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Kershaw Link vs Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder 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.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$169.95Cheapest
Weight
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Heaviest
77.99 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Longest
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
Closed length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Blue Almite anodized aluminum with steel liners and backspacer
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up
Reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Everyday CarryCollector
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
High-quality VG-10 steel bladeCompact and light design at 2.75 oz.Collector's favorite with limited production
Common complaints
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
Unknown
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