I managed to make the stock clip into a deep carry tip up. You need a torch, a dremel, 6 to 8 beers and atleast 4 extra clips for breakage. I recommend just buying an MXG, but hey, mine is custom.
@@LB-np5zv If you consider this the best knife on the market you're a fan boy period and def the 🤡. It doesn't serve enough purposes to fall into that category. It's a comfortable, well built box opener that serves its purpose well. You sound like a Civic driver smh like yeah they last but they ain't the be all end all buddy. Far from it.
I bought a Link about 8 years ago & my wife stole it, so I had to get another one! It's so popular that there are clones, but nobody talks about them. LoL
I was excited to hear that your liking the leek, I was surprised to hear 24 thou, mines much much much thinner but i have put my own edges on it many times and I think another reason its so popular is because it cuts so damn well for edc and the tip comes in handy for edc, there are so many times im cutting and wish I had it
My speedsafe spring finally got to were it wouldn't deploy the blade like it used to. It was a kind of rusty handme down when I got it, but it shined up nicely. I sent an email to kershaw customer service and about a week later. I had a new spring. Great custmer service. Love my old plain jane leek.
Kershaw Leek 1660cb, head and shoulders above any knife I've ever owned, I've had hundreds lol whenever the spring (torsion bar) fails, I email Kershaw, they send me new parts free, I rebuild it and give it to a friend after buying a new one. I love these knives! The first Leek was released in 2003 according to House of Blades. Great video! Thank you and I hope you get addicted as I have become!
@@SnoopyReads there are a few things that can affect the life, but for the most part it last for several years. The good news is that these knives have a lifetime warranty so if it does fail you can email Kershaw and they'll send you replacement parts. This warranty doesn't include the blade is you brake it misusing the tool.
I would definitely get the carbon fiber version. The cpm 154 stone washed blade just looks so damn good with the cf scales. I got mine on the bay for $55. And like you I was never looking to buy a leek I didn't get it, but I couldn't pass up the deal and I'm glad I did. Now I understand, but be careful they can be addicting like the Blur... A knife collectors nightmare lol
I've carried my DLC coated leek off and on for about 6 years now. It's not my favorite knife but it's also never been booted out of rotation. The clip is very bad but a knife is meant to cut not look pretty in your pocket. And man does it cut. 14c28 is a pretty decent steel designed specifically for cutlery if I'm not mistaken. It will hold a super thin edge for general carry tasks. Well mine at least. I have it sharpened down to somewhere between 13 to 15 degrees and usually a higher polish. My hands don't measure angles to accurately. Good little knife.
Remove the torsion bar and its a great manual too. I took my broken one out while waiting for Kershaw to send me a new one. I got the torsion bar in the mail a few months ago but i've yet to put it in because it's great with out it. You can still flip it with the thumb studs/ flipper tab and a little wrist action. And removing it doesn't seem to have a negative effect on the knifes performance in any way. I like that I can choose if I want it to be assisted.
Double the price in the uk for these, i searched them & seen that. My friend gave me one yesterday for free, as i have a nice random collection. Thanks, 4 years Later.
I have this knife its amazing I love it never had any issues except for dirt getting getting stuck in that sliding lock and making it not move and I had to pry it open so my knife would open and close it is one of my favorite knives tho
I got mine with a aluminum frame at Fryes over 10 years ago. It cost me under 20 bucks on sale. I have 200 dollar + Benchmades now and this is my EDC. It does the job and I don't care if it's all scraped up.
I've had the leek in my rotation for about 6 months. I have never had the visceral reaction to assisted opening that many people seem to have. She sees a lot of pocket time. Super thin, decent blade steel for the money, very narrow in the pocket. A nice legal size.
It took me 20 years... to finally get one of these and now that I have used it for afew days.. I love it I mean why carry around my Elementum when I can just use this one? It was released in 2002 btw since you wondered about that.
I have both and you are correct if you think the Dividend is the Leek but better. But the Leek is such a tent pole they couldn’t very well market it as such. The Dividend is ostensibly the complement to the Link, but it’s really the new and improved Leek.
