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Benchmade Auto Presidio II vs Kershaw Link
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Link stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Kershaw Link stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Kershaw Link stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$209.99Cheapest
US$210Most expensive
Weight
179.2 g (6.32 oz)Heaviest
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Longest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.149 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Coated black blade
Stonewashed blade finish
Lock type
AXIS® lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Automatic-opening
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Deep-carry clip reversible tip-up
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDurability and reliabilityOne-handed automatic opening
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Not best for
Non-automatic knife preferences
Light everyday cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight pocket knives
Common praise
Durable and strong constructionLightweight despite sturdy materialsSmooth and reliable automatic AXIS® opening mechanismGood combo edge blade for versatile cutting tasksDeep-carry reversible clip for comfortable carry
Excellent blade quality with superior edge retentionSolid all-metal constructionComfortable grip and ergonomicsAssisted opening and secure liner lockReversible tip-up pocket clip
Common complaints
Price point higher than some comparable knivesNot ideal for those preferring manual opening mechanisms
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
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