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Benchmade Mini Adamas vs Kershaw Link
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$215Most expensive
US$210Cheapest
Weight
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Lightest
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewashed blade finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHard-use applicationsMilitaryLaw enforcementOutdoor professionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Not best for
Lightweight/Minimalist EDCDeep-Pocket Concealment
Light everyday cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight pocket knives
Common praise
Strong and reliable constructionExcellent toughness and edge retention of CPM-MagnaCut steelComfortable ergonomics with good grip and jimpingDeep-carry reversible pocket clipGood balance between durability and elegance due to marbled carbon fiber handle
Excellent blade quality with superior edge retentionSolid all-metal constructionComfortable grip and ergonomicsAssisted opening and secure liner lockReversible tip-up pocket clip
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at 130 gramsLong pocket clip may catch on objects
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
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