Kershaw Ken Onion Black Leek Folding Knife with Speed Safe

by Kershaw

Product Features

• Three-inch 440A stainless steel tungsten DLC black coated blade and handle
• Speed safe design
• Features a reversible clip for both tip-up and tip-down clip carry
• Limited lifetime warranty
• This item is not for sale in some specific zip codes

Product Description

Product Description

Constructed of 440A stainless steel, Kershaw's Ken Onion Black Leek folding knife features a unique three-inch black blade and handle. Kershaw's assisted opening system, SpeedSafe, assists the user to smoothly open the knife with a manual push on the blade's thumb stud or Index-Open system. SpeedSafe's torsion bar helps keep the knife closed, preventing it from being opened by accident. In order to open the knife, the user must apply manual pressure to the thumb stud to overcome the resistance of the torsion bar. After the blade is out of the handle, the torsion bar moves along its track and takes over. The blade opens smoothly and locks into position, ready for use. When closed, this 3.1-ounce Kershaw knife measures four inches long.

About Kershaw Knives
Since the company's founding in 1974, Kershaw Knives has been dedicated to quality that has led to a worldwide reputation for performance and innovation in tools and knives. From state-of-the-art manufacturing to advanced materials, customers rely on Kershaw for products that provide "technology with an edge." Today, Kershaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kai Corporation--for over 90 years. Japan's premier blade producer. Kai's innovative approach to product development has resulted in over 10,000 superior products.

Product Description

Kershaw Leek Black Folder Knife puts strength and beauty in hand! "Steel on steel" design with stealthy, no-shine advantage for hunters. Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel blade matched with a dark, tungsten DLC-coated 410 stainless steel handle. Add the SpeedSafe ambidextrous assisted opening system that allows for smooth, easy deployment with either hand and you've got yourself a Knife that'll definitely "cut it" whenever called upon! Peep the details: Locking liner; Thumb stud; Pocket clip; 3" blade. 4" closed. 3 ozs.; Made in the USA! Pick yours and order today! WARNING: You must be 18 or older to purchase Daggers/Throwing Knives/Stilettos. Daggers/Throwing Knives/Stilettos cannot be shipped to CA; CO; CT; DE; FL; ID; NH; NJ; NY; PA; TN; D.C.; MA or Puerto Rico. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering Daggers/Throwing Knives/Stilettos. Kershaw Leek Black Folder Knife

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 1 x 1 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009VC9YK
• Item model number: 1660CKT
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Pocket Knife, July 6, 2006

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Arthur F. Shunk (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kershaw Ken Onion Black Leek Folding Knife with Speed Safe (Sports)

Overall this is a great little knife. It opens fast, is very sharp and holds it's edge well and feels good in your hand. The liner lock is great. I have used some others and absolutely hated them because they were so hard to operate. This one is smooth as silk and located in a great position. Very nicely designed.

I did make a few changes which required going out and buying a torx screwdriver. First,I reversed the pocket clip because it came the facing the opposite direction I was used to on my Spyderco knives. Second, the safety had to go. I found it slipped to the "on" position on its own so the knife did not open when you expected it to and was hard to disengage quickly. Not because it was difficult to operate, rather it is tiny and hard to find blind. If you like the safety though, it definitely does prevent the blade from opening accidentally.

Speaking of safety...the knife arrives razor sharp. I opened my package and promptly sliced a finger badly enough to leave a scar. The tension that the blade is under requires some force to overcome and gives it a different feel when closing the knife from a regular lockback. Be sure you fingers are nowhere near the blade. I am now in the habit of disengaging the lock and closing by pressing the back of the blade against my thigh.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Knife, June 25, 2006

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Christopher Kanis (Savoy, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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I've got a relatively small knife collection (maybe 15 blades), but this is the one I tend to carry every day. I've got a few Kershaws, and the speed-safe opening is what initially attracted me to the brand. That said, while it's a cool way to open the knife, I've ultimately decided it's mostly a gimmick. I find it's just as fast, and somewhat easier, to open the knife with the thumb stud.

My collection has 3 other kershaws: two chives and an avalanche. The leek is the best size for a carry/defensive knife. The blade is long without being cumbersome, and the shape is sleek and manageable. The knife is also good for chores, although for anything really heavy, I'd use a bigger blade like the avalanche or the blur.

The black finish is nice -- although truthfully, my leek is titanium oxide (rainbow). One of my chives is black, though, and the finish is sleek and holds up well.

This knife is definitely worth the price.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars nice knife, April 10, 2008

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E.colisnacks - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kershaw Ken Onion Black Leek Folding Knife with Speed Safe (Sports)

Very nice knife. Very sharp. Very sharp, pointy tip. It will cut you if you are not careful (I have experienced this phenomenon, twice!)
A little small in the hand. Grip is a little "iffy".
It's a keeper until I find something better. ;-)