The Big Banter takes the beloved design and stretches it out nearly two full inches overall. The now 3.69" blade is housed in a sizeable handle so the overall length is just a hair over eight-and-a-third inches. The wide base is gone but you still have ample room to grip and a finger choil for more precise work. Its simple shape with Micarta and nested stainless steel liner construction remains and what it lacks in design aesthetics it more than makes up in terms of ergonomics and strength. It's comfortable, solid, and it just flat out gets any job done. Dual thumb studs allow multiple opening methods and the deep-carry pocket clip is now reversible for ambidextrous tip-up carry. The jimping on the thumb ramp is still ultra-functional and the lanyard hole remains large enough for 550-paracord.
Specifications
- Model Number: WE21045-1
- Model Name: Big Banter
- Overall Length: 211.9mm
- Width: 30.1mm
- Overall Height(Include Clip):16.7mm
- Blade Length:93.7mm
- Closed Length: 118.2mm
- Blade Thickness: 3.2mm
- Handle Thickness: 12.2mm
- Weight: 123.6g
- Blade Material: CPM 20CV
- Blade Hardness: 58-60HRC
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Black Stonewashed
- Blade Type: Drop Point
- Handle Material: G10
- Handle Color/Finish: Black
- Liner Material: Stainless Steel
- Liner Color/Finish: Black
- Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, L/R
- Clip Material/Color: Stainless Steel
- Screws Material: Stainless Steel
- Thumb Stud Material: 6AL4V Titanium
- Pivot Assembly: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
- Locking Mechanism: Nested Liner Lock
- Designer: Ben Petersen