Kershaw Leek 1660 specs and steel

The Kershaw Leek 1660 has a 3" drop point blade in 14C28N, weighs 3 oz and uses a frame lock. Its list price is $124.99; retailers often sell for less.

Kershaw Leek 1660: Drop point blade, 3.0" long (generic profile, not to scale)Drop point blade, 3.0" long

Specifications

Blade steel
14C28N
Blade length
3"
Overall length
7"
Blade thickness
0.09"
Weight
3 oz
Lock
Frame lock
Handle
410 stainless steel
Blade shape
Drop point
Opening
Assisted (SpeedSafe flipper)
Made in
USA
Model
Leek 1660
Brand
Kershaw
List price
$124.99

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The steel: 14C28N

14C28N is a stainless steel rated 3/10 for edge retention, 8/10 for toughness and 8/10 for corrosion resistance; it is very high on ease of sharpening (9/10). Full 14C28N page.

Edge retention
3/10
Toughness
8/10
Corrosion resistance
8/10
Ease of sharpening
9/10
14C28N typical hardness14C28N: 57-60 HRC55 soft60 mid65 very hard507057–60

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Specs checked on 2026-10-14 against the maker's product page.