← ComparisonsLength and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Outlines traced from makers' photos, except where marked as the shape family's.
Head to head
Gerber Fastball vs Kershaw Kindred Carbon Fiber 2053CF
Gerber Fastball runs a 3″ wharncliffe blade in CPM-S30V; Kershaw Kindred Carbon Fiber 2053CF runs 3″ of spear point in CPM-S35VN.
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- Gerber Fastball · Wharncliffe3″ blade · 0.11″ spine · 2.7 oz · ~0.9″ tall
- Kershaw Kindred Carbon Fiber 2053CF · Spear Point3″ blade · 0.11″ spine · ~0.68″ tall (derived) · family outline
Spine thickness, same scale
0.11″
0.11″
| Spec | GerberGerber FastballCheck price | KershawKershaw Kindred Carbon Fiber 2053CFBuy from Kershaw |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 3″ | 3″ |
| Spine thickness | 0.11″ | 0.11″ |
| Overall length | 7.1″ | 7.2″ |
| Closed length | 4.1″ | 4.2″ |
| Weight | 2.7 oz | — |
| Blade shape | Wharncliffe | Spear Point |
| Steel | CPM-S30V | CPM-S35VN |
| Grind | Flat | — |
| Lock | Liner | Button Lock |
| Handle material | Aluminum | Carbon Fiber |
| Country of origin | USA | China |
| Price band | Mid | Premium |
Tinted rows are where these two differ.