Reviews and Ratings for Kershaw 1660OL Ken Onion Leek Assisted Flipper Knife 3" Bead Blast Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handles

Kershaw 1660OL Ken Onion Leek Assisted Flipper Knife 3" Bead Blast Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handlesrated 4.8 stars out of 5 (10 reviews)
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Kershaw 1660OL Ken Onion Leek Assisted Flipper Knife 3 inch Bead Blast Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handles

 

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Kershaw 1660OL Ken Onion Leek Assisted Flipper Knife 3" Bead Blast Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Mvp
New York
Jan 04, 2025
Pros: Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Lock Ease of Use, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: None

Overachiever

This knife changed my perception on EDC. Let me explain. I am in construction & property mngmt, and this is the 1st knife that truly checks all the boxes. Its light, thin, durable, sharp, cheap, comfortable in use and in pocket, and most importantly made in USA. I use my knife every day, and sometimes test its limits. I like how the knife works like a much larger knife, it seems like it has more blade than the closed knife would suggest. The only issue I have ever had was breaking the tip off, but that was more me then the knife, I was really pushing its limits and actually kinda curious how far I could go, and after having a few of these work horses its never happened again since. Keep in mind there are 2 versions of this knife, an aluminum handle and all others. the difference being in the locking mechanism, and I will only purchase the aluminum handle version. I liked it so much i bought one for all my staff and a few friends and made a believer out of all of them. I like a knife that does not get in the way when not in use, and it is like its not there. The value factor can not be ignored, especially being made in the USA, I will not buy a knife otherwise. Think of it this way, would you lend your money to someone if you knew you would not get it back, even if promised huge interest? NO, no one would. Thats what you are doing when you buy from China. Buy as much American made as you can and support our country.
Kershaw 1660OL Ken Onion Leek Assisted Flipper Knife 3" Bead Blast Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
G-Man
Texas
Sep 16, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Weight
Cons: Pocket Clip

Very Nice Knife

This knife has become my EDC. It was razor sharp right of the box and I haven't had to sharpen it yet. I use it for stripping wires of all sizes, opening boxes and anything else that I need to cut. I'm very careful not to use the tip for prying because it's very pointed and I'm afraid it will break. I personally think the blade lock is an overkill, I don't use it, but I guess it's nice if you want it. Nothing about the knife surprised when I received it because it's as advertised. One note: the pocket clip is not reversable.
Kershaw 1660OL Ken Onion Leek Assisted Flipper Knife 3" Bead Blast Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Phil N
Ft. Myers, Fl
May 28, 2016
Pros: None
Cons: None
This is a great little knife. Well made and it had all the things I needed for work. It had legal length, light weight and a sharp point for removing splinters( I,m a wood worker.
Kershaw 1660OL Ken Onion Leek Assisted Flipper Knife 3" Bead Blast Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Trevor
Washington state
Nov 18, 2020
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality
Cons: None

Best knife I’ve owned at 20

This knife has completely changed my view on edc knives. It is small enough you rarely feel it in your pocket but it’s durable and strong enough to get just about anything done. Plenty of camping trips have gone by where this little guy has filleted fish, carved tools and much more. Takes a bit to sharpen but it’s not too bad
Kershaw 1660OL Ken Onion Leek Assisted Flipper Knife 3" Bead Blast Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Grant
oregon
Sep 19, 2014
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Very well designed. My #1 knife now.
Kershaw 1660OL Ken Onion Leek Assisted Flipper Knife 3" Bead Blast Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Abu M
Malaysia
Nov 11, 2015
Pros: Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Pocket Clip

Small & light

I just love Kershaw. Out of the box it was shaving sharp. Very sharp tip so u have to be careful when opening & closing the knife. The lock is also useful to prevent it from accidentally open in your pocket. The only cons is that this knife is not deep carry, it will stick out from your pocket about 1/2 inch i guess. Highly recommended for EDC!
Kershaw 1660OL Ken Onion Leek Assisted Flipper Knife 3" Bead Blast Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Dan
Philadelphia, PA
Feb 21, 2014
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Pocket Clip, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Perfect for its intended use

I have this leek, but with the black blade. I have always been a Spyderco guy, but when I got this knife I ended up carrying it more often than any of my other knives. It's small and light, but not so small that it has an issue doing anything. The only issue I had with it was the tip of the blade. It is very sharp and thin, if you aren't careful it could chip off. However, I see this knife as more of a precision EDC, so if you're doing anything with it that could chip the tip of the blade off, you should probably be using a different knife anyway. The grip is a little slick, as it's just smooth aluminum, but it does feel good. I have heard people say the blade steel is of a lower quality than most higher-end knives. This may be true, but as I said before I consider it a precision EDC, so it doesn't concern me. It sharpens well and holds the edge fine as far as I'm concerned. You will not be disappointed if you're looking for a small EDC.
Kershaw 1660OL Ken Onion Leek Assisted Flipper Knife 3" Bead Blast Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Ryan T
NJ
Apr 02, 2013
Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Sharp, Smooth, Stylish

I bought this knife as my EDC and needed it to like nice even when im dressed up for work. ODG makes the knife look better than plain old black. The assisted opening works perfectly and comes in handy when your other hand is busy. Great Knife by Kershaw.
Kershaw 1660OL Ken Onion Leek Assisted Flipper Knife 3" Bead Blast Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Gmunny
Beaverton, Oregon
Mar 23, 2018
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Sharp and comfortable knife

I love how this knife feels in my hands. It's very sharp and ergonomically engineered. It sits nice in my pocket, the assisted open works well and the lock is a nice feature. Did I mention it's sharp? Stupidly, I cut myself deep twice in the first two weeks of owning this thing. Every part of me, except my two thumbs missing flesh, love this knife.
Kershaw 1660OL Ken Onion Leek Assisted Flipper Knife 3" Bead Blast Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handles
rated 3 stars out of 5
Anonymous
USA
Oct 09, 2016
Pros: Blade Sharpness
Cons: Weight, Handle Material, Pocket Clip

Look for a different model

I love Kershaw knives but I have to speak out against this one. First off, the blade is sharp, but not as sharp as my Kershaw Needs Work; which is funny because both knives have the same steel (Sandvik 14C28N). This started to rust in my pocket after a day which I was dumbfounded about considering my Needs Work has never rusted being in my pocket for months, if not a year by now. My hands are not the biggest, but, it's not beefy enough either. Also, this knife collects more pocket lint than any I've ever carried, which interferes with the assisted opening mechanism. The pocket clip is so tight, it actually hurts your fingers to lift it just slightly and attach it to your pants, jeans, etc. Personally, the knife is too light if you ask me. I don't believe it can withstand much heavy duty use over time. It's not a terrible knife but I know there's others which are made better. Keep this as a display in your collection instead.
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