Ok... so, Odd descriptions have me confused, what steel is this leek exactly?

[:IV:]

Some shops say 440A, some say Sandvik 14C28N, another shop says both. ಠ_ಠ

 

[adinb114]

The standard 1660 leek is 14C28N.

 

[:IV:]

To be specific, this is a 1660CKT

...or does that not matter?

 

[rkmoore]

The steel has changed over time. I don't know all the details but it was made with 13c26 at one time -just a couple of years ago maybe. And I know it was made with a 440 steel at one time - 440a or c. 440A I think. The current production is with 14c28n.

 

[brets-ftw]

Kershaw first started out with a well heat treated 440A, then moved to 13c26 for a short stint and now 14c28n for the higher rust resistance and still amazing edge holding capabilites. so youll have to figure out the date.

 

[:IV:]

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[gundude73]

The Leek was originally 440A, later changed to 13C26, changed again to 14C28N.