Comparison Console
Kershaw Bareknuckle 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 20% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Banter Wharncliffe stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter Wharncliffe stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% 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.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter Wharncliffe stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle 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$134.99Most expensive
US$134Cheapest
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
77 g (2.72 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
72.5 mm (2.85 in)Shortest
Overall length
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
164.3 mm (6.47 in)Shortest
Closed length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
91.8 mm (3.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 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
Lock type
Sub-Frame Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual, KVT ball-bearing flipper opening
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up, left or right)
Tip-Up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingOpening packagesCarving
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 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
Blade deployment can be stiff and requires break-in
Unknown
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