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Kershaw Link Gray Aluminum Folding Pocket Knife (1776GRYBWST); 3.25” 420HC Stainless Steel Blade with Blackwash Finish, 2-Step Serration, SpeedSafe Opening, Liner Lock, Reversible Pocketclip; 4.8 OZ.

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Brand Kershaw
Model Name 4057-0505
Special Feature Folding,Lightweight,Reversible,Stain Resistant
Age Range (Description) Adult
Included Components Knife
Handle Material Aluminum
Color 1776GRYBWST
Blade Material Stainless Steel
Style Pocketknife

About this item

  • FOLDING POCKET KNIFE: Lightweight and durable, the Kershaw Link BlackWash pocket knife is the perfect everyday carry. Crafted with quality materials, the Link shows what a modern EDC knife can do.
  • STAINLESS STEEL 3.25" BLADE: Made from 420HC stainless steel and coated in a BlackWash finish, the Link drop point blade has higher amounts of carbon and chromium to boost hardness and corrosion resistance.
  • COMFORTABLE, ERGONOMIC HANDLE: Textured and contoured for a secure, non-slip grip, the Link's glass-filled nylon handle is prepared for any cutting action.
  • ASSISTED OPENING mechanism and convenient flipper offers quick and easy access with simple, one-handed opening. Liner lock secures blade in place for increased safety.
  • ATTRACTIVE, INDUSTRIAL DESIGN: Stainless steel design and BlackWash finish gives the EDC pocket knife a unique weathered look. Coating helps hide scratches, making the knife look cleaner longer.
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A Cut Above the Rest

Dominating the everyday carry, folding pocket knife market, Kershaw creates high-quality, high-performance, exceptional, working tools and knives affordable to all consumers. Kershaw always chooses appropriate, top notch materials and is dedicated to intensive craftsmanship of hardworking pocketknives, hunting knives, or special collectors’ editions. Kershaw’s advanced technology and innovative design combine to create solid, crafted, reliable knives users are proud to carry.

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Kershaw Link Knives

Sleek and lightweight, the Kershaw Link family series of knives offer Kershaw quality at an affordable price. Given the patriotic model number of 1776, the Link offers a drop-point blade constructed of strong, durable and reliable steel. Higher amounts of carbon and chromium boost hardenability and corrosion resistance in the blade. The excellent everyday steel is easy to sharpen, tough and takes a good edge. The glass-filled nylon handles provide a comfortable and secure grip that feels solid in the hand. Made in the America, the Link series are high quality, high performing knives.

Link Features

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High-Performance Steel

Extra strong, modified 420HC steel has a higher carbon and chromium production, is easy to sharpen and is durable when in constant use. The 420HC steel composition has excellent corrosion resistance and is a tremendous everyday steel. Heat treated will good edge retention, 420HC steel has a high chromium and carbon content that provides superior abrasion resistance and edge holding capabilities.

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Attractive Blade Coating

Depending on the knife’s design, Kershaw’s non-reflective stonewashed finish may be either pronounced or subtle, but in both cases, it transforms the blade by creating a fade-resistant, scuffed look that hides smudges and fingerprints. A stonewashed finish, achieved by tumbling a blade with ceramic stones, enhances a blade’s rugged appearance as well as its indestructibility during field use.

Black oxide coating is a chemical bath, or conversion coating, that converts the surface of the blade steel to magnetite. Mainly for appearance, black oxide does add some mild corrosion resistance and tends to minimize light reflection from the blade. The blackening process gives the blade an attractive, smooth, tactical, fierce black surface that is very desirable to knife owners.

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Fast Deployment

Using a torsion bar to move the blade out of the handle, Kershaw’s revolutionary SpeedSafe Assisted Opening system enables smooth, secure, fast one-handed blade deployment. Apply manual pressure to the flipper or thumb stud with a light push or pull back to overcome resistance of the torsion bar, and the blade opens smoothly and locks into place for confident handling without premature closure.

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Secure Locking System

With two steel plates, or liners, on the inside of each handle scale, the liner locking system safely secures the blade open and prevents unwanted blade closure. The lockbar butts up against the blade’s backend to prevent closure, and angles or is bent towards the blade tang creating a bias locked position. Apply manual force to move the lockbar to the side and fold the blade back into the handle.

Additional Features

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One-Handed Flipper

Knives with SpeedSafe open have two options for one-handed blade deployment. To activate the smooth, instant open, user can push a thumbstud or press a flipper. The flipper on SpeedSafe assisted knives is easy to operate by both left- and right-handed users. And, once blade swings open and locks into place, flipper either disappears for aesthetics or remains visible for added finger protection.

