The quest may be over. The Kershaw Leek, designed by artist Ken Onion, is so beautiful that grown men weep in its presence. Mr. Onion has also designed two smaller versions called the Scallion and the Chive. I chose the Leek because it's the right size for my hand and I love the more elongated profile. Here are the specs: 4" closed; 3" blade; 3.1 oz. I paid $30 on ebay.
The Leek is a seven-inch monument to simple splendor. It's whisper-thin, light, and quite sharp, yet possesses a solidity that makes you want to hold it forever. My stainless steel model is a monochromatic dream. The shape of the handle is graceful and the transition between hilt and blade is practically seamless. There's a serrated-blade option, but I chose the plain blade; why interrupt the beauty of the straight edge?
Opening the Leek is seductive. With just a gentle pull of your index finger, the SpeedSafe® system instantly and smoothly kicks the blade into open and locked position. The catalyst is something they call a "torsion bar." Whatever — it gives me butterflies.
My awesome new knife has a reversible clip so you can hang it from your pocket. But it'd be just as at home behind bullet-proof glass in the MoMA. No flash photography, please.
2 comments:
Holy shitterbuckets. You weren't kidding, that is a true thing of straight-from-heaven beauty. I am in awe. I would trade all of my knives for a chance to cuddle with that sweet thang.
As a Kershaw employee I am so please that your quest has brought you to us. Your blog was amusing and well loved by many of us here at Kershaw. So much so, that in fact, it hangs proudly in our kitchen amongst others who have sent a token of their appreciation. We understand the search for a knife can be a tedious task. Once you have found "the one" it usually will never leave your side. Please know that your new beloved has a lifetime warranty should anything, and I mean ANYthing ever go wrong. Simply give us a call. Thanks for your story.
Sorry for intruding on your blog, but I just couldn't help myself...
~Kershaw Customer Service
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