Oh SNAP! Kershaw will stop making money!

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... if they keep putting out perfect, inexpensive, US-Made knives like the Skyline!!! Man, talk about bang for the buck! The Skyline is:

a) thin and sharp, with a perfect utility blade;
b) smooth opening;
c) sexy;
d) perfectly ergonomic for grip and use;
e) sandvik and G10 - heck yeah!
f) simple and unpretentious.

That's it, we don't need anymore knives, even the high-prices one. OK, maybe a few more ;) AWESOME JOB ON THIS ONE KERSHAW FOLKS! Hats off...
 
Just got mine yesterday..I was really impressed w/ this little folder. Cant beat it for the money, no contest.
My only beef would be the handle size, I'd like it to be a little bigger, but thats nit picking really!
Awesome job on this one Kershaw!
 
I got one in the mail today , SWEET !!! Very nice knife at double the price ! I like it totally !!!


Dave
 
My knife shop is still waiting for their order. I might buy two or three, judging from the reviews here. Kershaw hasn't let me down yet :::thumbup:::
 
I would love to see a Ti Framelock Skyline...that would be the ultimate edc. BTW, the more I carry this one the more I like it. Hair popping sharp right out of the box and mine flips open like its auto assist or something, even from a vertical position, just give it a good push on the flipper and the blade is out!
 
Based on my RAM, Kershaw does flippers like no one else !!
They have some of the best designers, great quality and customer service. What more can you ask for ............ uh, ok ........ more cool knives and designs like no other knife company has. Keep it up Kershaw we'll be waiting !!! :cool: :thumbup::thumbup: :cool:
 
RLR said:
... if they keep putting out perfect, inexpensive, US-Made knives like the Skyline!!! Man, talk about bang for the buck! The Skyline is:

a) thin and sharp, with a perfect utility blade;
b) smooth opening;
c) sexy;
d) perfectly ergonomic for grip and use;
e) sandvik and G10 - heck yeah!
f) simple and unpretentious.

That's it, we don't need anymore knives, even the high-prices one. OK, maybe a few more ;) AWESOME JOB ON THIS ONE KERSHAW FOLKS! Hats off...
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Its funny...Before seeing this thread,I was thinking of getting one myself, until I saw this:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QRtm0SxHtBo
 
Meh, the guy just needs to learn how to use a non-AO flipper. Seems a little biased to Spyderco, but thats OK.
 
SPXTrader said:
Meh, the guy just needs to learn how to use a non-AO flipper. Seems a little biased to Spyderco, but thats OK.
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The guy sounds like a tool, which is fitting since his youtube name is "bungwrench". I could take that a step farther, but I'll refrain. We probably wouldn't be surprised to find out what his BF screen name is.....

Anyway, what a weak review that was. Like Brad said, get a grip on how a non-assisted flipper is supposed to work. Those wimpy little pushes on the flipper were PATHETIC!! Also, the notion that opening the knife with the thumbstuds is "impossible" is a little off base. Not all that hard in my experience, but hey, you don't have to know how to use knives to review them, right????:rolleyes:

Second, the serious concern he has about the single liner and the possibility of "stop pin failure" is pretty weak. You can pound on that G-10 with a lot of force and it's not gonna give.

Third, the clip is tight, yes. But that is probably one of the easiest things to remedy on a knife, so big deal. Quit yer whining and bend it already!!!:D

I could go on, but you get the idea. Doesn't seem like the kind of pro I'd want giving me recommendations.

Cheers,
Jon
 
He did mention BF, didn't he (I'm not wasting my time with going back to look at it again)? Would be interesting to know who it is. I did see one response that I recognize as a poster here.

As for the stud issue, I'll have to look, but I believe the SS liner extends just a little bit further out than the G-10. If so, the stud shouldn't contact the G-10 at all.
 
Well, we have struggled a bit with folks being able to "flip" when it comes to our manual fippers. The applied technique is difficult for some to understand and execute, and the video shows the shortcomings, and the classic "effort" when it comes to these flippers. Not sure how to get folks over the hump...maybe we need a video showing proper technique.
 
Thomas W said:
Well, we have struggled a bit with folks being able to "flip" when it comes to our manual fippers. The applied technique is difficult for some to understand and execute, and the video shows the classic "effort" when it comes to these flippers. Not sure how to get folks over the hump...maybe we need a video showing proper technique.
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I think that's an excellent idea Thomas. With some good visual, as well as verbal instruction to really get the point across. As most of us here know, a Kershaw manual flipper, when executed properly will fire as fast, if not faster than many AO's. And once you know what you're doing, the technique is NOT all that difficult.

Jon
 
That is a good idea GG. I think some, if not a lot of it is practice. There has been a question or two on the Mini Mojitos and the integral safety recently. Someone with better video skills than I could pull this off. Slade seems to do well with video.

You know I do love my ENER-G's, and it did take a few minutes when I got the very first one to figure it out. Now, it's not even a conscious effort...I put my finger on the flipper and "snap" its open!
 
As you both know (as well as many others), the flipping technique has a short learning curve. A video will happen over the next week to show off the Kershaw manual flippers that will hopefully aid those folks that need it.
 
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