← ComparisonsLength and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Profile is the shape family's outline, not a scan of this model.
Head to head
Kershaw Leek 1660 vs Ontario RAT Model 2
Kershaw Leek 1660 runs a 3″ modified wharncliffe blade in Sandvik 14C28N; Ontario RAT Model 2 runs 3″ of drop point in AUS-8. The Ontario RAT Model 2 is the lighter of the two by 0.30 oz.
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- Kershaw Leek 1660 · Modified Wharncliffe3″ blade · 0.09″ spine · 3 oz · ~0.65″ tall (derived)
- Ontario RAT Model 2 · Drop Point3″ blade · 0.093″ spine · 2.7 oz · ~0.73″ tall (derived)
Spine thickness, same scale
0.09″
0.093″
| Spec | KershawKershaw Leek 1660 | OntarioOntario RAT Model 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 3″ | 3″ |
| Spine thickness | 0.09″ | 0.093″ |
| Overall length | 7″ | 7″ |
| Closed length | 4″ | 4.1″ |
| Weight | 3 oz | 2.7 oz |
| Blade shape | Modified Wharncliffe | Drop Point |
| Steel | Sandvik 14C28N | AUS-8 |
| Grind | Hollow | Flat |
| Lock | Frame Lock | Liner |
| Handle material | 410 Stainless | Nylon 6 |
| Country of origin | USA | Taiwan |
| Price band | Mid | Budget |
Tinted rows are where these two differ.
The steel difference
Sandvik 14C28N
Developed with Kershaw. Tough, rust-resistant, and about as easy to sharpen as a good steel gets — the reason it dominates the value tier.
AUS-8
Japanese mid-tier that aged well: tough for its hardness and very easy to bring back.