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Kershaw Link 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 44% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% 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 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$210Most expensive
US$155Cheapest
Weight
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Heaviest
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
73.7 mm (2.90 in)Shortest
Overall length
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Longest
165.6 mm (6.52 in)Shortest
Closed length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Longest
91.9 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Thumb stud, manual
Clip type
Reversible tip-up
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Everyday carry (EDC)Indoor and outdoor tasksGeneral utility
Not best for
Light everyday cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight pocket knives
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent blade quality with superior edge retentionSolid all-metal constructionComfortable grip and ergonomicsAssisted opening and secure liner lockReversible tip-up pocket clip
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
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
Liner lock may be challenging to operate with gloves initiallySome reports of minor factory inconsistencies but generally high quality
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