Kershaw Skyline Review?

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GaryC

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Does anyone own a Kershaw Skyline? Bought one awhile back & love it. Gary
 
senoBDEC said:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=611995&highlight=skyline
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642586&highlight=kershaw+skyline
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573592&highlight=skyline

Short story: Flips great, pretty decent ergos, very lightweight, with a little work = lightsaber in your pocket ;).
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I agree with all of this, plus great blade geometry! To me the only negatives are one liner and beadblasted blade. On the plus side I think Kershaw does the best beadblast out there:thumbup:.
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The only thing I don't like with it is no closed blade locking, but on the other hand this same feature enables you to open the blade with the flip of a wrist (only flip no touching the thumbstuds or the pushy thingy on the top). I love the geometry of the blade.

Its a go get it knife, great overall more than decent price
 
i have one problem with it: the hex scew towards the top that keeps the pivot action tight seems to have a tendency to come loose. i've had to tighten it a few times to keep it from wiggling or scraping the casing while it's being closed.
 
I'm not great on reviews, but I find this one an excellent user for the price. Love the slimness & thin blade, easy too flip for being a lefty. Took off the clip & carry in the back left pocket, sometimes front, so light don't notice it's there. The G-10 handles feels good in the hand. The blade came out of the box sharp, great for all around use & lockup is tight, especially when it's open the flipper acts like a finger guard. No springs or torsion bar to replace. Thinking about the Skyline Damascus Blade & the OD-1 next. I think this knife is an excellent price you can't go wrong, plus it's made in the U.S.A Thanks, Gary
 
I got one because the Tenacious I bought is a bit bulky for the office. VERY pleased overall with the tenacious....if only it was a lockback..but hey thats just me.
 
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i have one problem with it: the hex scew towards the top that keeps the pivot action tight seems to have a tendency to come loose. i've had to tighten it a few times to keep it from wiggling or scraping the casing while it's being closed.
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Take it out and put a dab, just a dab now, of blue loc-tite on the
pivot screw. Problem solved. ;)
 
I've got one and love it. Flipper is butter smooth and I like the beadblast finish for some reason. It rotates with my grip as my work EDC and then is my primary casual carry. The only thing I don't like is on tip up carry, it sticks out of the pocket too far for my taste.
 
I'm still not sure why people have to use wrist action for this flipper, just about all Kershaw manual flippers don't require any wrist action... especially this one.
 
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