Just got my blue Persistence yesterday. What a great knife and bigger in hand than I thought it would be. Perfect EDC size and wicked sharp out of the box. Thanks for the review Nutn!!!
Nutn: I really dig it when you take a new knife and compare it against previously reviewed blades. That really helps highlight the good, the bad, and the value perspective for all of us. Very beneficial. Thanks, amigo!
I just got this in the mail today, Will NOT regret getting this knife it came in a lil stiff but loosened up fast. Great knife for the money. Highly recomended
I bought the Tenacious a few weeks ago after watching your review. There doesn't seem to be any problem with the blade retention. I like how solid the blade lock up is. Its a great knife and I highly recommend it.
After many weeks of study, I finally chose my new EDC knife, and here it is........ Spyderco Persistance!! Thank you for you're " game changing" Vid. Though I will keep my Victorinox climber close, I needed a slightly tougher blade. Keep up the work! ',,'
Got my Persistence today. It definitely live up to big brothers reputation. All I really need is a small lanyard to give my hand more grip. Excellent review. Keep em coming.
I have a Tenacious and absolutely love it. I've been carrying it as EDC for about 6 months now and it's still as great as it was the day it came out of the box. I would expect nothing less from the Persistance. :)
I have to say the Persistence has become my EDC. This is the perfect size knife to handle about any task. I have 6 Sypderco's and I seem to carry this more than anything so I ordered a couple more today for future use.
had the persistence for 6-8 months, thrashed on it , beat on it with a hammer through 2 pretty thick plastic dowels, broke the tip off , re honed the tip , backed up the relief edge and tightened it up still running like a champ no movement whatsoever . It is still my edc choice and ive had the sog flash II (too much movement ), kershaw skyline ,barrage , blackout and is still my favorite , only downside from china but I dremeled that off lol. thx for the vids awesome reviews.
you can see why persistance weighs more compared to its size at 13.30. Persistances blade follows deeper into the handle adding for a much more solid handling and durability if you ask me.
Received both the Tenacious & Persistence from yourcornerstore today and need to say that this online dealer is 100% a great place to get your knives. I have no idea how they did it but the knives were order and received so fast I was simply blown away. The knives are worth what you pay for them though. The cost of the G10 scales alone cost $24 dollars online so your really only paying 7 bucks plus postage. Good backyard EDC knives and nothing more!
Ordered the Tenacious from Your Corner Store today. Gave nutnfancy credit for the referrel. Nutnfancy .......... you've really helped me spend my money in the last couple of months.
Great review, like the music as well. You convinced me, think Im gonna grab both the Tenacious and Persistence since they are so cheap. Love the ffg and leaf shaped blades from Spyderco!
Got one of these recently based on this review. It lives up to everything you say. Very sharp and quick deployment out of the box (unlike the more expensive Endura 4 FFG I got in the same parcel). I like everything about it except the shiny clip, so I painted it black. Much happier with the look now, and it is not so obvious when being carried. Clip is super tight and may be a pocket shreder, time will tell. Thanks for the review.
My Spyderco Tenacious plain blade arrived today. Very nice. Thanks for the recommendation nutnfancy. Ordered it from Your Corner Store. Good price and very fast shipping. Looks like they're well stocked with 93 left at this time. When I ordered on Saturday it seems like they had about 130 if my memory serves me right .......... which is doubtful.
Just wanted to let you know this video made me want the persistence so I ordered one from YCS..very reasonable shipping and got it within 3 days to TN. Thanks again I feel like this is going to be a perfect EDC for me.
Great EDC blade... I have both and carry the persistence due to the smaller size. Surprisingly the persistence was much bigger than I thought. Perfect size EDC. I'll have to check out the smallest of the family, the ambitious...
Hi--I just got my Persistence in the mail and I actually think they made a few improvements in qualty from the Tenacious on this knife. The jimping is much better on the liner lock release on the the Persistence. It is rounded and smooth on the Tenacious, but sharper here. Also a snappier lock up. The G10 slabs are better quality on Persistence. They have noticably better grip and traction. Blade is all belly. carries lower in the pocket, and a comfy handle.
