Thank you for watching this video featuring the WE Banter Knife, designed by Ben Banters. I see that a lot of the comments are in regard to the country of manufacture being China. I can totally understand the reasoning behind not wanting to purchase any items from that country if possible, especially with everything that has gone on in 2020. I have made a similar stance with the tools in my tool bag, trying to buy Made in USA or Europe if at all possible. It's pretty hard to do 100%. After all, I'm writing this comment from my Chinese made Smartphone. :) If you feel that there is a knife that meets the things that I am looking for in an Urban EDC Knife (e.g., Non-Tactical, Quality Materials/Build, Color or Wood Handle, 3 inch or less blade, SUPER deep pocket clip, safe locking mechanism, AND it is Made in the USA, please let me know by replying to this comment. I would be happy to do a follow up video! Is it the Benchmade Bugout? I know that many Americans were upset with Benchmade after they were filmed destroying guns as part of some political pandering a few years back. As I mentioned in this video, I've am really happy with the WE Banter knife, but I am always looking for new video ideas too and cool new gear, so feel free to comment away! Thank you for your support of my channel and for keeping the conversations going in regard to the world of Emergency Preparedness! Got Preps? ~Cliff
Thank you Cliff for all the great work you do. The knife's the easy part; great knife options are made the world over. Much harder is finding a non-Chinese flashlight with comparable lumens that isn't twice (or more) the price. :-(
Nice review. Although I don’t get the comparison with the Bugout. If you picked the mini bugout it would be a better comparison. Sizes are more in line with each other..
Still rocking my 20CV purple knife center edition. Still my favorite basic EDC and it's in my small jeans pocket daily. I have specific use knives that are more expensive tougher duty. But day to day? Love this thing.
That knife looks perfect for an EDC kit. Congratulations for that achievement. I am going to get me one before they run out. Tank you both Clff and Ben.
Got mine a few weeks ago. I went black. Love it .we knife had a lot of influence on this High quality production knife BOOM . Most of my collection is USA made or Italian. But I Also have several other we knives. 5 years ago they started at $395 and went up .so to get a we for $108 Is a real bargain. And the perfect EDC is just the icing on the cake. Thanks Ben . BULLSEYE. P. S When will Ben blue pivot and screws be available??
Thanks for your videos. I love how you are helping to make us zombie sheep a little more prepared. I feel I learned a lot from your channel. A lot of comments say no made in China. Maybe you could do a series of made in America Edc items? For me, that is what I prefer, but mostly not made in China. Also where to buy. Amazon has lots of copies...
Thanks for the comment! I prefer USA made products too, although that's tough to do 100%, especially when talking about electronics. There's probably a good chance that everyone who made a comment about it being made in China did it from their Chinese made iPhone or laptop. :) BladeHQ is a good store to buy knifes. I might look into an All American EDC setup. That seems like a fun video topic.
Just got one for "National Knife Day" (as if I needed a reason) it's a great knife and will be added to my rotation of EDC knives. Bugout, PM3 lightweight, Civivi Elemental and now the Banter. Nice review dude.
Thanks a bunch! I prefer to keep that topic private online for various reasons. In general, I try to avoid topics that can potentially polarize my audience and stick with preparedness topics that are more universal. There's lots of great firearms channels out there that I enjoy.
I am new to prepping and trying to discern why you need a stand alone knife if you already have one on your Swiss Army knife or Leatherman. Also, why do you need an EDC flashlight? Can you maybe provide some scenarios?
Welcome to Prepping! Some people prefer to have a little but more knife as their primary cutting tool and use the multitool blade as more of a secondary, utility blade. Pocket flashlights come in handy all the time for various illumination purposes in the evening (searching for things) and far outpeforms your cell phone's LED flashlight.
