Gerber Paraframe I vs Kershaw Launch 6
Put folding knives head to head to compare size, weight, and more.
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| Folding Knives | Gerber Paraframe I | Kershaw Launch 6 |
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| Rank | ||
| Overall Length | 7.01" (178mm) 7.00" 7.00" | 8.00" 8.70" 8.25" |
| Closed Length | 4.11" (104mm) 4.13 4.11 4.125 | 4.9 in (12.4 cm) |
| Blade Length | 3.01" (76mm) 2.88 3.01 3 3. 2.90" 3.00" 3.01" 3.125" | 3.75 in. (9 cm) 3.75 3.50" 3.75" |
| Blade Steel | 400 Stainless | |
| Blade Style | Clip Point Clip Point | Wharncliffe Drop Point Clip Point |
| Blade Finish | Coated | |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel Stainless Steel (3CR13) Aluminum Stainless Steel | Aluminum |
| Pocket Clip | Yes, right hand tip down only Tip-Down Tip-Down | Tip-Up |
| Lock Type | Frame Lock Frame Lock | Button Lock |
| Weight | 2.6oz 2.60 oz. 2.80 oz. | 3.8 oz. (107.7 g) 2.40 oz. 3.80 oz. 4.08 oz. |
| Country of Origin | Imported China China | USA |
| Assisted Open | No | No |
| Blade Color | Black Silver/Gray | Black |
| Blade Edge | Partially Serrated/ComboEdge Plain Serrated | Plain |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel (7Cr17MoV) Stainless Steel (high carbon) Stainless Steel Unknown | CPM-154 STEEL CPM 154 |
| Handle Color | Black Silver/Gray | Black |
| Knife Type | Folding Manual Manual | Folding Automatic |
| Knife Weight | 2.9 2.70 | 3.8 |
| Pocket Clip Included | Yes | Yes |
| Point | Tanto Clip Point Drop Point | Drop Point |
| Sheath Included | No | No |
| Total length | 7.00 7.01 7 | |
| Pieces | 2 | |
| Finish | Bead Blast Satin | Black, Satin Black Stonewash |
| Color | Green Camo Gray Gray | Black Gray Teal OD Green Blue |
| Model | Paraframe 1/Mini Paraframe Paraframe Paraframe I | Launch 13 Launch 6 Launch 5 |
| Model Number | 31-003207 31-002929 22-48444 22-48443 | 7650 7800BLK 7800GRYBLK 7800TEALSW 78000LBLK 7800BLUBLK 7600 |
| Best Use | Everyday Carry Everyday Carry | Everyday Carry Tactical |
| Product Type | Knife Set Knife Knife | Knife |
| Blade Thickness | 0.09" 0.09" | 0.12" |
| Edge Type | Plain Serrated Plain | Plain |
| Handle Length | 4.00" 4.00" | 4.50" 4.95" 5.10" |
| Handle Thickness | 0.32" 0.32" | 0.471" 0.47" 0.48" |
| Frame/Liner | Stainless Steel Stainless Steel | |
| User | Right Hand | Right Hand, Left Hand |
| Opener | Nail Nick Thumb Stud Thumb Stud | Push Button |
| Cutting Edge | 3.00" | |
| Blade width | 0.88" | |
| Handle Width | 1.00" | |
| Steel | CPM154, DLC coating | |
| Handle | Anodized Aluminum | |
| Open length | 8.7 in (22 cm) | |
| Automatic Knife | Yes | |
| Blade Grind | Flat | |
| Designer | Kershaw Originals Ernest Emerson | |
| Details | ||
| Brand | Gerber | Kershaw Knives |
| Prices | ||
| MSRP | $40.50 | $129.95 |
| Used Price | $28.35 | $90.97 |
| Sale Price | $19.95 | $116.96 |
Folding Knives Descriptions
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.
Kershaw Launch 6
This slim—and ever-so-slightly wicked-looking—knife features premium CPM154 blade steel. This powdered metallurgy steel offers more uniform distribution of carbides so it takes and holds an excellent edge. The Kershaw 7800 Launch 6 automatic opening pocket knife also provides good corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and toughness. Black DLC coating adds non-reflectivity and enhances performance.