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Durable Handle

Very tough, able to take heavy-duty hard use, and versatile, glass-filled nylon handle material is a nylon synthetic polymer reinforced with glass threads for increased strength. Glass-filled nylon has incredible stiffness for a secure and stable grip, great ability to withstand heat, and dimensional stability combined with excellent wear resistance.

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Convenient Pocketclip

Kershaw designs pocketclips to fit specific knives according to their weight, intended end use, size, style and hardware. Some knives have multiple carry options, others are more streamlined. A pocketclip with tip-up carry is positioned so the closed knife carries in the pocket with the tip of its blade pointed upwards. A reversible tip-up or tip-down pocketclip allows user to change tip position.

Product Description

Lightweight and compact, the Link is the perfect everyday carry. Made with 420HC stainless steel, the 3.25-inch blade contains a high level of carbon and chromium for increased corrosion resistance, hardness and sharpening ease. Use the sharp folding pocket knife for any cutting task and resharpen as needed. Partially serrated edge offers sawing action. BlackWash finish helps protect the blade from scratch marks and makes it appear cleaner longer. Assisted opening technology allows swift blade access, while the liner lock secures the blade in place. Textured and contoured, the ergonomic handle provides top performance and a comfortable, secure grip. Use the small pocket knife as your everyday carry, or break it out for camping and hiking adventures. Kershaw was founded in 1974 to design and manufacture tools that knife users would be proud to own, carry and use. Whether it's a hardworking pocketknife, a hunting knife or a special collectors' edition, Kershaw always chooses appropriate, high-quality materials and is dedicated to intensive craftsmanship.

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Technical Details

Recommended Uses For Product ‎Hunting, Camping, Hiking
Brand ‎Kershaw
Model Name ‎4057-0505
Special Feature ‎Folding,Lightweight,Reversible,Stain Resistant
Age Range (Description) ‎Adult
Included Components ‎Knife
Handle Material ‎Aluminum
Color ‎1776GRYBWST
Blade Material ‎Stainless Steel
Style ‎Pocketknife
Blade Length ‎3.25 Inches
Product Care Instructions ‎Hand Wash Only
Hand Orientation ‎Ambidextrous
Item Weight ‎4.8 ounces
Blade Shape ‎Drop Point
Blade Edge ‎Partially Serrated
Reusability ‎Reusable
Item Length ‎4.75 Inches
Global Trade Identification Number ‎00087171044729
Size ‎3.3"
Manufacturer ‎Kershaw Sporting Goods
UPC ‎087171044729
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H ‎4.88 x 1.46 x 1.3 inches
Package Weight ‎0.15 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH ‎5 x 1.4 x 1.3 inches
Brand Name ‎Kershaw
Warranty Description ‎Limited Lifetime Warranty
Material ‎Other
Suggested Users ‎unisex-adult
Number of Items ‎1
Part Number ‎1776GRYBWST
Model Year ‎2017
Sport Type ‎Hunting

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ASIN B01BWOQBWS
Customer Reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars 238 ratings

4.6 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #850,047 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement)
#3,852 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives
Date First Available February 18, 2016

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Kershaw Link Gray Aluminum Folding Pocket Knife (1776GRYBWST); 3.25” 420HC Stainless Steel Blade with Blackwash Finish, 2-Step Serration, SpeedSafe Opening, Liner Lock, Reversible Pocketclip; 4.8 OZ.


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Customers find this folding knife to be an excellent EDC/ utility knife that's well-constructed and made in America, with a razor-sharp blade that's easily sharpened. They appreciate its heavy weight, smooth speed-safe opening mechanism, and great looks, considering it good value for money. The size receives mixed feedback - while some find it compact and comfortable to hold, others note it's smaller than expected.

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67 customers mention "Knife quality"67 positive0 negative

Customers praise this folding pocket knife as an excellent EDC and utility tool, with one customer specifically noting it as their favorite everyday use knife.

"This is an excellent EDC/ utility knife - sharp as heck right out of the box...." Read more

"...Arrived with a sharp edge and smart look. No blade wobble, seems quite sturdy. Very pleased." Read more

"...It’s easy to clean as we. Overall it’s a great knife at a reasonable price." Read more

"...I like Kershaw anyway. This knife is awesome. Came razor sharp out of the box and passed the shave test with flying colors...." Read more

40 customers mention "Build quality"35 positive5 negative

Customers praise the knife's construction, noting its substantial feel and American-made quality, with one customer specifically mentioning the extremely strong belt clip.

