Comparison Console
Kershaw Link vs Zero Tolerance 0357BW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Zero Tolerance 0357BW 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.
Zero Tolerance 0357BW 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$210Most expensive
US$196Cheapest
Weight
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
196 mm (7.72 in)Longest
Closed length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
CPM S45VN
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Black G10
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish
BlackWash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Reversible tip-up
Reversible deep-carry (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Everyday carryOutdoor useWork tasks
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 edge retention with CPM S45VN steelStrong assisted opening mechanismComfortable G10 handle with good gripReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous tip-up carryDurable blackwash finish that hides scratches
Common complaints
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
Unknown
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