Kershaw Leek Composite Blade Knife

The Kershaw Leek knife has been around for quite a while, in different configurations. This particular one comes with a composite blade, with M2 steel on the bottom. From what I have learned, M2 steel retains it's sharpness very well. This particular knife arrived razor sharp, and opens and closes very smoothly! This is a fantastic everyday carry knife, not too bulky to carry around, and with a large enough blade to handle most mid level jobs. This is NOT the right knife for heavy work, such as whittling wood or cutting through very thick items. One minor problem I found was that the two different metals that make up the blade look identical when the knife arrives from Kershaw, thereby minimizing the unique feature of this particular Leek blade, the composite blade. What I read to do from several sources in reviews about this knife was to submerge the blade in white vinegar for from 30-45 minutes, then remove it, dry it off, and rinse with water. After that, use some oil on the blade to prevent rusting. None of the reviews with this suggestion had a photo, so I've posted a photo of what my blade now looks like after using this technique. It looks MUCH nicer, as the two halves of the blade are much more noticeable! If you're looking for a great pocket knife, pick up either this version of the Leek, or one of the other versions. I don't think you'll be disappointed.