Leek Olive Edc Pocketknife, 3" Sandvik 14C28N Steel Blade, Assisted Opening Folding Knife, Dual Lock System

This knife feels every bit a quality product. A joy to use and hold. The tip is a bit stiletto, so it needs to be treated with respect.

Dang I love this knife. One night after an event in Salt Lake(which is not even known for crimes) me and a group of 3 friends were walking to the train station by passing next to a desolate park in the city. Really it's the only way to get to the train station from this arena, to walk through a bit of a slum area. We saw this shady character with hood walking quickly from behind us. Spooky! We formed a bit of a 2x2 formation on the sidewalk to allow him to pass on the side, but he ended up SPLITTING the group by walking through the middle of us. It was completely unexpected and my mind quickly went into combat-defense mode ready to pounce, but as a 130lb. female I realized I really could not have done much had anything else happened. The shady character continued to walk fast and hooked a right into a dark front yard leading into an alley. Nowadays I don't. Go. ANYWHERE. Without at least a knife or spray or something. Not even to the store. Most days I carry this knife on my pocket and feel a sense of calm collective security. I am not even the kind of person who normally would have a form of everyday-carry, but after a few experiences like I mentioned above, I realized it is a good peace of mind. Now hey; it isn't just good for defense. I have probably opened a few hundred boxes with this knife plus cut down a lot of cardboard for work. The serrated portion of the blade is heaven when it comes to plastic shipping straps and commercial cardboard! I can start to feel it get dull, and I feel it has lasted a long time before needing to sharpen it even once. It is a small knife and fits in women's jeans(I mean, if those jeans even HAVE pockets). I always use the lever on the back to open it and since buying it like 6+ months ago it opens even smoother than it did! With a bit of practice you can also close it with one hand, though I consider myself very hand-dexterous. Let's talk airplanes! I've been through TSA on a round trip with this knife in my check-in. It was wrapped in saran wrap with the knife-lock-mechanism engaged. No problem. It went through with my multi-tool that has a similar length blade. Don't even think about putting it in carry-on though! The finish is nice, but if you intend to carry it with you a lot for work, life, etc, don't expect the finish to be even or without scratches. I personally love the worn-down look, it gives it a very Fallout-esque appearance.

One of the best knives I have ever owned! I work on saltwater aquariums, so this thing is literally in or around saltwater every single day The blade is fantastic. Extremely sharp out the box and holds its edge very well. I do abuse it, so I have sharpened it a bunch, but I get it back to razor sharp so quick. Less than 5mins. Used it as a wedge, a bottle opener, smacked nail heads, staples, you name it. Almost 1 year in and color me impressed. Not a single spec of rust on it, and it locks, and flips open just fine. I bought a second one. Just to leave in the tool bench, if I ever lose this one I wanted a backup.

I love this knife. Its best point is the assisted opening works really well. It is light weight and reliable for EDC. It came nice and sharp. The lockup is strong and feels reliable and the whole knife seems durable. I like the 14C28N steel characteristics, but, for about the same money, I prefer Nitro-V. I would prefer more handle, but I gladly accept this as a compromise to weight. I appreciate the black clip because I deep carry in my boot. The blade has done all matter of cutting and sawing tasks without complaint. I have used it a decent amount without feeling the need to resharpen it. But, it is not shaving sharp as it is. It could easily be made so, though. If you opt for the partially serrated blade option, keep in mind that slicing is a little harder with half of the blade, and that the serrated part requires a vise and specialized files to sharpen. If you don't *need* it, consider the non-serrated version. In general, Kershaw is quality, and this is no exception.

Have been using the Kershaw Leek knife for over 20 years, exact same model, the only difference is the color. Have always gone with the stainless steel. Due to this knife being on me so much, I forgot to remove it before going through TSA at the airport so lost the last one. I decided to try out the matte black version and absolutely love it! The matte finish gives it a little texture and provides a better grip. The balance, size, single handed operation, and the half serrated half smooth blade makes it a very versatile knife for everyday use. Honestly, I have yet to find a better daily knife, and do continue to look!