Kershaw Leek or Sog Twitch?

Papacat · **on:** July 25, 2008, 11:55:31 PM

Need some advice.

I have some money coming on the horizon and I will be in the market for a new knife, but only want one of the two: the Kershaw Leek and the SOG Twitch. I need your expertise. Which one would you buy and why? Thanks.

-Papacat, aka Mike.

nezza33 · **Reply #1 on:** July 26, 2008, 12:05:55 AM

Kershaw Leek

Freudian Frog · **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2008, 02:40:11 AM

LEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EDIT: The leek. Or your brain is leeky. =(

J-sews · **Reply #3 on:** July 26, 2008, 03:23:29 PM

That Leek does seem like an elegant knife.

David Bowen · **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2008, 10:48:31 PM

I own a Twitch and Twitch XL, the Leek is much more sexy, I would get one with the d2 blade

WhichDawg · **Reply #5 on:** July 27, 2008, 12:05:27 AM

I've heard nothing but good things about the Leek, based on their good reviews I'd get that.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #6 on:** July 27, 2008, 03:38:04 AM

Get the Leek in rainbow!

jzmtl · **Reply #7 on:** July 27, 2008, 04:23:06 AM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on July 27, 2008, 03:38:04 AM

Get the Leek in rainbow!

Listen to this guy, he loves his rainbow.

I chose leek for a few reasons. First it has back flipper, I don't like thumbstubs on assisted knives because you cannot operate it like unassisted knive or you'd slice your thumb open. Second the spring on leek is user replaceable while twitch is not. I also like leek's design better than twitch's.

Viper · **Reply #8 on:** July 30, 2008, 10:38:55 AM

I would go for the Twitch II. It isn't as pretty, but it is a heavy duty knife.

Benner · **Reply #9 on:** July 30, 2008, 05:31:21 PM

Quote from: Viper on July 30, 2008, 10:38:55 AM

I would go for the Twitch II. It isn't as pretty, but it is a heavy duty knife.

... and because its a SOG as well by any chance?

Viper · **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2008, 02:11:07 AM

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I'm a SOG fanatic.

Papacat · **Reply #11 on:** August 01, 2008, 07:07:40 PM

Thank you for your suggestions. You've been a lot ot help.

I'm getting the Leek. I have a Chive, and it's a great little knife. I'll post some pictures when I get it.

-Papacat.

Viper · **Reply #12 on:** August 02, 2008, 12:52:05 AM

Have you ever owned a SOG?

Freudian Frog · **Reply #13 on:** August 02, 2008, 05:34:19 AM

Have you ever owned a Leek?

Viper · **Reply #14 on:** August 02, 2008, 05:44:43 AM

That's beside the point!

I've looked into them. They seem a bit small...

Freudian Frog · **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2008, 06:42:27 AM

Small for what? Elephant hunting?

Yer brain is leeky! =D

WhichDawg · **Reply #16 on:** August 02, 2008, 06:57:16 AM

don't make Benner pull out his new toy!

american lockpicker · **Reply #17 on:** August 02, 2008, 07:37:02 AM

I would go with the Kershaw I own 2 of their Assissted opening knives and I think their the best. I've never owned a SOG knife before so really can't comment about the quality....

jzmtl · **Reply #18 on:** August 02, 2008, 08:06:37 AM

Quote from: WhichDawg on August 02, 2008, 06:57:16 AM

don't make Benner pull out his new toy! (Image removed from quote.)

Benner is leeky too?

Benner · **Reply #19 on:** August 02, 2008, 11:44:33 PM

Quote from: WhichDawg on August 02, 2008, 06:57:16 AM

don't make Benner pull out his new toy! (Image removed from quote.)

