Just wanted to check in and say that my brown/black skyline + sharpener came in and I am satisfied.
Similar to the rake posted above, there was a noticable scratch in the blade, easier to see in my case since the blade is black, but more than acceptable considering I knowingly ordered b-stock. I was actually thinking it would be something worse.
My only complaint is that there was a significant ding in the blade edge about 1/8" long, but I was able to take it out quite quickly with the diamond sharpener, so it is essentially a non issue.
I usually tune in the edge on my blades when I get them anyways. I use a stone meant for finishing carbide lathe/mill cutters, and then align the edge with a HSS lathe turning blank. It now is dangerously sharp, sharp enough to shave a bald spot on my arm in one pass. I drew blood twice just tonight playing with it.
As far as the sharpener, it was perfect besides a couple of small nicks in the knurling.
Anyone that's on the fence, for the price I think this is unbeatable. I don't really find no warranty an issue on Kershaws anyways, they're solid knives, and at this price, who cares?
BTW, this brown/black skyline is DEAD SEXY, I wish this was a standard option. I'll be very sad the day this knife retires. If I had the cash I would probably buy up a couple more. IMO the skyline is the perfect EDC knife in every way... this color combo is just the cherry on top.
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I just wanted to add, total time from payment to delivery was 3 business days. Very impressive, but YMMV.