Comparison Console
Kershaw Fraxion vs Kershaw Pub
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Pub stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Pub stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 72% 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$31.99Cheapest
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
55 g (1.94 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
40.6 mm (1.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.75 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
Anodized aluminum front, steel back
Finish
BlackWash black-oxide coating
Stonewashed blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Friction folder, slipjoint
Opening method
Manual with flipper using KVT ball bearing system
Manual (front flipper)
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryLightweight CarryContemporary Look Enthusiasts
Keychain CarryEveryday CarryOutdoor UseTravel
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
Compact And Sleek DesignMultiple Useful Tools IntegratedGood Blade Steel And FinishLightweight And Portable
Common complaints
Discontinued Status Limiting Availability
No Pocket ClipFriction Folder Lock May Not Suit All Users
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