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Kershaw Thermite 3880BW vs Spyderco Persistence
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 22% 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$30
US$30
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
174 mm (6.85 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G10 front scale and stainless steel back
FRN or G-10
Finish
Blackwashed stonewashed
PlainEdge or Black Oxide coated variants
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Liner Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Spyderco round hole
Clip type
Deep carry pocket clip, quadruple-position (tip-up and tip-down, left and right)
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Accurate cuttingQuick blade deployment
Everyday carryEDCCampingHuntingUtilityTactical use
Not best for
Batoning woodUsers with small hands may find it largeTasks requiring lightweight knife
Heavy batoning or intensive wood chopping
Common praise
Comfortable and grippy handleSmooth assisted opening with SpeedSafeStrong frame lock with no blade playAffordable price with high performanceAesthetically pleasing designVersatile pocket clip options
Secure grip with textured handleSmooth deployment with round holeSolid liner lock and ambidextrous clipGood edge retention for priceLightweight and compact
Common complaints
Relatively large and heavy for some usersWeight biased towards the handle (not balanced at pivot)Thumb studs are superfluousHandle G10 texture less aggressive, could slip in wet conditions
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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