Comparison Console
Kershaw Link vs Microtech Select Fire
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 19% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire 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$210Cheapest
US$300Most expensive
Weight
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Lightest
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
Closed length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Clip type
Reversible tip-up
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
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
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
Common complaints
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
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