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Kershaw Link vs Spyderco Rubicon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the longest option for overall 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$210
Unknown
Weight
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Longest
189 mm (7.44 in)Shortest
Closed length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
113 mm (4.45 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
CPM S30V
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy Duty Cutting TasksOutdoor UseExtended UseEDC Requiring Strong Blade
Everyday CarryLightweight EDCCollector's Piece With Premium Finish
Not best for
Light Everyday Cutting TasksUsers Preferring Lightweight Pocket Knives
Heavy Duty Utility WorkTasks Requiring Larger Blade Size
Common praise
Excellent Blade Quality With Superior Edge RetentionSolid All Metal ConstructionComfortable Grip And ErgonomicsAssisted Opening And Secure Liner LockReversible Tip Up Pocket Clip
Beautiful Carbon Fibre HandleGreat Flipper ActionEase Of Opening The Knife For MaintenanceNice Blade ShapeHigh Quality Carbon Fiber Handle Finish
Common complaints
Heavy And Bulky Compared To Average Pocket KnivesAssisted Opening Requires Some ForceClosing One Handed Can Be Challenging
Some Minor Issues Noted In Reviews But Outweighed By Positives
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