WE Knife Company may be new but it has made waves in the industry. Ever since the release of the Banter it has been a top-seller. That might just be the WE Knife that put the company on the map.
But it is far from the only successful design. Enter the Vision R, designed by Snecx Tan, which offers everything the Banter offers and more.
Here’s what you need to know about it and why, if you can excuse the pun, it is “vision”ary.
Blade Steel and Profile
This is going to be a bit of a variable since there are a few different Vision R models out there, but as far as the blade profile and deployment go, you’re getting a 3.45” blade with thumb holes that are naturally ambidextrous.
The blade profile is what WE Knife Company calls a “reverse tanto” but it may as well be called a sheepsfoot. It even has a bit of the air of a wharnie about it.
Anyway, this profile is exceptionally versatile and has a very strong tip that is unlikely to break, even in the face of abuse.
The nearly straight edge is good for shaving, splitting, and slicing, and with such a robust tip, you shouldn’t be shy about putting it to hard jobs.
As for the steel, that’s the variable part. WE Knife Company makes several different versions of this knife, with 20CV steel and “Damasteel.”
The flagship version, however, is made with 20CV, a martensitic stainless steel made by CPM (Crucible Particle Metallurgy) that is very rich in vanadium carbides. These make the alloy very hard, very strong, and give it great edge retention and wear resistance. It also happens to be a very corrosion-resistant alloy, too.
The Super Lock
Now let’s turn our attention to what is most certainly the biggest selling point of the knife, unique profile and super steel aside: the lock.
The Super Lock, to be more specific.
Think of the Super Lock like a lock back, as it contains a lock bar, except the bar is at the front of the blade, near the shoulder, and the spring orientation is reversed.
The lock is not only extremely strong – among the strongest of all types of folding locks – but disengaging it is the reverse of what you might expect. You need to pull the lock bar up, not push it down, as in the case of a conventional lock back.
As a result it is nearly impossible for the lock to accidentally fail, allowing the blade to close on your fingers. It also makes it so the lock cannot be disengaged except by a deliberate, manual action that requires you to remove your hand from the grip.
All in all, that makes the knife harder to close, but the lock is much, much stronger and more reliable.
Carry and More
Other things that make this WE Knife Company highlight great include:
- A deep carry pocket clip
- A caged ceramic ball bearing mechanism
- Solid ergonomics
- A strong, lightweight titanium handle (multiple finishes available)
Looking for This Or Another WE Knife Company Product?
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You can learn more on their website, but if you’re looking for something specific that you can’t find, get in touch with them at WhiteMountainKnives@gmail.com.
