Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Knafs Lander 2 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about users who want premium design from a cottage maker — read the strengths below before deciding.
The Leek is the Kershaw value pick — USA-made lightweight EDC at $60.
The Lander 2 is the cottage value pick — Knafs's mid-tier EDC blending D2 steel + premium design.
USA-made. Cheaper than premium picks. Lighter Stock steel.
Cottage brand. Best hardworking value. D2 steel.
| Spec | Kershaw Leek | Knafs Lander 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel | 14C28N | D2 |
| Weight | 3 oz | — |
| Opening | SpeedSafe | — |
| Brand | Kershaw | Knafs |
| Carry | — | Tip-up |
| Designer | — | Ben Schwartz |