Ben Drops By to Discuss the BIG BANTER!!

[@TDAWDepthFinder]

The Banter would be perfect if it was marbled carbon fiber and was a button lock, albeit it is pretty awesome like it is lol

[@weknives]

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[@TDAWDepthFinder]

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[@jdotrillah]

A baby front or top flipper as well, it’s perfect for a front flipper

[@Cid_1]

Need a regular sized Banter with a finger choil next 😅 The big baby Banter 😆

[@andyhayward1261]

Yuss big baby banter ftw

[@Drolly95]

Yes!

[@OreoDave]

Ben needs to just continue designing knives that he loves. The community will follow.

[@timtitus2532]

The finger choil behind the sharpening choil is perfect, this knife is perfection in design.

[@johnlehman27]

I'd love a titanium banter, possibly with a 4 inch blade!

[@davesober2093]

Something bigger yet.

[@RossHoekman]

A titanium version would be pretty slick (maybe even with some light texture/milling like the Rockwall), and I agree that an OG size button lock Banter would be really cool! Aftermarket scale options would be awesome too… Different colors, ti, copper, bronze, etc.

[@HighCRI]

Existing Banters are legends. The one version I’ve thought would be neat is a 3.3” based off the original Banter. Ti frame lock (maybe nested framelock like the Waypoint), sharpening choil, no finger choil. Some steel other than 20CV, maybe S35, S45, or even Magnacut if they can swing it.

[@homeofinventions]

The Banter XL should be next. Not wacko like the Espada's largest version, but BIGGER...

[@sofianabbasi2735]

A full titanium version would be awesome!

[@kellypainter7625]

I just got my Big Banter with micarta. My first of the banter knives. Love it. I have a baby banter on order. I would like the regular banter with the finger choil.

[@victorhuguez3188]

Need the BIG BANTER AUTO / SPRING ASSISTED! THAT WOULD BE NICE

[@RockyMountainEDC]

Banter series is great !! Would love to see a titanium handle version with titanium pocket clip an hardware 🎉

[@jordan1210channel]

Love to see each new member of the Banter family! I think a button lock or even a slip joint version would be cool

[@Doc.Holiday]

I’d like to see a premium steel Button Lock Elementum!! LOVE THAT HOLLOW GRIND! Keep it thin and simple! Just upgrade the materials.

[@TysonHook-22-]

The Banter design begs for a button lock! it would be so perfect. Also id love to see more blades shapes used like how the Benchmade Griptailian and others can be brought in a drop point, tanto or sheepsfoot... I think the Banter is a perfect base design to be used for a variety of blade shapes. and lastly, personally I think the thumbstuds could be removed too for even cleaner lines, I think all thats needed is a nice clean nail nick or fuller groove to deploy the knaf with kinda like those seen on the civivi chevalier/conspirator would be perfection on a Banter imo... a flipper tab would be cool too but personally i reverse flick everything these days!! so next to a spydie hole a nice fuller groove is my favorite deployment method nowadays.

[@EstellaJosh]

WE Banter with button lock will be awesome

[@zackjenkins9858]

Cute little all blue fixed blade!!

[@dakotaday6815]

Can’t wait to get the big banter! Thanks for creating awesome knives.😄👍🏻 I agree with the button lock idea! Let’s do that next.

[@stilgareo]

I would really like a titanium version, the guard on the choir and a size button lock would be really cool!

[@deathr0pe]

Big banter is perfect. Definitely needs more colorways though. I was personally a very big fan of the baby banter with the ivory handle and red blade

[@jianyuantan]

Button lock banter! That wld be fidgety and cool..keep up the great work guys!

[@billburns2697]

Thanks for all you do Ben. The Banter could use a wee bit more relief to allow access to the liner lock. I'm a senior/long time collector. Us older gents lose dexterity and fine motor skills. (This doesn't stop me from carrying and enjoying my shredded carbon fibre Banter). I just received my Big Banter here in Canada and have to say it is stellar. A large handle is perfect for my medium slow moving hands. Can't wait to see what you dream up next.

[@Grizuo]

I need to get me a baby banter although some titanium scales would definitely very cool addition

[@kzoodan2603]

For me it’s a tie between the button lock banter and the full titanium frame lock fancy banter! 😂

[@messerwelt]

I waited for this!!! Beautifull!!! I'll buy at least one!

[@jonweisel1649]

My baby banter just arrived today and love it. Would love to see a banter with a flipper next.

[@bpitcher1026]

Very cool update to the Banter design, I look forward to getting a big banter! It will be good to see in the future in more color combinations, I'm always a fan for a black blade on a green handle.

[@infamouspanda5039]

I like the idea of building upon it. A button lock or frame lock would be awesome. Change out those thumb studs for a thumb hole too. 😮

[@ruslanspeculis955]

I would say that fixed blade Banter would be interesting addition!

