Anyone Not Like the Skyline

I really like the one I just picked up a couple weeks ago. It's bumped my normal EDC, a Spyderco Paramilitary, out of the pocket for most of the time I've had it. Same size blade, way more compact handle. Great flipper, NON-AO (which is a plus for me... just not a fan of the assisted openers, since the cops in this town are generally ignorant of the nuances of knife carry laws and definitions...), nice slim overall package, top quality as can be expected from Kershaw, and the price is just right. :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
I picked up a Skyline today.
So far I'm lovin every bit of it. Light weight, perfect EDC blade shape and size.

And if I break it, it's a $35 knife:o

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I actually don't care for the skyline much...I can't fault it in any way for the fit and finish or quality of the knife (cuz the one I had was impeccable) but it doesn't fit my hands at all. For me, it's one damned uncomfortable little thing and there's just no way around it. It's not a bad knife by any means, it's just not a good knife for me.
 
A larger one would be awesome. Give it a 4" blade, Ti framelock, keep the Damascus. Instant hit! ;)
 
RevDevil said:
A larger one would be awesome. Give it a 4" blade, Ti framelock, keep the Damascus. Instant hit! ;)
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+1 on the larger Skyline idea. :thumbup:

I own two and like this knife a lot. Great bang for the Buck, light to carry, they open well for me and they can work all day. What's not to like.
 
I don't like mine since it left me. :) My brother-in-law has it now and it's well regarded. It's a good knife.
 
5.56 said:
I picked up a Skyline today.
So far I'm lovin every bit of it. Light weight, perfect EDC blade shape and size.

And if I break it, it's a $35 knife:o

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Rob, your shot above in another thread is what turned me on to this knife. I may get one some time but will need to do something about the high carry pocket clip. I prefer low-rider clips in general.
 
Thanks
I have the clip set to tip up. If you leave it tip down, it will ride slightly lower FWIW. But by no means would I consider it a low ride.
For $35, this knife is a bargain though.
 
I'm not a big fan of the forefinger cutout in the handle (it kinda forces you into a certain grip), and the thumbstuds aren't very useful (the flipper works great though). Yes, the clip isn't very low-riding, but it's definitely secure. However, I actually prefer tip-down carry for all my flipper knives (my muscle memory is burned in after 4 years primarily carrying a tip-down-only Kershaw Chive) and the Skyline rides lower with the clip mounted tip-down anyway...YMMV of course.

In spite of all this, the Skyline is one of the most-carried knives in my collection. Thin, light, grippy-but-not-too-much G-10, hollow-ground blade takes a scary sharp edge with ease... I'd say go for it.
 
5.56 said:
Thanks
I have the clip set to tip up. If you leave it tip down, it will ride slightly lower FWIW. But by no means would I consider it a low ride.
For $35, this knife is a bargain though.
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Yeah I carry tip-up also so that'll be the first thing I do if/when I get one. I noticed that it carries lower in the tip-down position but I hate tip-down.
 
I personally really like my Skyline and it's probably my lightweight knife choice 90% of the time (vs such great knives as the Spyderco ZDP Walker, Para 2, and Kershaw Zing and Chill, as well as the custom Ti-linerlock BusSTR from a couple years back or so).

It's really quite strong for how much the Skyline weighs and packs quite a bit of edge in an ergonomic, minimally sized handle. Steel is pretty good too and will take a nice polished edge in my experience. Def one of my main EDC knives.

Now for the nitpicking: A) The tip and last 1/2 inch of the blade bites into the plastic backspacer (my model is made AUG 08, if that matters), B) getting the sweet spot for flipping and still maintaining good retention is pretty tricky, C) handle slightly flexes laterally with a fair amount of force. D) thumbstuds are useable but are not particularly comfortable or consistently easy to use, and E) linerlock has a small locking surface area and will wear quicker than most other knives.

Pretty solid choice. If you prefer something a bit more... normal size and weight Kershaw Blitz and Scamp are good choices too.
 
Dad burn it, you guys directed my mind into realizing I just had to have another one! I finally get to try 14C28 too(all previous have been wonderful 13C26)!
 
powernoodle said:
I have two, and each requires a pretty strong flick of the wrist to open. Its a decent knife for the money, but in my view not so awesome a knife that everyone must have one.
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I have one and use it quite a bit, but I do agree with your assessment. Like a lot of people, I enjoy watching Nutnfancy's knife review vids on YouTube, and feel he generally gives good advice. But I feel he was off the mark in his over the top view of this knife, and I did a counterpoint video:

[video=youtube;4xAfr0mFqFo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xAfr0mFqFo[/video]
 
I agree 100%. There are many other blades that are far better in terms of deployment speed and looks that are far superior.
 
Rolex John,

I think you are missing on two points:

The thumb studs are intended as blade stops.

The FLIPPER, if used properly flies open without a wrist flip. I find it to be the easiest flipper of all my Kershaws.

If you compare it to say the Chill, you will see there are no thumb studs, only a stop bar which preforms the function of containing the blade.

All in all, your review was ok, but a little too long.:thumbup:



Common Sense...The Rarest Of All Senses
 
If you need to use wrist to open ANY Kershaw flipper, you are doing it wrong or the pivot got overtightened (much less likely).

It is all about technique.
 
Martini13 said:
Rolex John,

I think you are missing on two points:

The thumb studs are intended as blade stops.
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This point has been debated ad nauseam. Actually, technically they are in fact thumb studs. From the KAI USA Website spec page on the Skyline: SPECIFICATIONS: Made in the USA Steel: Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel with stone-washed finish Handle: Textured black G-10 Blade Length: 3-1/8 in. (7.9 cm) Closed Length: 4-1/4 in. (10.8 cm) Overall Length: N/A Weight: 2.3 oz. FEATURES: • Locking Liner • Thumb Stud • Pocket Clip • Flipper
 
kneedeep said:
If you need to use wrist to open ANY Kershaw flipper, you are doing it wrong or the pivot got overtightened (much less likely).

It is all about technique.
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Yeah, I know. I improved my technique:

[video=youtube;iEGzhDbelV0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEGzhDbelV0[/video]
 
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