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WE Knife Banter 2 vs WE Knife Rectifier

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

WE Knife Rectifier stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

WE Knife Rectifier stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

WE Knife Rectifier stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

WE Knife Banter 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

WE Knife Rectifier stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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.

WE Knife Banter 2 — Blade length: 73.7 mm (2.90 in)WE Knife Banter 2 — Overall length: 165.6 mm (6.52 in)WE Knife Banter 2 — Closed length: 91.9 mm (3.62 in)WE Knife Banter 2 — Blade thickness: 2.5 mm (0.10 in)WE Knife Banter 2 — Weight: 75.4 g (2.66 oz)WE Knife Rectifier — Blade length: 75 mm (2.95 in)WE Knife Rectifier — Overall length: 174 mm (6.85 in)WE Knife Rectifier — Closed length: 99 mm (3.90 in)WE Knife Rectifier — Blade thickness: 2.54 mm (0.10 in)WE Knife Rectifier — Weight: 78 g (2.75 oz)Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeight
Price & carry
Retail price
US$155
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Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Lightest
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
73.7 mm (2.90 in)Shortest
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
Overall length
165.6 mm (6.52 in)Shortest
174 mm (6.85 in)Longest
Closed length
91.9 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Tan G10 front, Gray 6AL4V Titanium back
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Black Stonewash and Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb stud, manual
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up, right carry
Side to side reversible titanium pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Indoor and outdoor tasksGeneral utility
Everyday carryGent's size usage
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
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
Smooth opening with pivot bearingGood handle ergonomicsDurable steel and finish
Common complaints
Liner lock may be challenging to operate with gloves initiallySome reports of minor factory inconsistencies but generally high quality
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