If i didn't already have a comparable option (and i would be willing to spend that amount of $ on a knife) i would most certainly consider this knife for EDC purposes. 'We' both seem to have a similar set of criteria for a pocket knife, the biggest obviously to be the least threatening and conspicuous option next to not carrying a knife, this mainly because for quite a portion of our time we will be spending it in an office setting... On that note i would like to add that i find the visual feel of this knife to look very utilitarian, it gives off more of a vibe of a foldable boxcutter then anything you would use to rob an old lady, so yeah, i totally get your enthusiasm :)
Ah yes, the Banterknife. Perhaps more EDC friendly than the Spyderco Paramilitarytwoknife, and surprisingly comparable to the Benchmade Bugoutknife. The Banterknife looks like a fine choice, and a logical upgrade from the Delicafourknife, for example. It might be cool to see a larger version of the Banterknife, closer to 3.75 inches. That would be stiff competition for the TRM Atomknife, I think.
nice! I love my bugout for EDC, but was thinking it would be fun to have something else comparable just to mix it up a bit. ..... and here you are. :-) Thanks for the demo!
Aww come on... The SXB is very discrete! Though I have to know now... where's the can this pry open Cliff's front door test? S35V is awesome though! I have a few S30V I like.
I had a knife I pulled out in a fast food restaurant to cut a straw shorter for my daughter. This girl across the restaurant just omg that knife because I Flicked it open. I guess either she didn’t like my knife or thought it was a switchblade one.
Thank you for reviewing a non-tactical edc knife! The We Banter looks great! Love the blade design! However, why do you list liner lock as a criteria? Or do you? 🤔 Or did I just misunderstand that part? 🤔 Personally, for me, liner locks are dangerous. It's a bloody disaster just waiting to happen 😎 But that's just me 😎
Cold Steel triad lock or I'm going fixed blade, no liner or frame locks , I don't trust them at all!! Especially with self defense applications which all my knives must progress in .thats why I choose cold steel triad lock system or fixed blade. Put my life on the Andrew demco triad lock by cold steel .
I personally try not to buy made in China myself. There have been times that some China made items are indeed made better than American which is a real shame. Rare in deed but a recent example is my Vigor Pots vs anything Vollrath made I bought in a set. Vigor's metal quality is superior than Vollrath's metal. It seems like some companies promoting made in the USA think they can get a free pass on sales while offering worthless products.
Understandable. I have that same rule for hand tools and medical equipment. WE knives have been an exception for me due to their quality. Benchmade, Made in the USA, has been known to destroy firearms. Go figure. :)
I'm probably not going to do too many knife reviews and comparisons on my channel. There are so many other channels out there who do way better knife reviews than me. I just have one more knife review scheduled this year and that's all I really have planned. Thanks for watching this one!
It's a nice design but over $100 dollars for a knife made in China? No thanks. I'll stick with my Bugout which is made in the USA and has a better lockup. I personally would rather support something US produced at that price point.
Strongly disagree on the better lockup. I really love Benchmade as well but i had an omega spring break in my bugout. And have had one other Benchmade that i had the same issue with. I also much prefer the S35VN steel to the S30V of the Bugout. We knives are made in China, but they put out premium products without question. I do typically support US made knives more often than not, and have mostly US made knives in my collection, but I’ll be jumping at the opportunity to support Ben Peterson as a knife designer. All the while knowing that I’m getting an extremely well made tool from We.
And the fact that Benchmade has destroyed guns and taken anti 2nd amendment stances in the past definitely rubs me the wrong way after finding that out. I still really love some of my Benchmade knives, but I still always think about them destroying guns when contemplating buying other knives from them.
Sorry Cliff it’s a hard pass on this one!!! not made in America and not ambidextrous on the bugout I get all that and much more Benchmade warranty and sharpening service it also has the axis lock giving it the fidget factor and making it much more desirable
Yes. In this crazy world we ask daily what can be done against the madness that rages like a tsunami seemingly all around us. We can do what we can when we can, and thus make the world a somewhat better place.
Great review! The only thing I kind of am bothered with is that it’s over $100 for a chinese made knife. Otherwise it’s a nice design and premium materials.
Absolutely nothing good to say about the "We Banter" especially with the price point for what material/lock/blade/pocket clip they use. But I've been using knives and making some knives longer than many youtubers and commenters have been on earth. So just my 2 cents from multiple multiple decades on the scene.
