Comparison Console
Kershaw Leek vs Kershaw Mini Iridium
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$125Most expensive
US$83.99Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)
76 mm (2.99 in)
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
175 mm (6.89 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
410 stainless steel
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Bead-blasted or Cerakote finish depending on variant
Black oxide coating on blade; black anodized handle
Lock type
Frame lock
DuraLock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstud
Manual with thumb stud and KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip for right, tip-up/down carry
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesWorkTactical use
Everyday carryLightweight usePortability
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Slim and lightweight designFast assisted opening mechanismDurable and sharp Sandvik 14C28N bladeComfortable contoured stainless steel handleReversible pocket clipSecure frame lock mechanism
Lightweight and portableSmooth deployment with KVT ball bearingsSecure DuraLock lockStylish design with black or colorful anodized aluminum handle
Common complaints
Tip-lock slider may be removed by some usersLimited blade thickness for heavy duty tasks
No complaints clearly stated in provided sources
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