I wanna say I've been using the Kershaw Leek as an EDC knife for nearly 20 years now, though it may not be that long. I've yet to find a slim profile like the Leek for a reasonable price.

I just cant justify replacing it with anything else I've bought. I bought 2 extras last time I caught them for 20$.

I almost WISH I could find something new as its getting boringly reliable. My current one I'd wager is 10 years old and besides a slightly bent tip (you can't pry at all given that slim profile) it's still going strong enough that I haven't bothered opening one of my spares.

I have one, the assisted blade speed is unreal, it is nice and flat, yet fits nicely in my hand. Put me down as a fan.

The Leek was introduced c. 2001 along w/ its smaller siblings: Scallion, Chive. All three have been best-sellers for Kershaw ever since, so yes, to say the Leek has many fans is putting it mildly. I have so many Leeks, I've lost count.

Its size & shape are about as big as you can get w/o freaking out non-knife ppl. A lot of them will accuse you of carrying a switchblade, until you explain the difference of how the Speedsafe opening mechanism works. In that sense, it can be a good conversation piece.

They are popular w/ females, especially ones in pink or the discontinued rainbow finish.

Big fan of the Leek. It is more comfortable in the pocket than just about any other clip knife of it's blade length. The tip is pretty dainty though and I'm always worried about breaking it. I actually lost my last 2 and haven't replaced them. I switched to a 1776 which has the same Speedsafe opening and I really like it. Beefier and I can abuse it a bit more.

I have a Leek in my pocket daily along with an Emerson CQC7, both have been carried for many years. I find I use the Leek more since it’s about perfect for about 90% of my knife needs. I’m on my second one, I like the assisted opening very much. Like you, I bought a couple the last time I saw them for the $20 mark at my local place. I ended up giving both as gifts but will buy a couple more next time I see them on sale.

I've been a Spyderco carrier for a very long time. A friend pointed me toward the Leek a couple of years ago and I bought two. They stayed in their boxes until just recently, because I was so happy with my Spyderco.

And then the same friend pointed out a new clip for the Leek that lets it ride lower in the pocket. I bought a few of the clips and installed one.

My Spyderco has been on the table at home since. I didn't realize before how much I would like the Leek, with its slim profile and assisted open. It gets used every day and is so far holding up well.

If I see them at $20 or so again, I'll likely pick up a couple to have on hand.

Used to be years back. I liked the profile and ease of carry but, after breaking the tip off 2 of them, I switched back to beefier blades.

Years ago I got 12 assisted leaks from Walmart on clearance for 7 dollars each.

I had them stashed in bags, glove compartments, and wherever I thought I could use one in an emergency.

I carried one for a month or two until I got tired of the softer blade materials. The design, along with the onion which was also on clearance, was solid but the price reflected the quality of the blade.

I have a friend who told me about them on clearance, he bought everything and then quadrupled his money selling them on ebay.

I love mine. My only regret is that I didn't buy a few more for myself when I got them on the cheap. Not that they are expensive now but for only $20, I gave them out for gifts.

I love my leek, great low profile knife. I have the serrated version and would like to get a none serrated.