How would you compare the Gayle Bradley to the Stretch II with the ZDP-189 Blade?

[GatorFlash1]

The blades seem similar in design with the Stretch having a slight edge in blade length. I'm wondering what each one brings to the table. If you have never seen these models here are some videos that explain each.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaWq6CmqQLo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk0IxU-fuW4

Here is the Stretch with CF handle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW-PM5ccZaQ

 

[CryoGuy5272]

I would say that m4 is going to win. I have no actual experience with it but I do have experience with both a SB and Zdp-189 Stretch. Zdp-189 is considered a stainless steel. SB for me holds a better edge and I would think has closer characteristic to m4. Someone one else will chime in with experience with the two

 

[Stays Sharp]

Yeah these knives have been compared before:

https://www.google.com/search?q=spyderco+stretch+vs+gayle+bradley&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

I recall posting on one of them that it boils down to the Sretch being a high performance EDC and the GB being capable of more heavy and aggressive tasks. Good combo to have :thumbup:I know first hand.

 

[Ruarch]

If the stretch was in M4 it might be a fight but its the GB imo.

 

[uofaengr]

I'd personally rather have M4 any day over ZDP.

 

[GatorFlash1]

Yeah these knives have been compared before:

https://www.google.com/search?q=spyderco+stretch+vs+gayle+bradley&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

I recall posting on one of them that it boils down to the Sretch being a high performance EDC and the GB being capable of more heavy and aggressive tasks. Good combo to have :thumbup:I know first hand.

Thanks for digging out that post, good info. The Stretch II is a little bigger than the original Stretch, and probably closer in weight to the Gayle B..