Kershaw Leek Assisted Opening Knife Stainless Steel (3" Bead Blast) 1660

This thing is razor sharp and assisted open. Each flip feels like I'm shooting an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. Gotta say I love it though. Would love it if the knife lock at the bottom of the knife was made of metal. I broke it when I pushed it open and forgot the lock was engaged. Good knife overall.

Great EDC knife! Sharp, slim profile, light weight, feels comfortable in the hand and nice assisted opening.

This is a very good knife. Looks classy, works well, fits easily into pockets. This is my beginner knife. Great knife at a good price point.

One of the best knives for the price. Kershaw hit the nail on the head with this one. The action is great. The blade shape slices and chops well but makes for a fragile tip. Ergonomics are good. I found the lock to be quite useless as there’s no chance of it being deployed in the pocket.

This is a great lightweight knife for lightweight tasks. The flipping action is fast and easy to open. I wouldn't go chopping any wood with this but for cutting down cardboard, opening letters, even food prep, this works great.

It is a great knife! Action is nice, fits in pocket nice and then it disappears in the pocket. Would really recommend for a beginner knife. I’ve had it for a year and I am starting to look for a more advanced knife any knife I should try next I think I might try a Benchmade but it is harder to afford but I can try and make it.

Classic lightweight design. Great knife for the price. Snappy assist on the blade. So many combinations.

Purchased this for a gift as great knife blade HQ killed it with the engraving and fast turn around time

This knife feels so good in my hand that it is now my every day carry. It is fast, sharp, safe, beautiful and solid. The price makes it a must buy for anyone that carries a knife. It goes in my pocket before my Glock 42.

What I like the best about this knife is the assisted action, what can you say, it's a classic and I could pop this thing all day long (my figgit spinner). When I get dressed up this is what I put in my pocket, it goes with anything.

I have had this knife for over 8 years. It's a great EDC knife for my work. I've enjoyed it so much I've given the same knife as a gift to friends. The only negative I have, is when I carry it tip up, it wants to slide out of my pocket sometimes. But it's extremely easy to open with one hand by the Flipper. I always enjoy using this knife.

This was my first Kershaw and I have had it now for several years and I still carry it. The only thing I didn't care for was the blade lock. However it was easily removed with a few screws. Another classy durable gentlemen's knife.

Carried my Leek for over a year. One of the sharpest knives I've received, and the Speed Safe is so fun to play with. I "misplaced" my Leek recently, but will surely buy another in the near future....maybe with a few upgrades!

This is a classic design, and rightfully so. It's slim, sleek and understated. It cuts well, and the thin stock gets scary sharp. The needle like tip is great for fine detail cutting, and the slight belly is enough to be useful for slicing on flat surfaces. Just be aware that this model has no detent and cannot be unassisted.

Have several in all configurations. Good value and quality. Only thing, I had to deactivate the safety as it was always on in the most inopportune times.

Was super stoked to grab this during a holiday sale and man do I love this knife! The action is smooth and the handle really feels nice in your hand. This knife was instantly added to my EDC rotation.

Fairly lightweight for a stainless steel handle, great blade steel for the price, perfect size/blade shape and ergonomics. May rust if not taken care of, especially if exposed to salty conditions like seawater or sweat, but if you clean and oil your knife it will be rust-free. Solid choice for anyone.

I have had 2 of these previously, and they are great little EDC knives with a classic look to them. I used the other 2 for cutting boxes etc. for years and had to replace them as they had been resharpened to the point they were no longer useful. This one I plan to keep as an EDC now, and use a different knife at work.

This is a great edc. The only problem is I can't quit flipping it open. It's just so smooth and satisfying. Just Google this knife and you'll see why it's a classic.

The Leek is a light, thin, classy, and solid performing EDC. This is my second Kershaw and I am now a huge fan of their knives. The wharncliffe style blade is ideal for opening and breaking down boxes. After moderate use on boxes and packages, the blade was still sharp and still cut like new. The stainless steel look is clean and inconspicuous. My only complaint about the Leek would be the safety, I don't use it or have a reason to but I just keep it in the unlocked position, so no big deal. This knife a great EDC and highly recommend it.

The Leek is such a useful form factor and blade shape that I ended up with three to keep handy at different locations. As an EDC knife, it disappears in a pocket. Very inconspicuous. The wharncliffe style blade is useful for pretty much any every day task most urban or suburban folks will come across on a given day and, at the price, you won't feel bad using it to lightsaber open boxes. Blade deployment and lockup are satisfying. Cannot recommend the Leek or Swindle (also a Ken Onion design) highly enough for affordable EDC that you won't be shy about using.

This knife is great. If you want a reliable sturdy knife but don't want to alarm anyone with a big knife this is a great option. Fantastic quality. I've been EDC-ing it for a while now and the action is still super smooth and really strong. Nothing like those CCC springers. If you do buy this though just be cautious of rust. I got small speckles of rust on the blade and a tiny bit on the pocket clip. Other than that I would highly recommend this knife.

every time I pick my knife for the day its slips its way through

Bought this to replace the black anodized model I Iost and really missed. It is a very practical EDC knife that is easy to carry and sharpen. Use it to open mail, cut boxes, strip wire, sharpen pencils and other light duty use. Very sharp tip. Not for prying and too small as a defensive weapon. A little heavy for its size. I only use the blade lock when very physically active and it does prevent accidental opening. Has a great clip and opens and closes very easy. Very well made. Would highly recommend it within its limitations.