Not sure what angle you were going for there, but thanks!

tomcrx · **Reply #20 on:** August 03, 2008, 12:00:02 AM

SOG twitch for various reasons

1. Nice blade shape and grind. I find it more useful in a variety of situations then the Wharnie style on the Leek
2. Slim and rides better in pocket for me.
3. SOG makes multitools, Kershaw does not. So your purchase furthers our addiction.

american lockpicker · **Reply #21 on:** August 03, 2008, 07:30:09 AM

Kershaw once made a multitool like the Crunch...

jetscream · **Reply #22 on:** August 04, 2008, 03:03:57 PM

I have had a Kershaw Scallion for well over a year and my first one was stolen and I immediately bought another. I had it for only a month and the tip broke. I dropped the knife while closed a few times and I am thinking that is what had to have broken the tip. I also had multiple accidental openings with my second one. I never had my first one open in my pocket. My second Kershaw opened much easier and faster then my first knife. I went back to Wal-Mart and was going to exchange it for a new Kershaw and the sporting goods manager informed me they were out of the Kershaw for a while and was not sure when they were coming back. I ended up exchanging it for a Leatherman C305 knife. Within a few short days I have really become to like this knife. I was worried about the thickness, but for everyday use it doesn't bother me. When I want something thin and light I fined myself carrying my Gerber EAB Pocket Knife that uses contractor blades.

american lockpicker · **Reply #23 on:** August 04, 2008, 08:34:30 PM

Quote from: jetscream on August 04, 2008, 03:03:57 PM

I have had a Kershaw Scallion for well over a year and my first one was stolen and I immediately bought another. I had it for only a month and the tip broke. I dropped the knife while closed a few times and I am thinking that is what had to have broken the tip. I also had multiple accidental openings with my second one. I never had my first one open in my pocket. My second Kershaw opened much easier and faster then my first knife. I went back to Wal-Mart and was going to exchange it for a new Kershaw and the sporting goods manager informed me they were out of the Kershaw for a while and was not sure when they were coming back. I ended up exchanging it for a Leatherman C305 knife. Within a few short days I have really become to like this knife. I was worried about the thickness, but for everyday use it doesn't bother me. When I want something thin and light I fined myself carrying my Gerber EAB Pocket Knife that uses contractor blades.

If the Gerber EAB knife uses Utility knife blade you should stop using it immediately. The last time I was in Walmart I seen a recall poster for them.

Benner · **Reply #24 on:** August 04, 2008, 08:35:47 PM

Quote from: american lockpicker on August 04, 2008, 08:34:30 PM

Quote from: jetscream on August 04, 2008, 03:03:57 PM
I have had a Kershaw Scallion for well over a year and my first one was stolen and I immediately bought another. I had it for only a month and the tip broke. I dropped the knife while closed a few times and I am thinking that is what had to have broken the tip. I also had multiple accidental openings with my second one. I never had my first one open in my pocket. My second Kershaw opened much easier and faster then my first knife. I went back to Wal-Mart and was going to exchange it for a new Kershaw and the sporting goods manager informed me they were out of the Kershaw for a while and was not sure when they were coming back. I ended up exchanging it for a Leatherman C305 knife. Within a few short days I have really become to like this knife. I was worried about the thickness, but for everyday use it doesn't bother me. When I want something thin and light I fined myself carrying my Gerber EAB Pocket Knife that uses contractor blades.

If the Gerber EAB knife uses Utility knife blade you should stop using it immediately. The last time I was in Walmart I seen a recall poster for them.

I think that was a while ago and they have since solved the problem. Unless there are new problems?

american lockpicker · **Reply #25 on:** August 04, 2008, 08:58:06 PM

I seen the poster last week but I don't know how long its been up.

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #26 on:** August 05, 2008, 04:07:48 PM

That recall was about a year ago,there was a topic on here about that:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,2165.0.html

Papacat · **Reply #27 on:** August 07, 2008, 11:35:20 PM

It looks like I'm getting both. I just picked up a SOG Twitch 2 on Ebay for $26. I'm sure I can grab a Leek for pretty cheap too. I'll let you know how it goes.

-Mike.

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