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CRKT Squid II 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 14% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% 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$185Most expensive
US$149.5Cheapest
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
68 mm (2.68 in)Shortest
93.7 mm (3.69 in)Longest
Overall length
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
211.9 mm (8.34 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
118.2 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler M390
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Olive wood
Canvas Micarta
Finish
Stonewash
Gray Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb stud and flipper
Thumb stud with ceramic bearings
Clip type
Deep carry pocket clip, right-hand tip-up only
Tip-up, left/right
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers Requiring A Durable And Refined Folder
Everyday CarryWork KnifeIndoor And Outdoor Tasks
Not best for
Those Seeking A Reversible Pocket ClipUsers Wanting A Hollow Grind Blade
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent Edge Retention And Wear Resistance Due To M390 SteelSmooth Opening Action With Ikbs Ball Bearing PivotComfortable Ergonomic Olive Wood HandleSecure Liner LockDeep Carry Clip For Low Profile Pocket CarryRobust, Refined Build Quality Comparable To High End Custom KnivesExceptional Value At Its Price Point
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
Heavy Compared To Ultralight FoldersNon Reversible Pocket Clip Limits Carry OptionsLock Disengagement Area Can Feel AwkwardSome Wish For Hollow Grind Blade Instead Of Flat Grind
Liner Lock Mechanism Can Be Challenging To Operate With Gloves Initially
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