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Benchmade Mini Rukus 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 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Link stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for overall 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$210
US$210
Weight
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 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
G-10 Laminate
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Black finish blade
Stonewashed blade finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Serious daily useEveryday carryAmbidextrous use
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Not best for
Unknown
Light everyday cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight pocket knives
Common praise
Comfortable ergonomic handle with finger grooves for maximum blade controlStrong AXIS lock mechanismPremium CPM S30V steel bladeLimited run of 1000 pieces with serial numberingUSA madeGood weight balance and grip
Excellent blade quality with superior edge retentionSolid all-metal constructionComfortable grip and ergonomicsAssisted opening and secure liner lockReversible tip-up pocket clip
Common complaints
AXIS lock may disengage under certain thumb pressure during some cuts (noted for full size model) - less of a problem on Mini RukusMay be considered large/heavy for some EDC users
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
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