Two things about the Leek. It's pedantic, but technically the Leek is an assisted open, not an automatic. Assisted open is where you need to move the blade manually to a break point where the spring takes over. A full automatic would be a switch or button that releases the blade from a fully closed position. The Leek, like most other Kershaw assisted knives, is very touchy. Second, the Leek has a safety switch on it, so if you're worried about it opening, but not worried about it being fast, you could engage that safety when not in use. Great video though, definitely cool to see someone do a write-up on the Feldspar.
@DaveAlkema gd call didn't think about the difference, makes sense though. Mine does have a safety but it sucks. It sticks and just kinda of a pain to use. Don't carry the leek anymore, there is just much better options in my opinion.
Damn!
That Leek is a classic!
I've never seen one look like that
Two things about the Leek. It's pedantic, but technically the Leek is an assisted open, not an automatic. Assisted open is where you need to move the blade manually to a break point where the spring takes over. A full automatic would be a switch or button that releases the blade from a fully closed position. The Leek, like most other Kershaw assisted knives, is very touchy. Second, the Leek has a safety switch on it, so if you're worried about it opening, but not worried about it being fast, you could engage that safety when not in use. Great video though, definitely cool to see someone do a write-up on the Feldspar.
@DaveAlkema gd call didn't think about the difference, makes sense though. Mine does have a safety but it sucks. It sticks and just kinda of a pain to use. Don't carry the leek anymore, there is just much better options in my opinion.