The Kershaw Leek was part of a game-changing generation of assisted opening knives. Released almost 20 years ago (1998), it’s still one of Kershaw’s best-selling patterns. In 2017, Kershaw will make the Leek available with Carbon Fiber Handles and high-performace CPM 154 steel. It’s the same great SpeedSafe Leek that opens in a flash, but the Carbon Fiber handle makes it lighter and easier to carry.
Kershaw says, “The famous Kershaw Leek goes upscale with a handsome new suit of carbon fiber. The carbon fiber handle also lightens this Leek’s weight, making it an extremely comfortable EDC.”
“The razor-sharp blade of high-performance CPM 154 means it can take care of a full range of cutting tasks. The blade is a modified drop-point, so it’s a good slicing knife, while the slim tip gives it piercing capability and the ability to do detailed work. The blade’s stonewashed finish looks good and hides use scratches. The Carbon Fiber Leek features the SpeedSafe ambidextrous assisted opening system, so whether you’re left-handed or right-handed, just pull back on the flipper and the Leek’s blade is ready to go to work.”
“A secure liner lock keeps the blade locked during use and a Tip-Lock slider locks the blade closed when folded. The pocketclip can be configured for tip-up or tip-down carry and the handle is drilled to accept a lanyard.”
The Details
- Made in the USA
- Flipper
- SpeedSafe® assisted opening
- Liner lock, tip-lock slider
- Reversible pocketclip (tip-up/down)
- Steel: CPM 154, stonewashed finish
- Handle: Carbon fiber
- Blade length: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
- Closed length: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
- Open length: 7 in. (17.9 cm)
- Weight 2.3 oz. (68 g)
You can pre-order the Kershaw Leek Carbon Fiber from Smoky Mountain Knife Works (smkw.com) right now. Simply click the button below.
