Kershaw 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

I spent a good deal of time looking at various knives but I knew I wanted a Kershaw due to them both being well known (vs some random marketing-driven name like "MASTER SHARP" "TACTICAL FORCE" etc.) as well as the fact that I've had a couple friends use Kershaw as their daily carry utility knife and they loved them. Those two things combined with positive review led me to feel confident that I was going to get a high quality knife made from high quality steel.While I am certainly no expert in knives or the types of steel they are made from, I can tell you that this knife arrived from the factory with a very sharp grind that, while it won't do a fully clean shave, will definitely take some hair off the inside of your arm if you prefer to test that way, it effortlessly slices a clean cut through your average piece of printer paper, and flies through much of the stuff I need a knife for as if it wasn't even there.The knife is a clean and simple design and you can tell by holding it that it is very well made. The opening/release mechanism works well and the safety lock is easily disengaged using the ring finger if you're right handed. The locking lever pops into the correct position every time. I will say that the safety lock does make me a little nervous because it feels like it could potentially, eventually loosen up to the point that it might disengage in the pocket. With the opening mechanism being fairly powerful, that idea makes me a little nervous. Thankfully it looks like it can be tightened with a star bit should it start to get loose. The finish on my teal model is gorgeous. My phone photos make it seem a bit more bright (admittedly my favorite shade of blue) but in reality it is a bit more muted. That isn't a bad thing.Overall I highly recommend this knife. I am optimistic that it will last me for years.

Great knife and I love the quick release. Colors too.

I will start off with saying this is a fantastic knife, but it has a "safety feature" that NEEDS to be removed.Every once in a while, when I take the knife out of my pocket, a lock has engaged that prevents it from openening. I'm sorry, but when I want to open my knife, I want it to open! This "safety feature" is actually a danger if you need your knife now, but it locked itself without your consent. Thankfully, the lock can easily be removed with T6 Torx.Digressing from my one and only complaint...I am a 46 year old man, and it is honestly smaller than I had hoped, and smaller than what I am used to carrying. Having said that, it is a fantastic knife! I run a small farm, and I use my knife dozens, if not hundreds, of times a day. Whether I am breaking down cardboard, cutting thistle at its base (cutting through dirt), opening feed bags, cutting hay ties, or even just as an envelope opener... this knife is an essential tool, and it has done me well for more than a year now.I bought the black version for myself, and since I do open beer bottles frequently with it, I wish I had gone with one that did not have a black blade. Scratches are to be expected, but with the black blade, they are fare more visible. Aesthetics having no importance at all for me, I won't dock any stars for scratches on the finish due to my complete misuse of the tool.My wife recently mentioned wanting a new EDC knife, and since I love this thing, but at the same time felt it a little on the small side, I knew it would be perfect for her. I got the teal version for her, and she is beyond happy with the knife. She also ran into the issue of the knife locking itself, so I removed this "safety feature" from hers as well.Overall, the blade quality is fantastic! After more than a year of heavy usage, a quick hone every week or so has kept this thing as sharp as the day I got it. I am perfectly capable of putting a new edge on a knife, but that has yet to be necessary

This has been my favorite knife for a long time, so much so that I have replaced it twice after loosing my first two in the woods at work. I love how it easily flips open, has a sharp tip for opening boxes etc. and is light weight.

Great knife.

I really like the color of this Kershaw knife—it feels unique and full of personality. It keeps the classic Leek design that Kershaw is known for, and both the steel quality and the opening/closing action are excellent. The only small issue was that it arrived a bit too tight, but after disassembling and adjusting it, the problem was solved. Overall, it’s a stylish and reliable knife that I’m very satisfied with.

I bought this knife as part of a daily deal. I'm extremely hard on knives I carry at work. They get subjected to all sorts of mistreatment. Most knives don't tend to last super long and are pretty chewed up after 6 months.My last knife was pretty ragged so I picked up this one to replace it. So far I'm impressed with it. The assisted opening is a nice touch, the blade is really sharp out of the box, and I like the clip. I picked up the blue so no one walks off with it. The color isn't bad, it's a bit lighter than the pictures if the color is a motivating factor for you.The shape of the blade isnt bad. I tend to end up using knives to do alot of prying and scraping so we'll see how the profile holds up over time. According to the amazon page, this knife was made in the US, which is a nice plus.The only thing I'm not crazy about is the blade lock. I really like that it absolutely won't deploy when it is locked, but it's so secure that I can't operate the assisted opening with one hand. The lock is a slide located on the bottom on the same side as the clip. It's a minor gripe, but I could see myself complaining about it in the future trying to cut through a seatbelt in a hurry.Overall I like it. If it survives 6 months I'll be happy. If it survives a year, It'll be my new go-to.

Because it was light and I'm a fan of Kershaw I opted to take this knife with me as I thru hike the Pacific Crest Trail this year. In case you don't know it's a 2652 mile trail starting at the Mexican border in Campo, CA, to the Canadian border near Mazama, WA. Throughout it all I used it to cut cardboard to custom make boxes to mail gear home, opened many many boxes, cut plenty of summer sausages, cut plenty of bags, cut cordage of various types, shaved bark off of sticks, got soaked in hand sanitizer for hours, and survived easily several weeks of rain in Washington. There is not a spec of rust on it which surprised me from all my stainless steel use but I guess straight up humidity isn't as bad as salt water.I am very picky with my knives and always sharpen everything to a razor sharp edge. I did not want to have to sharpen a knife on trail so I gave this a try. This knife started the trail razor sharp and ended razor sharp! I may strop it but I won't even bother honing it.The only thing I did not like is the shape of the edge but I knew that from the start. I would highly recommend this to any other backpackers out there that wants a reliable low maintenance cutting tool.Additionally several times I used the back of the knife to tighten the trekking pole lock adjustment screws on my Black Diamond Alpine. It was never intended for it but it worked excellently!