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Just picked this up last night and though I'd share some pics before I head out for the day. Hope you enjoy!
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The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is$300$250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
My new toy...Skyline fixed blade (pics)
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Did the sheath come with it?
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Ahhh, the elusive Skyline fixed blade...I have heard tales of this critter but have yet to set my eyes (or hands) on it. 
Congrats on picking one up. How does it feel in hand?
Congrats on picking one up. How does it feel in hand?
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Damn rain ruined my hike! Anyway...
texassteel25-yes the sheath came with it. The leather is a little thin and it felt "weird" at first. After sheathing and unsheathing the knife the sheath has broken in nicely and I am rather pleased with it.
OldSarSwmr-I agree it is an elusive little critter. I picked it up at on of the big outdoors stores (the "World's Foremost Outfitters"). They had 1 orange handle left, 1 black handle and if I had the money I would have snagged both (as well as the orange Skyline folder they had
). I have large hands and have split a few pairs of 2XL gloves but for a smaller knife the Skyline FB feels solid in the hand. Also I prefer handles that don't thin towards the butt/pomel but my hand still "locks" in on the Skyline. Nice grippy G-10.
Bwolcott- don't own a Skyline folder...yet, but here are the dimensions right off the package- 3 1/4" blade, 7 5/16" overall, 2.8 oz. (4.2 oz. with sheath)
And of course it is incredibly sharp and has perfect even grinds.
texassteel25-yes the sheath came with it. The leather is a little thin and it felt "weird" at first. After sheathing and unsheathing the knife the sheath has broken in nicely and I am rather pleased with it.
OldSarSwmr-I agree it is an elusive little critter. I picked it up at on of the big outdoors stores (the "World's Foremost Outfitters"). They had 1 orange handle left, 1 black handle and if I had the money I would have snagged both (as well as the orange Skyline folder they had
). I have large hands and have split a few pairs of 2XL gloves but for a smaller knife the Skyline FB feels solid in the hand. Also I prefer handles that don't thin towards the butt/pomel but my hand still "locks" in on the Skyline. Nice grippy G-10.Bwolcott- don't own a Skyline folder...yet, but here are the dimensions right off the package- 3 1/4" blade, 7 5/16" overall, 2.8 oz. (4.2 oz. with sheath)
And of course it is incredibly sharp and has perfect even grinds.
Wow, I did not know those existed. When I first saw your thread title I thought you took a Skyline and filled the gaps with JB Weld or something to make it fixed.
That is a handsome knife ! Tell more about it !? Like nearabouts the cost. Why is it impossible to find ? Whats up with it !!
Tostig
That is a handsome knife ! Tell more about it !? Like nearabouts the cost. Why is it impossible to find ? Whats up with it !!
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Tostig- if you look at my 2nd post I give the length and weight specs. Other specs are USA made, 14C28N Sandvik steel, G10 handle scales, leather sheath.
As to why it's so hard to find ,I've heard, is that it is an exclusive knife to one of the big outdoor/hunting stores...again just what I heard. Will give pricing and other info to you via email to avoid any possible deal spotting.
As to why it's so hard to find ,I've heard, is that it is an exclusive knife to one of the big outdoor/hunting stores...again just what I heard. Will give pricing and other info to you via email to avoid any possible deal spotting.
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Nice! I didn't know those existed either.
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They should make it a regular item. It'd sell like crazy.
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I like it and would probably buy one. No mega stores around here. (not complaining though)
The sheath looks similar to the Field Knife 1082OR I have. It is a bit odd, but seems to work ok. I worked mine over with mink oil, inside and out to help preserve it.
The sheath looks similar to the Field Knife 1082OR I have. It is a bit odd, but seems to work ok. I worked mine over with mink oil, inside and out to help preserve it.
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I cant find them either and I dont have a Cabelas anywhere near me to go and look for one.
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Me either and the closest Cabelas is LA, and I am not driving there for this...damn!
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I really need a couple hundred of those !
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Can't find em either.., wonder if they're an in store exclusive and not sold online or something. Either way, I'm wanting one bad!