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Kershaw 1660TIZDP Leek ~ Vintage 2006

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Kershaw 1660TIZDP Leek ~ Vintage 2006

The Kershaw 1660TIZDP Leek from around 2006 was a premium USA-made EDC knife featuring a 3-inch Sandvik 14C28N blade with a hollow grind, SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper/thumb stud, a frame lock, and distinctive bead-blasted titanium (Ti) handles, offering high performance with a slim profile, making it a sought-after variation of the popular Leek design known for its slicing ability and precision.

Model: Kershaw 1660 Leek (TIZDP variant).
Designer: Ken Onion.
Blade: 3-inch, modified drop-point or Wharncliffe style, hollow ground, made from Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel.
Handle: Bead-blasted titanium (Ti) scales for a premium look and feel, with a frame lock.
Opening System: SpeedSafe assisted opening with a flipper and ambidextrous thumb studs for fast, one-handed deployment.
Lock: Frame lock for secure blade retention, plus a Tip-Lock slider to prevent accidental opening.
Pocket Clip: Reversible for tip-up or tip-down carry.
Origin: Made in the USA.
Purpose: An ideal, sleek everyday carry (EDC) knife, known for its versatility in slicing and piercing tasks.
- Blade Length: Approximately 3 inches.
- Closed Length: Approximately 4 inches.
- Overall Length: Approximately 7 inches.
- Weight: Approximately 2.1 ounces

"Ti" indicates the handle material is Titanium, a lightweight and strong metal.
"ZDP" (or ZDP-189) in some variations refers to a very high-end, powder-metallurgy stainless steel, though many standard Leeks used Sandvik 14C28N, noted for excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance.