Our Kershaw Leek Giveaway is closed and bagel_guy9495 is our lucky random winner. Thank you all for participating!

@rahuldoes

21 күн бұрын

Congratulations, @bagel_guy9495. @Bagel_Guy9495

Good washers beat EVERYTHING. change my mind

@gideonstactical

24 күн бұрын

Totally!!

I always loved the Kershaw Knockout and carried one for years. It got lost on a hunting trip and then went out of production. I ended up picking one up secondary again and just love it. USA Kershaws specifically are great knives and don't get the credit they deserve!

@gideonstactical

24 күн бұрын

That was a great Blade!

I just wish they would put out a 3.75 inch crossbar lock knife. Don't forget us big knife people!

@gideonstactical

24 күн бұрын

Haha!! Yes that would be great

@4673962

24 күн бұрын

Yeah, no kidding. I don't like my pocket knives to be under 3 1/2" long.....the blade.

@dlrmon1

23 күн бұрын

Agreed...In a market that caters to the average hand, my XL Mits get left out on a lot of cool designs...

@dlrmon1

23 күн бұрын

And this “Mini Craze” is driving me nuts...lol

@The4cp

23 күн бұрын

@@dlrmon1 I hate it and the Bugout that caused it. Lol.

If Kershaw would come out with an updated Leek 2.0...say, de-assisted without the safety lock an a “Tip Up” Deep ride clip...I’d be a player again.

@WhuDhat

24 күн бұрын

would be nice, but unlikely, you could always drill and thread some holes on the bottom and pull out the spring

@MR-jt2rh

23 күн бұрын

❤ assisted 😎

@powers1776reset

23 күн бұрын

And bigger

@andrewdarowski1975

23 күн бұрын

Yes, I've been saying this for ages..... But, I have a feeling (with absolutely zero evidence for it) that Ken Onion is happy to keep it in its original form because he probably gets paid twice for the design, and for the use of his assist mechanism.

@dlrmon1

23 күн бұрын

@andrewdarowski1975...I would keep the original Leek available...add a Leek 2.0 with the updates. I think it would open up to a new markets, not to mention the many countries that assisted knives are illegal.

I only buy Kershaw USA when I do buy Kershaw, just like Buck.

love the Knockout, looking forward to trying the Blur and Link in Magnacut

@powers1776reset

23 күн бұрын

Blur was my first quality knife purchase as an adult, 20 years ago. I thought it was tough sh*t! Lol. I still like the Blur, although the lock up seems to favor a bit on the early side. I’d say they need an auto launch Blur, but the M4 launch is basically that

Nice, I'm glad to see Kershaw coming out with high quality, and affordable knives, the leek looks slick

Kershaw is really stepping up their game ‼️

Love my kershaw. I have been carrying one for the last 17 years

I'm with you on the USA-made front brother. Even though we won't get a USA-made version of the Heist, it's cool they're beefing it up a bit. Washers are definitely the way to go for ease of maintenance. But the KVT bearings are sweet if you want a fidgety knife. I love my Bel Air, and the clip is definitely a highlight over the older style you pointed out. That style is a literal pain to use to pull your knife outta your pocket with. FYI when you request a pocket clip replacement, it's 100% free, no charge for shipping. Oh and that Launch 13 is an especially sweet knife 😄 Love me some ZT of old. The new stuff doesn't quite slap like the old 'built like a tank' designs but the 0308, 0350, 0562 and 0393 are some lingering classics. Would love to see them getting back to making some sweet pocket tanks and doing cool collabs again! Please ZT! 🙏

I like Kershaw. Had an older model for years. Sharp.

@gideonstactical

24 күн бұрын

Very nice!

@barrybueler3356

23 күн бұрын

I only have the leek which I like and the rake which is great though I don’t think it’s in production anymore. From what I’ve seen kershaw has upped their game over the last yr.

@matthewshannon6946

23 күн бұрын

My original Kershaw was a plastic handled Blackout I carried everyday in the back pocket of my jeans as a carpenter for 7 years EVERY day. I used it for everything! I could not kill it and it took a scary edge, easily!! Super value at $65!!!

That leek has amazing looking scales. I've never owned a leek but kinda want one.