Looks like a kids starter knife , I think of all the hype of this knife is because of Ben / BHQ , joined WE knives and he designed it , so everyone wants to get on the band wagon , looks like a boring knife, the price is ridiculous
I guess you and I differ in that respect, I carry the Benchmade Adamas Automatic. I really do not care if I offend dirty lefties. That is why I live in Arizona. I also like to carry a mans knife, that is how Ben Peterson and I differ as well, he likes little girl knives.
Everyone has different needs. I understand that most my vary from mine. I don't have my criteria for offending people from a certain political party, but more to blend in and to not stick out (aka Gray Man). It would be fun to visit Arizona sometime!
If it were light gray, or had a beautiful wood handle, I'd consider it. I hate pastel colors! Also, the Bible tells us we shouldn't be living in the cities in the last days, which we are already in. Even if you don't believe, nobody can doubt that the cities are imploding, the last month's events prove my point. If your job is in the city, at the very least you need to move out of the city and just commute! Also: Nobody who wants to defend knife or gun rights should EVER buy a Benchmade. Benchmade gives substantially to anti-freedom Demorat politicians and supports gun confiscation/destruction. Have a blessed day!
@@TheUrbanPrepper That's one of the main things about 1911 pistols that I love, too. The classic design of steel & wood is sexy, and I have several sets of wood grips for my 1911 depending on the occasion! Steel, wood, and leather. Dont get me started on leather, we'll be here all day talking about that, LOL!
Minuteman for 2000 years, 100% of those who have tried to predict the end of the world have been 100% wrong, 100% of the time. All of them are always completely wrong. This is not a group you want to join. Jesus said that we will always live in tribulation (John 16:33), and this has been true for every generation. Every generation has had person who thought they too were living in the end times, and they have all been wrong. The Bible does not give us a clue about the timing of the end - only that we can heart because He has overcome the world. Take care.
Understandable. I have that same rule with my hand tools and medical equipment. I lift that role for certain electronics (e.g., smartphones) and WE knives though.
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Thank you for watching this video featuring the WE Banter Knife, designed by Ben Banters. I see that a lot of the comments are in regard to the country of manufacture being China. I can totally understand the reasoning behind not wanting to purchase any items from that country if possible, especially with everything that has gone on in 2020. I have made a similar stance with the tools in my tool bag, trying to buy Made in USA or Europe if at all possible. It's pretty hard to do 100%. After all, I'm writing this comment from my Chinese made Smartphone. :) If you feel that there is a knife that meets the things that I am looking for in an Urban EDC Knife (e.g., Non-Tactical, Quality Materials/Build, Color or Wood Handle, 3 inch or less blade, SUPER deep pocket clip, safe locking mechanism, AND it is Made in the USA, please let me know by replying to this comment. I would be happy to do a follow up video! Is it the Benchmade Bugout? I know that many Americans were upset with Benchmade after they were filmed destroying guns as part of some political pandering a few years back. As I mentioned in this video, I've am really happy with the WE Banter knife, but I am always looking for new video ideas too and cool new gear, so feel free to comment away! Thank you for your support of my channel and for keeping the conversations going in regard to the world of Emergency Preparedness! Got Preps? ~Cliff
I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on your response/preparations due to Chop/Chaz
Thank you Cliff for all the great work you do.
The knife's the easy part; great knife options are made the world over. Much harder is finding a non-Chinese flashlight with comparable lumens that isn't twice (or more) the price. :-(
4:24 Listening to the deployment action sound with headphones is satisfying.
Nice review. Although I don’t get the comparison with the Bugout. If you picked the mini bugout it would be a better comparison. Sizes are more in line with each other..
Still rocking my 20CV purple knife center edition. Still my favorite basic EDC and it's in my small jeans pocket daily. I have specific use knives that are more expensive tougher duty. But day to day? Love this thing.
That knife looks perfect for an EDC kit. Congratulations for that achievement. I am going to get me one before they run out. Tank you both Clff and Ben.
If you want a USA made knife, try Benchmade mini Bugout, I have the full size version and it rides very well in the pocket.
Amazing little edc. My Bugout is full titanium. Absolutely love it
Thank you for such detailed prestentation betweenWE Banter and Bugout!
I'm glad you enjoyed that part! I figured that people would want to see the comparison in detail.
I admit, I personally like that blue color. It gives you a grey man look and doesn't draw attention like a black handle does.
