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Benchmade Mini Barrage 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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$225Most expensive
US$210Cheapest
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed blade finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Split Arrow
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Not best for
Tactical & Self-DefenseUltralight Minimalist CarryDelicate Precision Work
Light everyday cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight pocket knives
Common praise
Excellent build quality and finishStrong and smooth assisted openingGood blade edge retentionErgonomic handle fits well and offers good gripReliable and secure AXIS locking mechanism
Excellent blade quality with superior edge retentionSolid all-metal constructionComfortable grip and ergonomicsAssisted opening and secure liner lockReversible tip-up pocket clip
Common complaints
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
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