On another thread about comparing the Kershaw Blackout and Leek - I said that the Blackout filled my hand more - but was not necessarily any more comfortable to hold than the Leek - which is quite significantly slimmer and less contoured. I had been saying the Leek was "right-sized" for me ever since I reviewed it way back in Feb/2003
Why? - was I being overly-enthusiastic about the Leek - and just deluding myself?
Well I can't really answer that -
but I did take a look at the Leek's handle more closely comparing it against one of the most comfortable and "right-sized" handles for me - a Wayne Hendrix #11 fixed-blade in cocobolo.
Overall comparison -
Handles -
The profile shape of the Leek is similar to the Hendrix #11
Thickness and proportion -
Handles thickness -
Although the Leek is very obviously much slimmer than the Hendrix #11 - surprisingly it's the clip that contributes/makes up for the difference in thickness and fits the hand better - the clip adds to the thickness - but its edges are not really felt since it's the handle scales' edges that really make contact - and those are nicely bevelled/rounded without any sharp corners.
Knives in hand (l to r - Hendrix #11, Leek, Vapor) -
Knives fit in hand (l to r - Hendrix #11, Leek, Vapor) -
So despite the Leek being a metal handled knife and looks far less "inviting" than the nice wooden handle of the Hendrix #11 - the Leek is not UNcomfortable and I would go as far to say that it is comfortable in my hand as it seems to fit well.
Of course YMMV - hand shape and grips can vary, so what's comfortable for me might not necessarily apply to anyone else.
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Vincent
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Why? - was I being overly-enthusiastic about the Leek - and just deluding myself?
Well I can't really answer that -
but I did take a look at the Leek's handle more closely comparing it against one of the most comfortable and "right-sized" handles for me - a Wayne Hendrix #11 fixed-blade in cocobolo.
Overall comparison -
Handles -
The profile shape of the Leek is similar to the Hendrix #11
Thickness and proportion -
Handles thickness -
Although the Leek is very obviously much slimmer than the Hendrix #11 - surprisingly it's the clip that contributes/makes up for the difference in thickness and fits the hand better - the clip adds to the thickness - but its edges are not really felt since it's the handle scales' edges that really make contact - and those are nicely bevelled/rounded without any sharp corners.
Knives in hand (l to r - Hendrix #11, Leek, Vapor) -
Knives fit in hand (l to r - Hendrix #11, Leek, Vapor) -
So despite the Leek being a metal handled knife and looks far less "inviting" than the nice wooden handle of the Hendrix #11 - the Leek is not UNcomfortable and I would go as far to say that it is comfortable in my hand as it seems to fit well.
Of course YMMV - hand shape and grips can vary, so what's comfortable for me might not necessarily apply to anyone else.
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Vincent
http://UnknownVincent.cjb.net/
http://UnknownVT.cjb.net/