Me too. Plus, it makes it easier to find on my messy desk!
Great item for the urban style for the Tacticool option many are looking for. Well done, sir!
Thanks for watching! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video.
Got mine a few weeks ago. I went black. Love it .we knife had a lot of influence on this High quality production knife BOOM . Most of my collection is
USA made or Italian. But I
Also have several other we knives. 5 years ago they started at $395 and went up .so to get a we for $108
Is a real bargain. And the perfect EDC is just the icing on the cake. Thanks Ben . BULLSEYE. P. S
When will Ben blue pivot and screws be available??
Thanks for your videos. I love how you are helping to make us zombie sheep a little more prepared. I feel I learned a lot from your channel. A lot of comments say no made in China. Maybe you could do a series of made in America Edc items? For me, that is what I prefer, but mostly not made in China. Also where to buy. Amazon has lots of copies...
Thanks for the comment! I prefer USA made products too, although that's tough to do 100%, especially when talking about electronics. There's probably a good chance that everyone who made a comment about it being made in China did it from their Chinese made iPhone or laptop. :) BladeHQ is a good store to buy knifes. I might look into an All American EDC setup. That seems like a fun video topic.
TheUrbanPrepper thanks for replying. I would just like to see your channel explode. I find your content valuable and stay safe in Seattle.
Ben did such an awesome job designing the Banter. I would seriously consider it the perfect edc knife. Great knife designed by a great guy.
Just got one for "National Knife Day" (as if I needed a reason) it's a great knife and will be added to my rotation of EDC knives. Bugout, PM3 lightweight, Civivi Elemental and now the Banter. Nice review dude.
I like how organized your videos are but I wonder why you never mention firearms on your channel
Thanks a bunch! I prefer to keep that topic private online for various reasons. In general, I try to avoid topics that can potentially polarize my audience and stick with preparedness topics that are more universal. There's lots of great firearms channels out there that I enjoy.
I haven't seen one of your videos recommended in about 2 years. Good to see you back!
Really? That sucks. I wonder if TH-cam is messing with me again? You should have plenty of videos to catch up on over the past 2 years. :)
Very nice option. I think he did a very good job at researching the best part of multiple knifes. Might look into upgrading my edc to this
Thanks for watching! It was fun comparing it with other knives that I have.
I am new to prepping and trying to discern why you need a stand alone knife if you already have one on your Swiss Army knife or Leatherman. Also, why do you need an EDC flashlight? Can you maybe provide some scenarios?
Welcome to Prepping! Some people prefer to have a little but more knife as their primary cutting tool and use the multitool blade as more of a secondary, utility blade. Pocket flashlights come in handy all the time for various illumination purposes in the evening (searching for things) and far outpeforms your cell phone's LED flashlight.
Is the lock on the bugout legal in Seattle? Since it can be pushed and the blade falls open?
I love the banter!!
awesome knife. it's my favorite fifth pocket knife
If i didn't already have a comparable option (and i would be willing to spend that amount of $ on a knife) i would most certainly consider this knife for EDC purposes. 'We' both seem to have a similar set of criteria for a pocket knife, the biggest obviously to be the least threatening and conspicuous option next to not carrying a knife, this mainly because for quite a portion of our time we will be spending it in an office setting... On that note i would like to add that i find the visual feel of this knife to look very utilitarian, it gives off more of a vibe of a foldable boxcutter then anything you would use to rob an old lady, so yeah, i totally get your enthusiasm :)
Thanks for a great review. That’s a great little EDC knife, and I’m seriously considering getting one.
Stay Safe
I carry the Bugout, and I love it. I may get the WE Banter for some variety, though.
Both are great knives!
Ah yes, the Banterknife. Perhaps more EDC friendly than the Spyderco Paramilitarytwoknife, and surprisingly comparable to the Benchmade Bugoutknife. The Banterknife looks like a fine choice, and a logical upgrade from the Delicafourknife, for example. It might be cool to see a larger version of the Banterknife, closer to 3.75 inches. That would be stiff competition for the TRM Atomknife, I think.
the banter is for someone who wants a simple no frills knife, the bugout is for people who want a benchmade but dont like the prices
I lost my sog trident tanto in a fire, was about to buy another, but I may consider this instead.
