Brown G-10 Stretch "Test Model" observations

[FCM415]

For myself as a Stretch fan, the sooner the better.

[The Deacon]

Any update on this one? When it will be released? I want it badly :) )))

I'm looking forward to this one as well, but based on Sal's comment on 7/5 that they were just beginning to tool up for them, I'm guessing that it will be six months to a year, or longer, before we see them hitting the shelves.

[tap78]

Thanks Deacon, now I should be more patient...

[Buendia518]

Hey Paul, I'm curious if you're trial with the new Stretch included the pocket clip since I've seen your posts saying you always remove them and carry inside your backpocket (which I've found to be good advice.)

I carry my zdp Stretch clipless and I've grown accustomed to the thin grip. I just took my clipped vg10 version out of the box and the pivot area seems relatively wide and cumbersome. In my medium/small hands, a deeper choil might be handy with the added width of the clip in my palm. I don't have much more to add, just a thought.

p.s. just looked back and found your quote about the clip in hand so my question's answered but I still thought I'd weigh in (also did you try using the new one clipless as well?)

One final observation - I'm not sure how folks who are right handed and set their knives up for RH/TU carry stand the clip when they're cutting. Mounted that way it served fairly well as a finger rest when I was cutting left handed, but when I tried a few cuts right handed the **** thing was digging into my palm like crazy.

[The Deacon]

Hey Paul, I'm curious if you're trial with the new Stretch included the pocket clip since I've seen your posts saying you always remove them and carry inside your backpocket (which I've found to be good advice.)

I carry my zdp Stretch clipless and I've grown accustomed to the thin grip. I just took my clipped vg10 version out of the box and the pivot area seems relatively wide and cumbersome. In my medium/small hands, a deeper choil might be handy with the added width of the clip in my palm. I don't have much more to add, just a thought.

p.s. just looked back and found your quote about the clip in hand so my question's answered but I still thought I'd weigh in (also did you try using the new one clipless as well?)

Hi Duke, I left the clip on because I did not want to tinker with a knife that was not mine. However, other than when I set up that shot to show the relative exposure of it and the current versions when carried tip up, I carried it loose in my pocket.

[Axlis]

Thanks for the pics and thoughts, Paul, you did an excellent job as always to convince me that I really need a Stretch.

[Buendia518]

Thanks for the pics and thoughts, Paul, you did an excellent job as always to convince me that I really need a Stretch.

He convinced me too; it's my most pocketed knife. I'm not sure I'll buy the next iteration but I'm sure to a new user it will be an excellent knife.

[Brock O Lee]

Bumping this for an update?

I have grown surprisingly fond of my Superblue Stretch (my first Stretch) in the last few weeks. In pictures it always looked slightly odd, but now that I have used one for a while I "get it". It's a hair more comfy in my hand than **gasp** the PM2, and the blade thickness, actually lack of thickness, and shape is very useful. Definitely plan to buy the new ZDP G10 version.

[elena86]

Bumping this for an update?

I have grown surprisingly fond of my Superblue Stretch (my first Stretch) in the last few weeks. In pictures it always looked slightly odd, but now that I have used one for a while I "get it". It's a hair more comfy in my hand than **gasp** the PM2, and the blade thickness, actually lack of thickness, and shape is very useful. Definitely plan to buy the new ZDP G10 version.

ZDP G10 version Stretch !!! Did I miss something ? I kick myself almost everyday for not purchasing the discontinued CF ZDP189 Stretch so a ZDP189 G10 Stretch should heal my frustration.Second to superblue, ZDP189 is my favorite steel.Please tell me it's a bombshell !

[Brock O Lee]

I guess it was a bombshell back in May... :)

Here's the original thread:
http://www.spyderco.com/forumII/viewtop ... 10+stretch" target="_blank

[Divo]

It's nice looking, I like the little more belly and the extra handle length...but not being a fan of choils, I'm not overly thrilled by it. I gotta say I'd love to see a completely choil-less version of the Stretch. I would probably be set for life...

Everyone have own preferences but the Stretch I consider as a multipurpose edc knife with a very versatile blade. Such a knife needs a choil.

I like the Stretch but I'm not a fan of the used lock.

[KevinOubre]

Is this model scheduled for production? That may be my perfect Spyderco

[sal]

It is scheduled for production.

sal

[ManixFan]

It is scheduled for production.

sal

I've really been waiting and looking forward to this one!

Can we please have a hint as to which quarter it might be shipped? Q4 2014 or Q1,2,3 2015? :D

[sal]

When I know, you'll know.

sal

[3rdGenRigger]

By "production" do you mean limited production (Sprint), or regular full production? I think this thing would be full production worthy.

[PayneTrain]

I'm anxious to see if it will kick my FRN ZDP Stretch to the curb. I'm very much looking forward to this knife. My guess is somewhere around the middle of next year, which is fine. I can live with green till then.

[sal]

It is scheduled for regular production to test the changes. If accepted, then we'll tool up for an FRN version. The longevity of the G-10 version will depend on sales after the FRN version comes out.

sal

[3rdGenRigger]

It is scheduled for regular production to test the changes. If accepted, then we'll tool up for an FRN version. The longevity of the G-10 version will depend on sales after the FRN version comes out.

sal

That is absolutely fantastic!

[Brock O Lee]

Thanks for the update Sal.