Product Comparison: Gerber Paraframe I (22-48443) vs Gerber Paraframe II (22-48448)
General Specifications
Brand
Gerber
Gerber
Model
Paraframe I (22-48443)
Paraframe II (22-48448)
Origin
USA
USA
About the Product
This lightweight everyday carry knife has an open frame that is the ultimate in minimalist design. Easy to clean, carry, and open, the Paraframe is an effortless addition to your pocket or belt clip.
The largest of the eight knives in the Paraframe series, the Paraframe II is based on the same minimal frame-lock design. It’s a beautifully simple open frame knife with a fine-edge locking blade that is lightweight, easy to clean and opens effortlessly.
Blade
Blade Type
Folding
Folding
Blade Length
3.01 in.
3.53 in.
Blade Material
High Carbon Stainless
High Carbon Stainless
Blade Shape
Clip Point
Clip Point
Blade Thickness
0.120 in.
0.12 in.
What customers say about "Blade"
Gerber Paraframe I (22-48443) Knife, Serrated Edge, Stainless Steel
- The quality is excellent: seems like it would hold up through just about anything you throw at it.
- Own several Gerber knives and i have not had an issue with the quality. Stays sharp and it's fairly easy to sharpen with a stone or rod.
- Never had any problems with it. Opens easily and locks open securely. Sharp, long lasting & low maintenance knife!
- Carbon steel can be sharpened sharper than stainless steel. Lightweight frame.
- Very sharp, keep a good edge, and very high quality materials! Excellent knife and have used it for a lot of unintended uses and held up great.
Gerber Paraframe II (22-48448) Knife, Fine Edge, Stainless Steel
- Very dependable and holds an edge for a good length of time! It's been my edc and go to knife for a while.
- Easy to sharpen, holds an edge well, and the handle is very easy to hold onto and manipulate with the holes in it.
- It is sharp enough, re-sharpens easily and is stainless steel so no rust.
- The blade is excellent, very sharp and easily deployed. the chassis is far superior to others knives in this class.
- This knife feels very solid, and the blade is very sharp.
Size & Weight
Height
1.2 in.
1.1 in.
Width
7.01 in.
8.27 in.
Depth
0.6 in.
0.5 in.
Weight
2.6 oz.
4.2 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Gerber Paraframe I (22-48443) Knife, Serrated Edge, Stainless Steel
- Weight and style are exactly what I want in a light but fully capable pocket knife.
- I bought this to replace my EDC work knife. It's compact, lightweight and reasonably priced.
- The Paraframe I fits nicely in my hand, which is small, and the blade is easily extendable and retractable with one hand.
- This knife is perfect for its price. Its sharp, light, compact, and well constructed.
- Like the paraframe style with the clip. It is a solid knife with a good feel in hand.
Gerber Paraframe II (22-48448) Knife, Fine Edge, Stainless Steel
- It is easy to open, lightweight, and even aesthetically pleasing. I love the feel.
- It feels controlled and nice. Easy to operate either hand.
- It feels very solid in the hand, and the locking mechanism, while very tight, also gives a lot of confidence.
- The weight is perfect for a knife this size. Not too heavy but with enough weight to feel like it's well made.
- It is the perfect size and weight. It has a great feel and grip. It can withstand rough service.
Features
Color
Stainless Steel / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel / Stainless Steel
Handle Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Carry System
Pocket
Pocket
Serrated Blade
Yes
No
Extras
Sturdy Pocket Clip, One-handed opening
Sturdy Pocket Clip
What customers say about "Features"
Gerber Paraframe I (22-48443) Knife, Serrated Edge, Stainless Steel
- The pocket clip is quite strong, and I have zero complaints with it.
- Knife looks nice and you can sharpen a pretty good edge on it.
- Great knife for carving animals or just everyday uses, the clip on the side makes it very easy to attach it to shorts or jeans.
- I do like the size, weight, and belt clip on this knife. Good for backpacking.
- The knife opens and closes very well with either right or left hand. Clips on pocket, rides close to body, great price for a very acceptable knife.
Gerber Paraframe II (22-48448) Knife, Fine Edge, Stainless Steel
- The framelock is rock solid, pocket clip is very secure, and the knife holds a decent enough edge.
- The clip is about right for easy clip-in to different thickness pockets.
- These Gerber paraframes are great knives! They are well balanced, easy to open, and you can even open with the thumb assist and a flick of the wrist.
- The blade comes with flipper studs on both sides making it a lot easier to open the knife with one hand.
- The clip on the knife if good, it will grip onto anything that will fit under it. The screws seem to be locked in place.
Other Information
MSRP
25 $
33.00 $
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