Comparison Console
Kershaw Knockout 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.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Leek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% 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$125
US$125
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with stainless steel sub-frame
410 stainless steel
Finish
Stonewash and DLC coating (varies by model)
Bead-blasted or Cerakote finish depending on variant
Lock type
Sub-frame lock (frame lock variant)
Frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb studs and flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstud
Clip type
Four-way reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up, left/right)
Reversible pocket clip for right, tip-up/down carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useLaw enforcementFirst respondersOutdoor use
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesWorkTactical use
Not best for
Heavy wood carvingHard chopping tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight for its sizeStrong and secure sub-frame lockFast and reliable assisted openingGood corrosion resistanceBalanced design
Slim and lightweight designFast assisted opening mechanismDurable and sharp Sandvik 14C28N bladeComfortable contoured stainless steel handleReversible pocket clipSecure frame lock mechanism
Common complaints
Blade grind not ideal for hard wood carvingSpeedSafe system can be noisy and harder to closeSome hot-spotting of lockbar on index finger
Tip-lock slider may be removed by some usersLimited blade thickness for heavy duty tasks
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