The Kershaw Fringe is a good looking, reasonably priced assisted opening knife. The thin frame keeps this knife at a mere 3.5 ounces. Combined with a closed length of 4.1”, this mid-sized folder is lightweight and easy to carry.
The 3” 8Cr13MoV drop point has a titanium carbo-nitride coating. Kershaw tells us the blade has been “precision heat-treated by Kershaw to bring out its high-performance qualities.” It is a SpeedSafe assisted opener that deploys with either the flipper or the ambidextrous thumb studs. Once open, the blade securely locks in place with a sturdy frame lock.
The titanium carbo-nitride coated stainless-steel frame has an open construction with steel tube spacers. This makes keeping your knife clean a breeze. The carbon fiber inserts and decorative touches on the handle give the Fringe a modern look. Finally, the Kershaw Fringe has a tip-down, deep carry pocketclip and lanyard hole.
Kershaw Fringe Details
- 8Cr13MoV, Titanium Carbo-Nitride Coated
- 3” Drop Point
- Stainless-Steel Handle with Carbon Fiber Inserts
- Frame Lock
- Flipper and Ambidextrous Thumb Studs
- SpeedSafe Assisted Opening
- Tip-Down, Deep Carry Pocketclip
- Lanyard Hole
- 3.5 Ounces
- 4.1” Closed
- 7” Overall
The Kershaw Fringe is a great knife you can pick up for about $30. If you’re interested in this knife, click any link in the article or simply click the button below.
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