[@bladesandcoffee8583]

Lo amo Ben sigue haciendo cosas así de chingonas!!! Tus diseños es lo que la gente desea en una navaja congrats man!!! And I ll be waiting for the next one but first I have to break the pig for to get a big banter in micarta

[@bladesandcoffee8583]

And why not put out a button lock version

[@tomweingart2337]

A button lock is a great idea but I like it just the way it is ‼️

[@9mmmike642]

Holy choils, Banterman!

[@bloozepicker]

Pre ordered one this morning. I'm stoked

[@Justin-ll3mj]

I think a different locking mechanism would be great. I remember some time back Ben sharing some design sketches in a video and it having an “axis” style lock. Unfortunately the patent had not expired but now is an opportunity to add that feature. Either that or a button lock on the OG Banter.

[@wattsmichaele]

Button lock!!!

[@lessdesspelless]

Button lock or exclusive titanium version would be great 👍

[@vincelemasurier7464]

Well it has to be a banter OG with a button lock of course 🧐

[@MrTJohnston]

Love the banter. I like bigger knives so this is next on my list

[@adeximo]

An increase of variety in various scales would be nice.

[@angellira1282]

Ideas for the Ben knife line 🤔 -button lock! -fixie option? I love the ergos but would be curious as a fixie with a full tang. Sort of an alternate to giantmouse -a cleaver style blade shape? Call it the Block Ben

[@Aircooledcorey]

The banter would be perfect… with a button lock 🔒 it’s a great design

[@jeffjuice3886]

I think a aluminum or Ti with a button lock on a thinner type knife like the banter would better than say a frame lock. So that is my two cents - metal body, with a button lock. To start out anyway. Could always use CF, g10 etc as well. Thanks and grats on the success!

[@DrFoxhound]

We need a banter tanto

[@nicolasgoursaud3453]

I think button lock too, that’s will be perfect

[@elcheb]

A Burton lock would be awesome! And Orange color 👍🏼

[@tj-kv6vr]

2 excited Bro's, cute

[@dupsguy]

Dude I love the Big Banter! Seriously! The size is perfect for what I use knives for. The dollar value is amazing! I own hundreds of mid range ($100 - $300) blades and the Big Banner with the CPM 20CV is by far the most value for the money. Now consider making a fixed blade Banter. Thanks!

[@Vamtal]

Actually, the length of the sharpened portion of blade on Big Banter and original Banter is almost the same. But the handle area is significantly bigger on Big Banter. I don't think handle length was problem on original Banter. People (like me) wanted a longer edge.

[@horkersnorker]

Next you say?? The Banter button lock with the same new design features of the Big Banter but 3.3" blade.. SWEET SPOT!!

[@messerwelt]

I want to have a 4 inch sharp edge version!

[@grimispotato245]

Just love the banter. It's all around well fit nice blade shaped a very well designed of a edc knife. I have mines in pocket everywhere I go. I would love to get the family in purple black blade oh yeah very nice ! Uh on a custom I would try a variety of blade shapes.

[@zurielyoavramirezolvera9662]

I think maybe Ben will made a Big Banter XL (size like a Cold steel Espada) or a Banter fixed blade

[@ThisOnesForSatan]

with the finger choil the banter would be perfect as a slipjoint imo. would also make it more accessible in many ways.

[@juanQuedo]

On a previous video he answered me that was considering a Banter without lock, but who knows

[@Colorado_Kkid]

I'd like to see a button lock and/or a fixed blade version ... That would be sweet ...

[@ezequielikonikoff]

The Big Banter will be perfect... in my hands!

[@gyrocompa]

Please, make a titanium version of the big banter, With a frame lock or a button lock ! I would buy it instantly !

[@DoubleAJ77]

Well, you've already micarta'd all the things... How about a wharncliffe or a tanto? Maybe a bar(axis style) lock?

[@bzebarth]

Is the liner lock easier to get to on the big banter than the normal one? That is my main complaint with the original, and it's a bit small for my hands. If the big banter has a bit of a cutout for the liner lock it would be perfect. Although a button lock would be better.

[@Everyday_Zach]

Definitely a standard size banter with a choil! Instant buy if that were to happen🤘🏻

[@GevorgHF]

A titanium version with button lock would be great

[@danieljennagrouse]

People may say it's too blocky and ugly, but it's surprisingly comfortable. I think the next thing we need is a locking mechanism that keeps your fingers out of the cutting path. Maybe a crossbar style lock?

[@jasonwagemann9386]

The banter would be better if Ben made it in full Ti and M390😅 good looking knife can’t wait to get mine!

[@tylerallen3587]

Need a baby banter and a big banter with a flipper tab. Then do a OG banter button lock. 😮

[@playstopplay]

the big banter would be better with titanium scales plus frame lock, and jimping that goes further up the spine!

