Comparison Console
Kershaw Duster 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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Duster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Duster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Duster stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Duster stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion 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 blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Duster stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$52Cheapest
US$58Most expensive
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
171 mm (6.73 in)
171 mm (6.73 in)
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.75 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
Finish
Stonewashed
BlackWash black-oxide coating
Lock type
DuraLock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual with thumb stud, KVT ball bearings
Manual with flipper using KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry, tip-up
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility cutting tasks
Everyday carryLightweight carryContemporary look enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty cutting tasksFixed blade applications
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to handleReliable DuraLock mechanismSmooth KVT ball bearing openingComfortable glass-filled nylon handleEffective control with sheepsfoot blade
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
Edge retention requires frequent maintenanceBlade steel is moderate quality
Discontinued status limiting availability
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