Just got my self a Tenacious and besides a little bit of a stiff opening it's a great knife and I'm looking to get one these as well. gotta feed the addiction!
I bought a tenacious from YCS on friday may 7th and it came in the mail on the 10th! Only 1 business day later (Friday to Monday). My tenacious has absolutely NO problems with blade retention, so make sure you relay that to Nutnfancy, Veri.
this is perfect. i thought that the tenacious was too big. this solves my problem. just finishing orderig one. i think that this vid has sold quite a few knives. thanks nutn
Loved this Review. I've just ordered from Amazon for $26.95 with free shipping. Can't wait. I suspect this will be my everything knife: Duty, Hiking, Fishing, etc...
Just keeping your liner loobed well and practicing opening it, it's all in the wrist ! Just love that persistence, great for when the tenacious is abit too big...
I picked up one of each from YCS based on this video. They are both excellent knives for the money. In-handle retention on my Tenacious is a bit weak as well. Nothing too bad, but enough to notice. There are other subtle differences that suggest the Persistence may be a better knife. The machining is a bit more exact, the G10 appears to be slightly higher quality, & the tang extends further into the handle. So if you can only afford one, the Persistence definitely has it's benefits.
Hey nutnfancy, love your reviews! I do love the Spyderco Tenacious, as it is scary sharp and freaking quick. Seeing as I liked the Tenacious that much I was thrilled to hear of a project building on it, the Persistence. I was however let down by my sample, the torx screws holding the clip are to shallow to unscrew with three different high-tech torx bits, that means I am stuck with tip-down carry. The deployment is slow, even after oiling the pivot and adjusting the tention.
@nutnfancy just an update, got a Tenacious back a couple months ago, Spyderco has fixed the in handle retention, or atleast on the one that i purchased
Hey nutnfancy & Veri, Been watching your videos for long time now I love the reviews that you do on all the products you own. Watching this video inspired me to get a persistance. Every video you put out has a well balanced review (pros and cons) and you definitely have vast knowledge of metals. Just wanted to say thanks for the wisdom with every video and I'll be watching more. Oh, and you won yourself a subscriber :) thanks again. -Eddy-
its Aug 2012 and I chose the persistence as my edc. My first entry into the knife world. well actually I got an ambitious for my wife too. I'm new to the whole EDC-stuff world - up next, flashlight. btw I chose the persistence over the tenacious because I'm planning on getting a large tactical folder, so I'm saving a touch of weight and really distinguishing the POU's even more.
ya i hear what your saying and I've recently held a tenacious and its just to similar to the byrd i have to push me to buy one. the byrd has great gimping and the grind is nice just gotta watch the steel thats all. but i decided to get the persistence cuz its smaller and i need a smaller carry knife all mine are 4 inch pluss at the moment. but thank you for your input its greatly appreciated
When my Persistence came in, the pivot was too tight and the opening was gritty. I had to take it apart, clean it, and oil it, and it's still not as good as I would like. That's what sucks about ordering knives you can't try them out before you buy. I like the knife, but in my opinion there are better options at this price point. I wish it had a smoother opening because I really wanted to like it. I use it as a work knife. Kershaw Skyline and Ontario Rat 2 are better just to name a few.
From Spyderco Service Dept Dec 17, 2012: "They used to be hex but there was a rolling change and they are now Torx (although I’ve always used a Torx driver even when they were hex) They are Torx 6 and 8. Please note that disassembling the knife will void the warranty but if you are only having trouble keeping them tight using Loctite will keep them from backing out."
I'm in the uk and got a tenacious a few months ago now, mine came extremely tight, to the point where my thumb wasn't strong enough to open it one handed making flicking it open impossible, i loosened the pivot screw to the point where it still has a solid lock up and now with alot of force i can open it moderately fast. The stud that keeps the blade closed is huge, takes alot to open the blade it seems they over compensated when fixing the problem it had.
my EDC which I love is a CRKT M16-10 I got mine for 20 bucks at wal mart (49.99MSRP) never had any problems with it its 2.3 ounces and I think its fantastic for EDC.
