Mini-Griptillian or Persistence?

[ubermondo]

Hello!

My EDC knife is a Benchmade Mini-Griptillian (http://www.benchmade.com/products/556 -- plain edge), and I'm very happy with it, though the grind makes feather sticks and related tasks more difficult than they ought to be. I'm considering the purchase of a Spyderco Persistence (http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=417), as I think the grind will be easier to deal with for outdoors use. Considering the price difference, however, I'm worried that the Persistence is not as good of a knife. What do you think?

Any guidance you might have to offer would be most welcome. Thanks!

[jus_young]

I can't see much difference in the grind personnally. Not sure if you will actually benefit in any way.

[Proventurer]

Hello!

My EDC knife is a Benchmade Mini-Griptillian (http://www.benchmade.com/products/556 -- plain edge), and I'm very happy with it, though the grind makes feather sticks and related tasks more difficult than they ought to be. I'm considering the purchase of a Spyderco Persistence (http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=417), as I think the grind will be easier to deal with for outdoors use. Considering the price difference, however, I'm worried that the Persistence is not as good of a knife. What do you think?

Any guidance you might have to offer would be most welcome. Thanks!

One wonders at the signifigance of (EDC) every day carry in this case, unless you live in the bush/outdoors, you should regard your EDC knife as a back up, go out and buy yourself a reasonably priced Mora knife with a scandi grind, which will handle feather sticks and other bush related chores!

[Raven]

Personally mate I'd buy a peasant knife, bit that's just me!

[Fletching]

As far as I can see, these knives are both lockers so won't be legal EDCs (in the UK at least). I agree with proventurer's comments regarding having an EDC as a back-up. Why not save yourself some money and get a back-up with more uses such as a non-locking British Army knife (http://www.sheffieldknives.co.uk/acatalog/Folding_Knives.html)?

Steve :)

[ubermondo]

Thanks for your time and comments, folks -- I do have a belt knife for my more serious outings, but I'm looking for an EDC knife that will serve as a backup. I live in a place where I can have locking knives, but if I was ever fortunate enough to do some exploring in the UK, I'd definitely leave the locker at home and bring a British Army knife. Thanks!