TheKershaw Link 1776OLSW is alightweight folding knife with a premium CPM-20CV steel head, aluminum handle and SpeedSafe mechanism to help unfold the blade.
Premium stainless steel
The 82mm long blade is made of CPM-S20V powder steel hardened to a hardness of 59-61 HRC. CPM-S20V is an American "super steel" whose parameters correspond to Bohler's elite M390 stainless steel.
Thanks to its high chromium content and high amount of vanadium carbides, the blade is characterized by extremely good corrosion and wear resistance, and very long retention of sharpness.
When choosing a knife made of such steel, it is worth getting a diamond sharpener, as sharpening with a standard ceramic whetstone can be very labor-intensive and inefficient.
The blade has a matte finish by stonewashed (bathing in abrasive stones).The process perfectly masks any scratches and abrasions from use.
The drop-point blade has a cutting edge with a gentle curve, a concave grind and a sturdy tip, so cutting is smooth and the knife will work perfectly as part of our edc.
The thickness of the blade at its widest point is 3 mm, which is a compromise between durability and functionality of the knife in everyday work.
Comfort of use
The blade can be conveniently unfolded with one hand using a flipper, so that after removing it from the pocket, the knife is instantly ready for use.
This solution is convenient for both right- and left-handed users, and also allows comfortable operation of the knife with gloves.
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The opening process is facilitated by the SpeedSafe assist mechanism. When the flipper flipper is pressed, the assist mechanism activates an internal spring that dynamically unfolds the blade, making the knife ready for use in a fraction of a second.
Blade lock
When the blade is unfolded, it is securely locked with a liner-lock mechanism. The steel locking bar provides a high level of security, and its operation is very intuitive and convenient. A reliable lock is an important element calling for the functionality and safety of the folding knife.
Comfortable grip
The knife's handle is made of durable 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum, which has been anodized in olive green. The liners were attached to steel liners, responsible for the rigidity and strength of the design.
The contoured shape of the grip and fine texturing makes the knife very secure in the hand and comfortable to use.
In the back of the handle there is a hole for attaching a decorative paracord tail, which makes it easier and faster to get the knife out of your pocket. Discreet carrying of the knife in the pocket is made possible by a profiled clip with the possibility of mounting on both sides of the handle.
