If Kershaw Keeps This Up They Will Win!
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00:00 Intro
00:41 Heist 2.0
03:23 Two Strike Outs
07:20 Pocket Clip Updates
09:16 Magnacut Leek Thoughts
12:45 ZT Thoughts - Наука та технологія
Our Kershaw Leek Giveaway is closed and bagel_guy9495 is our lucky random winner. Thank you all for participating!
Congratulations, @bagel_guy9495. @Bagel_Guy9495
I only buy Kershaw USA when I do buy Kershaw, just like Buck.
Same!
Good washers beat EVERYTHING. change my mind
Totally!!
Change my mind , certain steels are ridiculously priced these days compared to 5-10 years ago !!!! 😂😂😂😂
@@MrKopamontanga 🤔🤔🤔🤔
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!
That was a great Blade!
Kershaw is really stepping up their game ‼️
Nice, I'm glad to see Kershaw coming out with high quality, and affordable knives, the leek looks slick
TY for sharing . You are like the only one who provides info on all EDC gear from blades to backpacks.
Thanks so much!
That leek has amazing looking scales. I've never owned a leek but kinda want one.
I just wish they would put out a 3.75 inch crossbar lock knife. Don't forget us big knife people!
Haha!! Yes that would be great
Yeah, no kidding. I don't like my pocket knives to be under 3 1/2" long.....the blade.
Agreed...In a market that caters to the average hand, my XL Mits get left out on a lot of cool designs...
And this “Mini Craze” is driving me nuts...lol
@@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.
would be nice, but unlikely, you could always drill and thread some holes on the bottom and pull out the spring
❤ assisted 😎
And bigger
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.
@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.
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.
I love that they made the lek in magna cut
I like Kershaw. Had an older model for years. Sharp.
Very nice!
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.
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!!!
love the Knockout, looking forward to trying the Blur and Link in Magnacut
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
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! 🙏
Thanks dude! Love Kershaw!
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
Great video,I enjoyed it!
Damn, had to buy that Heist
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!
Very cool!
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.
leeks and cheese are a classic paring
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.
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.
Love the clips...I have a few Kershaws that I would love to change the clips on. I carry my Dividend all the time.
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.
Yes they do. I've replaced all my Blur clips with titanium ones from ebay years ago and seem to work better than original.
Steel wise, I love ZT/Kershaw’s 20CV. That holds an amazing edge and is easy to sharpen.
Kershaw really is back- love the mint choc chip
Really personally that mint chip looks terrible to me but opinions and bums. I do love the magnacut steel as a choice.
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.
I have always loved the speed I can deploy a Kershaw blade. love the flippers
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.
That is awesome
They are workers!!
OMFG! Swap pocket clips, no way!!! I honestly can't believe this is real... Wow!!! What an upgrade! Unbelievable!
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.
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.
looks like Kershaw is getting better and better lately.
The Dura-Lock Kershaws are all pretty great.
I have a couple leeks. I love them but have never experienced the other knives. The magnacut would be cool to try out.
Wow! It took me just 5 hours to get to this vid and you have 446 views and over 100 comments. Congratulations.
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.
Shout out to Kershaw.
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.
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. 😇🙏👊
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 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.
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.
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!
Love Kershaw knives. Definitely prefer the dividend over the leak, and the outburst over the blur
I would like a robust, automatic dividend🤙🏼 would be sweet
I love kershaw
Love that kershaw is really stepping up their game amidst other makers jacking prices up.
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.
@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.
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.
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).
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..
I still my carry my ZT 0909 all the time. It's another heavy duty, overbuilt knife, been discontinued sadly
Loving these exclusive models.
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.
That is a very good looking leek
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 am 100% with you. Dividend all the way. I do not like the blade shape of the leek, I bought the dividend after enjoying my Skyline (Another amazing discontinued Kershaw knife) and wanted to try out the assisted opening. I love my Dividend, so sad the budget ones are no longer available.
Dude! That 420 was harsh man 😎
Haha!!
Yeah I agree an American flag would be cool on the blade
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 ....👍🖖
The Iridium I just bought, has some tolerance issues for sure. I also had a partial spring breakage sort of. Hard to explain here
Nice work!
Thank you! Cheers!
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.
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 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.
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.
Most of my Kershaw knives were made in USA 🇺🇸
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?
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.
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.
Great video
Thanks!
I prefer the leek. I had a Baby Boa that I loved but unfortunately lost it.
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.
And the scales are slippery
@@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.
Is there a section to order the Bel Air pocket clips? I'm not able to find it.
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.
Interested to know how the 154cpm compares to the 14c28n.
Is there much of a difference in edge retention?
@@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.
I been running this a few months now and its killing it
It’s nice!!
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
Your haircut rocks as much as those blades do!
Thanks I’ll tell my wife that!
That mint chocolate leek look pretty sweet
I've got somebody's exclusive (SMKW?) that fades red to black with Magnacut. It's a great little knife!!!
Nice content
I'd becdown to won that leak. Kershaw has always been a fun brand to me.
This Heist would’ve been an easy buy for me if they would’ve kept the bronze washers
Nice!
Just picked up the Civivi elementum in a very cool green and black carbon fiber with s35vn for $89.
Aaron-now THAT's a haircut! 👍
Haha!! Thanks that is Mrs.GT handy work
Love the vids
Awesome!
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
That sounds nice
Disappointed in all these foreign made knives. Personally I only buy us made. Recently bought a case Marilla in cpm20v really like it. I have a few Kershaw knives all USA made that are good, some USA bucks, as well as bear edge and bear and sons (great value for USA made). To me I will always spend more to know I’m keeping an American worker employed.
I believe the 2024 version of the zt 0308 comes in magnacut
Awesome
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
Thank you so much for the super thanks! That’s a good question I am not sure about that one!
You're welcome, I appreciate your reviews.
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.
Thanks for the heads up, brother!
@WDLC1911 no problem my friend