So I'm not crazy, very cool. I'm definitely looking forward to snagging one of those when they come out. I prefer bigger knives just in general and while the Tenacious is a great size, I'm much more interested in a bigger cutting edge like the Bodacious will have.
I have both the Tenacious and the Persistence and would agree with you. The Persistence seems to be better made. Good basic EDC knife. I do wish that the blade wasn't quite as broad.
Hey Nutnfancy, should I get the tenacious or the persistence? I would use it as my primary knife for camping and EDC. I usually cary a Leatherman Juice and am looking for a decent sized, lock blade to cary alongside the Leatherman since it only has the little not locking blade.
Just signing in for a bit of feedback for the Persistence I bought a few months ago. The liner lock is still holding great, and the pivot doesn't have any play either. I have a question though, seeing that I use it for cutting up food as well, do you have any recommendations for non-toxic lubricating oils? For the moment I'm using cooking oil, but it gums up after a week or so of use, and I have to clean it and re-oil it rather often. Keep up the great reviews! Cheers, Sami
Definately. Its a serious value spydie and in my experiences they have slightly better fit and finish as the Byrd line. You can see that especially in the blade grind and the gimping, both are more consistent on the tenacious family than the Byrd lines. Although the Byrd lines are great, The tenacious family is amazing and in my opinion its worth it.
Great work as usual for TNP!!!!! You should make a video of the deployment technique. I got my first knife, a CRKT drifter, and i cant deploy it like you do jejeje In fact I cut my self already trying to deploy it!!! Congrats Nunfancy, and THANKS!!!!
I like the Persistence a lot!!! Nutnfancy, what would you recommend if I would like something lighter (from Spyderco or a different manufacturer)? At a similar price point, ideally. Thanks! Great review btw!
I think another big hit against stainless handles that isn't mentioned is that they slip out of your pocket easily. They are very slick, and don't grip the pocket well. YMMV, just thought I would throw that in, as nutn mentioned a few disadvantages of SS handles at the start.
Nice review! U nveber really understood your problem with the blade retention of the Tenacious though, mine is one of the tightest knives I own. Maybe you did just get a bad one?
hey, nutnfancy. just got my Persistence, loving it except for the fact that I am a lefty and the clip is on the wrong side. Do you think you can make out a little time for making a video on switching the belt clip from one side to another? Thanks, love your vids btw
I agree with others, Spyderco probably fixed the retention issue with the tenacious because the one I got about 2 months ago cannot wiggle out by itself. Also, I have never once thought the Tenacious was too big. I am not a macho big knife guy, but I would actually be interested in a LARGER tenacious, maybe 3.75 to 4 inches with plain black blade and black pocket clip, I would be willing to pay $40 for it.
I picked up a tenacious a little over a week ago. It seems like they did strengthen the handle retention. I can't see the blade on mine falling out accidentally.
FYI, I searched for that Kershaw NRG Nutn talked about, and found it on ebay for $29.00 new w/ free delivery. It's a 1745 model that sports a 3andahalf-inch blade. (I google searched "Kershaw NRG" , selected "shopping" and then "free shipping"). Dunno if I'm buying that or the SOG Aegis Nutn reviewed very positively (the Aegis model is made in Lynwood, WA). That digi-camo handle model is just too cool.
I have the tenacious i love it with everything i got... I didnt like how it deployed for me... i HATE having to flick my wrist to open knives, i tightened it up and put a zip tie for make shift wave on it and now its nice.
Which of the following would you pick if you could have just one (help me with buying descisions). Spyderco Persistance Spyderco Delica 4 FFG Delica 4 Emerson Wave Kershaw Skyline Kershaw Scallion Byrd Robin 2 And why would you pick that.
So what's the best way to sharpen this steel? I mean it was razor sharp out of the box now after using it for a bit it has dulled. I've tried the Spyderco sharpener (useless), tried sandpaper, ceramic and a stone. Maybe the Lansky system?
Hey nutn ...big fan...reviews are great! I am debating about 2 blades for except...I would like to get the Delica 4 ffg but sceptical about how thin it is and if it can withstand any hard use...but a friend has this blade and loves it but says it can rust VERY easily. Any advice?
