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Kershaw Link vs Zero Tolerance 0400ST
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Link stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Link stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0400ST stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% 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)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
S-30V
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
6061-T6 Aluminum with Trac-Tec inserts
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish
Black DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb stud or index finger protrusion
Clip type
Reversible tip-up
Reversible tip-up and tip-down pocket clip, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Everyday carryTactical useWork tasks
Not best for
Light everyday cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight pocket knives
Heavy bushcraft
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 build qualityReliable assisted opening mechanismStrong S-30V steel bladeComfortable grip due to Trac-Tec insertsAmbidextrous design with reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
Lacks a sheathHandle may feel small for some users
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