Comparison Console
Kershaw Bareknuckle vs Kershaw Leek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Leek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Leek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Leek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$134.99Most expensive
US$125Cheapest
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
410 stainless steel
Finish
Stonewashed; Blade blackwash coating on Olive version; Handle anodized gray or olive
Bead-blasted or Cerakote finish depending on variant
Lock type
Sub-Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Manual, KVT ball-bearing flipper opening
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstud
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up, left or right)
Reversible pocket clip for right, tip-up/down carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesWorkTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth deployment with KVT ball bearingsStrong and secure sub-frame lockReversible deep-carry pocketclip for left or right carryMade in USA quality
Slim and lightweight designFast assisted opening mechanismDurable and sharp Sandvik 14C28N bladeComfortable contoured stainless steel handleReversible pocket clipSecure frame lock mechanism
Common complaints
Blade deployment can be stiff and requires break-in
Tip-lock slider may be removed by some usersLimited blade thickness for heavy duty tasks
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