Comparison Console
Kershaw Bareknuckle 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 24% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
WE Knife Banter stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
WE Knife Banter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$134.99Cheapest
US$135Most expensive
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
72.8 g (2.57 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
Overall length
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
169.2 mm (6.66 in)Shortest
Closed length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
96.2 mm (3.79 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
CPM S35VN
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Canvas Micarta
Finish
Stonewashed; Blade blackwash coating on Olive version; Handle anodized gray or olive
Gray stonewashed blade
Lock type
Sub-Frame Lock
Crossbar lock
Opening method
Manual, KVT ball-bearing flipper opening
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up, left or right)
Tip-up, right or left carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
Everyday carryEDCIndoor and outdoor tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth deployment with KVT ball bearingsStrong and secure sub-frame lockReversible deep-carry pocketclip for left or right carryMade in USA quality
Smooth and fast deploymentExcellent edge retentionComfortable gripDeep carry clipVersatile drop point blade shape
Common complaints
Blade deployment can be stiff and requires break-in
Liner lock can be stiff at firstMight be challenging to operate with gloves
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