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Benchmade Rift 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 2% 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 Rift 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$225.25Most expensive
US$210Cheapest
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.2 mm (3.67 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
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 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
G-10 Laminate
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Satin, blasted, coated options
Stonewashed blade finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Not best for
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
Light everyday cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight pocket knives
Common praise
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
Excellent blade quality with superior edge retentionSolid all-metal constructionComfortable grip and ergonomicsAssisted opening and secure liner lockReversible tip-up pocket clip
Common complaints
Heavier weight may be an issue for some usersThumb stud can be difficult to operate with glovesSome may find pocket clip too tightNot ideal for heavy carving or precision cutting tasks
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
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