Comparison Console
CIVIVI Elementum vs Kershaw Fraxion
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Elementum stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Elementum stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Elementum stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
CIVIVI Elementum stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Elementum stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$50.15Cheapest
US$58Most expensive
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.2 mm (2.96 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
177.6 mm (6.99 in)Longest
171 mm (6.73 in)Shortest
Closed length
102.4 mm (4.03 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.75 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
Finish
Black Stonewash or satin finish (depends on variation)
BlackWash black-oxide coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Manual with flipper using KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Deep carry stainless steel pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)
Everyday carryLightweight carryContemporary look enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty cutting tasksFixed blade applications
Common praise
Smooth deploymentGood blade steel with toughness and edge retentionComfortable and secure handle gripCompact and lightweight for everyday carryGood value for price
Lightweight and slim designSharp and easy to resharpen bladeSmooth and quick manual openingDurable G10 handle with carbon fiber overlayReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued status limiting availability
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