Comparison Console
Spyderco Domino 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 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% 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
Unknown
US$30
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
195 mm (7.68 in)Longest
174 mm (6.85 in)Shortest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 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
CTS-XHP
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Carbon fiber, titanium
FRN or G-10
Finish
Satin
PlainEdge or Black Oxide coated variants
Lock type
Frame-lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper, thumb hole
Spyderco round hole
Clip type
Tip-up and tip-down (left/right)
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Detailed cutting tasksGeneral utility
Everyday carryEDCCampingHuntingUtilityTactical use
Not best for
Extreme edge retention tasksCarving delicate objects
Heavy batoning or intensive wood chopping
Common praise
Stellar fit and finishExcellent flipping actionGood blade steel balance of edge retention and sharpenabilitySolid ergonomicsVersatile pocket clip
Secure grip with textured handleSmooth deployment with round holeSolid liner lock and ambidextrous clipGood edge retention for priceLightweight and compact
Common complaints
Handle scale material (carbon fiber veneer) considered unattractive by someHandle could be improved by a full titanium build
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