Kershaw Ken Onion Rainbow Leek Folding Knife with Speed Safe
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Equipment Details
Manufacturer: KershawBrand: Kershaw
Model: 1660VIB
Color: Rainbow
Product features:
- Foldong knife with speed safe
- Speed Safe Design
- Titanium-oxide coated
- 410 stainless steel handle
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Sports reviews of Kershaw Ken Onion Rainbow Leek Folding Knife with Speed Safe
Customer Review: Put a Rainbow in your pocket!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
An elegant knife which opens easily, but not too vigorously, and locks open. Can be locked shut with 'speed-safe' tab at the heel of the knife. A little better for right-handed use, this knife can reasonably be managed with the left hand as well, though there are knives more completely suited for left-handed use available (Spyderco models, for example).
This knife may be carried blade up or blade down in the pocket by moving the pocket clip.
For a smaller hand (I'm 5'11" with a medium large hand) look at the Rainbow Scallion, with it's scimitar-inspired blade shape for a sleek, elegant alternative to the Rainbow Leek.
The rainbow finish is really a nice touch, complementing the overall elegant appearance of the knife and emphasizing the tasteful line of the knife when open or closed. It will remind you of a hummingbird's wing, or a soap bubble in sunlight. I think you'll enjoy it each time you use it as I do.
The finish is tough, but does show light marks after about eight months of duty. Very light marks, though, but I mention this if you want to keep the knife in perfect condition. You might get a workhorse knife like the Vapor or the Whirlwind II to carry daily, and then carry the Rainbow Leek or Scallion with you when you are casually dressed after work or on weekends.
The knife comes razor-sharp, and can easily be returned to that condition with an inexpensive diamond sharpener. It holds an edge well, but is definitely a knife you won't want to abuse by throwing or prying with it.
I hope this helps you in making your decision. If you decide to invest in this knife, I'm sure you will enjoy owning and using it.
Description of Kershaw Ken Onion Rainbow Leek Folding Knife with Speed Safe
2002 Blade Magazine "Knife of the Year." Titanium-oxide coated stainless steel handle and blade. Ken Onion Speed Safe assisted opening design. Includes soft zipper case.A handsome addition to your kitchen, this all-purpose folding knife is part of Kershaw's Ken Onion collection. The rainbow effect of this knife is caused by a titanium-oxide coating on the stainless steel. The handle underneath the coating is made of 410 stainless steel, while the plain-edge blade is made from Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel. The combination of titanium and steel is designed to make the knife stand up to wear and tear for many years.
Like many of Kershaw's other Ken Onion knives, the Rainbow Leek Folding Knife features SpeedSafe, a patented, assisted-opening system that helps the user smoothly open the knife with a manual push on the blade's thumb stud.
The SpeedSafe system features a torsion bar, which, when closed, helps keep the knife closed, preventing it from being opened by gravity. To open the knife, the user must apply manual pressure to the thumb stud to overcome the resistance of the torsion bar. After the blade is out of the handle, the torsion bar moves along its half-moon track and takes over. The blade opens smoothly and locks into position, ready for use.
The knife comes equipped with a reversible clip that can be rotated 180 degrees for either tip-up or tip-down carry. Made in the United States, the knife measures 4 inches closed and weighs 3.1 ounces. The blade measures 3 inches. A soft zippered case is included.
Manufacturer's Warranty
Kershaw products are guaranteed for the lifetime of the original owner to be free of defects when received from the factory. Any product Kershaw finds to be defective in its original material, construction, or workmanship will be repaired or replaced with the same item or one of equal value at no charge. (Of course, normal wear, abuse such as prying with the knife, or neglect are excluded from this non-transferable warranty.)
About Kershaw and Ken Onion
Ken Onion Knives have proven to be some of the best production knives available anywhere in the world today. When Kershaw Knives and Ken Onion teamed up, the knife industry has never been the same since. Not only have the designs offered superior functionality, but style as well with models like the Avalanche, Boa, Leek, and the all new Mini Mojito and Offset.
Not all Ken Onion designs offer the Speed Safe feature, but do offer great designs, affordability, and years of reliable service. Models such as the Storm and Vapor folders and the Echo fixed blade are just a few great selections that are available with many variations. All are true Ken Onion designs and Kershaw Knives quality through and through.
What's in the Box?
Folding knife, reversible pocket clip, and soft zippered case.
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