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CRKT Hissatsu Folder vs WE Knife Big Banter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Hissatsu Folder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Hissatsu Folder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hissatsu Folder stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hissatsu Folder stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hissatsu Folder stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$110Cheapest
US$149.5Most expensive
Weight
164.5 g (5.80 oz)Heaviest
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
93.7 mm (3.69 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
211.9 mm (8.34 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
118.2 mm (4.65 in)
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS 8
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Glass Reinforced Nylon
Canvas Micarta
Finish
Unknown
Gray Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening (Outburst)
Thumb stud with ceramic bearings
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (left or right tip-up)
Tip-up, left/right
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseClose Quarter BattleSpecial Forces Missions
Everyday carryWork knifeIndoor and outdoor tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Fast assisted openingSecure automated liner safety lockDurable and lightweight handleVersatile reversible pocket clip
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
Unknown
Liner lock mechanism can be challenging to operate with gloves initially
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