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Pharaohawk Rookie Member
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 12:59 pm Post subject: KERSHAW LEEK KNIFE |
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KERSHAW LEEK KNIFE
Years ago my grandfather gave me a small knife that he called a gentleman’s knife. I was small and it had a sharp blade that served me well for a variety of tasks, but eventually I lost it.
Having purchased the SOG Flash II a couple of weeks before and falling in love with the opening assisted feature, I set to find a smaller knife in the “gentleman’s knife” category that will not print when using a tuxedo.
I settled for the Ken Onion’s designed Leek model by Kershaw, a stainless steel three inches blade, four inches overall knife, with flat profile and a clip on the right side for securing it to pockets.
The knife is extremely sharp, and the blade seems to leap at the small push of the index finger and lock securely. I use the index finger on the top of the blade extension on top, but it can also be opened with the thumb stud that is on the rear of the blade.
The knife also has a way to lock the blade for protection against accidental openings; slide a small button at the rear of the handle.
To close the blade you will need two hands. One finger is used to push the locking bar out of the way of the blade to close the knife.
Those forward assisted blades are really great! And the little Leek is a fine knife; I am pleased with my purchase of this fine gentleman's knife.
Sincerely,
Pharaohawk
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jeh7mmmag Member
Joined: Dec 24, 2006 Posts: 223 Location: DFW, TX.
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 2:16 pm Post subject: Re: KERSHAW LEEK KNIFE |
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Is this spam? I see the same post (knife, 38 pistol, amt .380, flashlight) on several other forum??
What is your purpose. Thanks IA
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Dimitri Super Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 5944
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 4:24 pm Post subject: Re: KERSHAW LEEK KNIFE |
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How I figure it both Watchmaker and Hawk, can keep posting these types of posts cause well they are fun to read and they do not seem like they are trying to sell a specific brand or brands of products like "spammers" generally do.
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jeh7mmmag Member
Joined: Dec 24, 2006 Posts: 223 Location: DFW, TX.
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 5:01 pm Post subject: Re: KERSHAW LEEK KNIFE |
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Thank Dimitri
I was just wondering because I see 3 alais names and the same post all over the net. All from a new member with 5 post on forums ??
Somebody is up to no good.
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Dimitri Super Member
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 5:04 pm Post subject: Re: KERSHAW LEEK KNIFE |
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I know what your saying 110%. But heck its nice to read a review or 2 at a time, especially Watchmakers reviews cause he posts about 3-4 different options that are good at a time so a person can use as extra information when buying.
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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15715 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 8:14 pm Post subject: Re: KERSHAW LEEK KNIFE |
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jeh7mmmag wrote: |
Is this spam? I see the same post (knife, 38 pistol, amt .380, flashlight) on several other forum??
What is your purpose. Thanks IA |
What you say has merit mate, however, 'Mitri also makes a very good point.
So long as the poster is not obviously trying to sell something then a review is pretty good value...especially for those that are looking at purchasing an item similar to what the poster is showcasing. I enjoy reading watchmakers reviews because they provide good comparisons between products that he obviously has an interest in...albeit a vested interest in some cases...but I can live with that.
Having said that, I am opposed to HuntingNut being inundated with "reviews" that are either spam or simply advertisements for a product. There is a For Sale section for that sort of thing that the Moderators keep an eye on for spam etc.
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jeh7mmmag Member
Joined: Dec 24, 2006 Posts: 223 Location: DFW, TX.
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:50 pm Post subject: Re: KERSHAW LEEK KNIFE |
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Thanks guys,
I just did not know what to thinks with the alias and number of postings under new member. Will watch and see where it goes.
James
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Dimitri Super Member
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 11:36 pm Post subject: Re: KERSHAW LEEK KNIFE |
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Yah, I figure was long as its not like the spammers that post a link and say "BUY IT NOW" without anything else its probably ok considering its a review.
Dimitri
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tracker Super Member
Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 1175 Location: Manitoba, Canada
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Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: KERSHAW LEEK KNIFE |
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Actually I read this dude's post and I'm wondering how many of us give a rat's a$$ if the knife "prints" while wearing a tux. Now personally, I know I'm gonna be carrying a pocket knife...but wearing a tux, uh uh. I expect Keetowah would expect me to be carrying a belt knife if I was wearing a tux or not, LOL.
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sniper Super Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2005 Posts: 735 Location: Utah
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:43 pm Post subject: Re: KERSHAW LEEK KNIFE |
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The Leek is a handsome knife, no doubt about it.
But for that matter, there are any number of smaller, quality, and easily obtainable knives that won't "print" when wearing a tux. My Swiss Army Knife didn't "print" when I wore a tux for my daughters' weddings. (I don't leave home without it, or similar.) I could have gotten away with my 5" hunting knife, with a little thought, but why?
There is a dandy"tactical" between-the-shoulders scabbard for the KaBar full sized knife, but the market is somewhat limited... to those who actually know how to use and/or who have a real need for such an implement, or those who just think they be cool, wearing it. That's like wearing my commando sweater makes me a commando. Yeah, right!
In my youth, I carried a 4" switchblade in my front Levi's pocket...till it started coming open intermittently. I got smart in a hurry!
Actually, one of the coolest knives made, the Canadian Grohmann/Russell in any of its iterations would be very concealable with a belt,forearm or leg sheath, if properly licensed for such carry, and it is a full size knife. Whip THAT sucker out of your tux...say, for cutting the wedding cake, and see the room clear!
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ElyBoy Super Member
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 1541 Location: Forest Lake Minnesota
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:52 pm Post subject: Re: KERSHAW LEEK KNIFE |
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Dimitri Super Member
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:09 pm Post subject: Re: KERSHAW LEEK KNIFE |
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I got a Gerber LST knife I carry in my pocket myself comes in handy atleast 2 times a day.
Dimitri
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sniper Super Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2005 Posts: 735 Location: Utah
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: KERSHAW LEEK KNIFE |
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Dimitri Super Member
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: KERSHAW LEEK KNIFE |
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No I go out, execpt some days I got a hunting knife on me, am at home and got sharp kitchen knifes and the like.
At the minium I carry just the LST, at the most I got 4 knifes on me like when I'm hunting or fishing, excluding the knives in the kitchen when I'm home cause thouse are not in my pockets, on the belt etc.
Dimitri
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