Kershaw Leek vs Kershaw Blur S30V
Kershaw Leek ($55) vs Kershaw Blur S30V ($90) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kershaw Leek | Kershaw Blur S30V |
|---|
| Price | $55 | $90 |
| Weight | 65g | 116g |
| Steel | Sandvik 14C28N | — |
| Lock | Frame lock | Liner |
| Weight | 65g | 116g |
| Blade | 3" drop point | 3.375" CPM-S30V |
| Open | SpeedSafe assisted | — |
| Origin | Tualatin, OR USA | Tualatin, OR USA |
| Opening | — | SpeedSafe assisted |
| Handle | — | Aluminum + Trac-Tec |
Pros & Cons
Kershaw Leek
- $55 under-budget quality
- SpeedSafe assisted deploy
- 14C28N corrosion resistant
- 10.7cm very slim
- USA assembled
- Assisted open not legal everywhere
- Frame lock weaker than Axis
- Sandvik not premium tier
Kershaw Blur S30V
- SpeedSafe assisted lightning fast
- S30V steel serious edge retention
- Made in Tualatin Oregon USA
- Trac-Tec grip works wet
- $90 for S30V + SpeedSafe value
- Assisted opening not legal everywhere
- 116g medium weight
- Sandblast finish shows wear
Kershaw Leek is the better value at $55. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.