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Kershaw Leek 1660 vs Zero Tolerance 0350

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Kershaw Leek 1660 is cheaper at $94.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Kershaw Leek 1660 or Zero Tolerance 0350?

The Kershaw Leek 1660 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Kershaw Leek 1660 is the cheaper at $94.99. The Kershaw Leek 1660 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Kershaw Leek 1660 Zero Tolerance 0350
US price $94.99 $168
BrandKershawZero Tolerance
Released
Blade length (in) 3 3.25
Blade steel 14C28N CPM S30V
Lock type frame lock liner lock
Opening mechanism SpeedSafe assisted opening, flipper/thumb stud SpeedSafe assisted opening, flipper/dual thumb studs
Blade shape grind modified wharncliffe, hollow grind modified drop point with recurve, DLC-coated
Handle material 410 stainless steel textured G-10
Closed length (in) 4 4.625
Weight (oz) 3 6.2

Sources — Kershaw Leek 1660: kershaw.kaiusa.com (verified 2026-08-11). Zero Tolerance 0350: bladehq.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Kershaw Leek 1660 and Zero Tolerance 0350?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Blade length (in): Kershaw Leek 1660 3 vs Zero Tolerance 0350 3.25
  • Blade steel: Kershaw Leek 1660 14C28N vs Zero Tolerance 0350 CPM S30V
  • Lock type: Kershaw Leek 1660 frame lock vs Zero Tolerance 0350 liner lock
  • Opening mechanism: Kershaw Leek 1660 SpeedSafe assisted opening, flipper/thumb stud vs Zero Tolerance 0350 SpeedSafe assisted opening, flipper/dual thumb studs
  • Blade shape grind: Kershaw Leek 1660 modified wharncliffe, hollow grind vs Zero Tolerance 0350 modified drop point with recurve, DLC-coated
  • Handle material: Kershaw Leek 1660 410 stainless steel vs Zero Tolerance 0350 textured G-10
  • Closed length (in): Kershaw Leek 1660 4 vs Zero Tolerance 0350 4.625
  • Weight (oz): Kershaw Leek 1660 3 vs Zero Tolerance 0350 6.2

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