Nice. All three of my God children got Kershaw launches from me a few years ago for Christmas. My best friend got the Benchmade 945 for his birthday. I think his wife is getting a Magnacut Leek for her birthday. Good looking out,sir!

I like that they’ve swapped over to bearings. It means you can design in skiffs and have a solid bronze cage and ceramic bearings swapped in and really change the rigidity around the pivot.

Kershaw is my go to brand in pocket knives. Thank you Aaron for your reviews, they help my decide what gear is good and what is worth buying

TY for sharing . You are like the only one who provides info on all EDC gear from blades to backpacks.

@gideonstactical

24 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

It's funny you mentioned the tip-flare. One of the first things I usually do is remove the clip & bend the tip down more, still enough to ride over my pocket enough but not so much as to be a scratch magnet or catch on other things.

I have 2 Leeks. It is my go-to knife for slicing cheese off a block and eating it straight off the blade. I'm glad to see the direction Kershaw has been taking with better steels lately; I even bought a Belair because of your review. Still, I'm to the point where it's hard to justify buying any more knives. I'm sure I own >100 by now, and the ones that interest me these days are rarely below $200.

@WhuDhat

23 күн бұрын

leeks and cheese are a classic paring

Kershaw makes good knives for sure. If they had a better way to coat their pocket clips I would consider picking up a Bel Air. Whatever type of coating they use scratches off easily.

@EmeryJude

24 күн бұрын

Yes they do. I've replaced all my Blur clips with titanium ones from ebay years ago and seem to work better than original.

I love that they made the lek in magna cut

Thanks dude! Love Kershaw!

I've got an old kershaw that's so busted up from hard use, I don't think I'd even be able to open it without a significant amount of WD-40. It was definitely a great knife, withstood the test over the years.

@gideonstactical

23 күн бұрын

That is awesome

@matthewshannon6946

23 күн бұрын

They are workers!!

Love the clips...I have a few Kershaws that I would love to change the clips on. I carry my Dividend all the time.

I still have a Kershaw knife I bought way back in the 80's, when they where made in Oregon. Mine is made from 1080 High Carbon Steel, and has Japan stamped on the blade. Its all I need in a folding knife.

I have more than 200 pocket knives. I don’t use the pocket clip; I just drop my knives into my pocket. I don’t remove the clips, I just don’t use them.

I have a couple leeks. I love them but have never experienced the other knives. The magnacut would be cool to try out.

I started carrying a kershaw Ken onion scallion 20-some years ago. Glad to see the updates the brand is bringing to the table. Great video Aaron!

@gideonstactical

23 күн бұрын

Very cool!

Steel wise, I love ZT/Kershaw’s 20CV. That holds an amazing edge and is easy to sharpen.

I have carried a leek as my edc for the last 11 years. I have only used the flipper and carry it in a cargo pocket so no issues with either of the issues you have. Probably the benefit of only using one knife.

Great video,I enjoyed it!

I recently got a Leek. I really love it and throw it in a 5th pocket. I flipped the clip. My only issue with it is that if I grip it really firmly, it releases. Yuck to that. Oh, and tip comes out a little in pocket sometimes. Needs a decent. Good size when working in public and my orange version is kind of a friendly color. I got a Bel air last week. It’s a hit! I just wish it was washers, instead of bearings.

Damn, had to buy that Heist

I had a Leek way back when, found the blade too light and pokey for my tastes, ive gotta be able to clean my fingernails without tourture. Switched to a Cryo2 for a while and still pull it out as a beater sometimes. Really loving the sheepfoot Iridium though.

I've been eyeballing a Leek for quite a while. I like unique colorways, and that mint chocolate looks pretty sweet to me. I finally got magnacut knife, going with the Launch 15. Works like a champ for what I need, and I'm a sucker for symmetrical knives and dagger style blades.

The Heist always was a bargain basement version of the Iridium. Never appealed to me at all, mostly because of the FRN and D2 steel. However, by going upmarket very slightly, with G10 and S35VN - now I'm very interested! Just a smart move by Kershaw, to fill the 'hole' as far as price point/ materials between the old Heist and the more premium versions of the Iridium, imho.

