The Kershaw Leek Pocketknife: The Full, Mostly Accurate Nick Shabazz Review 

I really like imagining that for someone this is the first review of a Leek that they have stumbled upon and the first Nick review that they have seen.

“Proper term for the clip is the magazine” I spit out my whiskey on my iPad laughing. Lol. I love this review!

Liked for the magazine joke.

1...2...3...LANYARD HOLE!😂

Imma be real, the leak has been my edc, and I mean EDC for three years now. It’s never once given out on me, never once has it slipped and caused me or others injury, the assisted open has proven helpful in one hand only situations (on a thirty foot extension ladder with one free hand) etc. the blade is great for cutting, true, also because of how thin it is, great for precision cutting and other precision tasks (digging up tiny wires etc) The blade stays sharp for a while and is also not too hard to sharpen, and lastly, the light, minimalist design allows me to carry it everywhere, without even noticing it in my pocket. My final review? I functional, trustworthy and lightweight edc pocket knife worthy of its price.

And yet Kershaw has sold scallions of them.

Finally - a knife reviewer that makes total sense to me!!

Funny thing is, the film quality on this is better than 99.9% of the other 6 billion Leek reviews...

Btw I have the black version with a black DLC coated blade, but god is that knife hard to find in the basement, sent a buddy down to look for it a week ago and he is not back yet, maybe he went for a "leek"?

Funnily enough, I was looking into the Leek and went straight for your review before buying it. It's what I was looking for in a knife, and you give the most entertaining and comprehensive reviews I've come across. I've watched reviews for products that I found interesting, but will never actually buy, just to see what you thought about them keep up the great work man

I learned so much from this video. Shortly after watching it I was accepted into Yale. Thanks Nick!

So...definitely found this review by searching "kershaw leek" and had it come up #1 *Thumbs up for similar experiences*

I cleaned my Endura 4 while laughing at this video

The Leek is a beautiful knife and I have been very happy with it

It’s a classy knife so slim it feels great in the pocket. The assist is very difficult to close on this on and the blur but they open so nicely

Love my Leek blackwashed D2 composite. When kayaking and bowhunting I carry it (locked) as a neck knife in a Kevlar half-sheath. For that it has no equal (thin as to be unnoticeable) and has cleaned many, many perch for a shore dinner. Haven't accidentally cut myself closing it - but have used it for routine sliver removal and a few other minor surgical tasks. Very fine tip for detail work.

1, 2, 3, lanyard hole!! LMAO!!

I didnt even realise until later that this entire line up are named after different kinds of Onions.... the Leek, Scallion and Shallot

This doesn’t really hold up on account of the fact that I can find a leek for about 40 bucks cheapest

Another great review Nick. I particularly enjoyed the straight edge joke. All your criticisms are valid, yet we are still left with the question: "Why so popular?" There are a few answers, perhaps. I think this is a very aesthetically balanced and sophisticated design. I find it beautiful. Also, believe it or not, I like smooth knives. This may not be such a bad thing in a gentleman's folder. They are easy to pocket and draw, and they are easy on the skin. I actually have very thin skin on my hands (really-I barely have fingerprints). I sand the G10 down on my Spydercos for this reason. Lastly, I enjoy the crazily powerful speedsafe mechanism for some reason. And yes, I will admit it: the Leek composite is my EDC. In the words of the great Bart Simpson, "I don't know why I did it, I don't know why I enjoyed it, and I don't know why I'll do it again".

I love a review with a strong opinion. Among my many knives, the leek is still my favorite indoor slicing open packages knife. True, it’s also the one that give me a nasty cut closing it one handed.

I️ hear that if you gear check the Loch Ness monster this is what you’ll find as his EDC blade

+50 points for the Anduril reference

The Ken Onion knives are made in the USA, so they are a little more expensive than Kershaw's Chinese offerings.

I have cut myself on a Kershaw Leek more than any other knife. And I only carried it for two days. Yes I work at the Vaseline factory and no I don’t participate in the smooth operator ceremony

Cease and de-assist

I searched Kershaw Leek and this is the video im watching

I agree that the leek is too slippery for an assisted knife. I always thought it would be a great edc knife if it had some traction on the handle.

I will agree about your complaints of slipperyness but the CPM154 Carbon fiber version (which is only about $70) is much more grippy and well done

Your reviews are one of a kind Nick ! Simply the best .

Disappointed in the fact you said low key 3 times and didn't do a thor pun

I love when you throw in these smartass reviews here and there. Fantastic. You crack me up Nick.

