Kershaw BlackWash Leek
Item #: KE-1660BW
$80.95
BlackWash™ is a name given to a specific knife blade finish. This is a variation of the Stone Wash blade finish which has become very popular over the past few years. BlackWash is accomplished by first coating the blade black and then adding the stonewash finish. We have chosen three of Kershaw's most popular folders to which they have added their BlackWash finish to give the knife that already broken-in look, like your favorite pair of jeans. All the blades, and in the case of the Leek the entire knife, are coated with their black-oxide coating, then tumbled to give them that worn look. Each knife features the Ken Onion designed SpeedSafe® locking system.
If you prefer a sleek look with quick deployment, the Leek may be a better choice. The revolutionary Speed-Safe Torsion Bar device provides smooth and effortless blade deployment with just one finger. Measures 4" closed with a 3" slim multi-purpose blade of 14C28N stainless at 58-60 Rc. The handle is 410 stainless. Framelock. Removable, reversible pocket clip. Weighs 3.1 oz. Suggested retail is $134.99.
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TypeFolder Assisted Opening
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BladeDrop Point
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Blade Length3″
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Blade Steel14C28N
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Rockwell58-60
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LockFramelock
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HandleStainless
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Closed Length4″
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ClipRemovable/Reversible
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Weight3.1 oz.
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OriginUSA
Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives was founded in 1974 in Portland, Oregon when knife salesman Pete Kershaw started a cutlery company that would make knives from his designs. Japanese based KAI Cutlery manufactured those designs. In 1978, KAI Cutlery purchased Kershaw Knives and the company, renamed KAI USA Ltd., continues today with three product lines; including the original Kershaw Knives, Zero Tolerance Knives, and Shun Cutlery which primarily markets kitchen cutlery.
Over the years, Kershaw Knives has worked with several custom knifemakers. Cutlery Hall of Famer Ken Onion, a custom knife maker and inventor of the “SpeedSafe” assisted opening mechanism, is the premier knife designer for Kershaw Knives. Kershaw has also collaborated with custom knifemakers Grant and Gavin Hawk, Frank Centofante, and Ernest Emerson. Kershaw has released models that were developed in collaboration with National Geographic, Jeep, Orange County Choppers, the American Professional Rodeo Association, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Kershaw manufactures excellent knives and has built a very strong customer fan base due to their innovative designs and their quality control.
Kershaw BlackWash Leek
