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Kershaw Leek vs Kershaw Bonneville
Kershaw Leek ($55) vs Kershaw Bonneville ($159.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kershaw Leek | Kershaw Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $55 | $159.99 |
| Weight | 65g | 65g |
| Steel | Sandvik 14C28N | — |
| Lock | Frame lock | DuraLock |
| Weight | 65g | 65g (Kershaw published) |
| Blade | 3" drop point | 3.2 in |
| Open | SpeedSafe assisted | — |
| Origin | Tualatin, OR USA | — |
| Material | — | 14C28N blade, glass-filled nylon handle |
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 Bonneville
- 65 g with a 3.2 in blade
- 14C28N steel
- DuraLock is ambidextrous
- $160 list price for a nylon-handled knife
- Shown on sale at times, so the price varies
Kershaw Leek is the better value at $55. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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