priceStrong and reliable liner lockSpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper is snappy and satisfyingComfortable and textured glass-filled nylon handleFour-position adjustable clip offers ambidextrous carryStrong and durable tanto point, excellent for piercingDurable black oxide blade finish
Secure grip with textured handleSmooth deployment with round holeSolid liner lock and ambidextrous clipGood edge retention for priceLightweight and compact
Common complaints
Tanto blade shape limits long, smooth slicing utilityBlade edge out of box is usable but requires sharpening for optimal bevelClosure on assisted opening can be awkward due to spring tensionBlade finish shows wear quickly under heavy useSome minor blade play may develop over time
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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