Comparison Console
Kershaw Link vs Kershaw Swerve
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Swerve stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Swerve stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 651% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Swerve stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Swerve stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Swerve stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$210Most expensive
US$27.95Cheapest
Weight
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
465.82 mm (18.34 in)Longest
Closed length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Glass-Filled Nylon (FRN) with K-Texture grip
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Assisted opening via SpeedSafe flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Reversible tip-up
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Everyday carryWork tasksGeneral cutting
Not best for
Light everyday cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight pocket knives
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent blade quality with superior edge retentionSolid all-metal constructionComfortable grip and ergonomicsAssisted opening and secure liner lockReversible tip-up pocket clip
Comfortable contoured handleGood grip with K-TextureAssisted opening with both flipper and thumb studSolid 8Cr13MoV blade steelLightweight at 4.8 oz
Common complaints
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
Unknown
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