Comparison Console
Kershaw Bel Air vs Kershaw Leek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Leek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Leek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$160Most expensive
US$125Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)
76 mm (2.99 in)
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
410 stainless steel
Finish
Blackwash or Black PVD coating depending on model
Bead-blasted or Cerakote finish depending on variant
Lock type
DuraLock crossbar lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Manual KVT ball bearings with thumb stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstud
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
Reversible pocket clip for right, tip-up/down carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Utility tasksCamping and hikingFoods preparation
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesWorkTactical use
Not best for
Heavy prying tasksWoodworking requiring thick blade stock
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent corrosion resistanceSmooth, easy deploymentThin blade stock provides superior cutting performanceAmbidextrous, secure locking mechanismComfortable and lightweight aluminum handle
Slim and lightweight designFast assisted opening mechanismDurable and sharp Sandvik 14C28N bladeComfortable contoured stainless steel handleReversible pocket clipSecure frame lock mechanism
Common complaints
Pocket clip protrudes slightly from handle causing minor snaggingHeavier than some ultra-light competitorsBlade thickness may flex under heavy pryingInitial limited variants availability
Tip-lock slider may be removed by some usersLimited blade thickness for heavy duty tasks
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