Looks nice. I like Spydercos for that same reason that they offer lots of color variations
Spyderco knives are great!
Looks nice but for my money nothing tops the Spyderco Para 3 and it’s made right here in the USA.
I like Spyderco's too!
nice! I love my bugout for EDC, but was thinking it would be fun to have something else comparable just to mix it up a bit.
..... and here you are. :-) Thanks for the demo!
The Bugout is a nice knife too!
I’ve never met Ben but everything I’ve seen about him he is a nice and classy guy.
I have not met a single person who has anything bad to say about Ben. Class act.
Aww come on... The SXB is very discrete!
Though I have to know now... where's the can this pry open Cliff's front door test? S35V is awesome though! I have a few S30V I like.
LOL!! The SXB may work in All American Prepper's EDC. :)
Where can I get one
My knife of choice is always based on not offending everyone's feelings too!! Haha
I had a knife I pulled out in a fast food restaurant to cut a straw shorter for my daughter. This girl across the restaurant just omg that knife because I Flicked it open. I guess either she didn’t like my knife or thought it was a switchblade one.
Thanks Cliff!! - That's ticking a lot of boxes!!
Greetings what number video is where you can download all your PDFs for a drive? Awesome stuff hardcore subscriber. Thank You
Thank you for reviewing a non-tactical edc knife! The We Banter looks great! Love the blade design! However, why do you list liner lock as a criteria? Or do you? 🤔 Or did I just misunderstand that part? 🤔
Personally, for me, liner locks are dangerous. It's a bloody disaster just waiting to happen 😎 But that's just me 😎
Thanks for watching! I just prefer liner locking blades over frame, AXIS, etc. I've never had a safety problem with one.
Cold Steel triad lock or I'm going fixed blade, no liner or frame locks , I don't trust them at all!! Especially with self defense applications which all my knives must progress in .thats why I choose cold steel triad lock system or fixed blade. Put my life on the Andrew demco triad lock by cold steel .
Did you dye the scales ? Why does it look teal. Maybe your color is off on the camera
I think it was just the way the sun was shining on it for a few of the shots.
TheUrbanPrepper ahh. Ok
You had me until “made in China”........ no more if I have a choice
China killed it for me as well.
I personally try not to buy made in China myself. There have been times that some China made items are indeed made better than American which is a real shame. Rare in deed but a recent example is my Vigor Pots vs anything Vollrath made I bought in a set. Vigor's metal quality is superior than Vollrath's metal. It seems like some companies promoting made in the USA think they can get a free pass on sales while offering worthless products.
Agree. Criteria #7 should be "Made in the USA".
Understandable. I have that same rule for hand tools and medical equipment. WE knives have been an exception for me due to their quality. Benchmade, Made in the USA, has been known to destroy firearms. Go figure. :)
China is a non starter for me. Plenty of good American made Knives even if it costs more. Buy American .
Great video! Can u compare the mini bug out to this knife?
I'm probably not going to do too many knife reviews and comparisons on my channel. There are so many other channels out there who do way better knife reviews than me. I just have one more knife review scheduled this year and that's all I really have planned. Thanks for watching this one!
Just ordered mine 👍🏼 you can’t get a Ben Peterson knife and not get the Ben Blue version.
It's a nice design but over $100 dollars for a knife made in China? No thanks. I'll stick with my Bugout which is made in the USA and has a better lockup. I personally would rather support something US produced at that price point.
I completely understand. The Bugout is nice too. I have one myself, as you saw in this video. :)
Strongly disagree on the better lockup. I really love Benchmade as well but i had an omega spring break in my bugout. And have had one other Benchmade that i had the same issue with. I also much prefer the S35VN steel to the S30V of the Bugout. We knives are made in China, but they put out premium products without question. I do typically support US made knives more often than not, and have mostly US made knives in my collection, but I’ll be jumping at the opportunity to support Ben Peterson as a knife designer. All the while knowing that I’m getting an extremely well made tool from We.
And the fact that Benchmade has destroyed guns and taken anti 2nd amendment stances in the past definitely rubs me the wrong way after finding that out. I still really love some of my Benchmade knives, but I still always think about them destroying guns when contemplating buying other knives from them.
