Comparison Console
Benchmade Sequel vs WE Knife Banter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Banter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Banter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Banter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the longest option for closed length.
WE Knife Banter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$140.25Most expensive
US$135Cheapest
Weight
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Heaviest
72.8 g (2.57 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.93 mm (2.95 in)Longest
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
Overall length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Longest
169.2 mm (6.66 in)Shortest
Closed length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
96.2 mm (3.79 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with black G10 inlays
Canvas Micarta
Finish
Satin finish (some models with black BK1 coating)
Gray stonewashed blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Crossbar lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Tip-up, right or left carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCamp/hike
Everyday carryEDCIndoor and outdoor tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and compactSmooth AXIS lock operationAmbidextrous opening and clipGood grip with textured handle
Smooth and fast deploymentExcellent edge retentionComfortable gripDeep carry clipVersatile drop point blade shape
Common complaints
Unknown
Liner lock can be stiff at firstMight be challenging to operate with gloves
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