Customer Rating: 
Summary: My very favorite tool / toy
Comment: I have had several people get one of these after seeing mine. Even my wife and daughter think it's immensely cool. It snaps open quickly with just a nudge, but not so abruptly that my 11-year-old daughter had any trouble with it the first time.
It comes from the factory insanely sharp. I use it every day for opening those obnoxious plastic packages, and even sometimes cutting ceiling tiles and carpet! With daily use it wants to be sharpened for a half-minute every week or so, and it stays sharp enough to cut coupons. It's just a little smaller than those knives that scream "weapon," though it looks all-business. That combined with its light weight mean it's always in my pocket.
It's called "speed-safe" because, while it opens almost automatically, the spring actually holds it closed when it's closed. People often ask me if it can open in your pocket, but it hasn't happened to me in over a year. Also, when you close it, it closes about halfway, and has to be pushed in the rest of the way, so it doesn't take your thumb off (which it possibly could, it's so sharp).
What's NOT perfect about it?
It's not big enough to scare someone away with (though it does make a great "snik" when it opens).
If you want to open it quietly, you can use the thumb stud, but it's not an easy one to use: it's small and tapered (though there is one on both sides for lefties). Combined with the spring holding it closed, it's not easy the first few times until you get used to it.
The blade is *SO* stainless that even writing on it with a Sharpie comes off in a week.
If you apply a lot of force (cutting something you really shouldn't, like a wood dowel or plastic pipe), you can jam the sleve lock slightly so it takes two hands to close.
The sleeve lock may make it easier to close with one hand, but it takes a few times to get used to it.
It comes so sharp you'll probably shave the hair off your thumb the first couple of times you close it, until you get the hang of it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good price, great knife, outstanding customer service!
Comment: I love my Leek knife and its Speedsafe opening system. The quality is great for the price and the blade is razor sharp right out of the box. Additionally, if you ever need assistance, Kershaw's customer service is unsurpassed. I have twice contacted them to purchase replacement parts for things that I broke and weren't at all Kershaw's fault. Both times, they got the part out to me in a matter of days and refused to accept any payment for them.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Razor Sharp and Handy
Comment: Had a knife like this a few years ago and it was misplaced or stolen. Paid $60 for it in a store, when I found it on here for $40 I couldn't pass it up. This knife holds an edge for what seems like forever and the speedsafe option is what makes it a great knife. Unfortunately the knife that was shipped to me did not function correctly but a quick email to Kershaw and they were sending me a new torsion bar and torx tool to take the knife apart and fix it for free, or I could mail it back and they would also fix it for free. I'm still waiting for the bar and tool (it's only been two days) but I still use the knife for everything, it hasn't lost its ability to cut like a razor... it just doesn't open with in a blur until i can fix it. 5 stars for this knife and 5 stars for Kershaw fo having an awesome customer service department and lifetime warranty.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: A Ridiculously Cool Knife
Comment: Upon unboxing this knife I was amazed at how great it looked. The finish is definitely the main attraction but using the knife, it's obvious that you're holding a very high quality piece of equipment. The assisted opening mechanism makes it very easy to open one-handed and the pocket clip makes it easier to carry, and doesn't damage clothing it clips to like some items I've owned. This knife comes very sharp from the factory, I was able to easily shave the hair off my shin with it. This knife has become part of my every day carry gear and has served me very well at a number of tasks. The only complaint I have is: the finish is so beautiful that I live in constant fear of scratching it, but so far it has taken a lot of abuse without damage.
Overall, a highly recommended product.
Customer Rating:
Summary: They sent the wrong knife!
Comment: I am super unhappy with this purchase. I bought the knife that was on the amazon add because it was the right knife. I ordered it for my sons birthday because it was just like my knife and it was supposed to be a special gift him. You get the idea? It wasn't the cheapest one available either. I could have gotten the one that arrived for alot cheaper if it was what I wanted. So basically, Amazon dropped the ball big time on my sons birthday present and I am likely to tell everyone that I can, ever chance I get how this has turned out to this point. Unless someone makes an effort to make it right. So far I have been ignored. Thanks for the opprotunity to tell about it.
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