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Spyderco Salt 2 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 Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% 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 Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% 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$154Cheapest
US$155Most expensive
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
73.7 mm (2.90 in)Shortest
Overall length
182.88 mm (7.20 in)Longest
165.6 mm (6.52 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
91.9 mm (3.62 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
LC200N
CPM S35VN
Handle material
FRN
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Unknown
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Back Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Round hole in blade
Thumb stud, manual
Clip type
Black-coated titanium pocket clip
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Saltwater and humid environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor useFishingDiving
Everyday carry (EDC)Indoor and outdoor tasksGeneral utility
Not best for
Heavy-duty chopping or survival tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent corrosion resistance with LC200N steelComfortable grip with textured fiberglass reinforced nylon handleSecure lock with back lock mechanismLightweight for everyday carryMarine-grade hardware resists rust in harsh environments
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
Price is relatively high compared to standard folding knivesLimited blade thickness specs publicly available
Liner lock may be challenging to operate with gloves initiallySome reports of minor factory inconsistencies but generally high quality
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