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Kershaw Leek Assisted-Opening Knife

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Dermott

267

Jun 29, 2018

I've got a stainless composite Leek that goes with me everywhere. Great knife. The D2 edge retention is godly. When it starts degrading a bit, a tiny touch with a kitchen steel brings it right back into line. I've only had to take a stone to it a couple times a year. Only beef is that the stainless model is pretty slippery, compared to the blackwash.
I'd definitely spring for the nicer steel on these. The 14C28N is alright, but the edge retention isn't great; they require frequent touchups with a stone.
One other thought: if you haven't had a Leek, and you get one... consider removing the locking mechanism at the tip. These don't just jump open in your pocket, and not being able to open them one-handed when you need to is a real drag.
Unfortunately, the blackwash composite, here, is overpriced. Composite Blackwash Leek is $65 (vs $80, here), Amazon prime: https://smile.amazon.com/Kershaw-Composite-BlackWash-1660CBBW-Black-Oxide/dp/B00KZJLDHK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530299334&sr=8-1&keywords=composite+leek&dpID=41DN47cUahL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Carbon Fiber and CPM-154 is a little more competently priced. Amazon's only $10 cheaper: https://smile.amazon.com/Kershaw-1660CF-Stonewashed-Reversible-Pocketclip/dp/B06XFGY89C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530299339&sr=8-1&keywords=cpm-154+leek

Can anybody comment on the grippiness of Kershaw's carbon fiber grips, or the retention on the CPM-154? Haven't had a chance to play with either, yet.

Jun 29, 2018

Kavik

5531

Jun 30, 2018

DermottAgreed with everything said about the stainless composite version, that was my edc for a long time. Kept meaning to etch a splash pattern into the handle to improve the grip, but never did get around to it

Jun 30, 2018

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Fixall

274

Jun 30, 2018

DermottI have a few standard Leeks, a D2 Composite and the carbon fiber. Of the three, the CPM-154 on the carbon fiber is by far my favorite. It's as easy to sharpen as the Sandvik on the standard Leek (and takes a HELL of an edge) and keeps that edge longer than D2 It's really a phenomenal steel. Keep in mind that this is CPM-154 (powdered steel) and not 154CM.
The carbon fiber on the Leek has kind of a matte feel. It's smooth, but is "grippier" than the steel or aluminum handled Leeks.
The big issue here is the price. These knives go on sale VERY often. I was able to get a D2 Composite (not blackwash) for $52.50, a carbon fiber for $56, and a gray blackwash (aluminum handle) for $28 within the last couple months.

Jun 30, 2018