Anyone else a Leek fan?

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jskelton

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I am always drawn back to my Leeks. I own a few, and will be buying 5 or 6 more this week.

Sure they could use better steel (BTW: just learned they make ONE version with S30V steel, got one on the way), but there's something to be said for such a sleek, smooth, slim, easy to carry, easy to bring into action assisted opener. Takes almost no effort to flip'er open, and the design is so slick and simple.

Simple, like a low budget Sebenza IMO.

Sure I own Sebenzas and a lot of other high priced knives, but I think there will always be a special place in my heart for the uber-simple, uber-slick, affordably priced Kershaw Ken Onion Leek. It's not always about the price of a knife, but just the simple enjoyment, and when I put that smooth handled Leek in my hand, I always seem to smile.

So many finishes, so many options, so little cost. Gotta love-a-Leek

Who's with me???










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actually, there was another S30v version with a polished instead of stonewashed blade, had one for a while. Decent knife, but I traded it away. There is also the composite blade version that has D2 tool steel for the core/cutting edge. Also the Damascus steel version. :)

If it sat lower in the pocket in Tip up, I might still have it, but it just didn't sit right for me. Great knife tho'
 
I think the leek is one of the best looking knives Kershaw makes.

If you remove the AO spring, does it have a deterrent that keeps the blade in place when closed? Like a ball or something.

I don't like AO and I removed the spring from my Shallot but the blade opens to easy when closed since the spring is what kept it in place.
 
ousanas said:
actually, there was another S30v version with a polished instead of stonewashed blade, had one for a while. Decent knife, but I traded it away. There is also the composite blade version that has D2 tool steel for the core/cutting edge. Also the Damascus steel version. :)

If it sat lower in the pocket in Tip up, I might still have it, but it just didn't sit right for me. Great knife tho'
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I didn't know about the other S30V, but I did know about the others... I have a Damascus on the way too :)
 
KnifeTurtle said:
They have a titanium version as well with a zdp 189 blade
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Any info you might have would be greatly appreciated!

Currently the two I cannot seem to find, that I really want are...

Black and Gold (gorgeous)

Centofante with carved handles plus the MOP dots, 500 made limited edition
 
Even though I no longer own a Leek (gave it to my brother, who lost it), it's still one of my favorites both from Kershaw and in its price range in general.
 
Yep, whenever I drink a lot of water! :)

Seriously, I love them. I traded one away for another knife a couple weeks ago, and can't believe I did. Knife shop, here I come....
 
Im also a fan. Only own one (so far). I love the blade shape. I generally carry the Leek as well as a larger blade (RAM, or Endura4). I actually today had to offer a blade to a parent at a Birthday party to cut a balloon string. I chose the Leek because the tip of the blade is to thin and pointy. Worked great and the parent was stoked.
 
It's alright. I don't use it for EDC, though, because the handle is too small. I like the blade shape, thinness, and sharp point, though.
 
I'm a big fan. It's strangely comfortable for such a slim, small knife. Definitely makes a great EDC and gentleman's folder, but I wouldn't use it at work.
 
Used my D2 composite blem this year to clean several deer. I would kill for another zdp or an s110v run.
 
It's a fine knife, one that inhabits a 'sweet spot' that somehow makes it more than the sum of its parts.
 
jskelton said:
I didn't know about the other S30V, but I did know about the others... I have a Damascus on the way too :)
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They also made a ZDP-189, with a Ti Frame Lock



EDIT: I really should read more carefully, someone’s already mentioned it.
 
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For all of you Leek fans, here's a list of the sprint/short runs of Leeks from the old Kershaw sub-forum:

Thomas W said:
Short Run Leek Production Totals
Hey I promised I would get a list together of some low production #'s on some Leeks, so here you go.

There are others (Snap-On's, NASCAR, discontinued, etc.) but I left those off. I'm sure there will be questions, just let me know. I may have also left a few off (although this is pretty complete) that may be of interest, again, let me know.

