Comparison Console
Kershaw Blur vs WE Knife Banter 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Blur stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Blur stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 21% 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$128Cheapest
US$155Most expensive
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
73.7 mm (2.90 in)Shortest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
165.6 mm (6.52 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
91.9 mm (3.62 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac-tec inserts
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Unknown
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening (thumb stud with torsion bar)
Thumb stud, manual
Clip type
Adjustable pocket clip (tip up or tip down)
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Moderate tasksFast one-handed deployment
Everyday carry (EDC)Indoor and outdoor tasksGeneral utility
Not best for
Heavy-duty applications due to possible liner lock failure
Unknown
Common praise
Fast and smooth assisted opening systemExcellent grip and balance even when wetSharp, durable bladeSolid value for performance
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of S35VN steelSmooth and fast blade deployment with ceramic bearings and thumb studComfortable grip with robust carbon fiber handleDeep carry pocket clip makes for low-profile carrySharp out of the box and maintains edge well
Common complaints
Liner lock can fail under heavy pressureSmall thumb stud can strain thumb with repeated usePocket clip is very tight and may pull fabric
Liner lock may be challenging to operate with gloves initiallySome reports of minor factory inconsistencies but generally high quality
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