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Kershaw Shuffle II vs Spyderco Persistence
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II 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.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$41.99Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
94 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
Overall length
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
174 mm (6.85 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Glass-filled Nylon
FRN or G-10
Finish
BlackWash steel finish
PlainEdge or Black Oxide coated variants
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Spyderco round hole
Clip type
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
MultiuseEDC
Everyday carryEDCCampingHuntingUtilityTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy batoning or intensive wood chopping
Common praise
Versatile multiuse bladeCompact size for EDCGood grip with textured glass-filled nylon handleDual thumb studs allow ambidextrous useIncludes useful built-in bottle opener and flathead screwdriver
Secure grip with textured handleSmooth deployment with round holeSolid liner lock and ambidextrous clipGood edge retention for priceLightweight and compact
Common complaints
Weight is about 3 ounces, which is heavier than some ultra-light knivesBlade thickness not specified clearlyBlade length slightly varies in sources between 2.5 to 2.6 inches
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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