If you’re in the market for a new Kershaw pocket knife and are a brand fanatic, and you don’t have a Leek yet, something’s up with that. All avowed fans of Kershaw should have at least one Leek in their collection, but it’s even better as an EDC option.
Here are some of the things that make the Leek a consistent bestseller.
Perfect Size
As would be an important prerequisite for any pocket knife, the Kershaw Leek is sized just right for EDC, and is a highly versatile knife.
With a 3” blade, it perfectly straddles the “just right” category of blade sizes, as anything smaller is a bit diminutive, but once you get to 4”, things get a little bit more unwieldy. In other words, the Leek is the perfect size.
Unique and Utilitarian Blade Profile
In the EDC category, the Leek is one of those knives that capitalizes on the popularity of the Wharncliffe profile.
With a gently sloped spine, the Leek sports a very fine point that’s well adapted to piercing tasks, but more robust than a needle point, while also preserving a good amount of edge for cutting tasks.
This makes the Leek highly adaptable and valuable as an EDC knife.
Great Steel
While there is more than one version of this Kershaw pocket knife (more on that in a second) the flagship Leek is made with a 12C28N stainless steel blade, that is exceptionally well suited to resisting corrosion, while also being able to take a ridiculously sharp edge and hold it fairly well – all without being too hard to resharpen.
Fast Deployment
Like many other Kershaw pocket knives, the Leek is equipped with an assisted opening mechanism, enabling rapid and safe deployment, even with one hand.
Safety
The Leek is also a remarkably safe knife, with a Tip-Lock that secures the blade when closed, preventing accidental deployment.
A Strong Lock
Unlike so many other EDC knives which are made with more affordable liner locks, the Leek is outfitted with a frame lock that is stronger and more reliable, while still being easy to operate, even with one hand.
Solid Construction
The all-steel construction of the basic Leek is dense and tough, and won’t let you down even if you have to put the knife to harder-than-usual use every once in a while.
Multiple Variants
If the all-steel version of this Kershaw pocket knife isn’t cutting it for you, rest easy. The Leek has been redone and reimagined more than perhaps any other knife in the Kershaw lineup, and there are variants with other blade steels, handle scales, finishes, colors, and much more.
Made in the United States
Lastly, if you’re looking for a solid option in a little EDC knife that will outperform and exceed your expectations, and the Leek fits the bill, add this to the list of virtues: it’s made in the United States. Also, for what it’s worth the Leek is covered by a limited lifetime warranty so you can buy with peace of mind.
Price
One more bonus: this is not a particularly expensive Kershaw pocket knife, so that’s just one more reason to love the thing.
Here for a New Kershaw Pocket Knife?
It’s no surprise why the Leek is a consistently best-selling Kershaw pocket knife, but whether you want one of these or some other model, make your first visit online to White Mountain Knives, where you can explore this and other Kershaw models, including fixed blades. Plus, White Mountain Knives has a lot of exclusives too.
