The tan and black Kershaw Fraxion is the brainchild Danish custom knife maker, Jens Anso. The Fraxion gets its name because it’s a “Fraxion” of the weight of most comparable knives. We’d like to think it’s also a “Fraxion” of the price you’d pay for a knife of this quality, but Kershaw didn’t tell us that. Here’s the thing. The Kershaw Fraxion is fast, light, and at $35 – it’s more than affordable. 
The Fraxion features a manual flipper opening mechanism, but don’t let it fool you. With the KVT ball-bearing system that’s been used in ZT’s for years, this flipper is as fast as any SpeedSafe assisted opening knife we put it up against. The 2.75″ 8Cr13MoV blade has a black oxide, BlackWash finish and a very modern clip point shape. 
And about that tan and black handle, Kershaw tells us, “The lighter weight is thanks to the streamlined design as well as to the light-yet-strong G10 handles with a handsome carbon fiber overlay.” That means the Fraxion as a whole weighs in at a mere 1.9oz, which is incredible for a 6.75″ knife. The Fraxion’s inset liner lock secures the blade open during use, and it comes with a pre-drilled, reversible pocket clip.
Kershaw Fraxion Details
- KVT ball-bearing opening
- Manual Flipper Opening
- Inset liner lock
- Reversible pocketclip (left/right, tip-up)
- Steel: 8Cr13MoV, black-oxide BlackWash finish
- Handle: G10 with carbon fiber overlay
- Blade Length: 2.75 in. (7 cm)
- Closed Length: 4 in. (10.3 cm)
- Overall Length: 6.75 in. (17.1 cm)
- Weight: 1.9 oz. (53.9 g)
It’s hard to beat the build quality and action on a Kershaw. That’s not even a question with the Kershaw Fraxion. If you’re looking for a light EDC that’s lightning fast, give this one a go. If you’re interested in learning more or just want to pick one up, click any link in this article or the button below.
