My new ZDP Leek

OK, so my Ti/ZDP Leek has a Jul 06 date. Drooling has not stopped but I did want to let folks know that at least my example is very good.

First: The grind geometry is even and the bevel and edge are plenty steep. It shaves easily and has a nice pointy tip. I'm very particular about cutting edges and am not compelled to even strop it yet.

Second: The fit and finish of this knife are excellent, with very close tolerances. I expect it to become silky smooth with usage and some militek. Personally I would place it in the Al-Mar level of excellence in attention to detail, but above that when considering the materials and price.

Third: This is one of those very few knives that I have purchased that did not make me wish a little something was different.

Chris
 
This is one of those very few knives that I have purchased that did not make me wish a little something was different.(quote from Chris)

That's great. It's hard for me to find knives i feel like that about.:thumbup:
 
Received my Ti Leek today. Its plenty sharp, and put together like you would hope. Have a steel flavored Leek on the way.

Query please. What type of bit (is it a torx?) do I need do I need to remover the clip and flip it around to tip up like God intended? :thumbup:

cheers
 
powernoodle said:
Received my Ti Leek today. Its plenty sharp, and put together like you would hope. Have a steel flavored Leek on the way.

Query please. What type of bit (is it a torx?) do I need do I need to remover the clip and flip it around to tip up like God intended? :thumbup:

cheers
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T-6 Torx:thumbup:
 
GoodGuy said:
Ironically (I think), I had to use my Benchmade torx wrench kit because there was no torx wrench included with the Leek. I think it would be worthwhile for Kershaw to consider including such a wrench so that users can easilty remove the clip screws if desired.
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The BlueBox from Benchmade contains rather crappy bits, hardness wise. I imagine that if Kershaw were to include a Torx wrench that it would be rather low quality as well(not very well heat treated, not very precise splines on the wrench......).

What I recommend to EVERY knife person(makers, users, sales people.....) is the Wiha line of tools:

http://www.wihatools.com/Custom_Sys4.htm

although expensive, these last a VERY long time, and work well for the highest expectation levels. These are of a quality that will never come "packed in the box".

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
home depot also has a nice screw driver type tool with a bunch of bit size's-works great for 6 bucks-pn#hd-74502 v

avoid the ones at harbor freight-total junk and sized like the chinese crap that they are
 
This is a Great thread about an awesome knife. First Thomas and his quick responses and then Ken Onion himself, WOW
-Eric
 
I finally received mine today and I really like this little knife.

However, this knife has set a new standard in DULL!
It is without a doubt the dullest knife that I have ever received. The grinds are not even.

I sharpened it for 30 minutes with a diamond stone and it is still not sharp. That is as much time as I am willing to spend sharpening a brand new knife.:jerkit:

I guess that I will have to send it back. So, Craig here is another one for you guys to practice on!
 
Send it in. I am sure they will make things right. I wonder why some are ok and some are dull. I know it is annoying to have to send a knife in when it is brand new but we have to give Kershaw the benifit of doubt here. It is their first experience with this steel and they are being very upfront and forthright here. There are not many companies that listen to their customers like Kershaw is doing here. If next week I get a dull clicking knife back then I will be upset. I don't think that will happen and I am sure they will do what they can to retain us as customers.

Jason
 
i bet the first few dozen made are the butter knives,as they got the hang of the steel they got better at sharpening -

thats my story and im sticking to it-
 
It is here! it is great! It is a little dull, but so what? It is a great knife. I will probably send it to Kershaw to sharpen, but only because i don't want to ruin this great knife, sinceI am guessing getting another one would be difficult.
 
I recommend the Wiha 27 bit kit for a do-it-all knife assembly/disassembly tool kit. It contains well ground and finished bits for just about any fastener likely to be found on a pocket knife.

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http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/productIndex.shtml
 
My little Husky torx driver has served itself well so far, if you just need some small torx drivers it's a good choice.

Under $10 and all of the smaller torx heads that knives use.

Chris
 
The husky is excellent! I second that robertmegar! I've got the torx one and the screwdriver one.
 
I just got my ZDP/Ti Leek from newgraham, and yeah, it's rather dull. Looking at it closely it looks like it's an unfinished grind rather than being too obtuse or something like that. Thus, I'll be sending mine in rather than fixing it myself (which I could probably do, but really don't feel like it).

Big thanks to Craig and Thomas for their forum presence and taking care of this issue for us.

The knife looks very nice otherwise. I like the flat ground blade better than the hollow ground and the titanium feels great.
 
i just recieved mine from knife center today.

beautiful... just beautiful!!!



but it is a little dull. i will be doing the same as Planterz, just as soon as i can bring myself to part with it.
 
Barker said:
The husky is excellent! I second that robertmegar! I've got the torx one and the screwdriver one.
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Another vote for the $5.99 Home Depot-Husky Torx Wrench set. I've assembled over 60 knife kits (all torx construction) from knifekits.com and the Husky has held up great.

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Got my Ti Leek last week. It is dull. I tried cutting cardboard but it was difficult. I used my sharpmaker and failed to improve the edge. I may have to send it in for sharpening.
 
I've got two. One needs to be sent back, The geometry is off as well as just being dull. The other one, though not as sharp as one of the other companies sprints is passably perfect. Straight blade, no noise when closing etc. It's a definite work of art to keep and one day pass down to my son. After I sharpen it a bit.

Kershaw makes darned fine Titanium frame locks. As good as anybodies on the market IMHO. Joe L.
 
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