Composite Leek...Now's it perfect!!

[bdws1975]

Hi all,

I recently was gifted a composite leek. I have always been impressed with the pattern. However, as some of you may know, I am NOT a fan of the speedsafe. It's a great idea, but I have never really cottoned to it. I guess I like a knife I can control in opening, etc and speedsafe just doesn't give me that control.

THAT SAID, I have always appreciated Kershaw's quality, design etc. This composite leek is no exception.

I am not going to offer a review, I simply want to say that NOW I HAVE THE PERFECT one-handed knife. "Oh?" you say," I thought you didn't like the speedsafe?" I DON'T. I simply removed it. Now I have a great feeling knife, with great steel combo, and all the control I want.
Specifically, here are the features I love and that are necessary for a good one-handed knife FOR ME:

1. framelock
2. good blade steel
3. smooth opening via thumbstud
4. comfortable handle
5. thin enough tip to do detail work
6. TIP DOWN capability
7. solid lock up

I am sure it's commonplace to do so, but it was a revelation to me. I almost decided to give this one away until it dawned on me to take out the torsion bar.

Now it's perfect!

Thanks for listening,

Brett

 

[vsanks]

I, too, am not a fan of the speedsafe. I've wondered about removing the torsion bar, but is there any problem keeping the blade closed? Does the blade have a detent? Did you add a detent?

Van

 

[bdws1975]

I, too, am not a fan of the speedsafe. I've wondered about removing the torsion bar, but is there any problem keeping the blade closed? Does the blade have a detent? Did you add a detent?

Van

Hey Van,

The blade still stays put perfectly. Honestly, it's just as good without the torsion than with it.

Have NO FEAR. go ahead and buy.

Brett

 

[vsanks]

Thanks! I'll do that. It's the speedsafe that kept me from buying. I'll try it and see how it goes.

Van

 

[bdws1975]

Thanks! I'll do that. It's the speedsafe that kept me from buying. I'll try it and see how it goes.

Van

Like I said, I HATE speedsafe. I just don't dig it. Nothing wrong with it, just not my deal.
Without the torsion bar, the leek is just another framelock. Functions perfectly.

let me know how it goes!

Brett