Kershaw Skyline: "EDC Hall of Famer" by Nutnfancy

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Published 2010-10-08

The Kershaw Skyline is a homerun utility knife design from in-house Kershaw designer Tommy Lucs (watch vid on him). For its reasonable price it dominates many other EDC knife competitors: lightweight (just 2.4 oz!), fast deploying (has bronze phosphor bushings), no steel liners to ruin the carry weight, good clip (tip down preferred in this design after much experience!), upgraded Sadnvik 14C28N steel, excellent quality, ergonomic medium traction G10 handle, tight lockup, and finally a spear point blade shape that's useable. In fact its 3 1/8" (7.9 cm) bead blasted finished blade is surprisingly large for a knife of this weight. And yet it has high utility and slicing capability in its EDC POU. It also comes extremely sharp out of the box, thanks in part to its wider blade and deep hollow grind. Jimping on the top would be a welcome addition but isn't necessary in the EDC POU, especially with the deep finger choil below. It is a high value, well-designed, well-made, and cool daily cutting tool to have along. Look for possible Nutnfancy special editions! /////////////Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 9.5 of 10 //////// Music: Licensed to TNP from CDK

All Comments (21)

@crashandburnbirner 9 years ago

Ive had my Skyline since 09 and have used it almost every day since then and the only problem so far is the screws on the pocket clip wouldn't stay tight but lock tight cured that.
@shcmoly 10 years ago

Nutn loves it Doodle hates it, I like it. Knife guys are a diverse lot ain't we.
@sbwinn 8 years ago

I've been carrying a 1760 skyline for 8 months now and your review is spot on. The best thing about it is just how easy it is to carry, at 2.4 oz, it disappears and you only think of it when you reach for it. It opens fast, holds a great edge, and rides in the pocket like it's not even there. I bought the knife before I found your review, but I see I'm not the only one that loves it!
@JamesJosephKing 8 years ago

This is one of the best reviews I've ever seen. Thanks so much for all the information as well as your enthusiasm.
@evanhunt3237 8 years ago

What are your thoughts on a Skyline Premium from Blade HQ for $99. It uses S30V steel and carbon fiber handles which doesn't affect the overall weight? My apologies if this has been covered, at this time there are 1231 comments and "Ain't nobody got time for dat".
@kts8806 10 years ago

I have had mine for about 4 months now and I love it. Great EDC blade. Light weight and stays sharp as hell!
@akearney42 9 years ago

Thanks a bunch for this review. just snagged one off of amazon for my first edc knife and i'm very excited. Really enjoy your reviews, they are so thorough and keep me from doing my own extensive and time consuming research. Keep up the solid work!
@Iridium242 13 years ago

I picked up this knife a month ago and its perhaps the BEST EDC knife I have ever owned. A great deal and a great knife.
@mftrack08 13 years ago

Nutn, Dude! I just got my Kershaw Skyline yesterday.... BEAST knife!!! Your review is spot on accurate. So happy you do this too!
@MrSidewinder316 12 years ago

Got my first skyline today. Lookin forward to given it a workout! Thanks for a great review nutnfancy!
@jaydunks 13 years ago

great knife review. I was 1 of the 1000 that went to get this knife when you did the og review. thanks again nutnfancy
@razfellow 13 years ago

Just bought mine yesterday based on your review of the Skyline and it fits my requirements for a EDC blade. I'm new to your site and like your reviews. Keep them coming Nutnfancy!
@mikem.5653 8 years ago

Just got one for my fathers B-day, can't wait to see it with the new "flytanium" handles! Thanks for the reviews Nutnfancy.
@ty6896 13 years ago

Bought this one because of your review! Thanx nutnfancy! Love the reviews and love the fact that you give a value scale, as that is what I am all about baby!
@PracticalPrepper123 8 years ago

Thanks Nutn. Watched the review & my wife bought me mine for our 2nd wedding anniversary.
@BackpackingGearReviews 9 years ago

Love the G-10 handle and Kershaw's amazing support buying one now!
@fab5valentine 11 years ago

Thank you so much for the Skyline review.. I just picked up one in blaze orange and it is my first.Skyline. I fell in love with it the moment I put it into my hand.. Spot on Nutnfancy.. Thanks again..
@Ka-bar 13 years ago

Nutnfancy i love any of your videos but i especially love your knife reviews thank you so much
@RickFurnival 10 years ago

My son just gave me a Skyline for my birthday and I switched it with my previous EDC, a Spayderco Persistance. I love the compact feel of the Skyline and the blade is perfect for EDC. Just like Nuttin' says -- a true hall of famer. Thanks son!
@scotch208 13 years ago

I love my skyline, i have had it for about 2 years now. I loved it so much that i bought all my friends one for Christmas last year.