Leek, BlackWash Pocket Knife (1660BLKW); 3 Sandvik 14C28N Steel Blade, 410 Stainless Steel Handle, BlackWash Finish, SpeedSafe Assisted Open, Frame and Tip Locks, Reversible Pocketclip; 3 OZ

The best pocket knife I've ever owned. Comes razor sharp and I keep it that way with a few strokes on a SharpNEasy 336C, which is cool because the course side is ceramic rods not carbon blades, which I find destroy a cutting edge rather than sharpen it. The clip on the Kershaw is tight and holds the knife securely in place. I have no fear that it will accidentally fall off. The opening mechanism is phenomenal, like a switch blade. And the liner lock is easy to manipulate one handed. The only "rub" I have is that the knife comes with the clip attached at the blade end rather than the butt end, which is counter-intuitive. When you withdraw the knife from your pocket by the butt your fingers are automatically in the correct position to open the blade and use it, when it's attached to the blade end you have to turn the knife around before you can open it. It doesn't make any sense, and with the tiny star drive screws they use I had to stop by my local garage the day I got the knife and ask the mechanic if he had the right size bit. I have a LOT of tools, but I don't have that. Yet. I plan on buying more of these little beauties as Christmas gifts and I'm gonna turn the clip around before I wrap them!

I needed a replacement for my generic Chinese Bass Pro folder and my Chinese-made Kershaw Select-Fire. I wanted something relatively small, lightweight and preferably with assisted opening that was legal to carry in both Michigan and Canada. My godfather has a Kershaw Chive. the smaller version of this knife, and I really liked the quality and function of it. I ordered the Leek in my favourite colour and don't regret it one bit. The blade was near razor sharp out of the box, which is always nice. The first thing I noticed was how well fit and finished the knife was. The finish on the handle scaled is a beautiful smooth anodize, a little darker than it shows in the pictures on Amazon. The blade is, as I said, very sharp and smooth with no imperfections to be found. The Bass Pro and Select-Fire knives I mentioned before had rough edges and finishes and weren't as polished as this. I have nothing against Chinese knives, but the quality difference between them and this American-made piece is very apparent. Best of all, the "Speed Safe" mechanism is reliable and opens very quickly. There's a convenient little lock on the backside to prevent the blade from opening in your pocket, and by its design it's legal in Canada. It's no doubt the best assisted-opening system I've ever used. Overall I love the Leek, it's perfect for what I need (a light modest-sized everyday carry knife) and by its reputation I have no doubt it'll hold up well over the years.

What can I say, it's a kershaw. Came fast came super Sharp. The opening assist is super responsive I love this knife. I bought over a dozen kershaw Knives and this one is cool

This is the second Leek I've owned. This one I bought for its unique color and its overall value (less than half what I paid for my first one). These are excellent knives. Some are unhappy with the thinness of the blade. I actually feel it is an asset, particularly when slicing apples and other fruits. The blade just slips right through without creating too much mess. The design exudes quality. Fit and finish are excellent and the knife feels solid and capable in your hand. The SpeedSafe blade deployment is very slick, and combined with the liner lock allows for complete one-hand operation - from opening to closing. The little locking mechanism preventing inadvertent deployment is nice, but superfluous. Blade closure is resolute, there is no play, no sense of looseness. The burnt orange coating on the aluminum scales produces a matte texture. I feel this an improvement over my original Leek, which without the coating has more of a slippery feel to it. The Leek's design offers a very slim profile, and as others have mentioned, cuts a low profile clipped in your pocket. I'm an urban guy, and don't foresee ever field-dressing a deer, resorting to harsh survival tactics (please, how many stars is that hotel?), or participating in any combat maneuvers. The Leek, therefore, does everything I need it to do. If those other things are part of your daily life, then you'd probably need something a bit more substantial than the Leek.

This is an ingenious design, perfectly executed, to make a a slender, elegant, and highly functional pocket knife. A ridged protrusion on the back of the blade projects slightly out the non-opening side of the hinge; slight pressure causes the blade to pop out and lock for one-handed use. It was designed by Ken Onion to be a one-handed fast-opening knife that is not a “switchblade” within the meaning of California Penal Code §17325. With its 3" blade, it is legal to carry in many counties and municipalities in California that have local ordinances prohibiting folding pocket knives over 3". IANAL. YMMV. The blade is a high-quality Sandvik razor steel, slightly customized for Kershaw and Ken Onion. I've been very happy with this for over 9 months: it functions as designed, takes and keeps an edge, and shows no sign of corrosion. Although tapped screw-holes are provided on both ends on one side of the knife, so the pocket-clip can be reversed, there are no holes at all on the front, probably for aesthetic reasons. As a left-hander, this is my only niggle: it is neither 100% ambidextrous nor available in a left-handed version. Overall, an excellent knife and outstanding value for money. I would recommend it unreservedly and immediately buy another if anything happened to mine.

There are so many things done very well on this knife but I see more things that bother me than on any other knife I have. The blade shape is the most useful and it is good steel. That is a huge thing for me, as too many blades have a tacticool look without consideration for being useful. The orange color is great and what I expected. Quality is fantastic and well worth the price. What bugs me is that the assisted opening, while fast and crisp going out, feels rather soggy and vague while closing. I would rather have a flipper type opener, like a Chill or Skyline. That would also eliminate the breakable torsion bar. I really like the color as well as other color options, but again, G10 would be nice to have. The studs on the blade look and feel like an afterthought. They should be removed. For me, perfection would be a Leek constructed like a Skyline. Of course, the G10 scales would need to be .orange. That jade look G10 would be nice, too. :-) Yes, I am really happy with it. There are issues in design but they are minor compared with how well this is as a knife. Ken Onion knows knives, and the shape of the blade shows. The point is better for finer cutting and makes it easier to open envelopes. If I need to cut an apple, peel it too, or do some kind of fine shaping, the blade shape and quality steel is pretty much what I would want. It is not tacticool and if you want something to hack boxes, Stanley makes some good knives for that. It is a nice looking knife, and well made. Now, if I could only get it as a flipper with G10 scales. ;-) 11-06-2017, Follow Up: Yes, it is the best blade of any folding knife I have. I would not change the shape but would still prefer the other changes mentioned. I could even see a scaled down version with a thinner blade for finer work.

I got this to replace another, Chinese made Kershaw knife I had lost (which I subsequently found). I ordered the orange color so I wouldn't lose this one! High quality, razor sharp out of the box. It has an interesting feature I haven't seen before. Its a little tab that locks the knife closed. I don't use it but it's a nice additional feature I wasn't expecting. It is my regular EDC these days. Case has a very light texture that makes it easy to hold. Opens instantly. I haven't used it for anything but opening mail, shipping boxes and cutting rope. It has held its edge for weeks of daily use. Maybe with heavier use it will dull (as all knives do eventually) but so far I'm very happy with it. It is a solid, American made knife.

Purchased this last week and am very happy. Blade is strong and sharp. Knife is light and thin making it perfect for my pocket wearing anything. Would buy again.

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