Great review! If you think 70 dollars is expensive.. I threw down more than 200 euros(that's more than 200 dollars, in dollars) for my Leek. However this was in Belgium in a knife shop that's a hofleverancier (purveyor to the court), ten years ago and for the G-10/s30v version. It's hard to picture a better EDC knife(Although the Para3 comes to mind but as a lefty I really want to try the lock out first) The SpeedSafe is getting a bit weak but after ten years I guess that is to be expected.

Picked a beautiful grey and black one up for $30, can't wait for it to arrive

Did you have to practice that or did you just do it extemporaneously? Because if you were just "rambling", you're even better than I thought, and that's a pretty high bar to get over. Thanks for a very entertaining review!!

Nice video . I just ordered a leek in Magnacut and bought a titanium deep carry clip . I love USA knives and slicers

My first quality folder was this knife in black almost 20 years ago. I just ordered it again after not having one for 15 years so yeah, I am the one who googled your Leek review. In my half-way gone life, my memory has depleted, if not completely deleted, my experience with it. I got it half price from Knife Center so I can rehash my first gash from this tightly wound vampire. Your criticisms of it actually brought warm fuzzy memories of even fuzzier gauze. I think this is a great knife to prepare new inductees to the knife world for how easy it is to lose focus on safety and the importance of knowing your own blood type. Wish it was with the original steel, but since nobody is watching, i will afford you the attention you are LEEKING (?) yup I pulled a shabby Shabazz. Peace and safe living...

Nick's video is the #1 listed Kershaw Leek review.

I just bought this, without watching this review first. Big mistake, everything you said was true (well, except the Gondor part). I think they got rid of the plastic part in the safety, it just slides up and down with gravity. The clip--sorry, magazine--was installed upside down. Maybe it's a counterfeit? And that is also how I learned that the smallest Torx screwdriver I own is a T7.

Don't forget the lanyard hole works double duty as a drainage hole for those really juicy onions or leeks you may be trimming

Love my Leeeks. A great gentleman's knife. Light in the pocket. Cuts like a laser. Attractive to look at in a minimalist way. Can be brought out on any occasion without others thinking the user is some sort of survivalist.

I was wondering, if I remove the Speedsafe spring on any knife will it be able to flip open still? Have you tried this and does it work?

Best Leek review out there! Very informative! Now i know where the term "speedsafe"came from..This is why we follow The Nick! Btw i carry the cf/cpm154 version of this and i love it!

I’m starting to believe you’re the only RU-vidr that’s actually humorous.

I genuinely laughed out loud multiple times during this video. You may have lost your mind, but imagining all the dinosaurs dying from their inability to manipulate the SpeedSafe system has me dying laughing.

I couldn't stop laughing in 2022. First Leek review I watched.

How many Red Bull before this review?

Nick the Knife Comedian. Well done. I can tell from your references and allusions that we share common interests when it comes to entertainment.

This style of review is what got yankee marshal on the map. This was hilarious now I'm gonna take a leek with a leek in my pocket

Hey nick, any chance we could get more of these mostly accurate reviews?

I had the check my calendar to be sure it's not April 1st. Loved the literary and historical (or should I say hysterical) references. Chuckled endlessly!

Little known fact, the Caesar salad was invented in Mexico.

Your knife reviews are the only reviews I watch. Don't care if it's been done a dozen times before.

Considering how much access to higher-end steels KAI has, it's a little surprising to me that they don't offer s35 or Elmax versions of these things. Couple that with a slightly grippier handle and it would be just about perfect.

I know I'm quite late, but how did you get that patina on the D2 edge part of the blade?

Found the 14/28 version for a mere $38,well worth it at that price IMO.

Honestly I see the MSRP for leeks, but I've never seen one actually being sold at MSRP, 35-50$ seems to be a common price point I find them at. And for that price I wonder if your opinion would change at all?

LOL, Googled Kershaw Leek, and guess where I am? Great video, cool knife, even 6 years later.

This is the best Leek review. So good in fact it made me cry.

Unless you're going to use that lock don't tip up carry, I removed the blade lock and carried tip up till it open slightly and I jammed it straight into the tip of my finger .good times! And yes it's very stabby

I actually did google shabazz leek review! Had no idea id be laughing so hard u made my morning!!!

Searched Kershaw Leek and first one was this! Great review! Love your honest reviews! Thanks

I watched your review and ordered my first one, thank you for a great review.

If they made a non-assisted/Speed-Safe Leek with a satin blade and copper handle I would buy it immediately. I love me some Leek! I've had a blackwash Kershaw Leek for around 3 or 4 years now and I completely agree with you about the problems with the resistance it has when closing. To be honest, if I had the choice, I would much rather have a non-assisted Leek than an assisted one. A knife is usually made to be assisted for ease of use and one handed operation but, like you, I've noticed that closing this knife is rather unsafe with one hand. If they came out with a non-assisted version I would buy it in a heartbeat. I absolutely love the size and blade shape on this guy, I find it to look very *sharp*.

