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Benchmade Proper vs WE Knife Banter 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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
US$135Cheapest
US$155Most expensive
Weight
66 g (2.33 oz)Lightest
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Shortest
73.7 mm (2.90 in)Longest
Overall length
170 mm (6.69 in)Longest
165.6 mm (6.52 in)Shortest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
91.9 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V stainless steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Stonewash or satin finish
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Slip joint
Liner Lock
Opening method
Nail nick
Thumb stud, manual
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight EDC tasksCollectors of traditional style knives
Everyday carry (EDC)Indoor and outdoor tasksGeneral utility
Not best for
Heavy-duty or hard use tasksTactical applications requiring a locking blade
Unknown
Common praise
High quality CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V blade steelLightweight and thin with excellent blade-to-handle ratioWell designed handle with good grip and ergonomicsDisassemblable with torx screws for maintenanceClassic and charming traditional knife aesthetics
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of S35VN steelSmooth and fast blade deployment with ceramic bearings and thumb studComfortable grip with robust carbon fiber handleDeep carry pocket clip makes for low-profile carrySharp out of the box and maintains edge well
Common complaints
Lacks a locking mechanism (non-locking slip joint)Price can be high compared to other traditional knivesSofter action compared to some slip jointsEdge can be slightly chip prone due to steel type
Liner lock may be challenging to operate with gloves initiallySome reports of minor factory inconsistencies but generally high quality
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