I just ordered a Leek because of how much I like to carry the Kershaw Almar3. Otherwise I would probably never have considered it. I’m going for the same quality and operation but USA made. I think I’m going to like it. I already know I don’t like the safety though because I’ve heard the blade can close on it if it is accidentally engaged while open. I’ve only heard of that one time though so maybe the safety is no big deal. We’ll see.
The Leek is like the Buck 110/112 or the Kabar Dozier it has transcended beyond knife fandom into non-knife daily EDC for people from all industries, cultures, climates, as a go to blade that works and even fails predictably w/o extra dramas. RUIKE KNIVES P831-SF FOLDING KNIFE: 14C28N stainless steel (58~60 HRC). Framelock with an additional locking thumb stud. There is no better or cheaper alternative which is why I always prefer to be loyal to originals.
I have the D2, Damascus, Gold, and Elmax knives. Only 2 things about it are the tip is easily breakable and the safety is easy to move forward with the knife open and then close the knife on the plastic safety which breaks it. Otherwise awesome gentleman folder or edc
I have the same version of the leek. I picked up a deep pocket carry clip from eBay for 26 bucks and it is well worth it. I can carry tip up with almost none of the knife exposed. The clip is curved at the top so it doesn’t cover the safety.
tbh i got one of these for my gf recently and it was worth the 40 bucks. Small and low profile for her to carry, handles all her box openings, cutting packaging open etc, and in a color she likes. SO overall, while id def is not my taste for a folder compared to something like the recon 1, for her its a prefect fit
I just got the bronze and black blade . 14C28N steel I got a deep carry clip from MXG. I got the powder coated titanium black Skull clip. Knife looks so cool now! Nice review I subbed
I have never owned a leek as hopefully I will pick one up as I am looking at the dividend to buy first....Nice sleek knife as I am with you about how good it seems to be....Nice share sir....Good stuff....
I've had the leek for about a year and I've had the MXG deepcarry clip on it the whole time. It carrys so well with that clip. Definitely invest! Love the content by the way!
I always thought I wanted a Leek, but I never could bring myself to pull the trigger on such a small knife! I carried my friend’s Leek for a week and it was just too small for my hand! I CANT WAIT to get the DURUS in hand, because I know I’m gonna love it and use the hell out of it! 👍🏻
Thanks for the video sir. I used to have a bunch of Leeks but I got rif of all but my stainless handled one. Great knife and EDC legend for a reason. 👍🏻
I am sure someone mentioned, the Carbon Fiber version uses CPM154, which is the powdered steel version of 154CM. Also, it has also, saber grind as opposed to the hollow grind on the base versions.
I just got my first Leek yesterday. Ordered the carbon fiber cpm 154 version. I have wanted it for years and finally decided to get it. I like it. It wasn't very sharp out of the box and the clip does suck, but I'm glad I got it. Good video. Going to look up the dividend now
I would have never fallen in love with this knife if I didn't actually start carrying it, I remember seeing them in the store and thinking that's too thin. Now it's the only knife I carry, nothing beats it
I bought a leek off a tool truck a while back. Not long after I bought it the blade cracked in front of the stop pins and I gave it back to the driver to warranty it for me. Before I could get it back the tool truck disappeared without warning. So I no longer have a leek.
I've had this blade for a week now and I love it. It's so sleek and smooth. The assist is so good it's almost sexual. My only complaint is the clip but I work in an office now so it usually goes all the way in my pocket anyway. I have bigger blades I use for different jobs, but for an EDC in a pair of khakis, the Leek is great.
He doesn't like assisted knives or blade locks, plus it supposedly has a tendency to open unexpectedly in your pocket, but I haven't experienced that in a few months of carrying it
Are you ever coming back? We all make mistakes and the truth sets you free…I personally really liked your reviews …if people don’t like it F em get back on the horse homie
I carry an Ontario rat 2 in d2 daily. I bought a leek at dicks and I hate it. I’d take 2 of the rats over 10 of the more expensive leek. Also I only paid 25 for the leek due to it being priced wrong. I still don’t think it’s worth the 25 I spent on it
When the We Schism came outi was like "oh a fancy leek! " Do they all come speed safe ? Id imagine there would be a demand for a manual . Great review/leek discovering ramble once again Bryan!
My son gave me a Leek for my birthday the other day. It’s a very cool knife!
