Gerber Gator vs Gerber Paraframe I
Put folding knives head to head to compare size, weight, and more.
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| Folding Knives | Gerber Gator | Gerber Paraframe I |
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| Overall Length | 7.2" (183mm) 9.0" (229mm) 8.86" (225mm) 25.70" 7.20" 16.00" 8.625" 15.55" 8.54" 8.50" 7.63" 18.75" 19.50" 9.00" 19.00" 24.00" 11.14" 8.86" 22.50" 8.625" | 7.01" (178mm) 7.00" 7.00" |
| Closed Length | 4.14" (105mm) 4.9 5.0 4.96 4.11 4.72 4.125 | 4.11" (104mm) 4.13 4.11 4.125 |
| Blade Length | 3.08" (78mm) 4.02" (102mm) 3.6 3.60 3.76 3.62 7.5 6 4.00 4.02 3.7 7.63 3.75 2.75 18 15.44 12.00 9 10.75 18.00" 3.10" 10.50" 3.625" 6.65" 3.76" 3.62" 10.75" 9.00" 4.00" 12.00" 17.90" 6.10" 4.02" 15.50" 3.625" | 3.01" (76mm) 2.88 3.01 3 3. 2.90" 3.00" 3.01" 3.125" |
| Blade Steel | 420HC | 400 Stainless |
| Blade Style | Clip Point Gut Hook Drop Point Standard Other Drop Point, Other Hawkbill Tanto Trailing Point Kukri Drop Point, Other | Clip Point Clip Point |
| Handle Material | Glass Filled Nylon Glass-Filled Nylon Rubber Zytel Kraton Nylon High Carbon Steel with Gator-Grip Gator Grip GFN Rubber | Stainless Steel Stainless Steel (3CR13) Aluminum Stainless Steel |
| Lock Type | Lockback Back Lock Lockback | Frame Lock Frame Lock |
| Weight | 3oz 6.6oz 1 lb. 2.00 oz. 3.00 oz. 13.21 oz. 4.47 oz. 5.25 oz. 10.80 oz. 4.96 oz. 4.40 oz. 5.40 oz. 14.30 oz. 8.00 oz. 7.67 oz. 1 lb. 11.30 oz. 1 lb. 5.80 oz. 4.20 oz. 3.80 oz. 6.60 oz. 14.40 oz. 1 lb. 4.80 oz. 4.47 oz. | 2.6oz 2.60 oz. 2.80 oz. |
| Country of Origin | USA China USA | Imported China China |
| Assisted Open | No | No |
| Automatic Knife | No | |
| Blade Color | Silver/Gray Black Black, Silver/Gray | Black Silver/Gray |
| Blade Edge | Plain Partially Serrated/ComboEdge Serrated | Partially Serrated/ComboEdge Plain Serrated |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel (CPM-S30V) S30V Steel Stainless Steel (420HC) Stainless Steel (440) Stainless Steel (400 series) Stainless Steel (154CM) Carbon Steel Carbon Steel (1055) Stainless Steel (high carbon) High Carbon Steel 420 Stainless Steel CPM S30V 154CM 1050 CPM S30V | Stainless Steel (7Cr17MoV) Stainless Steel (high carbon) Stainless Steel Unknown |
| Handle Color | Black | Black Silver/Gray |
| Knife Type | Folding Fixed Blade Manual Manual | Folding Manual Manual |
| Knife Weight | 4.8 4.6 5.40 4.4 4.96 4.2 8.00 3.8 6.6 5.25 5.4 5.0 4.40 2.8 0.18 26.5 17.6 14.30 | 2.9 2.70 |
| Pocket Clip Included | No | Yes |
| Point | Gut Hook Drop Point Clip Point Trailing Point Blunt tip Hawkbill Clip, saw | Tanto Clip Point Drop Point |
| Sheath Included | Yes | No |
| Sheath Material | Leather ballistic nylon Nylon Plastic Cordura | |
| Total length | 8.5 8.6 7.63 8.50 8.54 12.13 10.88 9.00 8.86 8.58 8.75 6.875 25.7 22.48 19 19.5 18.75 | 7.00 7.01 7 |
| Machete Type | Bush Bolo Kukri | |
| Finish | Black Bead Blast Polish Satin Polish | Bead Blast Satin |
| Edge Type | Plain Serrated Plain | Plain Serrated Plain |
| Handle Length | 7.70" 4.10" 5.50" 5.00" 8.78" 4.96" 4.11" 8.00" 9.50" 7.00" 6.10" 4.84" 5.00" | 4.00" 4.00" |
| Color | Black Gray Black | Green Camo Gray Gray |
| Sheath | Nylon Leather Leather | |
| Model | Gator Gator-Mate Gator Machete Pro Gator Brush Thinner Golok Gator Bush Machete Gator Fillet Kukri Bolo Gator | Paraframe 1/Mini Paraframe Paraframe Paraframe I |
| Model Number | 31-000758 06149 31-000705 30-001086 30-001085 22-41457 46932 22-41417 06064 46079 46069 31-000759 31-000083 30-001082 30-001083 31-002850 31-002848 75230 46904 46906 31-002074 31-002076 30-001086 | 31-003207 31-002929 22-48444 22-48443 |
| Best Use | Camp/Hike Hunting Fishing Hunting | Everyday Carry Everyday Carry |
| Product Type | Machete Knife Saw Knife | Knife Set Knife Knife |
| Frame/Liner | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel Stainless Steel |
| Cutting Edge | 7.33" 3.50" 3.30" 11.00" 15.50" 3.625" | 3.00" |
| Blade width | 1.75" | 0.88" |
| Blade Thickness | 0.13" 0.12" 0.25" 0.19" | 0.09" 0.09" |
| Blade Grind | Scandi Flat | |
| Handle Thickness | 0.94" 0.81" 0.82" 0.88" 0.90" 0.83" 0.81" | 0.32" 0.32" |
| Bolster Material | Steel Steel | |
| Opener | Thumb Hole Thumb Hole | Nail Nick Thumb Stud Thumb Stud |
| Blade Finish | Coated | |
| Pocket Clip | Yes, right hand tip down only Tip-Down Tip-Down | |
| Pieces | 2 | |
| User | Right Hand | |
| Handle Width | 1.00" | |
| Details | ||
| Brand | Gerber | Gerber |
| Prices | ||
| MSRP | $123.95 | $40.50 |
| Used Price | $86.77 | $28.35 |
| Sale Price | $76.95 | $19.95 |
Folding Knives Descriptions
Gerber Gator
Gerber's iconic Gator line gets a boost with premium S30V steel. Polished blades and bolsters offer classic protection against corrosion and undeniable beauty. Its handle has been updated with a Gerber logo stamped steel bolsters and stylized Gator Grip rubber. This folding MODel has a drop point blade with a gut hook and a stout lockback mechanism. Includes an alligator-embossed leather sheath.
Gerber Paraframe I
This Gerber Paraframe + Mullet + Barbill Wallet Combo Pack offers a Gerber folding knife, keychain tool, and a wallet for a great bargain price. It includes a Paraframe 1 with a plain edge 3" blade, outfitted with skeletonized steel handles in a gray finish. The Paraframe MODels include stainless steel pocket clips for tip-down carry. The Mullet keychain tool is travel friendly, has 9 tools and is very sturdy. The Barbill wallet simplifies and cReates a convenient carrying option for your cards or cash.