"Very good quality. Actually was surprised. Some of the reviews said that the lock and thumb opening lever was too tight...." Read more

"quality construction. sharp. tip down orientation...." Read more

"Pros: solid handle with a nice grip; sturdy liner; back spacer has jimping; there is no thumb stud to catch on your pants; the flipper has jimping;..." Read more

"The knife is awesome, great quality and made in USA. However, the clip broke off after a few days...." Read more

31 customers mention "Sharpness"31 positive0 negative

Customers find the knife razor sharp and easy to sharpen, with one customer noting it cuts through anything like butter.

"...I'm a fan of tanto blades and multi-tooth serrations (for example, the Kershaw Ken Onion "Blur") .This blade is slightly tanto and serrated..." Read more

"...Arrived with a sharp edge and smart look. No blade wobble, seems quite sturdy. Very pleased." Read more

"...It comes very sharp out of the box and is easy to sharpen. The knife looks great and wears well too. The spring assist opens quick every time...." Read more

"quality construction. sharp. tip down orientation...." Read more

18 customers mention "Weight"14 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the knife's weight, describing it as great and heavy. One customer notes that it doesn't weigh down their pockets.

"...it is made in the USA; it's a Kershaw; it looks amazing; it has substantial weight and size but still fits in my skinny pants front pocket with a..." Read more

"...features, but this is an upgrade in size (fits my hand better) and weight. Perfect in every way." Read more

"...I love the weight and feel of this knife, has a good action on the open-assist. Its a great looking knife and the blade seems pretty sturdy so far...." Read more

"its a heavy folder. great blade, feels soft in the hand. really like this knife, lost one, bought another, then found the first. double the fun." Read more

17 customers mention "Value for money"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the knife offers good value for money.

"...It’s easy to clean as we. Overall it’s a great knife at a reasonable price." Read more

"This blade outperforms its price-point by at least $100.00. It is well respected in the military and knife enthusiast communities...." Read more

"...Plus free lifetime sharpening and replacement blades for only $10 are awesome." Read more

"...Own many knives and have broken a few. This is the best one at any price that I own." Read more

16 customers mention "Ease of opening"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the knife's opening mechanism, with multiple reviews noting its quick and smooth operation.

"...knife, but a tiny squirt of WD-40 solved that issue, and it opens almost instantly...." Read more

"...The knife looks great and wears well too. The spring assist opens quick every time. It’s easy to clean as we...." Read more

"...stud to catch on your pants; the flipper has jimping; the spring assist is quick; there is no give or blade play when locked; the belt clip is..." Read more

"...great, performs great and is comfortable in the hand with smooth speed-safe opening." Read more

15 customers mention "Looks"15 positive0 negative

Customers like the knife's appearance, with one specifically mentioning its gray color.

"...The blackwash finish is smooth and gives this knife a handsome understated look." Read more

"...It comes very sharp out of the box and is easy to sharpen. The knife looks great and wears well too. The spring assist opens quick every time...." Read more

"...and resists bending; it is made in the USA; it's a Kershaw; it looks amazing; it has substantial weight and size but still fits in my skinny pants..." Read more

"...I liked the looks of this knife so I took a chance on it. I like Kershaw anyway. This knife is awesome...." Read more

14 customers mention "Size"8 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the knife's size, with some finding it compact and fitting well in their hand, while others note it is a little smaller than expected.

"...USA; it's a Kershaw; it looks amazing; it has substantial weight and size but still fits in my skinny pants front pocket with a wallet...." Read more

"...i could hang it on my right belt under my shirt and since the allen socket is so small, no matter which one of my wrenches i used i could not remove..." Read more

"...grip that it stays firmly in your hand but still slides out of your pocket very easily. And the pocket clip is designed so the knife carries tip up...." Read more

