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Kershaw Link vs Zero Tolerance 0990
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Zero Tolerance 0990 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 0990 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$264Most expensive
Weight
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Heaviest
82.2 g (2.90 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)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 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Carbon Fiber and Stainless Steel
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible tip-up
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDurable outdoor useFast deployment
Not best for
Light everyday cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight pocket knives
Heavy chopping or hard use beyond standard EDC tasks
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 and corrosion resistance of CPM 20CV bladeSmooth and fast flipper deployment thanks to KVT ball bearingsDurable and lightweight carbon fiber and stainless steel handleStrong and reliable liner lock with hardened steel insertAmbidextrous reversible pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
None explicitly cited in the provided sources
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