I really like imagining that for someone this is the first review of a Leek that they have stumbled upon and the first Nick review that they have seen.

“Proper term for the clip is the magazine” I spit out my whiskey on my iPad laughing. Lol. I love this review!

Liked for the magazine joke.

1...2...3...LANYARD HOLE!😂

Imma be real, the leak has been my edc, and I mean EDC for three years now. It’s never once given out on me, never once has it slipped and caused me or others injury, the assisted open has proven helpful in one hand only situations (on a thirty foot extension ladder with one free hand) etc. the blade is great for cutting, true, also because of how thin it is, great for precision cutting and other precision tasks (digging up tiny wires etc) The blade stays sharp for a while and is also not too hard to sharpen, and lastly, the light, minimalist design allows me to carry it everywhere, without even noticing it in my pocket. My final review? I functional, trustworthy and lightweight edc pocket knife worthy of its price.

Finally - a knife reviewer that makes total sense to me!!

And yet Kershaw has sold scallions of them.

I learned so much from this video. Shortly after watching it I was accepted into Yale. Thanks Nick!

So...definitely found this review by searching "kershaw leek" and had it come up #1 *Thumbs up for similar experiences*

Funny thing is, the film quality on this is better than 99.9% of the other 6 billion Leek reviews...

Btw I have the black version with a black DLC coated blade, but god is that knife hard to find in the basement, sent a buddy down to look for it a week ago and he is not back yet, maybe he went for a "leek"?

Funnily enough, I was looking into the Leek and went straight for your review before buying it. It's what I was looking for in a knife, and you give the most entertaining and comprehensive reviews I've come across. I've watched reviews for products that I found interesting, but will never actually buy, just to see what you thought about them keep up the great work man

The Leek is a beautiful knife and I have been very happy with it

This doesn’t really hold up on account of the fact that I can find a leek for about 40 bucks cheapest

It’s a classy knife so slim it feels great in the pocket. The assist is very difficult to close on this on and the blur but they open so nicely

Love my Leek blackwashed D2 composite. When kayaking and bowhunting I carry it (locked) as a neck knife in a Kevlar half-sheath. For that it has no equal (thin as to be unnoticeable) and has cleaned many, many perch for a shore dinner. Haven't accidentally cut myself closing it - but have used it for routine sliver removal and a few other minor surgical tasks. Very fine tip for detail work.

I cleaned my Endura 4 while laughing at this video

Another great review Nick. I particularly enjoyed the straight edge joke. All your criticisms are valid, yet we are still left with the question: "Why so popular?" There are a few answers, perhaps. I think this is a very aesthetically balanced and sophisticated design. I find it beautiful. Also, believe it or not, I like smooth knives. This may not be such a bad thing in a gentleman's folder. They are easy to pocket and draw, and they are easy on the skin. I actually have very thin skin on my hands (really-I barely have fingerprints). I sand the G10 down on my Spydercos for this reason. Lastly, I enjoy the crazily powerful speedsafe mechanism for some reason. And yes, I will admit it: the Leek composite is my EDC. In the words of the great Bart Simpson, "I don't know why I did it, I don't know why I enjoyed it, and I don't know why I'll do it again".

I didnt even realise until later that this entire line up are named after different kinds of Onions.... the Leek, Scallion and Shallot

I love a review with a strong opinion. Among my many knives, the leek is still my favorite indoor slicing open packages knife. True, it’s also the one that give me a nasty cut closing it one handed.

Disappointed in the fact you said low key 3 times and didn't do a thor pun

I️ hear that if you gear check the Loch Ness monster this is what you’ll find as his EDC blade

I’m starting to believe you’re the only KZfaqr that’s actually humorous.

1, 2, 3, lanyard hole!! LMAO!!

The Ken Onion knives are made in the USA, so they are a little more expensive than Kershaw's Chinese offerings.

+50 points for the Anduril reference

Nick's video is the #1 listed Kershaw Leek review.

Picked a beautiful grey and black one up for $30, can't wait for it to arrive

Did you have to practice that or did you just do it extemporaneously? Because if you were just "rambling", you're even better than I thought, and that's a pretty high bar to get over. Thanks for a very entertaining review!!

I will agree about your complaints of slipperyness but the CPM154 Carbon fiber version (which is only about $70) is much more grippy and well done

Cease and de-assist

Your reviews are one of a kind Nick ! Simply the best .

I agree that the leek is too slippery for an assisted knife. I always thought it would be a great edc knife if it had some traction on the handle.

