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Spyderco Atlantic Salt vs WE Knife Banter 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 28% 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$125.95Cheapest
US$155Most expensive
Weight
73.7 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
73.7 mm (2.90 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
165.6 mm (6.52 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
91.9 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
H-1 (some versions), LC200N (some versions)
CPM S35VN
Handle material
FRN
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Hollow-ground serrated or plain edge (SpyderEdge), Tumbled finish (LC200N version)
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Lockback
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb stud, manual
Clip type
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Marine and saltwater environmentsRescue work and emergency cuttingOutdoor and EDC use
Everyday carry (EDC)Indoor and outdoor tasksGeneral utility
Not best for
Heavy chopping or prying tasksTasks requiring pointed blade tip
Unknown
Common praise
Highly corrosion-resistant blade steel for saltwater useErgonomic FRN handle with volcano grip textureAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipEffective cutting performance with hollow-ground serrated or plain edge blades
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
Some versions heavier than comparable knivesLimited tip for piercing tasks due to sheepfoot blade shape
Liner lock may be challenging to operate with gloves initiallySome reports of minor factory inconsistencies but generally high quality
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