Which ZDP-189 Knife?
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Which ZDP-189 Knife?
I was thinking a Stretch ZDP-189 in FRN; what say you guys? Will even consider a knife no longer made on the used market.
Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
My absolute favorite ZDP (or VG-10) knife is the Dragonfly 2. If I could only own one ZDP knife, that would be it. As it is, I own multiples of it, and none of my other Seki models really get any carry time.
Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
Definitely nothing wrong with the Stretch but my favorite ZDP knife is the Caly 3.5. It's kind of pricey though. I was fortunate enough to get one when Amazon was selling them for an amazingly low price.
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Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
I have the Caly 3.5, the G10 Stretch 2 and the Endura. The Caly 3.5 beautiful, but too small to hold comfortably (for me), my favorite is the Endura. The Stretch is great in the kitchen though.
Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
Delica! I realize a one word answer isn’t helpful but there it is!
Andy
Necker - Ladybug Hawkbill Salt
Mon-Fri - Delica4 in Cruwear
Sat-Sun - Para3 in Cruwear
Urban K390 (2.61"), Bow River (for slicing jerky)
Want to try- PM2 CF M4 OR Cruwear , GB2, Bradley Bowie
Gone - Delica ZDP189, PM2 Cruwear, Para3 LW BD1N, Para3 S30V, Junction, Ti UKPK
Necker - Ladybug Hawkbill Salt
Mon-Fri - Delica4 in Cruwear
Sat-Sun - Para3 in Cruwear
Urban K390 (2.61"), Bow River (for slicing jerky)
Want to try- PM2 CF M4 OR Cruwear , GB2, Bradley Bowie
Gone - Delica ZDP189, PM2 Cruwear, Para3 LW BD1N, Para3 S30V, Junction, Ti UKPK
Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
Endura baby!
Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
My faves in zdp189 are the DF2 and the Stretch2. Hoping a Caly3.5 LW in this steel will be a reality one day.
Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
CF/ZDP189 Stretch is the best knife I used in ZDP189.
Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
Stretch 1, if you can find one... better design than the current Stretch 2 imho
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
Actually there are some on ebay.. but like 50 dollars more than the Stretch 2; worth it, imho.
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
I owned an FRN Stretch, but lw design just isn't the real thing for me. I was struggling with the costs of the Caly. When lately the G10 version become discounted due to it being discontinued, it was a no brainer. And a perfect match for my preferences.
I can't really imagine letting it go again.
I can't really imagine letting it go again.
Michael
48 Spydies, 44 different models, 43 different steels
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Grail knife, still to be acquired: original Tuff by Ed Schempp Feel free to help me find one at a reasonable price...
48 Spydies, 44 different models, 43 different steels
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Grail knife, still to be acquired: original Tuff by Ed Schempp Feel free to help me find one at a reasonable price...
- dreadpirate
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Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
Hmmm. Ok - let's see if any of these are to be found.archangel wrote: ↑Sat Dec 22, 2018 7:31 amI owned an FRN Stretch, but lw design just isn't the real thing for me. I was struggling with the costs of the Caly. When lately the G10 version become discounted due to it being discontinued, it was a no brainer. And a perfect match for my preferences.
I can't really imagine letting it go again.
Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... -10--26835dreadpirate wrote: ↑Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:31 amHmmm. Ok - let's see if any of these are to be found.archangel wrote: ↑Sat Dec 22, 2018 7:31 amI owned an FRN Stretch, but lw design just isn't the real thing for me. I was struggling with the costs of the Caly. When lately the G10 version become discounted due to it being discontinued, it was a no brainer. And a perfect match for my preferences.
I can't really imagine letting it go again.
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Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
Even better: $170 for a G10 Stretch 2 ZDP-189
https://whitemountainknives.com/discont ... c90gbnpe2/
https://whitemountainknives.com/discont ... c90gbnpe2/
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Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
Thanks man!!archangel wrote: ↑Sat Dec 22, 2018 7:31 amI owned an FRN Stretch, but lw design just isn't the real thing for me. I was struggling with the costs of the Caly. When lately the G10 version become discounted due to it being discontinued, it was a no brainer. And a perfect match for my preferences.
I can't really imagine letting it go again.
Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
Glad that you found it! White Mountain was my source a couple of times already, good dealer.
Michael
48 Spydies, 44 different models, 43 different steels
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Grail knife, still to be acquired: original Tuff by Ed Schempp Feel free to help me find one at a reasonable price...
48 Spydies, 44 different models, 43 different steels
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Grail knife, still to be acquired: original Tuff by Ed Schempp Feel free to help me find one at a reasonable price...
Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
I think the Slicey Dicey YouTube channel has an ongoing relationship with WMK. I believe he has a code for an additional 10% off. This was taken from his newest video:dreadpirate wrote: ↑Sat Dec 22, 2018 11:05 amEven better: $170 for a G10 Stretch 2 ZDP-189
https://whitemountainknives.com/discont ... c90gbnpe2/
"Make sure to visit White Mountain Knives at http://www.whitemountainknives.com and use the discount code SDWMK at checkout for 10% off!"
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Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
Thanks for all the great info!! I am a happy camper.
Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
The deals on the Stretch 2 G10 the two gents checked out for you are very, very good, no doubt!
Nevertheless, and call me quite righthly crazy for this: I personally would still recommend the discountinued Stretch 1 in ZDP and FRN. You can find it on ebay for about the same or a little less money than the G10 Stretch 2 - deal.
I assume that you know more about knifes than I do anyway, but to be on the safe side I want to emphasize once more: Rationally the deal on the G10 Stretch 2 is a very good one, the same money for the Stretch 1 in FRN is NOT!
But I personally am totally ok with linered FRN (though g 10 is prettyer, no question), and the blade- and handleshape of the Stretch 1 has something very unique and usefull I think every Spyderco-Fan should experience. Don´t get me wrong, the Stretch 2 is a very good knife! But it´s a little more "Spyderco mainstream" (which is by itself a good thing), and lacks the uniquness of the Stretch 1; Furthermore, the Stretch 1 packs more edge length in a shorter overfall length, has a more acute tip and for me better ergonomics on the handle.
Maybe you´ll let us know which ZDP model you purchased eventually! They are all good, you can´t go wrong
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Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Which ZDP-189 Knife?
CF/ZDP Stretch or even betterCF/ZDP C22 Walker :D