2012 BladeForums Limited Kershaw Skyline PREORDER Thread - S30V, Blue G10 - $90 ea

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I don’t care who's at fault (sounds like just a miscommunication), it’s not that big a deal to me. For $90 I’m getting a blue-handled Skyline, stoneground finish, S30V steel, and contributing to a web site that's taught me everything I know about knives.

As has been mentioned, if that last quarter inch of flat grind is a deal breaker for someone, they can cancel their order.

Looking forward to receiving mine!
 
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Yikes, albeit a little disappointed in the situation, I'll still keep my order. :thumbup:

FFG versus FG is a pretty big misunderstanding. Personaly I'd rather pay the original quoted price of $110 for the FFG, but what can you do. We are still getting a good knife for the price of $90.

Kershaw should take into consideration in a FFG Skyline with a higher end steel. Something for the knife enthusiasts.... :cool:
 
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What whatever happened, the responsibility for any miscommunication lies with me as this is a BladeForums.com project. The buck stops here.

If I was under the mistaken impression it was a FFG and I was wrong, that's my fault and no one elses, not Kershaw's, certainly not Thomas's and I can totally appreciate his frustration and not being happy with the situation either.

Those of you who have requested refunds will get them starting tomorrow. Those of you who still want one, I appreciate it. Personally the grind doesn't matter to me, I buy users but my criteria is not everyone else's and that's all there is to it.

My most sincere apologies for screwing this up and creating a mistaken impression.
 
I'm still excited for the knife! Big thanks to Kershaw and Thomas for making this happen. Unfortunately there are always a few whiners. I'm glad Spark is stepping up with the refund offer (not that I'm taking him up on it). But let me tell you, if you like Skylines and have had trouble finding the red, or damascus version, think how much harder it will be to find one of these. I mean, there will only be 500.
 
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What whatever happened, the responsibility for any miscommunication lies with me as this is a BladeForums.com project. The buck stops here.

If I was under the mistaken impression it was a FFG and I was wrong, that's my fault and no one elses, not Kershaw's, certainly not Thomas's and I can totally appreciate his frustration and not being happy with the situation either.

Those of you who have requested refunds will get them starting tomorrow. Those of you who still want one, I appreciate it. Personally the grind doesn't matter to me, I buy users but my criteria is not everyone else's and that's all there is to it.

My most sincere apologies for screwing this up and creating a mistaken impression.
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Spark, I'm sticking with it brotha...

Thank you for everything!
 
Spark said:
What whatever happened, the responsibility for any miscommunication lies with me as this is a BladeForums.com project. The buck stops here.

If I was under the mistaken impression it was a FFG and I was wrong, that's my fault and no one elses, not Kershaw's, certainly not Thomas's and I can totally appreciate his frustration and not being happy with the situation either.

Those of you who have requested refunds will get them starting tomorrow. Those of you who still want one, I appreciate it. Personally the grind doesn't matter to me, I buy users but my criteria is not everyone else's and that's all there is to it.

My most sincere apologies for screwing this up and creating a mistaken impression.
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Its very noble of you to fall on your sword Spark. I really hope the whole forum is not looked upon poorly foe the statements of a few disappointed people. Maybe Jimmy can pass the positive along as well.

I for one will not be cancelling my order. Its a unique knife and regardless of the grind it will be a good EDC. I feel bad for you. I have had a group buy go sour before, and I know it sucks to be left holding the Buck.
 
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I'm pretty sure Spyderco has done a few forum knives in the past.
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They have. As well as sprint runs for orgs/stores with much smaller exposure than BF, as has Kershaw, CRK, BM, and almost every knife maker I know. I know this because I own some of them, and have seen many others. It is more common to see them made for knife stores though vs. forums, at least from what I have seen in the market places.
 
This thread just makes me sad. Not about the knife, but about people. It's almost embarrassing to read. I'm sorry you have to deal with all of this Spark, my order (donation) will not be cancelled. I ordered the knife at the time because I thought it was cool to have a limited edition Skyline and to support the forums. Since then my tastes have changed entirely and for all I know I could end up selling it when I get it, BUT the initial $98 investment was worth it enough for me to give to BladeForums, if nothing else. It could be a rusty railroad spike and I'd still buy it to support the community. It's not fair to Spark, Kershaw, the moderating teams, or the community itself to conduct ourselves as such over something that Spark went out of his way to make happen FOR US.

