I just saw this email from Bereli for the Kershaw Leek 1660, great knife, 3" blade, assisted opening, U.S. made, for $39.99, with free shipping.

$52 on Amazon, but I've seen it for $50 elsewhere, but not with free shipping.

This is one of my favorite knives for a small utility pocket knife.

https://www.bereli.com/kershaw...YEmeCLrwdo%3D.PcfdLm

Nice. I don’t need another one, do I?

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Originally posted by berto:
Nice. I don’t need another one, do I?

If you have to ask...

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Originally posted by berto:
Nice. I don’t need another one, do I?

Same, should arrive in about a week...LOL

Thanks - I got a couple for gifts!

I already had one for myself…

My Rat II is getting a bit sloppy, this looks like a great alternative for essentially the same knife.

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Originally posted by sse:
My Rat II is getting a bit sloppy, this looks like a great alternative for essentially the same knife.

I googled your Rat 2, and I'm pretty sure this Leek is smaller overall, and with a much thinner handle.

I do think the Leek is a better made knife, and U.S. origin, but if you have large hands or just want more to hold onto you may not be happy with the Leek.

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Originally posted by honestlou:

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Originally posted by sse:
My Rat II is getting a bit sloppy, this looks like a great alternative for essentially the same knife.

I googled your Rat 2, and I'm pretty sure this Leek is smaller overall, and with a much thinner handle.

I do think the Leek is a better made knife, and U.S. origin, but if you have large hands or just want more to hold onto you may not be happy with the Leek.

Good observations. They both have a 3" blade, all else looks close enough for me. I don't use a pocket knife for anything too serious, have a sheath knife for that. Hence, more $$ to fine tune a fit isn't worth it. YMMV

This message has been edited. Last edited by: sse, July 20, 2023 06:35 PM

Thanks for the heads up Lou. Great deal on one of my favorite knives. i bought two to go with the one I already have, but they also end up as gifts.

Well, maybe one of them….

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Originally posted by kho:
Thanks for the heads up Lou. Great deal on one of my favorite knives. i bought two to go with the one I already have, but they also end up as gifts.

Well, maybe one of them….

I gave a bunch of them away as gifts. One of my favorite knives.

That's a good buy! I really don't need any more knives, but for gifts???

Really like Kershaw knives. Order placed. Thanks for the heads up.

I bought 2, the thin Leek has always made it my favorite EDC knife. And since my latest one has a bent tip I went ahead and bought 2

as i like to say, "i carry a knife daily and lose one bi-annually"...LOL

Thanks HLou, got a spare to match my edc.

Thanks for the head’s-up! I ordered 2 for gifts. I’ve had one for years that I’m very pleased with.

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Originally posted by Skins2881:

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Originally posted by kho:
Thanks for the heads up Lou. Great deal on one of my favorite knives. i bought two to go with the one I already have, but they also end up as gifts.

Well, maybe one of them….

I gave a bunch of them away as gifts. One of my favorite knives.

It’s a great knife !

Best EDC simple knife there is.
I have the matte black and the rainbow models.

Nice! I'm picking one up too. Thanks!

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Originally posted by berto:
Nice. I don’t need another one, do I?

I've asked myself that question often, and yet I have so many Leeks, I've lost count... at least two dozen.