Just got my blue Persistence yesterday. What a great knife and bigger in hand than I thought it would be. Perfect EDC size and wicked sharp out of the box.
Thanks for the review Nutn!!!
Nutn: I really dig it when you take a new knife and compare it against previously reviewed blades. That really helps highlight the good, the bad, and the value perspective for all of us. Very beneficial. Thanks, amigo!
I just got this in the mail today, Will NOT regret getting this knife it came in a lil stiff but loosened up fast. Great knife for the money. Highly recomended
yes you can. the clip can mount to any of the four corners so you can go tip up or tip down for either left or right hand use. hope that helps.
I bought the Tenacious a few weeks ago after watching your review. There doesn't seem to be any problem with the blade retention. I like how solid the blade lock up is. Its a great knife and I highly recommend it.
After many weeks of study, I finally chose my new EDC knife, and here it is........ Spyderco Persistance!! Thank you for you're " game changing" Vid. Though I will keep my Victorinox climber close, I needed a slightly tougher blade. Keep up the work! ',,'
Got my Persistence today. It definitely live up to big brothers reputation. All I really need is a small lanyard to give my hand more grip. Excellent review. Keep em coming.
The video quality is extremely high, awesome!!
I expect nutfancy's future coming video. Amazingly well focused!!
Sweet, Persistence looks great. Thanks for showing so many other examples stacked up against it.
I have a Tenacious and absolutely love it. I've been carrying it as EDC for about 6 months now and it's still as great as it was the day it came out of the box. I would expect nothing less from the Persistance. :)
Nutn, your a legend mate. Just ordered one of these bad boys off the back of one of your reviews-AGAIN! Keep up the good work and yo from England!!!
just bought the one with the blue G-10 scales. Thanks nutn for your excellent reviews. They help alot with my edc choices
I have to say the Persistence has become my EDC. This is the perfect size knife to handle about any task. I have 6 Sypderco's and I seem to carry this more than anything so I ordered a couple more today for future use.
had the persistence for 6-8 months, thrashed on it , beat on it with a hammer through 2 pretty thick plastic dowels, broke the tip off , re honed the tip , backed up the relief edge and tightened it up still running like a champ no movement whatsoever . It is still my edc choice and ive had the sog flash II (too much movement ), kershaw skyline ,barrage , blackout and is still my favorite , only downside from china but I dremeled that off lol. thx for the vids awesome reviews.
My 1 month-old Tenacious has great in-handle retention...it would never fall open like the one shown here. The Tenacious ROCKS.
you can see why persistance weighs more compared to its size at 13.30. Persistances blade follows deeper into the handle adding for a much more solid handling and durability if you ask me.
Received both the Tenacious & Persistence from yourcornerstore today and need to say that this online dealer is 100% a great place to get your knives. I have no idea how they did it but the knives were order and received so fast I was simply blown away. The knives are worth what you pay for them though. The cost of the G10 scales alone cost $24 dollars online so your really only paying 7 bucks plus postage. Good backyard EDC knives and nothing more!
Ordered the Tenacious from Your Corner Store today. Gave nutnfancy credit for the referrel. Nutnfancy .......... you've really helped me spend my money in the last couple of months.
That beginning music always puts me in a care-free mood.
Great review, like the music as well. You convinced me, think Im gonna grab both the Tenacious and Persistence since they are so cheap. Love the ffg and leaf shaped blades from Spyderco!
Got one of these recently based on this review. It lives up to everything you say. Very sharp and quick deployment out of the box (unlike the more expensive Endura 4 FFG I got in the same parcel). I like everything about it except the shiny clip, so I painted it black. Much happier with the look now, and it is not so obvious when being carried. Clip is super tight and may be a pocket shreder, time will tell. Thanks for the review.
My Spyderco Tenacious plain blade arrived today. Very nice. Thanks for the recommendation nutnfancy. Ordered it from Your Corner Store. Good price and very fast shipping. Looks like they're well stocked with 93 left at this time. When I ordered on Saturday it seems like they had about 130 if my memory serves me right .......... which is doubtful.
