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WE Knife Fornix 2016B vs WE Knife Malice
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% 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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Malice stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Malice stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Malice stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Malice stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$235Cheapest
US$323Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
173 g (6.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
207 mm (8.15 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
Böhler M390
Handle material
Titanium
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Blackwashed (blade) / Blackwashed (handle)
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper, thumb hole
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up (right)
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDC
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High build qualityExcellent steel and edge retentionSolid frame lock mechanismGood ergonomics and carry comfort
Excellent build qualitySmooth action with ceramic ball bearingsGood blade steel and edge retentionErgonomic titanium handle
Common complaints
Some variability in reported weightsPrice is relatively highLimited availability due to limited production run
No left-handed pocket clip optionRelatively heavy for EDC at 173g
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