Carrying a full-sized tactical tool often means wrestling with an overly dense, bulky frame that awkwardly drags down your pockets during daily transit. When a larger folding knife lacks an optimized weight profile or traps pocket lint within complex internal recesses, it becomes a frustrating chore to maintain and a burden to carry, leaving you unprepared when a clean cut matters most. The Gerber Paraframe II Tanto Folder completely irons out that daily utility friction. By introducing a signature, wide-open skeletonized handle framework, it provides a familiar, incredibly lightweight, and easy-to-clean reference point. This full-sized tactical folder turns demanding slicing and piercing tasks into a clean, effortless routine, giving you heavy-duty command without weighing down your attire.
Outfitted with a 3.5-inch 7Cr17MoV stainless steel blade, this full-sized folder features a non-reflective black titanium nitride coating for improved corrosion resistance and stealth utility. The 0.12-inch thick blade stock combines an angular tanto profile with a hollow grind and a partially serrated combo edge. Built on an open 3Cr13 stainless steel frame, the 8.125-inch overall construction incorporates skeletonized handle scales, dual thumb studs, and an integrated tip-down pocket clip.
Engineered for smooth manual operation, this folder deploys via ambidextrous dual thumb studs riding on a tuned pivot assembly. Opening the blade fully engages the mechanical frame lock, wedging the thick stainless steel handle bar directly against the blade tang for rock-solid security during heavy piercing. Measuring 4.75 inches closed and weighing 4.30 ounces, the open-frame design allows debris, lint, and moisture to be rinsed out easily.
Product Benefits
- Open Skeletonized Stainless Frame: Strips unnecessary weight while retaining structural strength and allowing effortless cleaning.
- Reinforced Tanto Blade Geometry: Angular tanto tip delivers exceptional puncturing strength for tough tactical applications.
- Versatile Combo Edge: Aggressive lower serrations bite through tough rope and webbing, while the plain edge handles clean push-cuts.
- Black Titanium Nitride Finish: Protective tactical coating guards the blade and handle against glare, scratches, and rust.
- Secure Frame Lock Mechanism: Solid frame lock utilizes the handle body to keep the blade locked firmly open during heavy pressure cuts.
The Gerber Paraframe II manual folding knife features a 3.5-inch black titanium nitride-coated 7Cr17MoV stainless steel tanto combo blade. Built on an 8.125-inch open skeletonized 3Cr13 stainless steel handle with a frame lock and pocket clip, a closed length of 4.75 inches, and a weight of 4.30 ounces.
Upgrade your everyday carry with full-sized strength and minimal pocket weight with the Gerber Black Paraframe II Partially Serrated Tanto Folding Knife from Smoky Mountain Knife Works, a Tennessee landmark and the world's largest knife store. Every year, over 1.5 million visitors explore our Great Smoky Mountains showroom to discover an unmatched selection of tactical folders, EDC knives, and outdoor gear.