Will it dethrone the mini grip?
Looks like a nice knife.
Thanks for the video brother
Oh.. and Happy Father's day
Thanks for the Father's Day wishes!
Sorry Cliff it’s a hard pass on this one!!! not made in America and not ambidextrous on the bugout I get all that and much more Benchmade warranty and sharpening service it also has the axis lock giving it the fidget factor and making it much more desirable
Love the reviews!! Will you do an updated H2Go bag video?
That's a good idea! It really hasn't changed much since the last one though. Maybe I can relook at it to see how it can be modified?
We gotta start saying no to Chinese products. It's tough... Maybe impossible to do this 100% but where we can I think it's important.
Yes. In this crazy world we ask daily what can be done against the madness that rages like a tsunami seemingly all around us.
We can do what we can when we can, and thus make the world a somewhat better place.
3:38 DRACARYS!!
LOL!!!
what's the price for one of those?
$108
That's a nice knife for my son he's 10.
I carry the cold steel voyager vaquero XL serrated , Aus 10A steel not your office knife but Idc!🤷🏻♂️
That's pretty damn nice knife
's'alotta money
Great review! The only thing I kind of am bothered with is that it’s over $100 for a chinese made knife. Otherwise it’s a nice design and premium materials.
Support American made products as much as possible....🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I guess he hates Canadian made products 😥
Not true. I love Canadian whiskey!
TheUrbanPrepper all right you’re good in my books! 🥃 cheers!
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Absolutely nothing good to say about the "We Banter" especially with the price point for what material/lock/blade/pocket clip they use. But I've been using knives and making some knives longer than many youtubers and commenters have been on earth. So just my 2 cents from multiple multiple decades on the scene.
Looks like a kids starter knife , I think of all the hype of this knife is because of Ben / BHQ , joined WE knives and he designed it , so everyone wants to get on the band wagon , looks like a boring knife, the price is ridiculous
I guess you and I differ in that respect, I carry the Benchmade Adamas Automatic. I really do not care if I offend dirty lefties. That is why I live in Arizona. I also like to carry a mans knife, that is how Ben Peterson and I differ as well, he likes little girl knives.
Everyone has different needs. I understand that most my vary from mine. I don't have my criteria for offending people from a certain political party, but more to blend in and to not stick out (aka Gray Man). It would be fun to visit Arizona sometime!
lol nah as a proud leftist it’s good to see the knife world get less cringe with Ben and this knife
Benchmade openly destroyed firearms and has taken an anti 2A stance before, so the “ dirty lefties “ doesn’t sit well.
If it were light gray, or had a beautiful wood handle, I'd consider it. I hate pastel colors!
Also, the Bible tells us we shouldn't be living in the cities in the last days, which we are already in. Even if you don't believe, nobody can doubt that the cities are imploding, the last month's events prove my point. If your job is in the city, at the very least you need to move out of the city and just commute!
Also: Nobody who wants to defend knife or gun rights should EVER buy a Benchmade. Benchmade gives substantially to anti-freedom Demorat politicians and supports gun confiscation/destruction.
Have a blessed day!
I like wood handles too. I think they are super classy.
@@TheUrbanPrepper That's one of the main things about 1911 pistols that I love, too. The classic design of steel & wood is sexy, and I have several sets of wood grips for my 1911 depending on the occasion! Steel, wood, and leather. Dont get me started on leather, we'll be here all day talking about that, LOL!
Minuteman for 2000 years, 100% of those who have tried to predict the end of the world have been 100% wrong, 100% of the time. All of them are always completely wrong. This is not a group you want to join. Jesus said that we will always live in tribulation (John 16:33), and this has been true for every generation. Every generation has had person who thought they too were living in the end times, and they have all been wrong. The Bible does not give us a clue about the timing of the end - only that we can heart because He has overcome the world. Take care.
As others indicate no more stuff from China. There are many knives made in a The USA that would meet your criteria. Sorry Ben!
Understandable. I have that same rule with my hand tools and medical equipment. I lift that role for certain electronics (e.g., smartphones) and WE knives though.
no to anything like this made in China