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Kershaw Fraxion vs Spyderco Squeak
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Squeak stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 37% 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$99Most expensive
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)Heaviest
46 g (1.62 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
51 mm (2.01 in)Shortest
Overall length
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
128 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.75 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
Bohler-Uddeholm N690Co
Handle material
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
FRN
Finish
BlackWash black-oxide coating
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Slipjoint (non-locking)
Opening method
Manual with flipper using KVT ball bearing system
One-hand thumb hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up
Reversible tip-up wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryLightweight CarryContemporary Look Enthusiasts
Legally Restricted Carry Where Locking Folders Are ProhibitedEveryday Carry
Not best for
Heavy Duty Cutting TasksFixed Blade Applications
Heavy Duty Tasks Requiring Locking Blades
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 LightweightComfortable Ergonomic Handle With Textured JimpingEasy To Carry With Reversible Deep Pocket Clip
Common complaints
Discontinued Status Limiting Availability
No Locking Mechanism May Not Suit All UsersBlade Length Is Short For Some Cutting Tasks
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