Comparison Console
Kershaw Fraxion vs Kershaw Injection 3.0
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 42% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$58Most expensive
US$54.95Cheapest
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
93.6 g (3.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
171 mm (6.73 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.75 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
G-10 Laminate
Finish
BlackWash black-oxide coating
Bead blast
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual with flipper using KVT ball bearing system
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryLightweight CarryContemporary Look Enthusiasts
Everyday CarryGeneral Everyday Tasks
Not best for
Heavy Duty Cutting TasksFixed Blade Applications
Heavy Duty UseSerious Work Due To Small Blade Size
Common praise
Lightweight And Slim DesignSharp And Easy To Resharpen BladeSmooth And Quick Manual OpeningDurable G10 Handle With Carbon Fiber OverlayReversible Pocket Clip For Ambidextrous Carry
Good Build Quality For PriceErgonomic And Secure GripSmooth Deployment And LockupReversible Pocket Clip For Ambidextrous CarryAttractive Custom Style Details
Common complaints
Discontinued Status Limiting Availability
Blade Finish Prone To RustOpening And Closing Action Can Be Stiff InitiallyHandle May Feel Small For Large HandsNot Suitable For Very Heavy Duty Tasks
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