The verdict
The Leek is the Kershaw value pick — USA-made lightweight EDC at $60.
Strengths
- +3 oz lightweight
- +SpeedSafe assisted opening
- +Made in USA
- +Best Kershaw EDC value
Watch-outs
- −Stock steel is 14C28N (good but not S30V)
- −Tip can break under pry pressure
- −Smaller belly than full-size knives
How it compares
USA-made. Cheaper than premium picks. Lighter Stock steel.
Who this is for
At a glance: USA-made knife buyers on a budget.
Why you’d buy the Kershaw Leek
- 3 oz lightweight.
- SpeedSafe assisted opening.
- Made in USA.
Why you’d skip it
- Stock steel is 14C28N (good but not S30V).
- Tip can break under pry pressure.
- Smaller belly than full-size knives.
Rating sources
Our 4.6 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