After watching your demonstration of the leek I immediately went to my leek collection and using the thumb studs none failed to engage the liner or frame lock. Perhaps they changed something?

Shout out to Kershaw.

I'm 100% with you on washers!! You can get really smooth action with washers. I would take well executed bronz washers over bearings any time.

My D2 Iridium doesn't hold an edge well at all, I'm constantly sharpening it... which is good practice but I just don't trust it so it never leaves the house. S35VN sounds great, but I'm with you on the washers vs bearings. Glad Benchmade is sticking with washers. Hope Kershaw listens and also makes these models in different blade shapes.

Don’t sleep on the design element that gets those thumb studs out of the material path. 9:22 I don’t have a problem with studs for deployment, but I do have a problem with them when they hang up on material a half inch into the cut. That Leek design tucks that bad boy away against the handle. Solid.

Im not a leek fan either. Had one for a couple months. Tried to like it. Couldn't so I gave it to my brother.

Hello G.T., the ease of sharpening is key (S35VN vs. M390), because if it's harder to sharpen most can't do it (IMHO)! Be safe and take care, "God Bless", sincerely, Randy. 😇🙏👊

Drooling over that zt satin..outstanding! Depends on the manufacturer, and heat treatment, but I've noticed almost zero difference between m390,and cpm 20cv.

I’m sure it’s the heat treatment but my older Benchmade 806 in M390 is noticeably better (like 1/3) in edge retention than my ZT 0640 in 20CV.

Never had either knive since i just started getting into pocket knives a couple months ago. However, i have Leatherman Arc with MagnaCut blade which i fell in love with immediately so i'd pick Leek.

I have always loved the speed I can deploy a Kershaw blade. love the flippers

I got the Kershaw Ember. It is a small spring assisted pocket knife. I love this little knife. It works perfect for me. I was wondering if you could recommend a knife that would be an upgrade. I would like something that is about the same size and I really like the spring assisted blade. Thanks ahead of time.

Since you're talking about Kershaw, I love collecting Rare and older Kershaw's along with many other makers. But Kershaw and ZTs my favorite. Have you heard anything about a 50th anniversary knife, if or when they are coming out. like the Ruby for the 40th anniversary, I was able to jump on that early, now there rare and expensive. I been checking around, haven't heard anything

Kershaw really is back- love the mint choc chip

@barrybueler3356

23 күн бұрын

Really personally that mint chip looks terrible to me but opinions and bums. I do love the magnacut steel as a choice.

OMFG! Swap pocket clips, no way!!! I honestly can't believe this is real... Wow!!! What an upgrade! Unbelievable!

Great Kershaw knife, buuuut an exclusive should stand out, such as a blacked out blade, marbled carbon fiber scales etc. maybe add a flipper. Agree on the bronze washers too. Not sure if I’d buy this and I am trying to stay with buy America. Kershaw needs to step it up some. Thanks for the video.

The Leek has never impressed me much beyond being Made in the USA, but the style of that mint chip finish is pretty slick. As for inexpensive, made in the USA, good blade steel, the Link with 20CV or now with Magnacut, is still a steal (even if the handle needs a little more grip height for the middle fingers).

Love Kershaw knives. Definitely prefer the dividend over the leak, and the outburst over the blur

@powers1776reset

23 күн бұрын

I would like a robust, automatic dividend🤙🏼 would be sweet

I love kershaw

I still my carry my ZT 0909 all the time. It's another heavy duty, overbuilt knife, been discontinued sadly

Your haircut rocks as much as those blades do!

@gideonstactical

9 күн бұрын

Thanks I’ll tell my wife that!

This Heist would’ve been an easy buy for me if they would’ve kept the bronze washers

Wow! It took me just 5 hours to get to this vid and you have 446 views and over 100 comments. Congratulations.

M390 is my favorite blade steel but depends the blade it's on. I like M390 for a thin slicer and s35v more for bit thicker blade because it's easier to sharpen. If the blade is thin the M390 is easy to sharpen and out performs the s35v.

Great video as always, Aaron. Question could you just swap out the KVT bearings for bronze washers since you have a preference for the washers? I’m just wondering if you could just disassemble it. Remove the bearings and replace them with washers.

