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Benchmade Onslaught 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 32% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 31% 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$185Cheapest
US$210Most expensive
Weight
197.62 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
108.5 mm (4.27 in)Longest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
244.75 mm (9.64 in)Longest
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.06 mm (5.47 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
G10 over stainless steel liners
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed or black coated blade
Stonewashed blade finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole opener
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Tip-up black steel pocket clip
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCollectorsHeavy use folding knife
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Not best for
Everyday carry for some due to sizeHard use demanding thicker blade
Light everyday cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight pocket knives
Common praise
Smooth AXIS locking mechanismExcellent build qualityElegant designEffective thumb hole deployment
Excellent blade quality with superior edge retentionSolid all-metal constructionComfortable grip and ergonomicsAssisted opening and secure liner lockReversible tip-up pocket clip
Common complaints
Blade is relatively thin and delicate, not ideal for hard useHandle lacks jimping, may reduce grip for some usersLarge size may be impractical for everyday carry
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
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