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WE Knife Cryonix vs WE Knife Fornix 2016B
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Cryonix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Cryonix stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Cryonix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Cryonix 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 Cryonix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 71% 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$335Most expensive
US$235Cheapest
Weight
100.5 g (3.55 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
51.6 mm (2.03 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
118.4 mm (4.66 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed, Satin Flat
Blackwashed (blade) / Blackwashed (handle)
Lock type
Nested Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Tip-Up, L/R
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useCollectorsTactical use
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Heavy duty chopping
Unknown
Common praise
High quality Bohler M390 steel bladeSmooth flipper opening with liner lockLightweight titanium handlePremium build quality and finish
High build qualityExcellent steel and edge retentionSolid frame lock mechanismGood ergonomics and carry comfort
Common complaints
Short blade length limits broad EDC use
Some variability in reported weightsPrice is relatively highLimited availability due to limited production run
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