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Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder vs WE Knife Big Banter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$169.95Most expensive
US$149.5Cheapest
Weight
77.99 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
93.7 mm (3.69 in)Longest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
211.9 mm (8.34 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
118.2 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Blue Almite anodized aluminum with steel liners and backspacer
Canvas Micarta
Finish
Satin
Gray Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb stud with ceramic bearings
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Tip-up, left/right
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCollector
Everyday carryWork knifeIndoor and outdoor tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality VG-10 steel bladeCompact and light design at 2.75 oz.Collector's favorite with limited production
Smooth and easy one-handed opening via thumb stud and ceramic bearingsExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance from CPM 20CV steelVery sharp out of the boxComfortable grip with Micarta handleSolid build with stonewashed finishLightweight and compact for deep carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Liner lock mechanism can be challenging to operate with gloves initially
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