Kershaw Leek

Kershaw began its foray into the knife business sometime during 1974. The company was originally based in Portland Oregon, but most early knives were manufactured in Japan. The first US manufacturing plant was opened in 1997 & the company currently offers knives made in the U.S., Japan, & China. Pete Kershaw (an ex Gerber salesman) started the business.
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Leek. One of my favorites and that one is quite handsome. Someday, maybe you will give us a tour of your "Leek" garden.
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Finally lost my Orange County Choppers Kershaw, broke my heart.😩.
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Just got another one.
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jerryd6818 wrote: Mon Aug 09, 2021 2:58 am Just got another one.
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This is the only "fancy" LEEK I own...not sure if the Black Lip Pearl is factory or after marker mod (Santa Fe Stone Works, perhaps?). This is an older one with the date (May 04) and patent numbers on it. I love Leeks and I love Black Pearl, so IMO this is a match made in heaven. :D
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That’s purty Q!! 😘😘😘
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I received a late Christmas gift yesterday. I told my family it was something I would not get for myself and they got it for me. I really like it.
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Nice one!
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Nice looking knife. ::tu::
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Fancy handles for sure. ::tu::
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WoW!! 🤩💎🤩 That’s Nice!! Congrats 🎊🎉🎊
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This is the only Kershaw I currently have. It's the 1570 with a tungsten coated blade
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Painter80 wrote: Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:21 pm This is the only Kershaw I currently have. It's the 1570 with a tungsten coated blade
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A December 2003 Kershaw Leek
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lamarstyle wrote: Sat Aug 06, 2022 4:57 pm A December 2003 Kershaw Leek
I am a sucker for a Leek.
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After having this leek with the speed safe must have to say it’s a great EDC . The black auto next to it is just too small ,so after finding this leek at Badger knife show and carrying it will probably sell the auto . The leek is slimmer and longer and that speed safe option is worth it . Paid 55 bucks . My friend also bought a Kershaw and he really likes it . Don’t remember what model .
The Leek 1660 is a great knife for dress or casual . And it is hardly noticeable in the pocket . Being a lefty this knife works great as well .
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Only have 1 Leek a 1660 VIB, dated OCT 02 . Have box pouch paperwork and even plastic bag that knife came in.
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I posted the first pic under the Kershaw thread but it is a Leek after all. Second pick shows the Leek along with some other recent purchases including a Benchmade Adamas, a Mini Osborne, and a Art Winters Custom.
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I’ve carried this one for several years now. It has not let me down.
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Mike, you're living proof that the LEEK is an excellent choice for an EDC.
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Picked up this orange Leek with blackwash blade & clip to round out my Leek collection of solid color/black blade Leeks at an even one dozen. :D

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My Dirty Dozen
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I love me a Leek ::tu::
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Nice lot Q, way to round out the group. I only have a couple because they keep being given away as well received and very popular gifts. They all like the Teal.
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Ivoryman wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2024 3:32 am They all like the Teal.
I like the Teal too! I wish Kershaw would make it with a black blade; then I'd have a baker's dozen. ::tu::
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