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Spyderco UK Penknife vs WE Knife Banter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the longest option for overall 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$135
US$135
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
72.8 g (2.57 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
Overall length
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
169.2 mm (6.66 in)Shortest
Closed length
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
96.2 mm (3.79 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM SPY27 stainless steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Canvas Micarta
Finish
Satin-finished blade
Gray stonewashed blade
Lock type
SlipIt (non-locking)
Crossbar lock
Opening method
One-handed opening via Spyderco Trademark Round Hole
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep-pocket wire clip, reversible for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Tip-up, right or left carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEDC
Everyday CarryEDCIndoor And Outdoor Tasks
Not best for
Locking Blade Knife UsersLegal Jurisdictions Prohibiting Locking Blades
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent Edge Retention And Toughness Thanks To CPM Spy27 SteelLightweight And Durable G 10 HandleConvenient Reversible Pocket Clip For Ambidextrous Tip Up CarrySafe, Legal Non Locking Slipjoint Design With Ambidextrous One Handed Opening
Smooth And Fast DeploymentExcellent Edge RetentionComfortable GripDeep Carry ClipVersatile Drop Point Blade Shape
Common complaints
Not Suitable For Users Preferring Locking BladesLimited Blade Length (approximately 2.95 Inches) For Heavy Duty Tasks
Liner Lock Can Be Stiff At FirstMight Be Challenging To Operate With Gloves
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