s30v Leek or Vantage Pro

Leek! I've been carrying mine for months and it's still great.

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Pretty different knives (as has been mentioned). I have, and really like, them both. Do you need the really fine (and therefore somewhat delicate) point the Leek has? Or would you rather have the better ergos (at least for hard work) and "beat the snot out of it" toughness of the Vantage (with the weight and size "penalty" they come with)?

As far as choosing, it depends partly on what you plan to do with them and partly on which one you like better- but it really doesn't matter as you will have to get them both eventually
 
furfmonkey said:
random leek has a much stronger tip than standard just my op
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Agreed. The Random Leek is a rather special small folder that is well made and finished, yet is capable of chores that you would use a larger knife for.

To the OP - FWIW, both my Vantage Pro and my Vantage Avid came with off-centered blades and late lock-up. It pains me to say it, but I can't recommend the Vantage.
 
sharpandsafe said:
Ooops, well, welcome anyway. Sorry you got dinged by the mods. That's not the model in consideration anyway :(
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Nothing to feel sorry about. I gave him fair warning. When he didn't change it, I called in the air strike. Boo hoo.
 
It's a tough choice between the two for me. The Leek at 3 oz is more convenient to carry than the 4 oz Vantage, but the Vantage is considerably beefier. The wider blade of the Vantage makes it a better slicer too.

Personally I would pick the Vantage because the blade shape is more utilitarian. I'll be carrying an extra ounce, but it's worth it.
 
I'm afraid that those advocating for the random leak are going to have to convince me I should like a tanto blade and a combo edge. I can't really see why I would want either feature - especially the combo edge.
 
i agree combo is not my fav but some randoms were made without the combo edge
 
The tanto version has a much stronger tip and S30V steel while still retaining the nice cutting and the aluminum handles of the original.

there is not a S30V tanto version without serration :(, but the S30V version with the regular tip should be just fine. if you do not pry with it, then it will work well. having broken the tip off a knife, i can attribute the whole thing to blatant stupidity on my part.
 
thegeek574 said:
The tanto version has a much stronger tip and S30V steel while still retaining the nice cutting and the aluminum handles of the original.

there is not a S30V tanto version without serration :(, but the S30V version with the regular tip should be just fine. if you do not pry with it, then it will work well. having broken the tip off a knife, i can attribute the whole thing to blatant stupidity on my part.
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Don't know which model you're referring to?

The Random Leek S30V that I posted on the previous page is a 410 stainless steel handle framelock. :)
 
okay, okay - new discussion: Kershaw Leek G10 in s30v or Kershaw Random Leek combo edge in s30v and why? (the limited edition plain edge Random Leek is long gone).
 
Plain edge for me. The Kershaw serrations seem like they would cut smoother than standard serrations but they look like a PITA to sharpen.

Has anyone done this successfully?

Sharpandsafe what sort of cutting are you planning to do? A tanto will be quite a bit stronger for rough work but I find blunt tips a bit of a nuisence in light EDC tasks.
 
Sounds like you're sold man. It looks like a solid knife. Here's a nice review: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=643213

I don't know if they've worked out the blade centering, F&F issues. I heard they had?

Here's a vid too:
[YouTube]9A8iAVIOErE[/YouTube]

Good luck with either one - both nice. :)

Kershaw has the easiest serrations to sharpen.
 
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