WE Knife Banter Green Micarta, Black Stonewashed CPM S35VN by Ben Petersen (2004J)

Banter Green Micarta, Black Stonewashed, EDC folder design by traveler and knifemaker Ben Petersen. Spending most of his time away from home, Ben shows interest in blades under 3". Lightweight, compact folders that don't weigh down pockets, ideal for everyday carry

Ben Petersen came into contact with the knife industry in 2011, supplementing his college education with a casual job making YouTube videos. The vortex of the knife world drew him in and he spent the next eight years working full-time in the industry at a knife retailer and manufacturer. He dealt with thousands of knives, recording more than 1,000 knife videos and producing knife marketing content for the entire industry. During his travels, Ben developed a particular preference for knives, such as blades under 3 inches and a fondness for blue Handle grips in simple designs. After years of advertising other people's knives, Ben created his first EC design called "Banter." It is a thoughtful combination of all the features Ben loves in knives. When he's not working on knives, Ben spends most of his time backpacking, biking and exploring his home state of Utah with his wife and four children. And like him, they all like knives, too.

CPM S35VN - American martensitic high-alloy stainless steel with a hardness of 59-61 HRC, one of the best blade steels. Designed to provide better strength compared to CPM S30V, while keeping corrosion resistance at the highest level. Manufactured by US Crucible Industries using the particle metallurgy / Crucible® Particle Metallurgy (CPM) method. The CPM process creates a very homogeneous, high-quality steel with excellent dimensional stability, grindability and ductility compared to steels produced by conventional methods. The chemical composition has been balanced so that it is composed of 0.5% niobium carbides (Nb) along with 3.0% vanadium (V) and 14.0% chromium (Cr) carbides. Replacing some of the niobium carbides with vanadium carbides makes the steel about 15-20% harder than S30V without sacrificing wear resistance, and it is also easier to machine and polish. The improved strength of CPM S35VN also provides better resistance to edge chipping.

Blade - Drop point with clearly marked belly is finished with Black Stonewashed masking minor scratches from use. The small thickness of the blade combined with a high, flat grind gives excellent cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance. Ceramic ball bearings in the basket support the smooth and smooth operation of the blade's ejection mechanism, which can be opened with the thumb using Thumb Studs on both sides. Liner-Lock mechanism. Upper jumping, notched thumb rest on the back of the blade for better control.

Handle - facings made of green Micarta (pressure-pressed canvas with synthetic resin). The open-backed design, so called, attached to each other with steel spacer sleeves, reduces weight and facilitates cleaning. The pivot axis is decorated with a stylized WE brand logo. A right-handed, single-position metal deep-carry clip allows you to carry the knife discreetly in your pocket in tip-up (blade up) position. On the back of the handle lanyard hole, a hole for a cord.

Case - the knife is packed in a zippered soft nylon case with the manufacturer's logo for safe storage and transportation of the folder.

Technical data:
Product number: 2004J
Product name: Banter Green Micarta, Black Stone Washed

Overall length: 165.6 mm / 6.52"
Blade length: 73.7 mm / 2.9"
Handle length: 91.9 mm / 3.62"
Blade thickness: 2.5 mm / 0.10"
Handle thickness: 11.5 mm / 0.45"
Weight: 82.5 g / 2.91 oz

Blade material: CPM S35VN
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Black Stonewashed

Handle material: Micarta
Handle finish color: Green
Backspacer material: Stainless Steel
Backspacer color: Black

Clip: Right, Tip-Up
Clip Material: Stainless Steel

Pivot mechanism: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing.
Locking mechanism: Liner Lock
Opening method: Manual, double thumb stud
Additional accessories: pouch

Designer: Ben Petersen
Brand: WeKnife
Manufacturer: We Knife Co., Ltd.
Country of origin: P.R.C.

Development: a Sharg® company