Gerber Paraframe I vs Pro-Tech TR-4

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Summary
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Rank
#42389
#41551
Overall Length 7.01" (178mm) 7.00" 7.00" 9.25" (235mm) 9.25" 9.25"
Closed Length 4.11" (104mm) 4.13 4.11 4.125 5.25" (133mm) 5.25"
Blade Length 3.01" (76mm) 2.88 3.01 3 3. 2.90" 3.00" 3.01" 3.125" 4" (102mm) 4" 4.00" 4.00"
Blade Steel 400 Stainless 154CM
Blade Style Clip Point Clip Point Drop Point Drop Point
Blade Finish Coated DLC Black Coated Two Tone - Satin & Stonewashed Bead Blasted
Handle Material Stainless Steel Stainless Steel (3CR13) Aluminum Stainless Steel Aluminum G-10 Stainless Steel Aluminum
Pocket Clip Yes, right hand tip down only Tip-Down Tip-Down Yes, right hand only, tip up Tip-Up Tip-Up
Lock Type Frame Lock Frame Lock Button Button Lock Button Lock
Weight 2.6oz 2.60 oz. 2.80 oz. 5.3oz 5.4 oz 5.40 oz. 5.27 oz. 5.50 oz. 10.60 oz. 5.70 oz. 5.30 oz. 5.86 oz. 5.48 oz. 9.72 oz. 5.49 oz. 5.78 oz. 5.10 oz. 5.35 oz. 10.29 oz. 5.50 oz.
Country of Origin Imported China China USA USA
Assisted Open No
Blade Color Black Silver/Gray
Blade Edge Partially Serrated/ComboEdge Plain Serrated
Blade Material Stainless Steel (7Cr17MoV) Stainless Steel (high carbon) Stainless Steel Unknown 154CM D2 Damascus CPM D2 154CM
Handle Color Black Silver/Gray
Knife Type Folding Manual Manual Manual Automatic Manual
Knife Weight 2.9 2.70
Pocket Clip Included Yes
Point Tanto Clip Point Drop Point
Sheath Included No
Total length 7.00 7.01 7
Pieces 2
Finish Bead Blast Satin Black Mirror Stonewash Damascus Bead Blast Gray Brown Satin Stonewash
Color Green Camo Gray Gray Gray Black Blue, Red, White Blue Purple Orange, Red Tan Gold Black, Gold, Red Gray, Red Bronze, Red Orange Blue, Gold Black
Model Paraframe 1/Mini Paraframe Paraframe Paraframe I TR-4 MA.64 F3 Operator TR-4 TR-4
Model Number 31-003207 31-002929 22-48444 22-48443 TR-4 F3 Operator TR-4 TR-4.3-Blue TR-4.F5 TR-4MA.1 TR-4MA.4 TR-4MA.3 TR-4MA.2 TR-4.3 TR-4B2 CK-TR-4.F TR-4.J10R TR-4.4 TR-4.1 TR-4.2 TR-4.32 TR-4B1 TR-4.74 TR-4.F3 TR-4 S16 TR-4.81 TR-4.31 TR-4.13 TR-4.11 TR-4-LTD-Gray TR-4.70 TR-4.1DS TR-4 OPERATOR TR-4.41 TR-4 D2 Espresso TR-4 D2 LTD TR-4MA.1
Best Use Everyday Carry Everyday Carry Collection, Everyday Carry Everyday Carry, Tactical Tactical Collection Tactical
Product Type Knife Set Knife Knife Knife Knife
Blade Thickness 0.09" 0.09" .125" (3mm) .125" 0.12" 0.13" 0.13"
Edge Type Plain Serrated Plain Plain Serrated Plain
Handle Length 4.00" 4.00" 5.25" 5.125" 5.25"
Handle Thickness 0.32" 0.32" 0.52" 0.51" 0.50" 0.52"
Frame/Liner Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Aluminum Stainless Steel Aluminum
User Right Hand Right Hand Right Hand
Opener Nail Nick Thumb Stud Thumb Stud Thumb Stud Push Button Push Button
Cutting Edge 3.00" 3.50" 3.50"
Blade width 0.88" 1.25"
Handle Width 1.00" 1.125"
Blade Grind Flat Compound Hollow Flat
Hardness 59 RC 59 RC
Details
Brand Gerber Pro-Tech
Prices
MSRP $40.50 $300.00
Used Price $28.35 $210.00
Sale Price $19.95 $209.95

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.

Pro-Tech TR-4

The Tactical Response 4 is a manual action knife for those that prefer a non-automatic folder. The TR-4 features a 4" stonewash finished 154-CM steel blade with a plain edge. The Ergonomic handle is black anodized T-6 6061 aluminum. The TR-4 has a tip-up carry pocket clip on the back of the knife.

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