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Kershaw Link vs Microtech MSI Polymer
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Link stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 18% 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$210Cheapest
US$212Most expensive
Weight
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
Overall length
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
Closed length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
M390MK
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Polymer
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish
Apocalyptic or Stonewash depending on model
Lock type
Liner Lock
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible tip-up
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Everyday CarryHeavy-Duty UseUtilityOutdoorEmergency Personnel
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
Robust and reliable RAM-LOK locking mechanismExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelAmbidextrous one-handed operationGood grip and handle texturesPremium USA manufacturing quality
Common complaints
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
Unknown
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