Kershaw Leek vs Kershaw Cryo
Kershaw Leek ($55) vs Kershaw Cryo ($35) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kershaw Leek | Kershaw Cryo |
|---|
| Price | $55 | $35 |
| Weight | 65g | 113g |
| Steel | Sandvik 14C28N | — |
| Lock | Frame lock | Frame Lock |
| Weight | 65g | 4 oz |
| Blade | 3" drop point | — |
| Open | SpeedSafe assisted | — |
| Origin | Tualatin, OR USA | — |
| Blade Steel | — | 8Cr13MoV |
| Blade Length | — | 2.75" |
| Handle | — | Stainless Steel |
| Coating | — | Titanium Carbo-Nitride |
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 Cryo
- Ridiculous value at $35
- Frame lock with assisted opening
- Rick Hinderer design DNA
- 8Cr13MoV steel is entry-level
- Heavy at 113g for the blade size
- Handle texture could be more aggressive
Kershaw Cryo is the better value at $35. If weight matters most, Kershaw Leek carries lighter at 65g. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.