Comparison Console
Kershaw Kuro vs Kershaw Link
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Kuro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Kuro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Kuro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 312% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Kuro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Kuro stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Kuro 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$50.99Cheapest
US$210Most expensive
Weight
94 g (3.32 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
184 mm (7.24 in)Shortest
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Longest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.74 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Black oxide coating
Stonewashed blade finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
3-position (right/left, tip-up; right, tip-down)
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWork useCutting fibrous materials
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Not best for
Unknown
Light everyday cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight pocket knives
Common praise
Fast assisted opening with ambidextrous flipperGood edge-holding and strength from 8Cr13MoV steelDurable handle material with good gripVersatile blade with tanto point and partial serration
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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