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Microtech Exocet vs WE Knife Bougie Banter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Exocet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Bougie Banter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Bougie Banter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Bougie Banter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Bougie Banter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Bougie Banter 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$299Most expensive
US$247Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
85.6 g (3.02 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
49.5 mm (1.95 in)Shortest
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
Overall length
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
167.2 mm (6.58 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
93.2 mm (3.67 in)
Blade thickness
1.52 mm (0.06 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK (Apocalyptic), CTS-204P, or varied steel types
CPM S45VN
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Apocalyptic, Anodized
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Double Action OTF Automatic (thumb slider)
Thumbstud
Clip type
Pocket clip doubling as money clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry Titanium Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryDiscreet carryCalifornia legal carryUtility and practical use
Every day carryEDCPrecision cuttingWorkhorse and dress knife balance
Not best for
Unknown
Cold environments with minimal insulation (titanium handle gets cold)
Common praise
Compact and lightweightInnovative money clip integrationCalifornia legal blade lengthHigh quality materials and constructionSharp dual-edge dagger blade
Premium materials and build qualityExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM S45VN steelComfortable handle with micromilling for gripWell-balanced design for both work and dress use
Common complaints
Unknown
Titanium handle feels cold in cold weather
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