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Kershaw Link vs Spyderco Tusk
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Tusk stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk 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.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% 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$230Most expensive
Weight
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Overall length
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Longest
166 mm (6.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Longest
106 mm (4.17 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
LC200N
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish
Hollow grind
Lock type
Liner Lock
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible tip-up
Ambidextrous tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Maritime and nautical applicationsEveryday carryKnot loosening and shackle manipulation
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
Excellent corrosion resistanceHighly functional marlinspike toolStrong and secure locking mechanismsPrecision-machined titanium handleVersatile for nautical tasks
Common complaints
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
Unknown
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