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Spyderco UK Penknife vs WE Knife Banter 2
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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$135Cheapest
US$155Most expensive
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
73.7 mm (2.90 in)Shortest
Overall length
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
165.6 mm (6.52 in)Shortest
Closed length
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
91.9 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM SPY27 stainless steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin-finished blade
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
SlipIt (non-locking)
Liner Lock
Opening method
One-handed opening via Spyderco Trademark Round Hole
Thumb stud, manual
Clip type
Deep-pocket wire clip, reversible for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDC
Everyday carry (EDC)Indoor and outdoor tasksGeneral utility
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
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
Not suitable for users preferring locking bladesLimited blade length (approximately 2.95 inches) for heavy-duty tasks
Liner lock may be challenging to operate with gloves initiallySome reports of minor factory inconsistencies but generally high quality
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