Nick for your information I actually recently obtained the leek and immediately came to youtube typed in kershaw leek nick Shabazz

Carbon Fiber Leek has been my EDC for years now. Great knife

He went all out on this one LOL. Made me laugh a bunch, thanks Nick!

hahah the ken onion jokes made me bust out laughing man.

This was a good review, and I say that as a person who ONLY carries the Kershaw Leek 1660cb. I (having never tested the difference) wanted to know if there was actually a difference between the leek 1660 and the 1660cb other than the cute little squiggles on the blade lol. I have had several of each and feel like the cb holds an edge better, but that may have been psychosomatic. I do feel the need to note that I have small hands and the leek being so small one of the things you noted as a "bad" is one of the things I like most about it. This knife fits my hand well and the speedsafe strength is something I like about it, that being said... it IS a slippery little bastard and mastering it does take some time BUT after doing so, this is a difficult knife to go away from. THANK YOU for doing this review, it was helpful!

A review with more than a dash of rapid fire LOTR witt? I'm for it! Nick, this was hilarious and awesome! (thanks for the other cleaning guide video on the Leek as well!)

I enjoyed this a great deal, Nick. I needed a few chuckles this morning, thank you buddy.

What did you like better the Leek or the Gerber Fastball? They seem very similar to me...

Had me rolling from the start great review love the editor

Actually it is 40 for the sanvik steel version witch is the other metal on top but you got the d2 version

I have a g10/s30v and a carbon fiber/154cm leek; use to have a standard one and gold plated one, but some other people liked those knives more than me and they disappeared. The gold one was taken by a cop.

How bad is it when I looked up "Kershaw leek" this was one of the first videos?

Great review. Love this knife. Just got the Copper one.

Well I watched your vid. They've sold 100Million assloads of the leeks, so I guess it deserves a few reviews. Greatest knife ever? No, but good carry size, fast opening, decent materials and reasonable price in a great design.

Nick Shabazz! It’s on sale now at Amazon Prime. Only a few hours left, $23. 8pm. 12/14/2018 Thanks so much Nick!

Legend has it.. they say Nick is still.. Caesaring.

I don't mind a strong assist with a small knife like this. But with your smaller hands I can see it being an issue. Fun review. I realize it's edited, but still admire you for not flubbing any of your monologues. Your exacting and quick diction is really something. In contrast, watch Jim Cramer's "Mad Money" on CNBC. He's blessed with fast-talking ability also, but gets tongue tied on almost every punch line.

This is my first pocket knife ever, I’m now looking for a auto knife or karambit. I like the boker plus strike tho cause of the locking system

I agree with the slickness on that particular version. Check out the black cerakote version. MUCH better grip.

6/1/19 on amazon Leek is $35.65 with the Sandvik 14C28N steel and the Dividend is $37.68 with the 420hc steel. I'm pretty sure the Sandvik 14C28N on the Leek is a little better and its a little cheaper ...yeah a whole 2 bucks. lol

Best knife review I’ve ever watched😂

Eleventy billion! Love it. Great review, thank you.

Apparently this particular handle shape lends itself well to gripping in your flipper

Mom says, "Thank you for the review. ABOUT FU!

The dig at the homefront flipper tab killed me.

lol wow! Glad I watched! Thanks for the laughs! (and your insight)

Actually I did just look for and found your review... thanks. :)

Best review after the z hunter series.

2:08 Right side tip up, left side tip down. Thanks for getting that one correct!!

A BS Shabazz review is better than an accurate anybody-else-review

I specifically googled kershaw leek and looked for a Nick Shabazz review

Shout to to Jim for sending Nick the knife

Still the best knife review, years later.

The Leek and Scallion are seriously cool. I need to get one of of each but I want colored I think cause why not.

Lol! The leek was actually my first modern folder purchase having only a buck 110 prior to that so it was actually what took me from carrying to collecting knives. Is it the best option available? no but for a entry level usa made quality folder it serves that purpose. The small very thin size makes for an easy carry in jeans which was a concern initially not liking things weighing down my pockets. Now a days however i have no problem carrying a larger knive up to 4" blade under 4.5 oz preferably when its packaged and carries well. While my tastes (and budget) have grown in knives over time i still own a few leeks in my collection including this d2 model. The best leek version is the solid carbon fiber slabbed liner lock w cpm 154. Much better materials and looks. Its a little thicker in the handle and feels better in hand. While i dont really carry them anymore due to having plenty of better options at my disposal i still think the leek has its place. Nick it was Entertaining but please dont use this format again Lmao! It was A good laugh!

Everybody just wants to hear your version of "Louie, Louie"