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Kershaw Link vs Zero Tolerance 0808
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808 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.
Zero Tolerance 0808 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0808 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$200Cheapest
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)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
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)
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish
Satin, stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Reversible tip-up
Reversible metal pocket clip (left/right), tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Everyday carry (EDC)Left or right hand carry
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
Smooth and fast KVT ball-bearing flipper opening systemHigh quality CPM S35VN steel with good edge retentionSolid and durable titanium handle with chamfered edgesSecure frame lock with steel lockbar insertReversible pocket clip for left or right-handed carryCompact and practical size for everyday carry
Common complaints
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
Unknown
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