Kershaw Link Drop Point Knife Olive Aluminum (3.25" Stonewash 20CV) 1776OLSW

My husband absolutely loves this knife and so do I! The handle is balanced with the blade and gives a good solid grip. Blade flicks open clean and stays closed tight in pocket. Truly the best everyday carry I’ve found and the color is subtle but different from typical grips. Made in USA with quality you can be proud of.

Wanted to try out magnacut and I think this might be the most affordable option. Came out of the box razor sharp and seems to be built like a tank. Blade has been holding an edge for the better part of a year now and I thought this as a knife to use so I think it’s a great knife.

Made in USA and 20cv blade for under $100 I paid $85 but now it's only $73! Worth every penny and I am a big fan of Kershaw's spring assist and this has a very snappy action that is awesome with great blade lock up. Looks nicer in person. This is my best pocket knife I have ever owned. If it's a little high to pay for right now just save your money till you can because this knife is like a $200 + knife for under a $100. The blade is thin which makes it great for slicing but still robust for harder work. I have a Kershaw volt ss in 8cr13mov which is half the price of this but is a lot of money for the cheaper steel. I have a ganzo fh91 in d2 that was $26 and that is another good quality knife for being a true budget knife and this is the best one out of all of them. This is a must have knife at this price. No need to buy a zt, we, Benchmade when you get a better product at a fraction of the price.i will make a good detailed review of this and my other knives/sharpeners because there aren't many on YouTube. If you buy this you will love it and use it more than any other pocket knife. I love Kershaw they will always be my favorite high quality but affordable knives. This is the best Kershaw you can get. I also have never had a speedsafe break.

To be honest, this was the result of a search I did not have too much hope of finding. The criteria, were an all USA made knife, with a premium blade steel, for $100.00 or less. I figured that would take me to a higher price level. However I found five knives in this range. The Link was the one that stood out from reading reviews and watching videos. Usually there are a few compromises that have to be accepted at most any price range. This knife cost about $85.00, and I am a happy camper. The steel is 20CV, about in the middle of the premium steel range, the knife was sharp enough for surgery out of the box, I just polished the edge with a ceramic stone. It is a reasonably hefty knife at 4.6 oz, and thick enough to balance the heftiness, It is just long enough for a full grip with my larger than average sized hands. It cuts anything I put the blade to with gusto, including a mess tangle of poly/stainless steel electric fence wire. The only real downside to the knife is the pocket clip. There is no recess for the attachment of the clip in the handle, and the screw heads stick up above that, making the knife difficult to clip to the pocket, and if used regularly, it will be a pocket shredder. For now I have simply removed the clip. I ordered some countersunk torque screws and will use a drill to countersink the holes in the clip to see if that helps. I may also grind a bevel on the edge of the clip. One thing I see on many knives is that the blade lock too tight. Don't fret or return the knife. Just get a #8 torque wrench and back off the pivot screw a little. I think this is Kershaw's best knife and am more than happy with the purchase.

The Link is a fantastic EDC and easily one of the best values of any production knife available. The Pros: Steel: Magnacut is the most well-rounded knife steel currently available. Design: The Link’s drop-point blade makes it a good slicer, cutter and chopper. Its handle fills the palm providing numerous grip options. Action: This is a truly ambidextrous knife. The blade can be easily deployed in either dominant or weak hand. It can also be deployed while wearing thick work gloves. Country of Origin: USA. Finally, Value. Taking everything into consideration above and because Kershaw Knives always sell for below MSRP, finding another American-made knife that checks off all these boxes for under $200 will be tough. (At the time of this review this Link Model is $127.00) The Cons: Magnacut Steel is difficult to sharpen. I can’t use my Arkansas or Naniwa stones with this steel. They are too inefficient. If you sharpen your knives, you will need glass or diamond stones. The Flipper Lever: It’s sort-of like a small bird’s bill. If you enjoy fidgeting with your knives, this one starts to bite after a few dozen trigger-pulls. Ironically, it’s this “design-flaw” that makes it so easy to use while wearing gloves. Reputation. The best analogy I can give is that Kershaw is the Ford of the folding knife world. It puts out a respectable product but someone will always be quick to tell you that “X knife company does it better.” The Elephant in The Room: With all the improvements over the past few years in synthetics, bearings, lubricants, tolerances, design, and a roll back on the restrictions governing automatic knives, Assisted Opening Knives have basically become obsolete. If you want that simple, effortless, rapid deployment, just get an automatic knife. Assisted Knives add complexity, decrease reliability, add weight and are loud- just like their automatic counter-parts. The one single advantage (other than legal considerations) I see an assisted knife holding over an auto is that 99% of all automatic knives are designed for right hand deployment. This was the reason I bought the Link. I have to have the option of carrying it in my left pocket. In conclusion: I know I went off the rails on the “Assisted Opening” topic but it needed mentioning. Thanks for reading so far. I like the Kershaw Link. For the price, it offers excellent value. I really appreciate how I can use it while wearing gloves. There’s room for improvements but nothing that would prevent me from buying another if I lost mine. If your in a “switchblade restricted” state or city, look into the Kershaw Link further as it will likely satisfy your desires for that action. I hoped this review helped and Cheers from New Hampshire

This is one of the best knives I've ever owned. It feels good in my hand. It's easy to open. The blade was sharp when it arrived. Somehow the metal of the bladed was upgraded from the excellent metal which was advertised, and the metal used is thought of by some as the best knife blade material available. This is a great everyday carry knife, and I would recommend it to anybody.