Just wanted to let you know this video made me want the persistence so I ordered one from YCS..very reasonable shipping and got it within 3 days to TN. Thanks again I feel like this is going to be a perfect EDC for me.
Thanks for the HD vid NUTnFANCY!
Looks great!
Great EDC blade... I have both and carry the persistence due to the smaller size. Surprisingly the persistence was much bigger than I thought. Perfect size EDC. I'll have to check out the smallest of the family, the ambitious...
Between this and the limited edition video I'm sold and I think this knife will be the start to my edc system
ordered my today cant wait to get it in! Thanks for the great review.
Hi--I just got my Persistence in the mail and I actually think they made a few improvements in qualty from the Tenacious on this knife. The jimping is much better on the liner lock release on the the Persistence. It is rounded and smooth on the Tenacious, but sharper here. Also a snappier lock up. The G10 slabs are better quality on Persistence. They have noticably better grip and traction. Blade is all belly. carries lower in the pocket, and a comfy handle.
Just got my self a Tenacious and besides a little bit of a stiff opening it's a great knife and I'm looking to get one these as well. gotta feed the addiction!
I bought a tenacious from YCS on friday may 7th and it came in the mail on the 10th! Only 1 business day later (Friday to Monday). My tenacious has absolutely NO problems with blade retention, so make sure you relay that to Nutnfancy, Veri.
I was going to rag this knife for being a liner lock but $28?? That is fantastic. Spyderco is amazing value. I love em.
The upload date on this video is the same day as my birthday. I turned 31 back then, seems like a long time ago.
this is perfect. i thought that the tenacious was too big. this solves my problem. just finishing orderig one. i think that this vid has sold quite a few knives. thanks nutn
@louis540 Thanks for watchin, man. Hope you like your Persistence.
Loved this Review. I've just ordered from Amazon for $26.95 with free shipping. Can't wait. I suspect this will be my everything knife: Duty, Hiking, Fishing, etc...
Just keeping your liner loobed well and practicing opening it, it's all in the wrist !
Just love that persistence, great for when the tenacious is abit too big...
I love these HD vids thanks nutn'
I picked up one of each from YCS based on this video. They are both excellent knives for the money.
In-handle retention on my Tenacious is a bit weak as well. Nothing too bad, but enough to notice.
There are other subtle differences that suggest the Persistence may be a better knife. The machining is a bit more exact, the G10 appears to be slightly higher quality, & the tang extends further into the handle. So if you can only afford one, the Persistence definitely has it's benefits.
Hey nutnfancy, love your reviews!
I do love the Spyderco Tenacious, as it is scary sharp and freaking quick. Seeing as I liked the Tenacious that much I was thrilled to hear of a project building on it, the Persistence.
I was however let down by my sample, the torx screws holding the clip are to shallow to unscrew with three different high-tech torx bits, that means I am stuck with tip-down carry. The deployment is slow, even after oiling the pivot and adjusting the tention.
nutnfancy has become super fancy with the music and intro
Bought one for $30 on amazon. It is larger than my Blackhawk Hornet II, but I think it is worth it. Thanks for the review and keep them coming.
I just ordered one. Can`t wait for it!
@nutnfancy just an update, got a Tenacious back a couple months ago, Spyderco has fixed the in handle retention, or atleast on the one that i purchased
Hey nutnfancy & Veri,
Been watching your videos for long time now I love the reviews that you do on all the products you own. Watching this video inspired me to get a persistance. Every video you put out has a well balanced review (pros and cons) and you definitely have vast knowledge of metals. Just wanted to say thanks for the wisdom with every video and I'll be watching more. Oh, and you won yourself a subscriber :) thanks again.
-Eddy-
Lol, I love your enthusiasm on the Centofante!
Got a tenacious a couple of weeks ago, I'm happy to say Spyderco fixed it, the blade isn't coming out unless I want it to
ACDC - did you try ebay? sometimes they will have auctions that will ship canadian. -- Veri (Nutn's sister)
As mentioned in the video the plain metal blade has weak retention but the black DLC version has much better retention.
That introduction is hilarious. I love it.
