Comparison Console
Benchmade Presidio Ultra vs Kershaw Link
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Link stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$191.25Cheapest
US$210Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
440C Stainless Steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
Handle material
Noryl GTX (textured molded polymer)
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Black coated blade
Stonewashed blade finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Automatic (pull release)
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEveryday CarryRight Or Left Hand Use
Heavy Duty Cutting TasksOutdoor UseExtended UseEDC Requiring Strong Blade
Not best for
Delicate Or Food Prep TasksUltralight EDC
Light Everyday Cutting TasksUsers Preferring Lightweight Pocket Knives
Common praise
Strong And Reliable Axis LockAmbidextrous Features Including Reversible Clip And Automatic OpeningComfortable Textured GripGood Blade Steel With Decent HardnessLightweight And Balanced
Excellent Blade Quality With Superior Edge RetentionSolid All Metal ConstructionComfortable Grip And ErgonomicsAssisted Opening And Secure Liner LockReversible Tip Up Pocket Clip
Common complaints
Discontinued So Availability Is LimitedPricey Compared To Some Alternatives
Heavy And Bulky Compared To Average Pocket KnivesAssisted Opening Requires Some ForceClosing One Handed Can Be Challenging
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