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Kershaw Cryo II 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 40% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 163% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$79Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
174 mm (6.85 in)Shortest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Stainless steel
FRN or G-10
Finish
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
PlainEdge or Black Oxide coated variants
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Liner Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Spyderco round hole
Clip type
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Everyday carryEDCCampingHuntingUtilityTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy batoning or intensive wood chopping
Common praise
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing designReliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizerSmooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable handle with secure gripDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
Secure grip with textured handleSmooth deployment with round holeSolid liner lock and ambidextrous clipGood edge retention for priceLightweight and compact
Common complaints
Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimalSlick blade coating may be slippery with dirty handsAssisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud 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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