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The Superleaf will be great. I LOVE my Superhawk, the handle ergos better even the Stretch for me, they are simply the best I've ever experienced in a folder. The comp lock is ambidextrous, dead solid, and ultra strong. Throw in a wire clip and you have knife nirvana. I personally really like the relaxed FFG hawkbill, but I am a sucker for a FFG leaf shaped blade too.
I'd imagine a big part of the costs of the Stretch FRN being higher than an Endura are that the E4 molds are long ago paid for and a high volume item, where the Stretch is a lower volume item. IMO the Stretch FRN, especially the ZDP 189 model, are among the best values in the very high quality, very high performance cutting knife category. My Stretch FRN ZDP 189 has the same edge geometry as my CF Stretch, which is excellent, and it is a great cutting, lightweight knife with utterly superb ergos. Next to the Superhawk I think it is a close second in ergos (with the Manix, Manix 2, and Millie not far behind) and the fit and finish on mine is excellent.
Mike
I'd imagine a big part of the costs of the Stretch FRN being higher than an Endura are that the E4 molds are long ago paid for and a high volume item, where the Stretch is a lower volume item. IMO the Stretch FRN, especially the ZDP 189 model, are among the best values in the very high quality, very high performance cutting knife category. My Stretch FRN ZDP 189 has the same edge geometry as my CF Stretch, which is excellent, and it is a great cutting, lightweight knife with utterly superb ergos. Next to the Superhawk I think it is a close second in ergos (with the Manix, Manix 2, and Millie not far behind) and the fit and finish on mine is excellent.
Mike