I purchased the Byrd Raven after watching your review of it. Excellent knife for the money. (around $30)
its Aug 2012 and I chose the persistence as my edc. My first entry into the knife world. well actually I got an ambitious for my wife too. I'm new to the whole EDC-stuff world - up next, flashlight.
btw I chose the persistence over the tenacious because I'm planning on getting a large tactical folder, so I'm saving a touch of weight and really distinguishing the POU's even more.
that bit were the kids cheer in the background at the start scared the crap outta me!!!
I LOVED (extreme emphasis on loved) the intro music!!!!!!!! Oh and great review too.
i'm buying this knife. tenacious is an awesome knife.... and i KNOW i'll love this one too....
I have a new Tenacious and it has good in handle retention.
Just got my dad this knife for his b day, he hasn't ever really carried a knife so i got this for him i hope he likes it.
ya i hear what your saying and I've recently held a tenacious and its just to similar to the byrd i have to push me to buy one. the byrd has great gimping and the grind is nice just gotta watch the steel thats all. but i decided to get the persistence cuz its smaller and i need a smaller carry knife all mine are 4 inch pluss at the moment. but thank you for your input its greatly appreciated
When my Persistence came in, the pivot was too tight and the opening was gritty. I had to take it apart, clean it, and oil it, and it's still not as good as I would like. That's what sucks about ordering knives you can't try them out before you buy. I like the knife, but in my opinion there are better options at this price point. I wish it had a smoother opening because I really wanted to like it. I use it as a work knife. Kershaw Skyline and Ontario Rat 2 are better just to name a few.
great review, thanks for the comparison.
From Spyderco Service Dept Dec 17, 2012:
"They used to be hex but there was a rolling change and they are now Torx (although I’ve always used a Torx driver even when they were hex) They are Torx 6 and 8. Please note that disassembling the knife will void the warranty but if you are only having trouble keeping them tight using Loctite will keep them from backing out."
excellent as always.
I'm in the uk and got a tenacious a few months ago now, mine came extremely tight, to the point where my thumb wasn't strong enough to open it one handed making flicking it open impossible, i loosened the pivot screw to the point where it still has a solid lock up and now with alot of force i can open it moderately fast.
The stud that keeps the blade closed is huge, takes alot to open the blade it seems they over compensated when fixing the problem it had.
yeahh, looks like there is no yourcornerstore anymore, keep us updated on who you think has got the deals now, 2014.
Very nice. Awsome camera too. What kind and how much if you don't mind?
my EDC which I love is a CRKT M16-10 I got mine for 20 bucks at wal mart (49.99MSRP) never had any problems with it its 2.3 ounces and I think its fantastic for EDC.
So I'm not crazy, very cool. I'm definitely looking forward to snagging one of those when they come out. I prefer bigger knives just in general and while the Tenacious is a great size, I'm much more interested in a bigger cutting edge like the Bodacious will have.
I have both the Tenacious and the Persistence and would agree with you. The Persistence seems to be better made. Good basic EDC knife. I do wish that the blade wasn't quite as broad.
The HD is sweet.
@mudkeepz I will..thanks for letting us know! -- Veri
My EDC is a Kershaw Leek.
Love it.
Hey Nutnfancy, should I get the tenacious or the persistence? I would use it as my primary knife for camping and EDC. I usually cary a Leatherman Juice and am looking for a decent sized, lock blade to cary alongside the Leatherman since it only has the little not locking blade.
great review,
I have two Tens and they both have very tight retention, maybe you got a loose one? (might be worthy of a warranty replacement)
@GDLutz I would go with the Tenacious for camping and stuff because the Persistence is pretty much the same knife as the Tenacious- only smaller.
Not sure if you've seen it yet but he has a video out where he looks at the UK penknives by Spyderco. All UK legal.
Just signing in for a bit of feedback for the Persistence I bought a few months ago. The liner lock is still holding great, and the pivot doesn't have any play either.
I have a question though, seeing that I use it for cutting up food as well, do you have any recommendations for non-toxic lubricating oils? For the moment I'm using cooking oil, but it gums up after a week or so of use, and I have to clean it and re-oil it rather often.
