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Spyderco Rubicon vs WE Knife Fornix 2016B
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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
Unknown
US$235
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
189 mm (7.44 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Blackwashed (blade) / Blackwashed (handle)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper, thumb hole
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Tip-up (right)
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight EDCCollector's piece with premium finish
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Heavy-duty utility workTasks requiring larger blade size
Unknown
Common praise
Beautiful carbon fibre handleGreat flipper actionEase of opening the knife for maintenanceNice blade shapeHigh quality carbon fiber handle finish
High build qualityExcellent steel and edge retentionSolid frame lock mechanismGood ergonomics and carry comfort
Common complaints
Some minor issues noted in reviews but outweighed by positives
Some variability in reported weightsPrice is relatively highLimited availability due to limited production run
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