Spyderco Stretch

Thanx for the offer Yablabowitz, but I'm afraid there aren't enough to go around.

sal
 
I look forward to a new and improved stretch. I like the looks of the knife, and definitely want to add it to my collection.

Andy
 
Sal Glesser said:
I'm currently carrying the Stretch2 as an EDC. Peel ply carbon fiber handle full flat ZDP. Full SS liners, 4 way E4/D4 hourglass clip, screw construction. It's about 2mm thicker. Currently about the same weight as the first one. (I think I can take a few grams out in the future). Handle is about 3mm longer.

sal
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Now we are talking!!! I loved everything about the Stretch I had,
execpt the Krayton insets which is why I ended up selling it. I look
forward to the Stretch 2. Count me in for what it is worth.
 
I guess as usual I'm in the minority. I carry the stretch often. It's one of my all time favorites in the present form. I even like the kraton inserts. One can really get a renewed appreciation of VG10 with the stretch. Sorry to see it go. I'll have to try to get a spare before they disappear. Joe
 
After reading this thread I deceided to take another look at the Stretch. I always loved the blade design. It seemed absolutly perfect for me, but I could never get past the Crapton inserts. Since its been disco'd I broke down and deceided to order one. I had a hard time finding one in PE! Plenty around in CE. So if your on the fence best get one while you can. It may be a long wait for the CF/ZDP version.
 
Years ago, I bought what was then called a "Pro Venator" or "For the Hunter" model. It had not only Kraton inserts in the scales, but a Kraton insert in the clip and I hated that knife! It now resides in the bottom of a drawer somewhere at home, unloved and unwanted. I took one look at the Stretch when it came out and all that I could see was that damned Pro Venator. :thumbdn:
 
dennis75 said:
somehow the Stretch never 'did' anything for me. it's ugly and has an SS-handle with Kraton-inserts, and it wasn't that affordable either
i mean, there are plenty of other Spydies in its price-range that are way cooler/better.
all i liked about the Stretch was the flat-ground blade, but that's about it.
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I was thinking about the same for long time, but I read a lot of positive about Stretch and when few days ago I saw a good deal I bought it out of curiosity. The first impressions are: in real life it looks much better than on the picture (yes, I care how knife looks like), very comfortable grip, very good fit and finish. I like it. Stretch did not became my EDC yet (it has to compete with Persian, Caly3, R2 and Adventura) but with 3.5” full flat grind blade it has a good chance.
 
For about two years or so the Stretch has been my EDC. The Kraton wore smooth enough to be no bother after a few days. I use the knife several times a day and won't leave home without it. Haven't seen anything to tempt me to replace it. We'll see what the new design looks like.
 
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