Keep up the great reviews! Cheers, Sami
Definately. Its a serious value spydie and in my experiences they have slightly better fit and finish as the Byrd line. You can see that especially in the blade grind and the gimping, both are more consistent on the tenacious family than the Byrd lines. Although the Byrd lines are great, The tenacious family is amazing and in my opinion its worth it.
And now they have 139. 11 sold in 17 hours. That's pretty good volume.
Great work as usual for TNP!!!!!
You should make a video of the deployment technique. I got my first knife, a CRKT drifter, and i cant deploy it like you do jejeje In fact I cut my self already trying to deploy it!!!
Congrats Nunfancy, and THANKS!!!!
I like the Persistence a lot!!! Nutnfancy, what would you recommend if I would like something lighter (from Spyderco or a different manufacturer)? At a similar price point, ideally.
Thanks! Great review btw!
i just ordered one of these
hey nutnfancy you should do a vid on what you use to sharpen your blades.
I think another big hit against stainless handles that isn't mentioned is that they slip out of your pocket easily. They are very slick, and don't grip the pocket well. YMMV, just thought I would throw that in, as nutn mentioned a few disadvantages of SS handles at the start.
Nice review! U nveber really understood your problem with the blade retention of the Tenacious though, mine is one of the tightest knives I own. Maybe you did just get a bad one?
I love the cold steel voyager!
hey, nutnfancy.
just got my Persistence, loving it except for the fact that I am a lefty and the clip is on the wrong side.
Do you think you can make out a little time for making a video on switching the belt clip from one side to another?
Thanks, love your vids btw
I love my Lonewolf T2, carried everyday
My Tenacious has amazing blade retension IMO.
I agree with others, Spyderco probably fixed the retention issue with the tenacious because the one I got about 2 months ago cannot wiggle out by itself.
Also, I have never once thought the Tenacious was too big. I am not a macho big knife guy, but I would actually be interested in a LARGER tenacious, maybe 3.75 to 4 inches with plain black blade and black pocket clip, I would be willing to pay $40 for it.
What sharpens easier/better, a hollow ground blade, or the flat grind blade like the tenacious?
I picked up a tenacious a little over a week ago. It seems like they did strengthen the handle retention. I can't see the blade on mine falling out accidentally.
FYI, I searched for that Kershaw NRG Nutn talked about, and found it on ebay for $29.00 new w/ free delivery. It's a 1745 model that sports a 3andahalf-inch blade. (I google searched "Kershaw NRG" , selected "shopping" and then "free shipping").
Dunno if I'm buying that or the SOG Aegis Nutn reviewed very positively (the Aegis model is made in Lynwood, WA). That digi-camo handle model is just too cool.
I like the kids you have when recording the vid.
You can still get a sprint run persistence in blue g-10 at BLADE HQ. I own one and you can also get an ambitious in blue!
I have the tenacious i love it with everything i got...
I didnt like how it deployed for me... i HATE having to flick my wrist to open knives, i tightened it up and put a zip tie for make shift wave on it and now its nice.
There should be no blade play in the paramilitary, i would highly recommend exchanging it, or tightening the torx screw on the handle.
youst ordered mine and the spyderco tasman salt H1 black plain edge cant wait to get them :D
Which of the following would you pick if you could have just one (help me with buying descisions).
Spyderco Persistance
Spyderco Delica 4 FFG
Delica 4 Emerson Wave
Kershaw Skyline
Kershaw Scallion
Byrd Robin 2
And why would you pick that.
So what's the best way to sharpen this steel? I mean it was razor sharp out of the box now after using it for a bit it has dulled. I've tried the Spyderco sharpener (useless), tried sandpaper, ceramic and a stone. Maybe the Lansky system?
Hey nutn ...big fan...reviews are great! I am debating about 2 blades for except...I would like to get the Delica 4 ffg but sceptical about how thin it is and if it can withstand any hard use...but a friend has this blade and loves it but says it can rust VERY easily. Any advice?
thank you nutn i'm going to buy it for my edc and i'm only11 i hate serrated blades so thanks