[@bgw893]

Next, a crazy fancy framelock of the original size banter with a finger choil

[@snseib]

I would buy one between the original and the big as long as it has the finger choil! Frame lock would be great. (I love my Landers!)

[@agentorangebaby9082]

Wish Civivi can have Banter in Nitro-V, a budget version.

[@MoosesGearGooReview]

I love the Banter series of knives. I think you need to make a Banter Slim/Lite. The same length and blade shape as the original, but with a skinnier width, from from cutting edge to spine. Keep up the great work Ben

[@keithmoylan3093]

different variations like frame lock or button lock are probably what will be asked for the most, but i like how the cost has been kept a lot more in line with people sticking to budgets. Personally i think a fixed blade version would be the way to close out the series.

[@seeawn]

Would love to see a big banter with a fixed blade! Maybe something inspired for hunting?

[@johnmartel1177]

I think some models with interesting milling on the scales would be nice. The baby banter is the smallest knife I have and is way too small for practical use for me so the big one is looking good. ❤❤❤

[@Darth_Flip]

Just recently got the big banter and snick.

[@braikr5409]

how about different knife blade styles like the tanto, clip point, etc...

[@nickm6386]

Titanium or aluminum frame lock banter with a finger choil is what we need next. A button lock would be sweet too

[@scotthalvorson1161]

Framelocks suck

[@nickm6386]

@@scotthalvorson1161 alright... 😂

[@winstonramirez1665]

Button lock like Civivi Elementum but in titanium handles please. Then thumb studs with built in tritium (both sides).

[@LanningKann]

I just ordered a Big Banter to carry on duty. I have the regular sized and really like it, but I tend to migrate to the Endura and PM2 for work. This Big Banter should solve that issue. It reminds me of the old Wilson Combat Elite DDR designed, that I used to carry in the early 2000s. What’s next? Fixed Banter of course!! 5” blade.

[@cyphersuit1]

I would love a black linen micarta banter.

[@dwayneletterman3987]

Oh , you know a button lock has to be next ! Brown or natural burlap , please !

[@fredf9562]

A standard Banter with the big banter’s choils in with a thumb stud / flipper deployment. However, that being said for this urban city dweller the big banter with both choils, micarta and sweet 20cv may be my “one and done” knife. Of course that means I’ll need to buy a spare!

[@75shmomo]

Titanium versions for the office or like a boss flexing event. The entire Banter line is awesome and titanium versions would make it legendary status. Level up

[@paullmight42]

i just got one, it is pretty tanky. I've had the baby for a while and loved it. now i need to complete the set lol...the finger choil is a pretty big deal tho, i love it

[@TommyBoyVG]

banter button locks plz!! the original and the big banter

[@ruarkmichaels3320]

The banter would be perfect if it was a flipper haha. Love Ben, love the designs

[@michaelfrinks4094]

I'd immediately jump on a 3.25" Banter with a finger choil. I really love the addition of a sharpening choil on the new knife as well. I've been wishing Spyderco would do it for years

[@andyhayward1261]

Woo first comment, love the big banter looks great! The banter would be perfect if it had a button lock!

[@paulbesemer6090]

Ben just keep making stuff for knife people. I think you need to put 20CV or S35VN in the lander. Make a tanto lander/banter. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone at WE/CIVIVI , Ben and your family.

[@natewilder1868]

Just for the sake of my ocd I would say the OG banter needs a choil as well… that said some of those statements Ben made got me excited “button lock” “contoured handles” those would be awesome as well.

[@cptbrun0675]

My personal preference would be a Wharncliffe blade on something in between Big and normal banter, around 3,2 inch please! ;P

[@codygifford1136]

The banter is an awesome blade. I'd love to see one made with a flipper tab, rather than thumb studs. Keep up the great work!

[@jbladesedc]

A big banter on washers would be👌

[@theEDCgeek]

I really prefer the OG, but I will get this one to complete the trifecta. Big Baby Banter 👊

[@MWAH89]

The banter would be perfect if it came with a button lock and titanium or a skeletonized version

[@rayhaandesai2823]

I thought it was perfect the moment he released the baby banter. I think either the regular banter or baby banter as a fixed blade would be a good step.

[@ddemedeiros1]

Interested to see what a Button Lock Banter would look like

[@holybrolydood]

Would love to see a Fixed Banter, and an Axis-style lock on a banter.

[@juanQuedo]

I say it on every Banter video…. We need The UK Banter or mini!

[@knifetrain3118]

Button lock Banter next please! 😁

[@tristenbaggett9821]

What if we had a big banter but just no front choil? Could throw a flipper on it in place of thumb studs?

[@Rapdan]

A Slipjoint Banter with influence of antique/classic patterns

[@1975bartje]

A Banter fixedblade would be cool as it seems that the Big Banter is a good platform for that.