1660ALCKT Blk Alum Scales, Black Blade 595 Pieces

1660BBCKT Black/Blue Smoke Scales, Black Blade 493 Pieces

1660BBKO Black/Blue Smoke Scales, Ken Onion Sig. 750 Pieces

1660BG Polished Black DLC FL w/Gold Fittings 3487 Pieces

1660BLK Polished Black DLC Blade & Handle 1169 Pieces

1660BLKST Black Alum/Bead Blast Blade/CE 585 Pieces

1660BLKVIB Polished Black DLC FL/Rainbow Blade 495 Pieces

1660BLKVIBKO Polished Black DLC FL/Rainbow Blade/KO Sig. 985 Pieces

1660BP STD 1660 w/Black Pearl Inlay 572 Pieces

1660BPST Blk/Purple Smoked/Bead Blast Blade/CE 269 Pieces

1660BRCKT Black/Red Smoke/Black Blade 489 Pieces

1660BRKO Black/Red Smoke/Bead Blast Blade/KO Sig. 798 Pieces

1660BS Black Alum Handle/Bead Blast Blade 4865 Pieces ongoing 500 a year

1660BWCKT Black/White Smoke/Black Blade 493 Pieces

1660BWCKTST Black/White Smoke/Black Blade /CE 500 Pieces

1660BWKO Black/White Smoke/KO Sig. 750 Pieces

1660C Camo/Bead Blast Blade 790 Pieces

1660CST Camo/Bead Blast Blade/Combo Edge 162 Pieces

1660CF Std. Leek with Carbon Fiber Insert 395 Pieces

1660CFST Std. Leek with Carbon Fiber Insert/CE 284 Pieces

1660CGT Coarse G-10 Scales/S30V Blade 498 Pieces

1660CGTST Coarse G-10 Scales/S30V Blade/CE 128 Pieces

1660CKTGT BLK FL/Silver Twill G-10 Inlay. 435 Pieces

1660CKTSL BLK FL/Bead Blast Blade 1329 Pieces

1660CKTSLST Blk FL/Bead Blast Blade/CE 648 Pieces

1660CKTWP Black FL/MOP Inlay 618 Pieces

1660CKTWPST Black FL/MOP Inlay/CE 279 Pieces

1660DAM Std FL/Damascus Blade 2425 Pieces

1660G10ST G-10 Scales/S30V/CE 259 Pieces

1660GLD Polished Gold TiNi Blade & Handle 1233 Pieces

1660GLDST Polished Gold TiNi Blade & Handle/CE 677 Pieces

1660GTST G-10/S30V/CE 128 Pieces

1660MVIB STD. 1660VIB w/Matte Finish 459 Pieces

1660SS High Polished SS Blade & Handle 2552 Pieces

1660T1G10 “Swirl” G-10/ 13C26 Blade 500 Pieces

1660VIBKO STD 1660VIB w/KO Sig. 1052 Pieces

1660PR Purple ?????? 1039 Pieces

1660PGTST Polished G10/S30V/CE 945 Pieces

1660PGT Polished G10/S30V/PE 933 Pieces

1660TIZDP Ti Scales/ZDP-189 Steel 1069 Pieces

1660TSW Random Leek/Standard FL/14C28N steel debut 984 Pieces
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I love my leek but it was an engraved groomsmen gift from my brother's wedding so I quit carrying it to avoid snapping the tip or otherwise screwing it up. I guess I should get it back out on occasion.
 
I have the 1660BG (black boron with 24k gold plated pocket clip and hardware) and the rainbow leek. My sis has the 1660GLD all gold leek. Blingy for sure!

Oh, and please take pictures of the ones that you do order!
 
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I have the composite leek and love it. Elegant in its simplicity, affordable, and handles urban/domestic tasks with ease. Unfortunately, the Assisted-Opening mechanism frightens some people IME and even among family members tends to invite the question: "Is that a switchblade?" So in mixed company I try to open it discreetly.
 
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