Comparison Console
Kershaw Link vs Zero Tolerance 0700
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0700 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0700 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0700 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0700 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0700 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0700 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$136Cheapest
Weight
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Heaviest
119.09 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
206.375 mm (8.13 in)Longest
Closed length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
S30V
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Textured G-10
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Flipper and ambidextrous thumbstud
Clip type
Reversible tip-up
Reversible pocket clip, tri-mount (tip up/down, single position)
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Everyday useTacticalOutdoor use
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
Robust and thick blade with strong lockupHigh quality materials and build precisionComfortable textured G-10 handle scalesAmbidextrous opening options and clip carry
Common complaints
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
Item has been discontinued and is out of stockHeavier than typical lightweight folders due to thick blade
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