Description
WEK230751: WE23075-1 Ben Petersen Banter 2 Folding Knife - Blue Aluminum
We Knife Company
Designed by Ben Peterson of Knafs Co., the Crossbar Lock Banter 2 takes everything great about the original Banter and adds 100% ambidextrous functionality. Built for perfect EDC use, it retains the compact, practical size, with a nearly three-inch drop point blade and ergonomic handle. The wide base provides ample grip, offering superior control and leverage. The Banter 2’s simple, robust design is constructed with aluminum and stainless steel, ensuring strength and reliability. With dual thumb studs, a reversible deep-carry pocket clip, and functional jimping, this knife is truly built for everyone - right or left-handed.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 2.87" (73.0 mm)
- Closed Length: 3.79" (96.2 mm)
- Overall Length: 6.66" (169.2 mm)
- Blade Material: CPM-S35VN Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.102" (2.6 mm)
- Blade Hardness: 59-61HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Handle Material: Blue Aluminum
- Handle Thickness: 0.46" (11.6 mm)
- Liner Material: Stainless Steel
- Locking Mechanism: Crossbar Lock
- Pivot Assembly: Caged Ceramic Bearings
- Pocket Clip: Stainless Steel (Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry)
- Weight: 3.06 oz. (86.7 g)
- Designer: Ben Petersen
- Made in China
UPC Code: 689826337363
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
Aluminum Handles
A solid, lightweight material that can be molded, textured or anodized to provide better grip under extreme conditions.
S35VN Stainless Steel
An evolution of the popular S30V steel, S35VN offers a greater degree of toughness without much sacrifice in edge retention. Perfect for mid-range and premium knives.
We Knife Company Ben Petersen Banter 2 Crossbar Lock Folding Knife 2.87" S35VN Satin Drop Point Blade, Blue Aluminum Handles, Reversible Clip
(2 reviews) 5.0 out of 5 stars
We Knife Company Ben Petersen Banter 2 Crossbar Lock Folding Knife 2.87" S35VN Satin Drop Point Blade, Blue Aluminum Handles, Reversible Clip Happykat
Austin TX
Jun 21, 2026
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: None
One of my favorite all around perfect pocket knives
I am a female knife collector and own over 800 knives. This specific knife, the WE Banter with the blue aluminum handles is amongst my favorites. Why? It has a snappy opening, the blade isn't too long and the S35VN blade steel and the blade shape is very sharp and utlitarian. I also love the crossbar lock, and the aluminum handles that are textured gives a good grip to the knife. I highly recommend this knife for a great all around every day carry, which would fit most male and female hand sizes and is a bit bigger in a very good way than a Civivi Baby Banter. FYI, I own another WE Banter and five Civivi Baby Banters.
We Knife Company Ben Petersen Banter 2 Crossbar Lock Folding Knife 2.87" S35VN Satin Drop Point Blade, Blue Aluminum Handles, Reversible Clip Happykat
Austin, Tx
May 07, 2026
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: None
Perfect size for me and one of my favorites
The We Banter blade is approximately a half an inch longer than a Civivi Baby Banter blade and is a perefect EDC imho. I love the blue aluminium handles that are slightly textured to enable a secure grip when deploying the blade. The S35VN steel is a nice upgrade over Nitro V, which is used on most Civivi knives, The blade on this knife is very sharp and is perfect to open boxes or do small chores. I also love the crossbar lock, which seemlessly opens and closes the knife or you can use the thumb stud to easily flick the knife open. In conclusion, this is a great EDC pocket knife and I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a very smart lookiing, compact and capable modern pocket knife.
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