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Spyderco Cat vs Spyderco Persistence
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 260% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$108Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
94 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
Overall length
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
174 mm (6.85 in)Longest
Closed length
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS BD1N
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN or G-10
Finish
Unknown
PlainEdge or Black Oxide coated variants
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Spyderco round hole
Clip type
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
Everyday carryEDCCampingHuntingUtilityTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy batoning or intensive wood chopping
Common praise
Compact and legally compliant sizeSmooth slicing capability due to full-flat-ground bladeComfortable, ergonomic G-10 handleEnhanced safety with finger choilReversible wire clip for ambidextrous carry
Secure grip with textured handleSmooth deployment with round holeSolid liner lock and ambidextrous clipGood edge retention for priceLightweight and compact
Common complaints
Unknown
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