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Benchmade Volli vs Kershaw Link
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Volli stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$215Most expensive
US$210Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
Overall length
196 mm (7.72 in)Longest
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed blade finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb stud with spring assist
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Split arrow tip-up, ambidextrous
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useLaw enforcement and military applications
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Not best for
Unknown
Light everyday cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight pocket knives
Common praise
Excellent build qualitySharp and durable CPM S30V steelComfortable textured G-10 handleSmooth and fast assisted openingStrong axis lock mechanismAmbidextrous tip-up 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
Handle texture can be aggressive on pocketsRelatively high price for size
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
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