Kershaw Leek vs Kershaw Iridium
Kershaw Leek ($55) vs Kershaw Iridium ($65) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kershaw Leek | Kershaw Iridium |
|---|
| Price | $55 | $65 |
| Weight | 65g | 113g |
| Steel | Sandvik 14C28N | — |
| Lock | Frame lock | Liner lock |
| Weight | 65g | 4.0oz |
| Blade | 3" drop point | — |
| Open | SpeedSafe assisted | — |
| Origin | Tualatin, OR USA | — |
| Blade Steel | — | D2 |
| Blade Length | — | 3.4" |
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 Iridium
- Premium design
- Sharp detent
- Class-leading value
- D2 stains
- Liner not reversible
Kershaw Leek is the better value at $55. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.