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Kershaw Launch 23 vs WE Knife Banter 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Banter 2 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 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 17% 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$155.99Most expensive
US$155Cheapest
Weight
93 g (3.28 oz)Heaviest
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.82 mm (3.30 in)Longest
73.7 mm (2.90 in)Shortest
Overall length
193.675 mm (7.63 in)Longest
165.6 mm (6.52 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
91.9 mm (3.62 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 154
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Black anodized aluminum
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Black Cerakote spine with satin-finished grinds two-tone finish
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Button Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Automatic (push button)
Thumb stud, manual
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)
Everyday carry (EDC)Indoor and outdoor tasksGeneral utility
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust and ergonomic gripInstant blade deploymentTwo-tone blade finish is visually strikingReliable lockupMade in USA
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
Unknown
Liner lock may be challenging to operate with gloves initiallySome reports of minor factory inconsistencies but generally high quality
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