Don't forget the lanyard hole works double duty as a drainage hole for those really juicy onions or leeks you may be trimming

Great review! If you think 70 dollars is expensive.. I threw down more than 200 euros(that's more than 200 dollars, in dollars) for my Leek. However this was in Belgium in a knife shop that's a hofleverancier (purveyor to the court), ten years ago and for the G-10/s30v version. It's hard to picture a better EDC knife(Although the Para3 comes to mind but as a lefty I really want to try the lock out first) The SpeedSafe is getting a bit weak but after ten years I guess that is to be expected.

I love when you throw in these smartass reviews here and there. Fantastic. You crack me up Nick.

My first quality folder was this knife in black almost 20 years ago. I just ordered it again after not having one for 15 years so yeah, I am the one who googled your Leek review. In my half-way gone life, my memory has depleted, if not completely deleted, my experience with it. I got it half price from Knife Center so I can rehash my first gash from this tightly wound vampire. Your criticisms of it actually brought warm fuzzy memories of even fuzzier gauze. I think this is a great knife to prepare new inductees to the knife world for how easy it is to lose focus on safety and the importance of knowing your own blood type. Wish it was with the original steel, but since nobody is watching, i will afford you the attention you are LEEKING (?) yup I pulled a shabby Shabazz. Peace and safe living...

Your knife reviews are the only reviews I watch. Don't care if it's been done a dozen times before.

I searched Kershaw Leek and this is the video im watching

Love my Leeeks. A great gentleman's knife. Light in the pocket. Cuts like a laser. Attractive to look at in a minimalist way. Can be brought out on any occasion without others thinking the user is some sort of survivalist.

Best Leek review out there! Very informative! Now i know where the term "speedsafe"came from..This is why we follow The Nick! Btw i carry the cf/cpm154 version of this and i love it!

Nick the Knife Comedian. Well done. I can tell from your references and allusions that we share common interests when it comes to entertainment.

Little known fact, the Caesar salad was invented in Mexico.

This is the best Leek review. So good in fact it made me cry.

This style of review is what got yankee marshal on the map. This was hilarious now I'm gonna take a leek with a leek in my pocket

I have cut myself on a Kershaw Leek more than any other knife. And I only carried it for two days. Yes I work at the Vaseline factory and no I don’t participate in the smooth operator ceremony

I just bought this, without watching this review first. Big mistake, everything you said was true (well, except the Gondor part). I think they got rid of the plastic part in the safety, it just slides up and down with gravity. The clip--sorry, magazine--was installed upside down. Maybe it's a counterfeit? And that is also how I learned that the smallest Torx screwdriver I own is a T7.

Nice video . I just ordered a leek in Magnacut and bought a titanium deep carry clip . I love USA knives and slicers

Considering how much access to higher-end steels KAI has, it's a little surprising to me that they don't offer s35 or Elmax versions of these things. Couple that with a slightly grippier handle and it would be just about perfect.

I had the check my calendar to be sure it's not April 1st. Loved the literary and historical (or should I say hysterical) references. Chuckled endlessly!

How many Red Bull before this review?

I genuinely laughed out loud multiple times during this video. You may have lost your mind, but imagining all the dinosaurs dying from their inability to manipulate the SpeedSafe system has me dying laughing.

Nick Shabazz! It’s on sale now at Amazon Prime. Only a few hours left, $23. 8pm. 12/14/2018 Thanks so much Nick!

I actually did google shabazz leek review! Had no idea id be laughing so hard u made my morning!!!

LOL, Googled Kershaw Leek, and guess where I am? Great video, cool knife, even 6 years later.

He went all out on this one LOL. Made me laugh a bunch, thanks Nick!

I watched your review and ordered my first one, thank you for a great review.

I was wondering, if I remove the Speedsafe spring on any knife will it be able to flip open still? Have you tried this and does it work?

Found the 14/28 version for a mere $38,well worth it at that price IMO.

If they made a non-assisted/Speed-Safe Leek with a satin blade and copper handle I would buy it immediately. I love me some Leek! I've had a blackwash Kershaw Leek for around 3 or 4 years now and I completely agree with you about the problems with the resistance it has when closing. To be honest, if I had the choice, I would much rather have a non-assisted Leek than an assisted one. A knife is usually made to be assisted for ease of use and one handed operation but, like you, I've noticed that closing this knife is rather unsafe with one hand. If they came out with a non-assisted version I would buy it in a heartbeat. I absolutely love the size and blade shape on this guy, I find it to look very *sharp*.