@gideonstactical

24 күн бұрын

I’m not sure about the tolerances, but you might be able to and again like the pocket clips. If you just request spare parts, they should be willing to send you some.

The Dura-Lock Kershaws are all pretty great.

G'day Aaron, the Heist reminds me of the BM Freek, which I get on "very" well with, (and didn't have such a disproportionate "butterfly tax"), so no reason to think the upgraded Heist wouldn't be a great value choice. Also, not absolutely necessary, but concur, I reckon the understated accents are a nice touch. Personally, S30 and 35 are the sweet spot. Sure I'd find it interesting, though I've never found the need to "up the ante" in terms of price and sharpening of S20 or M390. Likely Magnacut will become more and more affordable as time goes on, ...... if that comes to fruition, a dabble with it is on the cards ; ) Pocket clips; well, why didnt they just do it right first time, or at least early on. In fairness, they are now addressing the error of their ways ; ) And furthermore, plenty of others could do with the same "catch up" strategy ; ) Cheers Duke.

Is there a section to order the Bel Air pocket clips? I'm not able to find it.

That is a very good looking leek

Yeah I agree an American flag would be cool on the blade

Kershaw has always been my favorite budget/mid-tier brand. I hope they do a similar model in the Iridium. I got the topo aluminum 14C28N Iridium and it's pretty legit. I do wish they'd just use washers all-around, though. Might get some Skiff thick washers to replace the bearings on my iridium, though, if they have the right size.

@powers1776reset

23 күн бұрын

And the scales are slippery

@MrTuffCookies

23 күн бұрын

@@powers1776reset True - much more slippery than I'd expected given the topo engraving, because it really doesn't do anything for grip. They should have cut it deeper and not bothered with those few silly in-between channels they put in there.

I don’t own and iridium but I’ve had one in hand. I think I prefer the Iridium but both are good knives in their own right.

The Bel Air has been in my pocket since I bought it a couple months back. Replaced both my Benchmade and Spyder Co for regular daily carry.

I'm with you on bronze washers. How about blade weight compared with a Griptilian? I can't seem to find the same handle security with a heavy enough blade. I use my knife at work, one hand open and close with either hand but usually left, dozens of times a day with sometimes oily hands. I've got to replace my third Griptilian and am looking for alternatives. The ones I have are too slick or the blades are too light or too heavy. Thanks

@gideonstactical

23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for the super thanks! That’s a good question I am not sure about that one!

@aubreyleonae4108

23 күн бұрын

You're welcome, I appreciate your reviews.

Nice work!

@gideonstactical

24 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Dude! That 420 was harsh man 😎

@gideonstactical

23 күн бұрын

Haha!!

Love that kershaw is really stepping up their game amidst other makers jacking prices up.

@johnj6689

23 күн бұрын

Not really. They're made in the same factory as Harnds and TwoSun (Yangjiang, China) You're just charged more for the Kershaw logo. This guy's an influencer that makes a cut off suggesting Kershaw because more people recognize an American name.

@j.b.537

23 күн бұрын

@johnj6689 I really don't comment on much, so today is such an important day for me... you're my first troll! Thank you, John! I appreciate you taking time away from telling kids santa isn't real.

I have a Scallion and a Chive. Always thought I'd like a Leek but never picked one up. I got into a Knockout instead and haven't given it up yet!

Where do you get the clips. I couldn't find them on their website.

@gideonstactical

24 күн бұрын

Request a replacement clip for the bel-air

looks like Kershaw is getting better and better lately.

Loving these exclusive models.

Nice, I liked the look of the Heist over the standard Iridium. Now give us Micarta Kershaw and maybe 14C28N. S35VN is not a premium steel to me (nor is M390...) and I won't pay more for it pretending that it is. I'm happy to see Kershaw coming back and making some nice knives again. Now I wish they'd make a manual cross-bar locked Knockout. I loved that knife but I hate frame locks and assisted knives.

Definitely a leek guy I have the 14c28n and cpm-154 version great little knife I’d love to add the magnacut leek to my collection.

@daveyboy6985

24 күн бұрын

Interested to know how the 154cpm compares to the 14c28n. Is there much of a difference in edge retention?

