Comparison Console
Kershaw Blur vs Kershaw Link
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Blur stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Blur stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Blur stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% 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.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the longest option for overall 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$128Cheapest
US$210Most expensive
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
111.76 mm (4.40 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.7 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac-tec inserts
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Unknown
Stonewashed blade finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening (thumb stud with torsion bar)
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Adjustable pocket clip (tip up or tip down)
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Moderate tasksFast one-handed deployment
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Not best for
Heavy-duty applications due to possible liner lock failure
Light everyday cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight pocket knives
Common praise
Fast and smooth assisted opening systemExcellent grip and balance even when wetSharp, durable bladeSolid value for performance
Excellent blade quality with superior edge retentionSolid all-metal constructionComfortable grip and ergonomicsAssisted opening and secure liner lockReversible tip-up pocket clip
Common complaints
Liner lock can fail under heavy pressureSmall thumb stud can strain thumb with repeated usePocket clip is very tight and may pull fabric
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
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