Is blade straightness a common issue with Leeks?

knife117 · Jun 17, 2015

I recently purchased a Kershaw Damascus Leek, and I noticed the blade was not centered. Closer inspection revealed that the blade looks more like it is just not straight, or bent. Has this been a common thing with Leeks?

Insipid Moniker · Jun 17, 2015

Not that I know of. My composite Leek has an obnoxiously obtuse grind, but I'm 99% certain that's a fluke and not the norm.

flatblackcapo · Jun 17, 2015

If the blade is bent I suggest sending it back. That is if the place you bought it from has more in stock.

Seneca18 · Jun 17, 2015

I have a blackwash Leek that has that same issue. Out of the 15 Leeks I own that was the only one that I have had an issue with. Never really bothered me as it performed fine and I bought it fairly cheap. However, it is not normal and I would think Kershaw would take care of you if you sent it back.

kornphlake · Jun 17, 2015

It is normal to see some warping from internal stresses in Damascus, it isn't normal to see a knife like this slip past kershaw's QC, if it bothers you send it in and kershaw will take care of you.

utahsam · Jun 17, 2015

I'd return it.

knife117 · Jun 18, 2015

kornphlake said:
It is normal to see some warping from internal stresses in Damascus, it isn't normal to see a knife like this slip past kershaw's QC, if it bothers you send it in and kershaw will take care of you.

I have the worst luck with stuff like this. It seems like every other knife I buy has some type of thing that got past QC.

The place I ordered this knife from is out of stock now, so I guess it's going back for a refund.

flarp · Jun 18, 2015

I've got several Leeks, and none of the blades were warped. Exchanging it or returning it to the dealer is probably your best option.

KennyB · Jun 18, 2015

knife117 said:
I have the worst luck with stuff like this. It seems like every other knife I buy has some type of thing that got past QC.

The place I ordered this knife from is out of stock now, so I guess it's going back for a refund.

Contact Kershaw directly to see if they can replace the blade or the entire knife. It's a defect in manufacture so they should cover it.