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Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt 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 Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$159.95Most expensive
US$155Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
73.7 mm (2.90 in)Shortest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
165.6 mm (6.52 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
91.9 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin finish
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Ball joint slipjoint (non-locking)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb stud, manual
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible/ambidextrous
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry in regions with restrictive carry lawsTactical usePrecision cutting
Everyday carry (EDC)Indoor and outdoor tasksGeneral utility
Not best for
Heavy-duty chopping tasksFixed blade knife uses
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality CPM-S30V steel bladeInnovative ball joint slipjoint lock system with half-stopLightweight carbon fiber handleLegal carry blade length under 3 inchesErgonomic finger choil enhances safety and grip
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
Non-locking slipjoint may not suit users desiring locking mechanismLack of sheath or pouch included
Liner lock may be challenging to operate with gloves initiallySome reports of minor factory inconsistencies but generally high quality
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