Comparison Console
CRKT Symmetry vs Kershaw Fraxion
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$39Cheapest
US$58Most expensive
Weight
70.87 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)
70 mm (2.76 in)
Overall length
173 mm (6.81 in)Longest
171 mm (6.73 in)Shortest
Closed length
106 mm (4.17 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.21 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.75 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Stainless Steel with Glass Reinforced Nylon inlay
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
Finish
Bead Blast
BlackWash black-oxide coating
Lock type
Slipjoint
Liner Lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Manual with flipper using KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible for right or left hand
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday CarryRestricted Carry Areas
Everyday carryLightweight carryContemporary look enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty cutting tasksFixed blade applications
Common praise
Smooth IKBS ball bearing pivot for easy deploymentAmbidextrous reversible clipClassic slipjoint mechanismDurable stainless steel and GRN handleNice bead blast blade finish
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
Blade thickness thinner than heavy duty knivesSlipjoint may not be preferred by those wanting locking knives
Discontinued status limiting availability
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