Comparison Console
Benchmade Rukus II 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 4% 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 Rukus II 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% 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 Rukus II 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 Rukus II 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$225Most expensive
US$210Cheapest
Weight
138.66 g (4.89 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
Unknown
111.76 mm (4.40 in)
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
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Black
Stonewashed blade finish
Lock type
Plunge lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Push button
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical Use
Heavy Duty Cutting TasksOutdoor UseExtended UseEDC Requiring Strong Blade
Not best for
Unknown
Light Everyday Cutting TasksUsers Preferring Lightweight Pocket Knives
Common praise
Outstanding Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance Due To CPM S30V SteelStrong, Lightweight, Ergonomic HandleOutstanding Opening Action With Push Button Automatic MechanismAmbidextrous Carrying With Reversible Pocket Clip
Excellent Blade Quality With Superior Edge RetentionSolid All Metal ConstructionComfortable Grip And ErgonomicsAssisted Opening And Secure Liner LockReversible Tip Up Pocket Clip
Common complaints
Unknown
Heavy And Bulky Compared To Average Pocket KnivesAssisted Opening Requires Some ForceClosing One Handed Can Be Challenging
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