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WE Knife Big Banter vs WE Knife Fornix 2016B
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$149.5Cheapest
US$235Most expensive
Weight
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.7 mm (3.69 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
211.9 mm (8.34 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
118.2 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Canvas Micarta
Titanium
Finish
Gray Stonewashed
Blackwashed (blade) / Blackwashed (handle)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb stud with ceramic bearings
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Tip-up, left/right
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWork knifeIndoor and outdoor tasks
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and easy one-handed opening via thumb stud and ceramic bearingsExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance from CPM 20CV steelVery sharp out of the boxComfortable grip with Micarta handleSolid build with stonewashed finishLightweight and compact for deep carry
High build qualityExcellent steel and edge retentionSolid frame lock mechanismGood ergonomics and carry comfort
Common complaints
Liner lock mechanism can be challenging to operate with gloves initially
Some variability in reported weightsPrice is relatively highLimited availability due to limited production run
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