Gerber Paraframe I vs Heretic Manticore-S

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Folding Knives Gerber Paraframe I Heretic Manticore-S
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#42389
#76694
Overall Length 7.01" (178mm) 7.00" 7.00" 6.5" (165mm) 6.50"
Closed Length 4.11" (104mm) 4.13 4.11 4.125 3.875" (98mm)
Blade Length 3.01" (76mm) 2.88 3.01 3 3. 2.90" 3.00" 3.01" 3.125" 2.625" (67mm) 2.625" 2.50"
Blade Steel 400 Stainless Elmax
Blade Style Clip Point Clip Point Recurve Tanto Dagger Drop Point
Blade Finish Coated Polished
Handle Material Stainless Steel Stainless Steel (3CR13) Aluminum Stainless Steel Carbon Fiber Aluminum Aluminum, Carbon Fiber Carbon Fiber, Stainless Steel
Pocket Clip Yes, right hand tip down only Tip-Down Tip-Down Yes, right hand only Tip-Down
Lock Type Frame Lock Frame Lock
Weight 2.6oz 2.60 oz. 2.80 oz. 1.7oz 1.72 oz. 2.00 oz.
Country of Origin Imported China China 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 CPM S35VN Damascus
Handle Color Black Silver/Gray
Knife Type Folding Manual Manual Double-Action OTF Automatic
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 Satin Stonewash
Color Green Camo Gray Gray Black Black, Gray Purple Green OD Green Red Blue
Model Paraframe 1/Mini Paraframe Paraframe Paraframe I Manticore-S Manticore-S D/A OTF SS/CF Entropic Ano Clip
Model Number 31-003207 31-002929 22-48444 22-48443 H024-6A-T H023-6A-T H023-6A-BATTLE H023-6A-Purple H023-6A-GRN H023-2A-GRN H023-2A-BATTLE H025-5A-BRKRD H025-6A-BRKRD H025-6A-BRKBL H025-5A-BATTLE H024-1A-HG H024-5A-BL H024-2A-BL H024-5A
Best Use Everyday Carry Everyday Carry Everyday Carry Tactical
Product Type Knife Set Knife Knife Knife
Blade Thickness 0.09" 0.09" .09" (2mm) 0.09" 0.08"
Edge Type Plain Serrated Plain Plain
Handle Length 4.00" 4.00" 3.875" 3.93"
Handle Thickness 0.32" 0.32" 0.33"
Frame/Liner Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
User Right Hand Right Hand Right Hand, Left Hand
Opener Nail Nick Thumb Stud Thumb Stud Thumb Slide
Cutting Edge 3.00" 2.50"
Blade width 0.88" 0.50" 0.52"
Handle Width 1.00" 0.75" 0.88"
Blade Grind Flat Hollow
Details
Brand Gerber Heretic Knives
Prices
MSRP $40.50 $399.00
Used Price $28.35 $279.30
Sale Price $19.95 $359.10

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.

Heretic Manticore-S

The Manticore S is the smallest offering of the Manticore Series. This knife is 100% USA made and assembled. With the same features as the Manticore X this knife is sure to be something inwhich you can trust as a backup to your EDC knife. With it's compact size of only 6.5" overall and weighing 1.7oz makes this easily carried by all.

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