Rainbow Leek Help

[shawn02]

I just started getting into knives, and had a few questions for everyone. I have a new Ken Onion Leek, the normal brushed finish, and I absolutely love that knife. I'm thinking about investing in the Rainbow Leek. I did a search and read some informative posts from other members. Although I have a few questions.

Reguarding speed safe-does the blade or mechanisms become loose over time? If so, how are they fixed, and can a knife shop do it?

How strong is the finish on the rainbow? I wouldn't want to invest that much money for it to rub/scrach off.

Is the rainbow leek comporable in quality, durability, and function to a cold steel and a benchmade of around the same price ($100)?

Does the rainbow come in a 50/50 blade?

Does the use of 420 steel question the blade's quality and/or durability? If so, how?

Just wanting everyone's feedback. Any tips and pointers for a novice are much appreciated. I enjoy people's point of view.

 

[TheBadGuy]

How strong is the finish on the rainbow? I wouldn't want to invest that much money for it to rub/scrach off.
It's supposed to be scratch resistant. Not sure how much that will stand up for, but I haven't had any problems with mine.


Is the rainbow leek comparable in quality, durability, and function to a cold steel and a benchmade of around the same price ($100)?
You can pick up a Rainbow Leek for around $63. I think its the best knife in that category
Does the rainbow come in a 50/50 blade?
I believe they only come in Plain Edge. The Rainbow Leek or even the Plain Leek for that matter is more of a gents knife and I don't think you would need any serrations for the type of work you would use it for. I am sure it would hold but, but its not a hardcore user
Does the use of 420 steel question the blade's quality and/or durability? If so, how? Again 420 is not the best steel, but it will hold up for its uses.

Just wanting everyone's feedback. Any tips and pointers for a novice are much appreciated. I enjoy people's point of view.It's worth the money, Buy one and you wouldn't be disapointed

 

[shawn02]

Wow, thank you for the reply. I had no clue I could pick one up for 63 bucks. The knife shop here sells them for 99.95. Are the good deals mainly on the net? Also, for $100, would you suggest a benchmade....705 i believe (not too sure) over the Rainbow Leek?

 

[TheBadGuy]

If your looking for a EDC (Every Day Carry) For Hard to Semi-Hard use, I would recomend a Benchmade 710 or 806. By the way if you are interested in picking up a Rainbow Leek, They can be had for that price at www.1sks.com Also every purchase you make there helps support the forums

 

[ZENGHOST]

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Reguarding speed safe-does the blade or mechanisms become loose over time? If so, how are they fixed, and can a knife shop do it?

My oldest SpeedSafe is a Ricochet which I bought 2-3+ years ago (can't remember exactly). I have it here right now and if I recall correctly, it opens up exactly the same as the day I bought it and it was my primary EDC for 2+ years. I have also had a Boa that I carried for over a year, Whirlwind, Chive, and Leek. None of those ever showed signs of loosening either. As for fixing it, you could probably send it back to Kershaw to have it fixed--I hear that their customer service is pretty good.

Wow, thank you for the reply. I had no clue I could pick one up for 63 bucks. The knife shop here sells them for 99.95. Are the good deals mainly on the net?

99.95 is way too expensive. Even my local shop has it for less than that. If you can, I'd follow TheBadGuy's advice and order from 1SKS, or New Graham (who is an advertiser here).

Okay, New Graham has it for 62.47 but they are out of stock so it doesn't really matter. 1SKS has it for 64.99.