Skyline vs. Buck Vantage Avid

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Forgive me if this has been done before; I thought this would be an interesting discussion.

I recently purchased my first Skyline and I gotta say it lived up to the hype... especially on pocket-ability and sharpness out of the box. Upon looking at my Skyline and a couple of my Buck Vantages (both of mine are the 420HC non-Avid models), I find them to be similar (not copies of each, just very comparable).

Anyhow, I was just wandering and I am tempted to post a similar question on the Buck forum as well, and compare the different replies... Keep in mind I want this to remain civil... I know we are loyal to our brands. We are all on the same side; we love knives:o.

I am curious of a comparison between the Skyline and the Buck Vantage Avid (this is in Sandvic 13C26N, not 420HC), I will give the specs and I look forward to a compare and contrast. I think both are terrific knives. I really like my Skyline and I really like my 420HC Vantages. I want to add, I think Kershaw and Buck are both great great companies with a reputation of standing behind their products.

Skyline Specifications:
Overall Length: 7.375"
Blade Length: 3.125"
Blade Steel: Sandvik 14C28N
Closed Length: 4.25"
Weight: 2.3 oz.
Carry System: Stainless Steel reversible pocket clip (tip up/down)
Handle Material: Textured G-10
Made in USA

Buck Vantage Avid Large Specifications:
Overall: 7.63"
Blade: 3.25" (8.3 cm)
Blade Steel: Sandvik 13C26N
Closed: 4.38" (11.1 cm)
Weight: 4 oz. (105.3 g)
Carry System: Stainless Steel reversible pocket clip (left/right)
Handle Material: CNC contoured Charcoal Dymondwood®
Made in USA

I apologize if I messed up on any of the specs:confused:.

-Buck (my name being Buck has always made me partial to Buck brand knives:))
 
It is a comparison I never really thought about before. I have the large Vantage pro and of course a Skyline, Two of my favorite knives. I would have to think about it a bit before I could compare them head to head in a post. So I will just leave it at you can't go wrong with ether.
 
I have both and I think they're both great knives, but the Skyline gets used more due to it carying better. The Avid feels bulky in my pocket, especially if I'm wearing shorts.
 
i dont have a skyline. but i have a buck vantage select in small, a buck vantage large in avid , another buck vantage large in avid with the non gloss, and a buck vantage large pro. very good knives. i'd like to try out their vantage force series.

i own a pretty good amount of bucks. i just started buying some kershaws. i own a small junkyard dog and i ordered a needs work from the kershaw guy. i really like the blade style on the junkyard dog and the frame lock and nice and thin and doesnt take up a lot of space and flips open super fast, i liked the profile of the blade on the needs work as well.

i think with these two brands people can't go wrong.
 
Both are fine knives for the money however for practical EDC purposes I'd give a slight nod to the skyline due to it's slimmer more stream lined profile but the dymondwood scales on the Vantage Avid do look mighty fine IMO.
 
I like them both, I'd give the Vantage a slight edge though. IMO, it's a bit more solid, but as whetrock said, the Skyline is slimmer.

You can't go wrong with either...so, I suggest anyone debating the two...get them both! :D
 
I have both and agree with those above. the Buck is a solid knife and can be had in great steel at a value price and the Kershaw is a value and thin easy carry. If I was doing a major cutting chore, the Buck would be my choice.
 
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