Persian, combat only or edc-able?

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Muaddib1116

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I really like the look of the Persian. The blade shape is pretty awesome looking and the handle fits it perfectly. I've seen a couple videos indicating that this is a purpose built combat knife, primarily for the combat techniques that Ernest teaches. It seems like a lot of people are eager to get their hands on one. Is it a good everyday knife? It seems too large to carry in most areas. Does the blade shape perform well with utility tasks? Or are most people trying to acquire it to use in combat or to simply have in there collection?
 
I carry mine sometimes, and it cuts. As far as an everyday knife, I'd say no, unless you're edwood7 or have a job like his, and even then it's extremely situational. My Persian is just plain sexy though, and don't really need any more justification to carry it other than for light use and knowing it's there.

My knifenut buddies and I play a game where we try to trump each other's knives we are carrying, whenever we meet. My Persian is one of those that they all want.
 
That's sort of what I thought. It is such a sexy looking knife though. I sorta wish there was a mini version available.

I wish I had knifenut buddies, the best I have is knife-tolerant buddies.
 
I became interested in the Persian after I found out how pocketable the Gypsy Jack is. I'm hoping the P-Tac's grip shape contours to the back of the pocket like my GJack. I was thinking the other day how much I'd love a Mini Jack, I think it would be an awesome carry piece, especially with just a bit of a fingerguard at the front of the grip.
 
Buy one of each, touch them, feel them, soon there will be no more, and you can sell the one you don't like, go to Las Vegas with the money you make, and turn it into a fortune playing black jack.
 
I got one on the way and I'm going to edc it, for as popular as they are I know they aren't all being used for combat, probably safe queens but thats besides the point. The Persian blade style is pretty useful.
 
I had one which I used to carry everyday when I lived in the south. Its a long folder but carried well because of its slim profile. Just keep in mind that he tip is fairly delicate, otherwise it was a hell of a slicer.


 
Haha, thanks Lycosa, but since they look nothing alike, the Mini Commander isn't much of a substitution, in my mind. I think my next Emerson will probably be the Mini CQC-8.
 
I'm not a fan of recurves, and the looks of the Mini Commander doesn't do much for me. I have been attracted to the Horseman for quite a while though.

Wow, that phrasing sounds suggestive.:rolleyes:
 
Just got my current batch Persian in the mail, and there is no way I would consider it an "EDC" knife, as defined by most.

Folded up, it's HUGE :eek:

It is an awesome knife, feels great in the hand, but it is a very specialized design with more drawbacks than advantages for general EDC use, in my opinion.
 
I edc both a Horseman and a M-Com (a lot). Horseman is more pocket friendly (narrower profile grip) and the M-Com is more ergonomic (comfortable and "locked in"). If I had to choose between the two of them, I'd have to pick the Mini-15. ;)
 
MatthewSB said:
Just got my current batch Persian in the mail, and there is no way I would consider it an "EDC" knife, as defined by most.

Folded up, it's HUGE :eek:

It is an awesome knife, feels great in the hand, but it is a very specialized design with more drawbacks than advantages for general EDC use, in my opinion.
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Wow, that was quick - I just got my notification of "in stock" on Friday (and of course immediately place my order).
 
Officer's Match said:
Wow, that was quick - I just got my notification of "in stock" on Friday (and of course immediately place my order).
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Yeah, I'm not sure how it got from California to the Great Lakes area over the weekend, but I was very surprised to get into the office this morning and find it sitting on my chair waiting for me.
 
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