{"product_id":"spyderco-persistence-lightweight-cpm-s35vn","title":"Spyderco Persistence Lightweight CPM S35VN Folding Knife","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSpyderco Persistence Lightweight C136PBL\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the compact, proven Persistence design with a significant upgrade in blade steel. This version features a \u003cstrong\u003e2.75-inch CPM S35VN blade\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with a lightweight \u003cstrong\u003eblue FRN handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent everyday-carry option.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCPM S35VN is a premium stainless steel known for its balance of \u003cstrong\u003eedge retention, toughness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e. The blade is full-flat ground with a plain edge, providing efficient slicing performance for everyday tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblue FRN handle\u003c\/strong\u003e features Spyderco's Bi-Directional Texture™ pattern for a secure grip while keeping weight down. A \u003cstrong\u003eWalker LinerLock\u003c\/strong\u003e provides dependable blade lockup, and the four-position pocket clip allows tip-up or tip-down carry from either side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCPM S35VN stainless steel blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.75\" full-flat-ground blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin blade finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight blue FRN handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBi-Directional Texture™ grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalker LinerLock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpyderco Round Hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-position pocket clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip-up or tip-down carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight- or left-hand carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spyderco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persistence Lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e C136PBL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folding Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e CPM S35VN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e FRN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLock Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walker LinerLock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spyderco Round Hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket Clip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four-Position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip-Up\/Tip-Down, Right\/Left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnife Depot Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Take:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Persistence Lightweight is one of those knives that delivers a lot for its size. The \u003cstrong\u003eCPM S35VN upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e gives this compact folder substantially more premium cutting performance than the standard Persistence, while the blue FRN handle keeps it lightweight and comfortable to carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a particularly good choice for anyone looking for a \u003cstrong\u003esub-3-inch EDC with premium blade steel\u003c\/strong\u003e without moving into a much larger or more expensive knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare the plain-edge S35VN Persistence Lightweight with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/persistence-lightweight-cpm-s35vn\"\u003eCombinationEdge S35VN version\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/persistence-lightweight-cpm-s35vn-serrated\"\u003eSpyderEdge S35VN version\u003c\/a\u003e. 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