Skyline question

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jim preston

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Everybody talking about the Kershaw Skyline, and everyone is recommending them (myself included.) At Knifecenter it says "locking liner", so I've always just assumed it was a liner lock with two G-10 scales, a la Benchmade Vex. But I read something somewhere recently saying that it had only one scale, a la Boker CLB, and was a framelock. Which is it? I'm pretty sure I'm going to get one, either way, but I like to know what I'm ordering.
 
It has 2 g-10 scales, but only one steel liner.

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So it's a framelock with two scales (cause that sounds like the best of bost worlds, good looks of the linerlock but stability of the framelock)
 
jim preston said:
So it's a framelock with two scales (cause that sounds like the best of bost worlds, good looks of the linerlock but stability of the framelock)
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Jim,
I definately wouldn't call it a "framelock," as it is "liner-locking" (the scale/frame is not involved in the locking process at all), and your grip does nothing to reinforce the lock (as it does with a true framelock). The single, steel liner is also much thinner (approximately 0.40) than any framelock I've ever seen. It is, however, a very solid locking liner. It's one of the most stable liner-locks I've ever seen! If you don't mind a really good quality liner-lock, get it. I'm sure you will love it. If, however, you're looking for a framelock (a la boker Subcom/Trance), you will not be pleased, as this is not a framelock.

Regards,
3G
 
jim, I don't think its classified as a frame lock. I could be wrong tho.

Take a look at the Groove...that's a frame lock with scales.
 
SPXTrader said:
jim, I don't think its classified as a frame lock. I could be wrong tho.

Take a look at the Groove...that's a frame lock with scales.
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Great suggestion!

Or also, if you don't mind a framelock without overlays, take a look at the Junkyard dog (the JYD I, not the JYD II), as it is a grrrrrrreat framelock!

Regards,
3G
 
I don't have any problem with liner-locks. My only Kershaw is a liner lock, and it's held up well. It looks like a very strurdy liner lock.

Thanks for the clarifications.

Oh, and by the way, call me Preston. I beggining to like this subforum.
 
svrider3 said:
0.40 would be a helluva liner lock. :eek:
I just measured mine at 0.05.......;)
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Whoops!:D Sorry about that. I guess I need to keep better track of those pesky decimals. Good catch.:thumbup:

Regards,
3G

P.S. SVincent, Are you sure it's 0.050, and not 0.040? I don't have calipers with me, but it is noticeably thinner than my Lahar's liner-lock, which Tim Galyean stated was 0.050, but the same exact thickness as my BladeTech Pro-Hunter's liner-lock, which Mikey Vellekamp (BladeTech Rep) stated was 0.040. Thanks.

P.P.S. I have a "first production run" Skyline, so maybe Kershaw beefed up the liner-lock on subsequent runs?
 
3Guardsmen said:
P.S. SVincent, Are you sure it's 0.050, and not 0.040? I don't have calipers with me, but it is noticeably thinner than my Lahar's liner-lock, which Tim Galyean stated was 0.050, but the same exact thickness as my BladeTech Pro-Hunter's liner-lock, which Mikey Vellekamp (BladeTech Rep) stated was 0.040. Thanks.

P.P.S. I have a "first production run" Skyline, so maybe Kershaw beefed up the liner-lock on subsequent runs?
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Pretty sure it's 0.050...... ;)

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I would highly doubt that there's a difference in the 1st production runs, but
Thomas would have to confirm this.
 
svrider3 said:
Pretty sure it's 0.050...... ;)

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I would highly doubt that there's a difference in the 1st production runs, but
Thomas would have to confirm this.
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you know come to think of it. im not sure any knife has really been significantly altered from FPR to standard production. Thomas. you know of any?
 
Thanks, SVincent!:thumbup: I definitely trust your digital calipers more than just using my eye. I guess a difference of 0.010 is pretty hard to see. Thanks again, Sir.:)

Thanks also, SladeGT40. I, too, wonder about FPRs and whether any changes are made. I know the product flyer lists the Skyline's blade as being "stonewashed," but my FPR Skyline has a bead-blast. Do you know if the regualr production run has a bead-blast finish as well? Thanks.

Regards,
3G
 
Admittedly, I would rather have preferred the stonewash, though on the only "stonewashed" knife from Kershaw I have (s30V Leek) doesn't look quite as "refined" as say, the stonewash on my HAK or Sebenza.
 
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