This baby is sharp, thin, easy to carry with smooth assisted action. The stainless steel scales are a bit slick and you have to get used to closing the knife -- especially with one hand. Overall, I really like this knife!

This is definitely one of my favorite Kershaw knives. Carried it for a while with no complaints. It might be a little heavy to some. Actions great and it even has a lock to stop the blade from opening. I did end up having to switch the clip around for a right-side tip up carry, but that's really simple and no big deal.

Nice little EDC that fits in your pocket unobtrusively. I like the wharncliffe tip for precise cutting but it's fragile. Wish I'd gone for the CF handle though cuz it's heavy.

Great for the price. Mine was sharp out of the box. Not heavy duty by any means. Kind of a thin tip but fine for light duty and edc in an office environment.

Great Blade. Solid budget knife American Made with sound materials. Sure it doesn't have titanium or a super steel on it. But its got a great action, will do what a knife does (cut things!) very well. If you really don't like assisted knives I still think this is one that you should check out. Won't break the bank and I promise you won't be disappointed in the smooth "deploy every time" action.

Construction is solid and the assist is great (even though I'm not a fan). The blade shape makes me worried it can't take abuse, but you shouldn't be prying with a cutting tool anyway.

I’ve been buying leeks for years because they are good, reliable, and reasonably priced. Between these and the kalashnakovs I believe they are the best bang for buck. They are great stocking stuffers/gifts for the holidays and my cousins always enjoy getting them because they use them all the time.

This is a nice quality knife that has a unique pointed blade. It's perfect for certain tacks when you need a sharp point. It's perfect for a plunge cut. Of course it cuts fine when you just need a blade as well. It's one of my two EDC knives.

I just bought my second one for my Dad. I had my previous leek for 2 year and the action has definitely weaken. Now requires a hand flick. The blade maintain an edge longer then you would imagine. Also, don't even know it's in your pocket. My only fault in the knife is blade shape for some tasks.

This knife has super thin blade stock, and combined with a hollow grind makes this a great knife for food prep or whatever else you need to slice. Also the safety is a nice feature, especially with the super strong assist.

Obviously the Leek isn't a premium knife, but don't let that discourage you. It has a solid build and the blade is more than capable. The Leek's outstanding feature of course is Mr. Onion's SpeedSafe assisted opening feature. This knife opens lightning fast and is at the ready for whatever job you need it. I worry the blade tip may be somewhat fragile but that hasn't been an issue.

The Leek is the epitome of a steel frame lock in my opinion; solid 50% lockup (on mine), zero lock jump, and smooth disengagement. I prefer the full steel frame version over the liner lock Leeks mainly because of the svelte quality the construction lends it, making it an ideal EDC in weight and thickness. The best part of this knife is without a doubt the modified wharnie blade shape; it's fantastic for all sorts of daily tasks, and in this configuration is an extremely slicey design. The 14C28N is a tad soft for my tastes but it's definitely functional.

I've owned multiple of these over the years. It was one of my first knives I purchased years back. The thin handle and small size fits great in a pocket and makes it easy to forget about, to the point I didn't notice when I lost it... a couple times. Still great enough to repurchase!

This was my first and unfortunately last Kershaw knife. I loved this knife, it's sleek and comfortable in the hand, very sharp straight out but the tip broke, and the slide bar safety on the bottom broke after about a weeks worth of work. Nice knife if you aren't hustling and busting around!

Very nice knife but it seems to be for cutting open boxes and other light slicing tasks. Not for harder cutting tasks.

First "decent" knife. Super fun to flip.

Got this knife because my friend got one, and it’s really satisfying to flip open over and over.

So much good about this knife but would love a handle option with more grip like G10 or Micarta. I find this knife very slick in my fingers which makes me nervous to use, especially as there isn't much between the blade and handle.

This is one of the best kershaws and has been proven to be for many years

Received the knife as a gift and carried it religiously until I accidentally left it in my pants during washing them and one of the screws fell out causing the blade to have no retention. I wasn’t fond of the knife community enough to realize I could replace it fairly cheap so I discarded it. Also didn’t realize it was on sale for $40 so now I believe I will get another one. This website is my kryptonite.

This was the first Knife I bought for my self when I was 16 greasy little knife I carried it for a long time . It’s a very slim knife so it doesn’t take up very much room in my pocket

i hate this knife. I was promised a full timascus frame, with mirror polished ZDP-189 blade steel. this marketing is preposterous and should be revised. not only did it not come in a fine maple carrying case, but it didn't even have a pre-organized insurance card to come with it! what if i had dented it?! this supposedly premium piece of equipment came loose in a cardboard box! what kind of tomfoolery is blade hq up to and why can't i get some answers?! my life has lost meaning. im floundering in a void of pain. my heart..... ...its leeeeeeeking