Yeah it’s a great little knife! Be careful with that razor sharp blade and fine tip!
I managed to make the stock clip into a deep carry tip up. You need a torch, a dremel, 6 to 8 beers and atleast 4 extra clips for breakage. I recommend just buying an MXG, but hey, mine is custom.
Best knife on the market hands down. I've carried so many different knives and as soon as I encountered a leek I was forever converted.
I have one too but this is grossly over exaggerated. It is a good knife. Nowhere near the best on any level realistically.
@@Mike-gi1dk wrong 🤡
@@LB-np5zv nah you just broke 😭
@@LB-np5zv If you consider this the best knife on the market you're a fan boy period and def the 🤡.
It doesn't serve enough purposes to fall into that category. It's a comfortable, well built box opener that serves its purpose well. You sound like a Civic driver smh like yeah they last but they ain't the be all end all buddy. Far from it.
@@Mike-gi1dk best for the price I got mine for $25 go stare at your safe of unused sprints 🤡
The deep carry clip is worth it on any leek! Best box opener there ever was.
Bought one today! USA made, speedsafe lock mechanism! Love it!
Mine comes today, how is yours holding up?
@@makimomo9143 really good! Edge is razor sharp too.
I bought a Link about 8 years ago & my wife stole it, so I had to get another one!
It's so popular that there are clones, but nobody talks about them. LoL
I was excited to hear that your liking the leek, I was surprised to hear 24 thou, mines much much much thinner but i have put my own edges on it many times and I think another reason its so popular is because it cuts so damn well for edc and the tip comes in handy for edc, there are so many times im cutting and wish I had it
My speedsafe spring finally got to were it wouldn't deploy the blade like it used to. It was a kind of rusty handme down when I got it, but it shined up nicely. I sent an email to kershaw customer service and about a week later. I had a new spring. Great custmer service. Love my old plain jane leek.
Kershaw Leek 1660cb, head and shoulders above any knife I've ever owned, I've had hundreds lol whenever the spring (torsion bar) fails, I email Kershaw, they send me new parts free, I rebuild it and give it to a friend after buying a new one. I love these knives! The first Leek was released in 2003 according to House of Blades. Great video! Thank you and I hope you get addicted as I have become!
How long does spring last?
@@SnoopyReads there are a few things that can affect the life, but for the most part it last for several years. The good news is that these knives have a lifetime warranty so if it does fail you can email Kershaw and they'll send you replacement parts. This warranty doesn't include the blade is you brake it misusing the tool.
I would definitely get the carbon fiber version. The cpm 154 stone washed blade just looks so damn good with the cf scales. I got mine on the bay for $55. And like you I was never looking to buy a leek I didn't get it, but I couldn't pass up the deal and I'm glad I did. Now I understand, but be careful they can be addicting like the Blur... A knife collectors nightmare lol
Absolutely love how thin the blade is and I LOVE THE SHARP POINT ON IT AS WELL Now I too get it
Agreed , smart marketing on the leek .Like it as a secondary knife , small and usefull. Good overview , thanks for sharing !
I've carried my DLC coated leek off and on for about 6 years now. It's not my favorite knife but it's also never been booted out of rotation. The clip is very bad but a knife is meant to cut not look pretty in your pocket. And man does it cut. 14c28 is a pretty decent steel designed specifically for cutlery if I'm not mistaken. It will hold a super thin edge for general carry tasks. Well mine at least. I have it sharpened down to somewhere between 13 to 15 degrees and usually a higher polish. My hands don't measure angles to accurately. Good little knife.
14c28 is a steel used originally for surgical tools and razor blades.
Remove the torsion bar and its a great manual too. I took my broken one out while waiting for Kershaw to send me a new one. I got the torsion bar in the mail a few months ago but i've yet to put it in because it's great with out it. You can still flip it with the thumb studs/ flipper tab and a little wrist action. And removing it doesn't seem to have a negative effect on the knifes performance in any way. I like that I can choose if I want it to be assisted.
Double the price in the uk for these, i searched them & seen that. My friend gave me one yesterday for free, as i have a nice random collection. Thanks, 4 years Later.
My brother got me a black one for Christmas probably about 9 years ago. I still carry it to this day along with a big Benchmade. Great knives.
