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Benchmade Redoubt vs WE Knife Fornix 2016B
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 1% 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$200Cheapest
US$235Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)
105 g (3.70 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)
210 mm (8.27 in)
Closed length
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Black Grivory
Titanium
Finish
Black Cerakote
Blackwashed (blade) / Blackwashed (handle)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Unknown
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry clip
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryOutdoor jobsLaw enforcementCampingHiking
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Users wanting a small, lightweight knife
Unknown
Common praise
Durable Grivory handle with good gripSharp, corrosion-resistant CPM-D2 bladeReliable AXIS locking mechanismFree lifetime sharpening and maintenance service
High build qualityExcellent steel and edge retentionSolid frame lock mechanismGood ergonomics and carry comfort
Common complaints
Higher price point than some alternativesBlack Cerakote finish may show scratches over timeHandle material less premium compared to metal options
Some variability in reported weightsPrice is relatively highLimited availability due to limited production run
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