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CRKT Bona Fide vs WE Knife Big Banter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter 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$99Cheapest
US$149.5Most expensive
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
93.7 mm (3.69 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
211.9 mm (8.34 in)Longest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
118.2 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel (also available in D2 or S35VN steel variants)
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum (OD green) or titanium on LE version
Canvas Micarta
Finish
Black PVD coating (on 1.4116 steel version)
Gray Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual flipper
Thumb stud with ceramic bearings
Clip type
Deep-carry over-the-top pocket clip
Tip-up, left/right
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Field strip maintenance without tools
Everyday carryWork knifeIndoor and outdoor tasks
Not best for
Premium steel enthusiasts at higher price points
Unknown
Common praise
Easy to disassemble and clean without toolsSolid Ken Onion design with good flipping actionDeep-carry pocket clipComfortable handle shape
Smooth and easy one-handed opening via thumb stud and ceramic bearingsExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance from CPM 20CV steelVery sharp out of the boxComfortable grip with Micarta handleSolid build with stonewashed finishLightweight and compact for deep carry
Common complaints
Steel choice not high-end for the priceLE version handle texture can be abrasive in pocketTitanium handle version is heavier than aluminum
Liner lock mechanism can be challenging to operate with gloves initially
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