I have this knife its amazing I love it never had any issues except for dirt getting getting stuck in that sliding lock and making it not move and I had to pry it open so my knife would open and close it is one of my favorite knives tho
The carbon fiber one is Powdered CPM 154cm. It's a tad thicker, but feels better in the hand. IMHO. It's the one you want
I got mine with a aluminum frame at Fryes over 10 years ago. It cost me under 20 bucks on sale. I have 200 dollar + Benchmades now and this is my EDC. It does the job and I don't care if it's all scraped up.
I've had the leek in my rotation for about 6 months. I have never had the visceral reaction to assisted opening that many people seem to have. She sees a lot of pocket time. Super thin, decent blade steel for the money, very narrow in the pocket. A nice legal size.
It took me 20 years... to finally get one of these and now that I have used it for afew days.. I love it I mean why carry around my Elementum when I can just use this one? It was released in 2002 btw since you wondered about that.
It was my EDC for years before I started buying more expensive knives, I take the stupid lock off though.
I would keep the lock on to prevent it from accidentally deploying in your pocket or something. That would hurt badly.
@@aspiechan420 I agree
Edit- Gerald here is a bad ass though
I got mines at Walmart and definitely worth every dollar for over $49.99.
I have both and you are correct if you think the Dividend is the Leek but better. But the Leek is such a tent pole they couldn’t very well market it as such. The Dividend is ostensibly the complement to the Link, but it’s really the new and improved Leek.
I just ordered a Leek because of how much I like to carry the Kershaw Almar3. Otherwise I would probably never have considered it. I’m going for the same quality and operation but USA made. I think I’m going to like it. I already know I don’t like the safety though because I’ve heard the blade can close on it if it is accidentally engaged while open. I’ve only heard of that one time though so maybe the safety is no big deal. We’ll see.
The Leek is like the Buck 110/112 or the Kabar Dozier it has transcended beyond knife fandom into non-knife daily EDC for people from all industries, cultures, climates, as a go to blade that works and even fails predictably w/o extra dramas.
RUIKE KNIVES P831-SF FOLDING KNIFE: 14C28N stainless steel (58~60 HRC).
Framelock with an additional locking thumb stud.
There is no better or cheaper alternative which is why I always prefer to be loyal to originals.
I have the D2, Damascus, Gold, and Elmax knives. Only 2 things about it are the tip is easily breakable and the safety is easy to move forward with the knife open and then close the knife on the plastic safety which breaks it. Otherwise awesome gentleman folder or edc
The Leek was and is a gateway to the habitat. Gave most of my early knifes to my son but not the leek.
I have the same version of the leek. I picked up a deep pocket carry clip from eBay for 26 bucks and it is well worth it. I can carry tip up with almost none of the knife exposed. The clip is curved at the top so it doesn’t cover the safety.
tbh i got one of these for my gf recently and it was worth the 40 bucks. Small and low profile for her to carry, handles all her box openings, cutting packaging open etc, and in a color she likes. SO overall, while id def is not my taste for a folder compared to something like the recon 1, for her its a prefect fit
These 14c28 ones take a wicked wicked edge. For the money, they are a great knife.
I just got the bronze and black blade . 14C28N steel
I got a deep carry clip from MXG. I got the powder coated titanium black Skull clip. Knife looks so cool now!
Nice review I subbed
Got the leek grey à while back..great affordable EDC. Still prefer my spyderco shaman however
I have never owned a leek as hopefully I will pick one up as I am looking at the dividend to buy first....Nice sleek knife as I am with you about how good it seems to be....Nice share sir....Good stuff....
I've had the leek for about a year and I've had the MXG deepcarry clip on it the whole time. It carrys so well with that clip. Definitely invest! Love the content by the way!
I've been considering that clip. Thanks for sharing the positive review of it.
I always thought I wanted a Leek, but I never could bring myself to pull the trigger on such a small knife! I carried my friend’s Leek for a week and it was just too small for my hand! I CANT WAIT to get the DURUS in hand, because I know I’m gonna love it and use the hell out of it! 👍🏻
The CF Kershae puts on the Leek looks a like the CF on the ZT 0452... it's a cool lookin little office carry.
