Kershaw Link vs Smith & Wesson 8.5in S.S. Folding Knife

Totally bummed, They sent the Leek vs the Link. Completely different knife, different steel. I was really looking forward to having the Link with the CVS20. Sending it back

I rolled the dice on this knife and while the blade is pretty decent, especially for the price point, I’m disappointed in the locking mechanism. I have to open the knife carefully because if I flick it like I do my other knives, the lock actually passes the notch on the blade and gets stuck requiring a tool to wedge it back in place allowing the knife to be closed. It’s a design flaw that could be easily rectified. I’ll probably have to replace this knife because of that issue

The flipper has nicely done jimping for fingertip traction. All edges are radiused and finished. The handle shape is fantastic for a secure hold and the aluminum scales are roughed up slightly for a good grip. The overall size is what is for me the max comfortable pocket carry size

The grip feels decent plus it has a seltbelt cutter and glass breaker to it, good addon features. It a nice knife to have for incase emergencies. I would recommend.

That said, the flipping mechanism, though fast and fluid in its movements when you hit the switch, is heavy enough where I imagine it would take unusual pressure to have it deploy by accident. If you want a fast, satisfying, sharp flip knife, Kershaw makes some of my favorites.

A little larger and bulkier for everyday carry in my opinion, but a good option. I've been on the scene of auto fires enough to value a window breaker and seatbelt cutter.