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Kershaw Link vs WE Knife Swordfin
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$294Most expensive
Weight
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Heaviest
97.1 g (3.43 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
83.4 mm (3.28 in)Longest
Overall length
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
195.7 mm (7.70 in)Longest
Closed length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
112.3 mm (4.42 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Shredded Carbon Fiber
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Front Flipper & Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible tip-up
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
EDCTactical Knives
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 CPM 20CV blade steel.Lightweight and well balanced at 97.1 grams.Durable shredded carbon fiber handle with titanium liners.Smooth liner lock with reliable locking mechanism.Ergonomic front flipper and thumb stud opening methods.
Common complaints
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
Premium price point compared to average EDC knives.
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