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Cold Steel American Lawman vs WE Knife Banter Wharncliffe
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Banter Wharncliffe stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Banter Wharncliffe stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Banter Wharncliffe stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter Wharncliffe stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter Wharncliffe stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter Wharncliffe stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$156.99Most expensive
US$134Cheapest
Weight
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Heaviest
77 g (2.72 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
72.5 mm (2.85 in)Shortest
Overall length
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Longest
164.3 mm (6.47 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
91.8 mm (3.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Canvas Micarta
Finish
Black DLC coating
Gray Stonewashed
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Tip-Up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Law enforcement useTactical tasksOutdoor tasks
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingOpening packagesCarving
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Smooth action and solid lockupExceptional edge retention and toughnessAmbidextrous design and reliable locking mechanismDurable and lightweight G-10 handleGood value for price
Smooth blade opening action with ceramic ball bearingsExcellent standard sharpening and blade geometryComfortable handle gripReversible deep-carry clip for tip-up carryDurable premium steel bladeUnique and attractive design
Common complaints
Lock bar pressure can be stiffNo traditional detent to fully secure closed bladeOdd pocket clip design requiring swapping for left-hand carryMinor fit and finish issues
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