Product Description
The world’s favorite everyday carry reaches its final form with the Kershaw Leek Gradient Blue (1660GBLU). Combining the legendary design of Ken Onion with the revolutionary power of CPM MagnaCut steel, this USA-made folder is a must-have for enthusiasts who demand elite performance and head-turning style. MagnaCut has redefined the industry by offering a "super steel" that provides incredible edge retention and toughness while remaining virtually immune to corrosion.
The 3-inch Wharncliffe blade features a razor-sharp hollow grind, perfect for surgical slicing and detailed utility tasks. Its rugged stonewashed finish perfectly complements the high-end Gradient Blue to Black anodized aluminum handle, which fades seamlessly from a vibrant azure to a tactical matte black. Equipped with Kershaw’s SpeedSafe® assisted opening, the Leek 1660GBLU snaps open instantly with a simple pull of the flipper or a push of the thumb stud. Slim, lightweight, and built with a secure Tip-Lock safety slider, this Leek is the ultimate fusion of modern metallurgy and iconic American craftsmanship.
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Revolutionary CPM MagnaCut Steel: Experience the pinnacle of blade steel—MagnaCut offers world-class edge longevity and extreme rust resistance (62-64 HRC).
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Snappy SpeedSafe® Assisted Opening: Fast, reliable one-handed deployment via the integrated flipper tab or dual thumb studs.
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Premium Blue Gradient Handle: Lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum scales featuring a custom color fade for a high-end, custom look.
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Surgical Precision Slicing: The thin 0.09-inch Wharncliffe blade profile with a hollow grind is engineered for superior piercing and fine detail work.
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Multi-Stage Safety: Includes a rock-solid steel liner lock and the signature Kershaw Tip-Lock to prevent the blade from opening accidentally in your pocket.
Specifications:
| Product Type | Assisted Opening | |
| Brand | Kershaw | |
| Product Name | Leek | |
| Model # | 1660GBLU | |
| Overall Length (in) | 7.00 | |
| Closed Length (in) | 4.00 | |
| Blade Length (in) | 3.00 | |
| Blade Thickness (in) | 0.09 | |
| Handle Thickness (in) | 0.31 | |
| Blade Material | CPM-MagnaCut | |
| Blade Hardness (HRC) | 62-64 | |
| Blade Style | Drop Point | |
| Blade Edge | Plain | |
| Blade Grind | Hollow | |
| Blade Finish | Stonewashed | |
| Handle Material | Aluminum | |
| Handle Finish | Gradient Blue / Black | |
| Lock Type | Liner Lock | |
| Clip Position | Tip-Up / Tip-Down, Right Carry | |
| Weight (oz) | 3.0 | |
| Origin | USA | |
| Blade Range | 3-3.49 |