@barrybueler3356

23 күн бұрын

@@daveyboy6985 I’d say it not to much of a difference in the long run cpm 154’s edge lasts around 15% - 20% longer u get 40-80 more cuts before u lose a good working edge depending on your edc use. If edge retention is what you’re looking for the most I’d go with something like s110v,15v or K390 though I’m sure their are other great steels for that guessing google has them ranked somewhere.

Used to be, they'd just mail out a bag of those safety replacements. If you didn't want to use it, just leave it off. If the knife's "loose" though... ug

what was the bottom left from the group shot? I don't think I saw it in the video

@gideonstactical

23 күн бұрын

Some other Kershaw we didn’t get to

S35v VS M390? Edge retention is king so I prefer M390. Both require diamond sharpeners so the slight difference in ease of sharpening S35v makes little difference. However, both steels performance are dependent on hardness or heat treat so Rockwell hardness will dictate which steel to choose, all things being equal I’d take the M390..

Gideon, can you please tell me, if I'm correct in my original choice of the Heist vs. the Iridium because it was on washers vs. KVD Ball bearings. My thoughts were, since I know I'm not one for pulling apart my knives and servicing them like others, washers would be a better choice for durability and carefree EDC use. Was I wrong?

@gideonstactical

24 күн бұрын

Yes washers are less long term maintenance.

@enonek2960

24 күн бұрын

@@gideonstactical thanks for the quick response. Love the channel.

Agreed they should be made in America, and badged as such..d2 seems to be the benchmark in the Chinese made..and why do they still use 8cr13mov In the cheap ones?!? They really should jump up to 9cr at the very least! 10cr15comov would be optimal considering that's their version of vg 10,but good on them for offering actual premium steel like s35vn..kershaw is definitely stepping up. Already have a launch in magnacut, and love it!!

As soon as you said Kershaw put Bearing in the Heist I knew it had to made in China , Bearings are a Down Grade to me I can put a set of Bearings between two 2x4s and the blade will still be drop shutty ,all that tells me is China still has Problems with their Tolerances , but thats just Me . I'm not a fan of the Leek , but I do still have one that I bought from a Nuttin Fancy recommendation, WoW that brings back some memories..🤣😅 Definitely take my Dividend over the Leek ....👍🖖

@powers1776reset

23 күн бұрын

The Iridium I just bought, has some tolerance issues for sure. I also had a partial spring breakage sort of. Hard to explain here

Still carry my 420hc Dividend everyday, thinking about the magnacut but can't get info on the HRC for it

I like the leek, but I change out the pocket clip for a titanium one I found on Amazon that is tip up deep carry

@gideonstactical

23 күн бұрын

That sounds nice

There are a handful of companies now giving Benchmade a real run for the money. I love Axis/Crossbar locks but Benchmade prices and designs are really pushing me and other users to other options like these. I have the Scharade budget crossbar knife and its great. Sog XR lock is also pretty good and the new Ganzo/FB models with a crossbar lock and bearing are very nice budget options. I also see SRM, Beshtech, Kansept and other retrofitting models with the crossbar lock.

Pretty Cool!

Great video

@gideonstactical

24 күн бұрын

Thanks!

I'd becdown to won that leak. Kershaw has always been a fun brand to me.

Nice content

I believe the 2024 version of the zt 0308 comes in magnacut

If I get one of the Kershaw with bearings I will just switch them out with Skiffs. I used to hate when knives used bearings and now it just gives me a chance to put Skiffs in it. They are the best of both worlds and I love my knives with them.

@WDLC1911

24 күн бұрын

Thanks for the heads up, brother!

@BenCase88

24 күн бұрын

@WDLC1911 no problem my friend

Just picked up the Civivi elementum in a very cool green and black carbon fiber with s35vn for $89.

I don't see the GAW forms link- I guess Im just missing it

@gideonstactical

24 күн бұрын

forms.gle/uUDpat9qAe273kV26 here you go it’s four from the top in the description box.

I wonder of those kershaw screws would work with benchmade clips…

Awesome

Nice!

Love the vids

@gideonstactical

23 күн бұрын

Awesome!