Comparison Console
Kershaw Fraxion vs Kershaw Volt II
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 Fraxion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% 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 Volt II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II 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 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$62.99Most expensive
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
93.6 g (3.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
171 mm (6.73 in)Shortest
180 mm (7.09 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.75 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
BlackWash black-oxide coating
Bead-blasted finish (standard blade) or black-oxide coating (black variant)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual with flipper using KVT ball bearing system
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up right or tip-down left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight carryContemporary look enthusiasts
Everyday carryOutdoor useTacticalWork tasks
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
Durable blade steel with good edge retentionLightweight and strong handleFast, easy assisted openingVersatile reversible clipSecure locking liner
Common complaints
Discontinued status limiting availability
Discontinued statusVariations in retail pricingManufactured in China
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