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Kershaw Fraxion vs Spyderco Urban
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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fraxion stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$105Most expensive
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
154 mm (6.06 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.75 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
Bohler M398 / N690Co (sources differ)
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
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up
Wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight carryContemporary look enthusiasts
Everyday carry in legal restrictive areasLightweight EDC useFine cutting tasks
Not best for
Heavy duty cutting tasksFixed blade applications
Heavy-duty cutting requiring blade lockHard work that risks blade closureCutting very tough materials
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 compact designExcellent blade steel with good edge retentionComfortable and secure grip with finger choilDiscreet and socially-friendly non-locking slipjoint mechanismPositive and distinct opening and closing clicks
Common complaints
Discontinued status limiting availability
Not suitable for hard or heavy-duty cutting tasks due to slipjoint designBlade steel may require care to prevent rust (especially K390 variant)Limited blade length may restrict some uses
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