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Benchmade AFCK vs Kershaw Link
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$120Cheapest
US$210Most expensive
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Lightest
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Stonewashed blade finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
EDC UtilitySelf DefenseCollectors
Heavy Duty Cutting TasksOutdoor UseExtended UseEDC Requiring Strong Blade
Not best for
Left Hand Users (clip And Lock Are Right Hand Oriented)
Light Everyday Cutting TasksUsers Preferring Lightweight Pocket Knives
Common praise
Very Sharp Blade EdgeComfortable, Ergonomic HandleReliable Liner LockDurable ConstructionGood For Utility And Self Defense
Excellent Blade Quality With Superior Edge RetentionSolid All Metal ConstructionComfortable Grip And ErgonomicsAssisted Opening And Secure Liner LockReversible Tip Up Pocket Clip
Common complaints
Handle Flex With G 10 Scales (addressed In Later Models Or By Replacing Scales With Aluminum)Heavier Compared To Some Other Folding KnivesRight Hand Only Clip And Lock
Heavy And Bulky Compared To Average Pocket KnivesAssisted Opening Requires Some ForceClosing One Handed Can Be Challenging
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