Leek Pocket Knife, 3" 14C28N Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade, Spring Assisted Knife, Folding EDC

The other ~7,000 reviews tell the story, but I wanted to chip in.My first few days owning the Leek, I kept an open mind but considered returning it to Amazon.It felt slick, a little awkward to open and close, and the aesthetics weren't doing it for me.But now it's a regular carry and definite keeper.It's U.S.-made, has quality blade steel (14C28N), and unique looks.The more I've used it, the more familiar and comfortable it's become.It's compact, easy to carry in the pocket.The thin, sharp blade's useful for my cutting tasks.The spring assist, while not necessary, is fun to use.I like the clean silver finish, and added a lanyard to complement it.The Leek's a classic American pocket knife with a rich history (introduced in 2000).Some say imported knives offer better value, but I consider the Leek a great value period.So that's why I think the Leek deserves all five stars *****!

I've tried several different knives that were compact, easy to open, and good quality that I could keep with me all the time. This is where I stopped the search for the perfect pocket companion. The Kershaw Leek. I've carried one pretty much every day since 2017. And if I'm not carrying the leek then I have the Kershaw blur or a cryo on me. The first one I bought in 2017 is still my daily and I'm writing this review because I finally broke it. I'm very mean to my knives. They are tools and I use them to pry and to cut stuff they really shouldn't be cutting. Any who today I was trying to remove a screw that was probably 40 years old and had been painted over several times. Instead of running out to the truck to grab a flat screw driver I whipped out my knife and started prying on it. The tip of the knife broke off leaving the last 1/8 inch or so flat. Which made it much more ergonomic to remove the rest of the screws. I'll sharpen a point back on it and continue to carry it around.Once a year or so I take the knife apart and clean it out and regrease it. The opening mechanism will start to jam up or slow down when it gets junk in there. While I had it open a few years ago I removed the tip lock. I kept pulling my knife out and trying to open it only to have the tip lock engaged even tho I hadn't put the lock on. So I removed it. I've never ever had one open in my pocket.The material used it obviously very sturdy. I've cleaned fish and small game with my leek and had it submerged or wet for a couple days at a time and there is zero rust on it. The blade stays very sharp even with my repeated abuse. I've cut sheet rock, copper wires, even thin sheet metal. I've pryd (oof is that how you spell that? It looks gross) on countless objects thinking I would break the blade but never have until today. The knife is very well madeI definitely recommend this knife to anyone looking for a sleek and sturdy EDC. Not only does it look beautiful but it's extremely functional and versatile. Good job Kershaw for making great products.

Let me not "bury the lead here. The Kersaw Ken Onion Leek is the perfect everyday carry knife (EDC) for me. I own three different models and would have had five if I hadn't left one out on my desk at work and forgotten to remove the other from my car before I had it washed at Stickyfingers-R-Us car wash down the street. I believe that in both cases, the person picked it up and fell in love instantly. The Leek, I believe can turn even a good man bad and I attribute this to the way it looks and feels .I find it fits my hand perfectly and the SpeedSafe assisted opening feature is easy, fast and reliable. This knife is also easy and safe to close. That said, I sit with it while watching TV or listening to music, it opening and closing and changing positions for several days so I am able to use it unconsciously with either hand in just about any situation. Yes, so it's all about muscle memory. I've done this with every knife I own.At least one reviewer has suggested the leek is perfect for small hands and it is. But it is also perfect for my big hands for the tasks I require of my "always in my pocket knife". Whether that's picking out a splinter, cutting open a plastic package, carving branches when I grafting fruit trees (I sterilize it first of course and keep one just for that) ... or any number of other tasks I encounter daily. This thing is out and in use at least twice a day and sometimes double digits. Once it kept me from getting robbed after picking up a prescription someone wanted. The authoritative snap and the glint of the polished blade caused this fellow to turn and run. I should note that some models do not have a polished blade.I own many knives and most of them were potential candidates for my perfect EDC. It took me 10 long years and a sizable investment to "find" the Leek. I'm grateful to the man who showed me the knife for the first time a few weeks after it was introduced.Along the way there were many others I purchased for specific purposes. For example, I have one that I use just to cut and test the fruit in my orchard ... a Zenport KC05 Fruit Sampling Knife. One, a special limited run Buck folder designed for the CHP, is on my visor in case I need to cut seat belts or crack a window. Buck was a client of mine for many years and I traded knives for work and own at least 50 still. (at one time I had nearly 100) My first Buck Folding Hunter stays with my camping equipment and will until I pass it on to a nephew or my protege. I learned a great deal about knives while on site at Buck HQ before they left San Diego for Idaho. That coupled with having spent many hours with designers and makers and in the field using and abusing them sometimes has left me with some very definite opinions about the various options we have for functional, reliable and handy EDC's . That said, this is my opinion and anyone that tells you "this is best EDC" is full of themselves and chicken pucky. Our needs, our hands, our preferences all differ and you need to really need to put some effort forward to find what's right for you.What I think you really may want to consider is the fact that many serious knife guys I know and stay in touch with (from soldiers, cops and contractors to outdoorsmen and office jockeys) also are on record as thinking and saying, the Ken Onion Leek is the best EDC ... for me. Add this, if a guy doesn't like the Leek, there a good chance it's because he prefers another of Ken Onion's knives that are larger or meaner or smaller or sexier. The rest? Well they are wealthy "connoisseurs" that are essentially addicted to knives and generally own and carry really excellent, limited edition or custom knives that cost 5-20 times more money. Since I sometimes "lose" a knife, I can't see carrying a work or art. Not even if I won the lottery. at $40-80 the Leek has the perfect balance of price and performance. And as others here have pointed out: IT IS SHARP! Out of the box sharp. And if you know how to use a good sharpener, it's relatively easy to keep it that way.It does have a few funk issues that stem from design elements geared to reduce the weight. Lint and debris can collect in around the blade walk and in the groove. That's not unusual for folders that are kept in your pocket. Compressed air is your friend there. Also necessary is some good 3-in-1 oil, along with a good sharpener (I use the Ultra-Tek) and Torx drivers, numbers 6 and 8 so you can disassemble and clean your knife periodically. Also, bear in mind it can take days or weeks before the SpeedSafe hits full stride. You need to work it to loosen it up.So if you're shopping for a good pocket knife for somebody and need a safe, albeit "blind" recommendation, here it is. You almost can't go wrong with this knife ... especially since Amazon is so cool about returns. If however you are like me and have been on a quest for the perfect EDC, this may well be what you're looking for.And finally, there are some complaints that the knife handles are "slippery". To that I say if your knife is slipping in use, you may not be letting IT do the work or you let the blade get dull. If you must have an EDC with an uber-textured covers, move on. For me this knife cuts most everything so effortlessly I feel like a surgeon!