Thanks for the video sir. I used to have a bunch of Leeks but I got rif of all but my stainless handled one. Great knife and EDC legend for a reason. 👍🏻
The Leek must be close to 20 years old now. I got my first one in early 2005, and it had already been out for a while.
I am sure someone mentioned, the Carbon Fiber version uses CPM154, which is the powdered steel version of 154CM. Also, it has also, saber grind as opposed to the hollow grind on the base versions.
I like my carbon fiber, 154CM and a thicker tip. The clip sucks, I removed mine and made it a pocket dropper.
You can buy a deep pocket clip online, got one for my 1660t s30v
If you like a good wharncliffe, you should check out the Twosun TS111.
WMK has them listed for $70, and they're definitely worth it.
I just got my first Leek yesterday. Ordered the carbon fiber cpm 154 version. I have wanted it for years and finally decided to get it. I like it. It wasn't very sharp out of the box and the clip does suck, but I'm glad I got it. Good video. Going to look up the dividend now
A lot of people love this knife, but I still don’t get it. That pocket clip is a line l just can’t cross.
Thanks for the video.
I would have never fallen in love with this knife if I didn't actually start carrying it, I remember seeing them in the store and thinking that's too thin. Now it's the only knife I carry, nothing beats it
I have a rainbow leek that is stamped August 05. I never use it.
I bought a leek off a tool truck a while back. Not long after I bought it the blade cracked in front of the stop pins and I gave it back to the driver to warranty it for me. Before I could get it back the tool truck disappeared without warning. So I no longer have a leek.
Damn. That sucks.
The pm2 comes tip down, does not mean it’s supposed to be like that
This is the only knife I'll carry. Make sure to remove the safety. It can engage because of the knife going in and out of the pocket.
Just got one from Amazon for $6.70!
Ebay is usualy the place for leeks!
I have a Leek that won't lock open. The blade is so crazy sharp that it feels dangerous when it closes unexpectedly. Is there an easy fix?
Grow some balls...there, that oughta fix it
Ooooh.
u get custom clips on ebay about 8 $....
Do I need to lock tight the pocket clip screws
No. You shouldn’t do that. You may need to take the knife apart for repair or maintenance. Gluing the screws makes that impossible
The leek isn't a viable tool in a salt environment. The torsion bar rusts out quickly..
I've had this blade for a week now and I love it. It's so sleek and smooth. The assist is so good it's almost sexual.
My only complaint is the clip but I work in an office now so it usually goes all the way in my pocket anyway.
I have bigger blades I use for different jobs, but for an EDC in a pair of khakis, the Leek is great.
Amazing how negative Nick Shabazz was on this knife.
I think people either love it or hate it
He doesn't like assisted knives or blade locks, plus it supposedly has a tendency to open unexpectedly in your pocket, but I haven't experienced that in a few months of carrying it
Too thin for me. Great review
Yeah I don’t get the need for a thin blade stock. I prefer a good sized blade stock, adds heft to the knife
Dividend vs the leak... do it!
Will when I get mine.
60 now
I found the orange one at a local hardware store in the discount bin for $10, I wasn't happy with the price but it's decent value
If you like the leek, you should try the massdrop dogtooth. It's very similar but better build quality, better materials and much better action.
Are you ever coming back? We all make mistakes and the truth sets you free…I personally really liked your reviews …if people don’t like it F em get back on the horse homie
i broke off the safety 👍
I have never liked the leek, too small for me and too much spring assist lol and the pocket clip is awful
I always thought big thick knives were cool till I started carrying the leek. Now it's the only knife I will ever edc
Scott Murphy Ditto for me.
I just REALLY do NOT like "Speed Safe"!!!
What don’t you like about it? I’m not a big fan of how it feels when I’m closing the knife
I love the speedsafe lock. It saved my leg from a nasty cut last weekend lol
That pocket clip is terrible
I carry an Ontario rat 2 in d2 daily. I bought a leek at dicks and I hate it. I’d take 2 of the rats over 10 of the more expensive leek. Also I only paid 25 for the leek due to it being priced wrong. I still don’t think it’s worth the 25 I spent on it
1st
When the We Schism came outi was like "oh a fancy leek! "
Do they all come speed safe ?
Id imagine there would be a demand for a manual .
Great review/leek discovering ramble once again Bryan!