WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Blur stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Blur stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Blur stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Blur stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Blur stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
WE Knife Big Banter 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.
SpeedSafe assisted opening (thumb stud with torsion bar)
Thumb stud with ceramic bearings
Clip type
Adjustable pocket clip (tip up or tip down)
Tip-up, left/right
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Moderate Tasks▣Fast One Handed Deployment
▣Everyday Carry▣Work Knife▣Indoor And Outdoor Tasks
Not best for
!Heavy Duty Applications Due To Possible Liner Lock Failure
Unknown
Common praise
✓Fast And Smooth Assisted Opening System✓Excellent Grip And Balance Even When Wet✓Sharp, Durable Blade✓Solid Value For Performance
✓Smooth And Easy One Handed Opening Via Thumb Stud And Ceramic Bearings✓Excellent Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance From CPM 20cv Steel✓Very Sharp Out Of The Box✓Comfortable Grip With Micarta Handle✓Solid Build With Stonewashed Finish✓Lightweight And Compact For Deep Carry
Common complaints
⚠Liner Lock Can Fail Under Heavy Pressure⚠Small Thumb Stud Can Strain Thumb With Repeated Use⚠Pocket Clip Is Very Tight And May Pull Fabric
⚠Liner Lock Mechanism Can Be Challenging To Operate With Gloves Initially