Comparison Console
Kershaw Fraxion vs Kershaw Mini Iridium
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. Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% 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 Mini Iridium 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$58Cheapest
US$83.99Most expensive
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
71 g (2.50 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
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.75 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
BlackWash black-oxide coating
Black oxide coating on blade; black anodized handle
Lock type
Liner Lock
DuraLock
Opening method
Manual with flipper using KVT ball bearing system
Manual with thumb stud and KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight carryContemporary look enthusiasts
Everyday carryLightweight usePortability
Not best for
Heavy duty cutting tasksFixed blade applications
Unknown
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
Lightweight and portableSmooth deployment with KVT ball bearingsSecure DuraLock lockStylish design with black or colorful anodized aluminum handle
Common complaints
Discontinued status limiting availability
No complaints clearly stated in provided sources
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