Whats The Deal With The Leek?

MattyLav

MattyLav

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Hey guys, once again im making a thread in here asking about a knife. I specifically interested in the smoked blue leek and wanna know the pros and cons. I know i can find this elsewhere but id rather ask on blade forums.
Thanks everyone
 
Many will tell you that the Leek is a great little knife. And it is. But it just didn't work for me because I don't like how it carries. Rides too high tip-up and I wasn't comfortable carrying tip-down with the A/O and no detent--sure, the blade can be locked in the closed position, but I didn't find it very convenient. Maybe I just prefer manuals.

Still, the Leek is a nice knife and many really enjoy it. Try one and see for yourself!
 
Not a big fan of the blade shape. They are nice little knives if you like that blade shape, though. I did like the slim, narrow design...was easy to forget about in the pocket for the size of it.
 
timberweasel said:
Many will tell you that the Leek is a great little knife. And it is. But it just didn't work for me because I don't like how it carries. Rides too high tip-up and I wasn't comfortable carrying tip-down with the A/O and no detent--sure, the blade can be locked in the closed position, but I didn't find it very convenient. Maybe I just prefer manuals.

Still, the Leek is a nice knife and many really enjoy it. Try one and see for yourself!
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Agreed! Couldn't have put it any better.
 
I for one am quite fond of the long slender profile of the blade. IMO it's quite refreshing to see such cutters in the modern knife world. With that being said I'd aim for the version that features the Composite blade with the D2 cutting edge. Kershaw's D2 is top notch as far as I'm concerned, not to mention the blade looks cool.
 
Hello,

I like the Leek, it was one of the first knives I ever got but knowing what I know now I wouldnt buy one again. The tip is very fine and you cant get much traction on the ss handle. For normal everyday cutting around an office or some kind of desk job it works great. I like the skyline a lot better and its in the same price range, its also American made. Buy one and if you dont like it give it to someone as a gift, its a great first knife.

Have a good one,

Chris
 
timberweasel said:
Many will tell you that the Leek is a great little knife. And it is. But it just didn't work for me because I don't like how it carries. Rides too high tip-up and I wasn't comfortable carrying tip-down with the A/O and no detent--sure, the blade can be locked in the closed position, but I didn't find it very convenient. Maybe I just prefer manuals.

Still, the Leek is a nice knife and many really enjoy it. Try one and see for yourself!
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My thoughts exactly.
 
I liked it, there were a few snags I ran into though:
1. It isn't southpaw friendly, but then again most knives arent.
2. The Composite D2 is great, but for a knife of that size and bladeshape, I don't need an aggressive cutter type of steel, I'd prefer a steel that compliments the the blade shape more aptly and something that will hold the initial razor's edge longer then the CPM-D2 allowed. Had those ZDP leeks not been so rare I would still have the model, would probably drill/tap the scale for LH carry and would still have the model.
 
Nice knife for light tasks, Ill carry one along with a bigger folder, or stick in my pack when camping for delicate jobs. Otherwise its a bit too fragile for my liking.
 
The Leek is a great knife. It was one of my first knives and is still getting some EDC time. I think it is more for simple tasks and gentleman carry as well as EDC but more like office or urban carry than anything else. I just wish it had a deep carry clip and I would be set on it.
 
I don't mean to hyjack this thread but I just saw a leek today that had a small peep site through the frame with a picture in it. Has anyone seen that before? My brother in law showed it to me. He said he ordered the knife from cabelas a few years back and it came like that.
 
I had a smoke blue leek that I sold due to the slick handle and fragile tip. I do miss it and all in all, it is an excellent little value gentleman's folder. You should get one and make your own decision.
 
I've got a smoked blue Chive, similar. The smoked blue was a limited run a whiles back by Kershaw. I think the blade is 420J steel.
 
Slippery, pointy and thin. Nicely made, easy to sharpen, decent steel good feel in hand. Not my thing with that needle point though.
 
The leek is one of the first folders I edc'd. It's perfect for a slim no nonsense go to edge. The assist open is nice and I never had any issues with lock-up. My knife tastes have changed a lot since the leek, but if you're looking for somethjng simple and sheeple friendly, it's not a bad option.
 
i like the design, but imo the handle is WAAAAAAAY to slim for someone like me with larger hands. i gave mine to a close friend
 
The composite blade Leek is one in my favorite EDC blades. It's slender profile makes it very easy to carry (practically unnoticeable in the pocket). The CPM-D2 steel takes and keeps a good edge. I've never had a problem with rust, but I don't live in a particularly humid area either. It does ride a little high when carried tip-up, and the stainless steel handles can be a little slippery when wet. As for strength, though, it's certainly not a tank, but it is deceptively tough. I've often snaked the tip into bundles of cables to cut nylon zip ties using a prying motion and never suffered any damage. Cutting plastic/nylon packing straps and breaking down thick and rigid cardboard (the stuff computer & telecom equipment typically ships in) are also part of its regular uses, and it's held up fine doing that.
 
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