"...A little large for an EDC, IMO, but it is all personal taste...." Read more

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Very good quality. Actually was surprised. Some of the reviews said that the lock and thumb opening lever was too tight. Maybe that problem was fixed. I have no issues with it opening hard NOR too easy. The lock seems strong and releases with one thumb. The pocket clip is a bit snug, but you can still get it to open enough to slide onto Jeans or Dickie pockets with a thumb . Yes , it is a little bulkier than the G brand I've carried for years. I abused that one, it's still ok, but was time to treat myself to a new knife. Arrived with a sharp edge and smart look. No blade wobble, seems quite sturdy. Very pleased.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2017
    This is an excellent EDC/ utility knife - sharp as heck right out of the box. I'm a fan of tanto blades and multi-tooth serrations (for example, the Kershaw Ken Onion "Blur") .This blade is slightly tanto and serrated just enough which I find fine for most utility tasks. The clip is a little bit on the tight side, but that is not a negative for me. The thumb flick was a little resistant when I first started using the knife, but a tiny squirt of WD-40 solved that issue, and it opens almost instantly. This Kershaw is made in the good ol' USA (Tualatin, Oregon), which was a major selling point for me, even though Kershaw is now owned by a Japanese concern. The blackwash finish is smooth and gives this knife a handsome understated look.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
    Very good quality. Actually was surprised. Some of the reviews said that the lock and thumb opening lever was too tight. Maybe that problem was fixed. I have no issues with it opening hard NOR too easy. The lock seems strong and releases with one thumb. The pocket clip is a bit snug, but you can still get it to open enough to slide onto Jeans or Dickie pockets with a thumb .

    Yes , it is a little bulkier than the G brand I've carried for years. I abused that one, it's still ok, but was time to treat myself to a new knife.

    Arrived with a sharp edge and smart look. No blade wobble, seems quite sturdy.

    Very pleased.
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
    Very good quality. Actually was surprised. Some of the reviews said that the lock and thumb opening lever was too tight. Maybe that problem was fixed. I have no issues with it opening hard NOR too easy. The lock seems strong and releases with one thumb. The pocket clip is a bit snug, but you can still get it to open enough to slide onto Jeans or Dickie pockets with a thumb .

    Yes , it is a little bulkier than the G brand I've carried for years. I abused that one, it's still ok, but was time to treat myself to a new knife.

    Arrived with a sharp edge and smart look. No blade wobble, seems quite sturdy.

    Very pleased.
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    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2018
    This is my second purchase of this knife. Sadly I lost the first one. I’ve been carrying this knife for over a year now and it has work perfectly. It comes very sharp out of the box and is easy to sharpen. The knife looks great and wears well too. The spring assist opens quick every time. It’s easy to clean as we. Overall it’s a great knife at a reasonable price.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2017
    quality construction. sharp. tip down orientation. however 4 stars because i wanted to move the clip to the other side so i could hang it on my right belt under my shirt and since the allen socket is so small, no matter which one of my wrenches i used i could not remove the screws. now they're both rounded off and unremovable. now it's only able to be worn on my left side. :(

    update july 2017: their tech support told me the exact small torx screw size, so i bought the wrench, remove them, and loctited them into the other side. perfect now!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2017
    Pros: solid handle with a nice grip; sturdy liner; back spacer has jimping; there is no thumb stud to catch on your pants; the flipper has jimping; the spring assist is quick; there is no give or blade play when locked; the belt clip is extremely strong and resists bending; it is made in the USA; it's a Kershaw; it looks amazing; it has substantial weight and size but still fits in my skinny pants front pocket with a wallet.
    Con: one of the teeth on the serrated portion broke at the point while I was cutting a ordinary zip tie.
    I still carry this knife every day.
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    Love the knife but cannot give it 5 stars

    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2017
    Pros: solid handle with a nice grip; sturdy liner; back spacer has jimping; there is no thumb stud to catch on your pants; the flipper has jimping; the spring assist is quick; there is no give or blade play when locked; the belt clip is extremely strong and resists bending; it is made in the USA; it's a Kershaw; it looks amazing; it has substantial weight and size but still fits in my skinny pants front pocket with a wallet.
    Con: one of the teeth on the serrated portion broke at the point while I was cutting a ordinary zip tie.
    I still carry this knife every day.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018
    I own several different Kershaws, Gerber and many other different brands. I liked the looks of this knife so I took a chance on it. I like Kershaw anyway. This knife is awesome. Came razor sharp out of the box and passed the shave test with flying colors. I love the feel of the handles. Just enough grip that it stays firmly in your hand but still slides out of your pocket very easily. And the pocket clip is designed so the knife carries tip up. Buy one, you won’t be disappointed.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017
    This blade outperforms its price-point by at least $100.00. It is well respected in the military and knife enthusiast communities. If you need one EDC general purpose knife and don't want to burn your wallet or you need a secondary work-horse so you don't beat up your primary blade the Link will not disappoint. It looks great, performs great and is comfortable in the hand with smooth speed-safe opening.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2018
    The knife is awesome, great quality and made in USA. However, the clip broke off after a few days. I was walking by a stair rail and it snagged it and broke. Probably should be made or softer metal that bends instead of something brittle that breaks.

    But I emailed Kershaw and they instantly sent me a replacement clip for free without asking for anything so their customer service is great. Plus free lifetime sharpening and replacement blades for only $10 are awesome.
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