KAI-Kershaw Link M390- best knife ever

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So I recently picked up a Kershaw link in M390 after hearing about the exclusive run online. I got one here and another on EBay. I've been on vacation for this past week and these knives are in my opinion amazing.

Kizer paved the golden road to titanium frame lock S35vn over the past two years making CRK seem less of a mountain to climb to get a knife with those qualities. I'm not comparing just pointing out if I was a blind drunk man I might not tell the difference.

This is the rock bottom price I've seen for M390, aside from buying bar stock and making a blade yourself.

Big shout out to Kershaw - everyone should should buy one at $80 or less sell a PM2 cuz these won't be around forever.

Maybe we can get a small fixed blade with the same blade shape as the link but tiny for hunting.......or maybe I'll have to make one
 
Z zito .........no pics?? I will be reporting this thread immediately!!:D

Great knife. I have one in s35 that I use as a work knife and it has held up very well! Love the blade shape.
Enjoy it!
Joe
 
I'm sorry, but the Link has to be one of the ugliest knives I've ever seen (leaving out the bizarre mall ninja crap). :( I admit that it looks very functional (which is, of course, it's purpose) but there are soooo many which are functional AND good looking! This post of mine is IMO a good example of why there are so many different knives (and other things). One man's diamond is another man's lump of coal. :eek: I'm truly happy for those of you who enjoy it. :)
 
The Link is interesting. It’s one of the few Kershaws that I find to be nice looking. Kind of reminds me of a BM Amicus. I just feel like I don’t find any pleasure in owning an assisted knife anymore. The price is awesome though.
 
If the knife was 3oz lighter and not assisted it would be better in my opinion. I still like the knife. The 420hc version I have actually holds up pretty well.
 
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Believe it or not, I find myself EDC'n this thing more than my Protech lately. $40 knife and it's awesome! After owning a few flippers, thumb studs just don't add up with me anymore. I'm also liking the ZT 0095BK.
Looks very similar to the Link in looks.
 
The Link is awesome.

Glad to hear that. [Updated to add: Forgot I have a Cryo that is speedsafe as well, but usually I avoid assisted openers]. But I've been looking to get a couple more M390 blades in a nice carry profile without breaking the bank, and this knife fits that.

Curious: Have other Link owners found the speedsafe system to be reliable over the long term? Always good lockup, reliable, and not frequently needing adjustments?
 
Glad to hear that. I *think* (if memory serves) this will be my first Kershaw "speedsafe" type of knife. Usually I avoid assisted openers. But I've been looking to get a couple more M390 blades in a nice carry profile without breaking the bank, and this knife fits that.

Curious: Have other Link owners found the speedsafe system to be reliable over the long term? Always good lockup, reliable, and not frequently needing adjustments?

Yes. I've opened and closed mine hundreds of times. Tension has not diminished in my experience.
 
SpeedSafe assisted opening is where the deal was broken.. I would have a few otherwise.
 
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If the knife was 3oz lighter and not assisted it would be better in my opinion. I still like the knife. The 8cr version I have actually holds up pretty well.

The Link was never made in 8cr.

Its made of 420hc on the regular version, there is a s35v and The mentioned m390 in this post. The "glass filled nylon" model weighs in at 4 oz and the aluminum at 4.8 oz. How exactly are you going to knock it down to say a 1 - 1.8 oz knife?
 
The Link was never made in 8cr.

Its made of 420hc on the regular version, there is a s35v and The mentioned m390 in this post. The "glass filled nylon" model weighs in at 4 oz and the aluminum at 4.8 oz. How exactly are you going to knock it down to say a 1 - 1.8 oz knife?
I made the correction in steel type, thanks for pointing that out. My knife weights in at about 6 oz. So its a brick for its size. And i bought the knifebat a sporting goods store and on the back of the blister pack were two languages. One in english said 420hc the other language, i cant remember, said 8cr for blade steel.
 
I actually like the look. But assisted? No way. Should have known it being a Kershaw. Assisted knives are so popular and 'fun' or whatever but I can't be the only one who finds it hilarious how unnecessary they are. Weight is really getting up there to at 4.8oz my friend. Makes me happy you are happy but.... this looks like just another damn 'heavy assisted Kershaw' to me.
 
"best" is very subjective. The Link in M390 looks like a nice knife, but the best ever? Come on.
 
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