Lost my Leek...need new knife

[ws6guy]

Well I apparently lost my leek. Think I left it on the bed rail of the truck and drove off. At least I made it to about 2 years with it.

Anyway I really liked the leek and looking for something similar. The only thing keeping from buying another leek right now is that I would like a blade with a little more curve to it.

List of wants:
1. assist open
2. slight curve to the blade
3. similar size to the leek - no more than 4" closed
4. similar price to the leek

The ones that have interested me so far is Kershaw Scallion and SOG Flash I.

Anyone have some more suggestions?

 

[grunt soldier]

it may be a bit more than the leek but the kershaw blur is a very nice blade for around 60 dollars. but i believe it meets all your other criteria and brad can definitely hook you up

 

[prowland]

Kershaw shallot has a nice curve to it.

 

[Gator762]

Blur.

 

[Sirshredalot]

I just got my leek today and have had my SOG flash 2 for five years....after loving my SOG everyday and relying on it as a tool and weapon, I would have to say that even after one day of ownership the LEEK is SUPERIOR!

Right out of the box I shaved my arm hair off with it....Never had a knife this sharp....even if I sharpened it myself...hell not even a straight razor!

It opens faster, is slimmer,lighter, and smaller than my flashII...and cost less.
(I got mine as wedding present from my wife five years ago when they cost over $60)....got my LEEK for $38 on sale.

The flash holds an edge well and has never let me down...but if the LEEK can compare half as much as the FLASH...than I'll never carry the flash again.

Hands down...get another LEEK!!!

God bless
-Shred

 

[prowland]

I think you ment leek...

 

[ws6guy]

I think the blur and shallot are just a little larger than what 'm looking for right now.

I was able to stop at a Cabela's this weekend and handled the Scallion. Which seemed like a good little knife. But I also seen a SOG twitchII but was not able to handle it since it was not in their knife case.

 

[tradertator]

How about another Leek?

 

[Squib]

tradertator hit it on the head. How about another Leek? They are one of the most popular knives ever sold; and one of the most collected. I think they now have something close to 12 or 13 variations. Excellent knife.

 

[prowland]

My leek will always be in rotation in my pocket... If I every loose it, I will be quick to buy another.

 

[drbarnes]

ken onion ripple. I love mine and find myself carrying it more than my leek.

 

[ws6guy]

The ripple is a pretty sweet looking knife. Looks like the ripple 2 might be just what I'm looking for...looks to be a little pricey but maybe worth it. I think i'm going to need to get in touch with Brad.

Thanks!!

 

[9mmfan]

Just buy another Leek Simple

 

[ws6guy]

We'll I finally broke down and bought another knife. Yep a Leek...I just couldn't help it. This time I went with the D-2 blade instead of the standard hoping the edge will last a little longer.

Anyway I have not even used it yet and I need to send it in for warranty. The assist opening doesn't work very well on this one. It's either too tight or the torsion bar is week.

Here are some pictures. Anyone know what the symbol is on the blade that is a circle and triangle? My old one didn't have that.

 

[Bradsknives]

We'll I finally broke down and bought another knife. Yep a Leek...I just couldn't help it. This time I went with the D-2 blade instead of the standard hoping the edge will last a little longer.

Anyway I have not even used it yet and I need to send it in for warranty. The assist opening doesn't work very well on this one. It's either too tight or the torsion bar is week.

Here are some pictures. Anyone know what the symbol is on the blade that is a circle and triangle? My old one didn't have that.

Just keep flipping it open a lot for a few days and the assist will loosen up and get faster. Some of the Kershaws have a little break in period. If you have the right size torx bit you can tweek the pivot screw very very slightly and this will correct your problem. If you don't have the right size torx bit and are coming to the Indy 1500, bring it by my table and I'll tweek it for you.

 

[Balinor]

If you liked it so much why not get another? I have not seen anything that is quite the same as the leek (size / blade shape / features). It fits what I need/want very well for a pocket knife for in the "civilized" world (mainly work and home which is truely never quite civil).

 

[ws6guy]

Thanks for the info. But it is actually getting worse the more times I open. I'll give it a shot at loosing up the pivot screw as see what happens. Part of the time the blade doesn't go much past 90 degrees.

It's not nearly good as my old leek and the 2 others I bought at xmas gifts last year.

 

[Bradsknives]

Thanks for the info. But it is actually getting worse the more times I open. I'll give it a shot at loosing up the pivot screw as see what happens. Part of the time the blade doesn't go much past 90 degrees.

It's not nearly good as my old leek and the 2 others I bought at xmas gifts last year.

I have seen this at least a hundred times with assisted opening knives and not just the Kershaw Leek. You are going to have to loosen the pivot screw just a bit. Probably what happen is it was tightened too much during assembly. The Leek uses a size #8 (T-8) torx screw.

 

[ws6guy]

I have seen this at least a hundred times with assisted opening knives and not just the Kershaw Leek. You are going to have to loosen the pivot screw just a bit. Probably what happen is it was tightened too much during assembly. The Leek uses a size #8 (T-8) torx screw.

You're awesome! I'll be picking up a small torx set after work today....I need a smaller set anyway. I thought about loosening the pivot screw in the first place but thought it may cause some free play in the blade.

Now I'm starting to feel bad that I didn't buy the knife from you as I originally planned. It was an internet impulse buy late at night. For the next knife I'll hit you up. Rep coming your way!

 

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