Searched Kershaw Leek and first one was this! Great review! Love your honest reviews! Thanks

This was a good review, and I say that as a person who ONLY carries the Kershaw Leek 1660cb. I (having never tested the difference) wanted to know if there was actually a difference between the leek 1660 and the 1660cb other than the cute little squiggles on the blade lol. I have had several of each and feel like the cb holds an edge better, but that may have been psychosomatic. I do feel the need to note that I have small hands and the leek being so small one of the things you noted as a "bad" is one of the things I like most about it. This knife fits my hand well and the speedsafe strength is something I like about it, that being said... it IS a slippery little bastard and mastering it does take some time BUT after doing so, this is a difficult knife to go away from. THANK YOU for doing this review, it was helpful!

Hey nick, any chance we could get more of these mostly accurate reviews?

Still the best knife review, years later.

Carbon Fiber Leek has been my EDC for years now. Great knife

Nick for your information I actually recently obtained the leek and immediately came to youtube typed in kershaw leek nick Shabazz

Honestly I see the MSRP for leeks, but I've never seen one actually being sold at MSRP, 35-50$ seems to be a common price point I find them at. And for that price I wonder if your opinion would change at all?

I know I'm quite late, but how did you get that patina on the D2 edge part of the blade?

Unless you're going to use that lock don't tip up carry, I removed the blade lock and carried tip up till it open slightly and I jammed it straight into the tip of my finger .good times! And yes it's very stabby

I enjoyed this a great deal, Nick. I needed a few chuckles this morning, thank you buddy.

I couldn't stop laughing in 2022. First Leek review I watched.

Everyone watches your reviews Nick!! You're literally the first person that comes up when you look up knife reviews.

I don't mind a strong assist with a small knife like this. But with your smaller hands I can see it being an issue. Fun review. I realize it's edited, but still admire you for not flubbing any of your monologues. Your exacting and quick diction is really something. In contrast, watch Jim Cramer's "Mad Money" on CNBC. He's blessed with fast-talking ability also, but gets tongue tied on almost every punch line.

How bad is it when I looked up "Kershaw leek" this was one of the first videos?

The dig at the homefront flipper tab killed me.

Had me rolling from the start great review love the editor

A review with more than a dash of rapid fire LOTR witt? I'm for it! Nick, this was hilarious and awesome! (thanks for the other cleaning guide video on the Leek as well!)

Apparently this particular handle shape lends itself well to gripping in your flipper

I specifically googled kershaw leek and looked for a Nick Shabazz review

Actually it is 40 for the sanvik steel version witch is the other metal on top but you got the d2 version

Eleventy billion! Love it. Great review, thank you.

Best knife review I’ve ever watched😂

I agree with the slickness on that particular version. Check out the black cerakote version. MUCH better grip.

Best review after the z hunter series.

I was going to get this for a girlfriend but it sounds like she's getting a Dividend. Great review. I almost watched the ads!

I have a g10/s30v and a carbon fiber/154cm leek; use to have a standard one and gold plated one, but some other people liked those knives more than me and they disappeared. The gold one was taken by a cop.

Legend has it.. they say Nick is still.. Caesaring.

May be your best ever Nick! The corner cutting was well worth it!! Along with my AM coffee, this one definitely contributed to the beginning of a wonderful day.

What did you like better the Leek or the Gerber Fastball? They seem very similar to me...

...Nick, you are a gift and a gem and, just maybe, the best person. Scratch that, certainly the best person.

“the history of middle earth in your pocket knife” *wipes tear from eye*

2:08 Right side tip up, left side tip down. Thanks for getting that one correct!!

A BS Shabazz review is better than an accurate anybody-else-review

Best Leak review EVER!

Everybody just wants to hear your version of "Louie, Louie"

Great review. Love this knife. Just got the Copper one.

Well I watched your vid. They've sold 100Million assloads of the leeks, so I guess it deserves a few reviews. Greatest knife ever? No, but good carry size, fast opening, decent materials and reasonable price in a great design.

I’ve seen the Leek online for $30 multiple times so I don’t know why you paid $80

I just had the greatest idea ever: a knife, but with a tip that can be used as a dip pen. There would be an ink reservoir in the easily removable pocket clip. Im putting it on kickstarter right now, if you find anything wrong with it, you clearly misinterpreted the idea. Gimme yo money.

Mom says, "Thank you for the review. ABOUT FU!