I'll get off my soap box now and wait patiently and quietly for my knife to arrive. Thanks again for everything you have done Spark.
 
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Just a heads up Spark. According to the OP, you're still selling FFG's
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Updated, thank you.

Just as an FYI, the only official forum knives that have been done prior to this were the Spyderco Blue Native back over a decade ago, the various REKAT Sifus and other offerings, and the current GEC 2012 Traditional. We've also had various companies provide knives for membership drives, notably ESEE and KA-BAR.

Various companies have made offerings, limited runs, and others available to forums members, but unless it was listed as an official BladeForums project, we didn't see a dime from it and it didn't support the forums. Kershaw is supporting us in a big way with these knives, and they deserve respect for it. Please stop with any backbiting and focus any blame or acrimony where it belongs - it's my responsibility.
 
Spark, I really appreciate what you've done to make BF what it is today and for stepping up and taking responsibility. Between this and the 2012 Trad Forum knife you've gone above and beyond. For those who can't get beyond the blade grind and in to the spirit of what this knife means, I feel sorry for them. All I can say to them is grow-up and be prepared for a unique knife that celebrates the best in the BF community. And if they can't, then I 'd rather not say what I think about them here in a public forum.

Spark said:
What whatever happened, the responsibility for any miscommunication lies with me as this is a BladeForums.com project. The buck stops here.

If I was under the mistaken impression it was a FFG and I was wrong, that's my fault and no one elses, not Kershaw's, certainly not Thomas's and I can totally appreciate his frustration and not being happy with the situation either.

Those of you who have requested refunds will get them starting tomorrow. Those of you who still want one, I appreciate it. Personally the grind doesn't matter to me, I buy users but my criteria is not everyone else's and that's all there is to it.

My most sincere apologies for screwing this up and creating a mistaken impression.
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jimmer_5 said:
The grind is new, the steel is new, and the color is new. That hasn't changed, in spite of the fact that the flat grind is only partial and not full. I don't like to speak for Thomas, but I am also frustrated by this situation.
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My apologies Jimmer, I didn't mean to be disrespectful. I understand you have a lot on your plate atm :(
 
No misunderstandings or blame. Thanks Spark, and everyone else involved in this. It's just as unruly as a burlap bag full of rabid cats.. but you took it upon yourself anyway. That's a pretty huge undertaking in my opinion.

Now I do understand and relate to the complaints and disappointment. But there's no one to blame, and it's just a case of miscommunication. All water under the bridge. If my time in the service has taught me anything, it's that Mr. Murphy is alive and well.. and we just have to adjust and adapt as best we can.

To those referring to the "complainers".. some people were specific in their tastes and wants. Please stop trivializing another persons standards.
I've had many things in life that was bought and paid for, and wasn't what I paid for originally when I finally received it. Not many people would just say something like, "Hey, I wanted the car I ordered to have a manual transmission, but since I waited for so long, I'll just take this automatic one." It's their funds, and times are hard. I understand all of it wholeheartedly.
Don't trivialize another's values and standards.

I bought this knife because I liked it. Yes, the FFG was the main selling point for me, but I also bought it to support this place.. and to have a unique knife, in great steel, at an awesome price. Everyone bought it for different reasons.. it doesn't mean anyone should be belittled because they don't agree with what you like. It's all just senseless.

Anyway.. I'm still looking forward to it. I'm still glad to be here, and sharing in this. Thanks Spark. It was a huge chunk of chaos, and you still took it on. Very selfless, and I salute you for it.
 
TA2W, stuff happens, sounds like you've got the right attitude, adapt and overcome. People, IMO, need to not sweat the small stuff and look at the big picture. This knife was started to celebrate the Kershaw Forum and Blade Forums. The details are secondary as long as it was something unique. Blue G10, S30v blade steel, stone-wash blade, unique model number, limited production all fill the bill for a very special knife. Even if this knife had a standard 14C28N blade instead of the S30V stonewash it'd be worth buying to support BFC. I'm sorry that there are members here that can't see that.
 
DELETED, so at least no one has to wade through my BS to read about the point of the thread, sorry to newcomers about having to wade through everyone elses.
 
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