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Alright so I want a good edc, something very easy to carry day in day out with smallish pockets and not to much room as I carry keys, wallet, phone etc. I came down with the leek being a good choice but if you guys recommend something else Im open to changing my mind.

I will not be using this for heavy things, more for opening boxes and letters/packages to other lighter tasks.

I was looking at the random leek or the composite leek. Which you guys recommend for edcing? its cpm s30v vs the cpm d2 thanks
 
There has been many discussions with people who have the same problem I recommend searching the forum for those threads. Most people will agree you can't go wrong with either.
 
I have prefer the D2 composite Leek because of the stainless steel slabs. I have only seen a "Franken-Leek" that was a pointy S30V blade and Stainless body.

If you want to spend two or three times the price, there are plenty of other choices but for about $50 I would say Leek or maybe a Spyderco Delica or Endura or Benchmade Vex - but that D2 is pretty sweet.
 
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momouppa said:
There has been many discussions with people who have the same problem I recommend searching the forum for those threads. Most people will agree you can't go wrong with either.
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I searched but I couldn't find anyone preferring the random vs the composite and thats really what I was looking at

adnj said:
I have prefer the D2 composite Leek because of the stainless steel slabs. I have only seen a "Franken-Leek" that was a pointy S30V blade and Stainless body.



If you want to spend two or three times the price, there are plenty of other choices but for about $50 I would say Leek or maybe a Spyderco Delica or Endura or Benchmade Vex - but that D2 is pretty sweet.
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the random leek is stainless handle not g10. The difference is that it has a reverse tanto blade semi serrated and of course the s30v but the composite has cpm d2...... so you prefer the cpm d2 one?
 
I'm not trying to muddy up the waters, but I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that Damascus Leeks are available right now. They're a little more expensive than the ones you're considering, but man are they pretty. And of course, they're tough as well. They may just need a little bit more TLC than the Leeks you're considering when it comes to keeping the blades clean and dry. But for light office use, I wouldn't hesistate to get one if you can afford it.
 
D2 would be my choice, i decided to put one through the ringer and beat the snot outta it and it just keeps going. Fantastic knife
 
pretty much decided Ill get the random or the composite..... question is still which one to get :rolleyes: Were Im getting it the composite is 52 vs the random for 57.

Also the junk yard dog 2.2 is a good deal at 60$ but I think that would be to big to edc around right? the leek would prob better suite me?
 
buddy boy said:
mind if I ask if you have the random leek? If so thank so much for the advice
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Yes, i have the random leek and the g10 s30 leek. My favorite by far is the cb leek. Its just that much tougher and edge retention is awesome
 
greeenie said:
Yes, i have the random leek and the g10 s30 leek. My favorite by far is the cb leek. Its just that much tougher and edge retention is awesome
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dang I have the random on order right now but I can easily have it sent back or refuse shipment. Price went up right after getting it too off amazon- got it for 67$ and they have right now 10$ off kershaw knifes so thus the 57 and just 5$ more then the composite. I was hoping the more expensive listed price meant it would be better quality steel, also hoping the reverse tanto edge and serrations could help with random tasks.....

but thanks for the advise now im planning on sending it back for the composite even though its about the same price, but trust your opinion when you high prefer it over the other two more expensive models
 
I assumed that since you like the composite D2, you were interested in that blade shape.

Blade shape and ergonomics are usually what I consider first. Then mechanicals and then blade steel. It sounds as if you may not have any S30 or D2 experience.

The D2 blade looks better to me and I like that profile more. To my knowledge, the S30 Random is only available in a partially serrated edge. The D2 sharpens differently than the S30. The techniques that I use are different. I like the D2 super smooth and the S30 a bit toothy. These two Leeks are different enough to where you might be better off spending $100 on both, try them both out and then selling the other to try to recoup $30 or $40 or whatever. I have given away more Leeks than I own. And even though I only carry about 5 folding knives in total all year, I have a bunch of them that I bought, played with and don't see a need to let go.

buddy boy said:
I searched but I couldn't find anyone preferring the random vs the composite and thats really what I was looking at



the random leek is stainless handle not g10. The difference is that it has a reverse tanto blade semi serrated and of course the s30v but the composite has cpm d2...... so you prefer the cpm d2 one?
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I like all three models, and keep in mind i very hard use these knives. My cb leek is strictly a work knife and gets used for cutting radiator hoses, aluminum sheets and harder things. The random leek is an awesome knife and i carried it for a while too. If you aren't going to hard use it like i do the random will suit you just fine. When u get it play with it, try it before u send back. Its a way cooler looking knife than the cb and i do still love it
 
As others have said, all three options are good steel so you'll just have to go with the one that tickles you the best.
 
adnj said:
I assumed that since you like the composite D2, you were interested in that blade shape.

Blade shape and ergonomics are usually what I consider first. Then mechanicals and then blade steel. It sounds as if you may not have any S30 or D2 experience.

The D2 blade look better to me and I like the profile better. To my knowledge, the S30 Random is only available in a partially serrated edge. The D2 sharpens differently than the S30. The techniques that I use are different. I like the D2 super smooth and the S30 a bit toothy. These two Leeks are different enough to were you might be better off spending $100 on both, try them both out and then selling the other to try to recoup $30 or $40 or whatever. I have given away more Leeks than I own. And even though I only carry about 5 knives in total all year, I have a bunch of then that I bought, played with and don't see a need to let go.
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Its hard to go just by picture but I think I prefer the look and shape of the composite over the reverse tanto, again hard to tell just by the pic. I just want one, and I want it to last and its going to be my main edc- just I don't usually need my edc to be for heavy labor.

and I have use history with s30v and d2 but not cpm d2. D2 wasn't that tough and could chip or gent bent easier then s30v. The cpm d2 is supposed to be more tougher, more stain resistant, and more edge retention.

greeenie said:
I like all three models, and keep in mind i very hard use these knives. My cb leek is strictly a work knife and gets used for cutting radiator hoses, aluminum sheets and harder things. The random leek is an awesome knife and i carried it for a while too. If you aren't going to hard use it like i do the random will suit you just fine. When u get it play with it, try it before u send back. Its a way cooler looking knife than the cb and i do still love it
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Its going to be my main edc so I want it to be the better workhorse, so if you say it honestly works and holds up better to the abuse and holds its edge better than the more expensive random and g10 s30v Ill just send it back for the composite. When you say its your favorite ..... BY FAR of the leeks, you no know I will be asking what but what if.... in the case I just keep the random.


mcrow said:
As others have said, all three options are good steel so you'll just have to go with the one that tickles you the best.
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I was willing to pay a more premium price for a tougher steel that will not break and last the longest as well as best edge retention. Thats why I was stuck between the random and the composite. Was thinking the g10 but heard thats thicker and it has a linear lock so that was out of the question. So that was my main deciding factor and trying to get feedback.

Turns out it seems unanimous that the composite is the more preferred and has the tougher longer lasting blade that will also keep its edge the best. So unless something changes Ill send back the random for the composite.

Thanks for all the help everyone... really appreciate it
 
Good deal, keep us updated what u end up doing and impressions on the knife u decide on
 
I would go with the composite or the G10 leek... not much into partly serrated blades. Liner lock vs. frame lock doesn't matter to me too much.
 
Yep. Let us know what how it works for you. And if you do send that knife back without using it, I need to start going to church with you because I am too weak to fight that temptation. ;)
 
CB Leek if I was to choose. The Random Leek was cool to have from a gotta-have-it standpoint, but that wore off and I sold it a while back. Still have my G10, Ti & CB ones though. and I use the CB the most.
 
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