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Kershaw Onion Leek Pocket Knife

Jun 10, 2009 Stuart 1 Comment

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So I received my new Kershaw Onion Leek pocket knife the other day. I needed (wanted) a new pocket knife, and spent quite some time narrowing down the options. It was a tough choice to make, but I ultimately chose the stainless steel Leek since it seemed to best fit my needs. Following is a partial glimpse into my selection process.

Is it pocket friendly? Kershaw’s Onion Leek is a mid-sized Onion series folding knife with a 3″ blade that is only 4″ long when closed.

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Is it easy to carry? The Leeks’ removable clip can be reversed for blade-up or blade-down carrying, and it seems to have a rather slender profile.

Does it have a straight plain-edged blade? Yes, and it’s razor-sharp out of the box.

Is it relatively discrete looking? Yes, the Kershaw Onion Leek looks rather sleek and “fashionable.” This sets the Leek apart from the many more tactical-looking knives.

Is it made in the USA? Yes, it is!

Is it well reviewed and popular? According to the forum threads and online customer reviews that I found, the answer is yes.

Kershaw’s Onion Leek also features their SpeedSafe ambidextrous assisted opening feature, thumb studs, and a safety lock. Newer Leek blades are made from Sandvik 13C26 steel, which seems to be a decent alloy for a knife of this sort.

The stainless steel version of Leek that I ordered has a bead-blasted stainless steel handle, but that was a tough choice in itself. I had also considered the blue-black smoke handled version, and the one with a titanium oxide coated rainbow finish.

I had ordered the knife for slightly less than $40 from Amazon, and my first impression was overwhelmingly positive. Before selecting the Leek, I had considered several other brands and styles, including Leatherman’s new Freestyle, which ended up as runner up.

Kershaw Onion Leek Series (via Amazon)
Kershaw Onion Leek Stainless Steel Version (via Amazon)
Product Information (via Kershaw Knives)

Note that you are responsible for knowing and understanding your local knife laws and regulations. Kershaw and its distributors print this disclaimer everywhere, and we think it’s worth repeating.

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1 Comment

  1. Tyler

    May 22, 2012

    So what are your thoughts on this knife after all this time?

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