Kershaw leek

[bigmack127]

Does anybody know a good sight. Were I can see all the different variations of the leek

 

[Jesse B.]

The Kershaw site:
http://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives?search=Leek

 

[RamZar]

BladeHQ has a good list of Leeks including discontinued models: http://www.bladehq.com/cat--Kershaw-Leek-Knives--401

 

[bigmack127]

BladeHQ has a good list of Leeks including discontinued models: http://www.bladehq.com/cat--Kershaw-Leek-Knives--401

Does anyone know if the composite blade is worth it. I think my favorite is the composite blackwash

The Kershaw site:
http://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives?search=Leek

 

[Jesse B.]

Does anyone know if the composite blade is worth it. I think my favorite is the composite blackwash

Essentially you're paying more for the 'upgraded' steel (D2*, which should retain its edge a bit longer than the standard 14C28N) as well as the "look". If you can afford the price difference, I say go for it. I have a composite, and also gifted one to a friend who used it quite a bit and was very satisfied. The *D2 is also "semi-stainless", so under certain rare conditions it might develop a little rust--but that's not nearly as big a deal as it might sound. (Also, the "blackwash" finish may mitigate the already minor susceptibility to rusting--I'm not completely sure how blackwash works.)

 

[Baby2Huey3]

I picked up a Rainbow Leak in the trade section. I love that little thing.

 

[RamZar]

If you're fancying the looks of the composite blade Leeks then the non-BlackWashed one really shows off the braze (weld) lines. Both CB models are cool-looking. Personally, I prefer S30V and even better having that with G-10 instead of stainless steel handle. However, you can only find those on the secondary market at premium pricing.

Here are my S30V Leeks with the top and bottom ones being G-10 (1660TG10, 1660TGRYST and 1660G10):