Stretch

[joetheknifeguy]

Anyone have experience with the Spyderco Stretch? I just ordered it. Looks like a nice EDC knife.
Thanks,
Joe

[r small]

Sweet knife. Great ergos. Blade is over 3". About 3 1/2" I think. If you like that size the knife is pretty much perfection.

[phillipsted]

The Stretch is one of my very favorite Spyderco designs. It is a big blade packed in a light weight package - with a blade shape that gives you both slicing and broader cutting capabilities. And the ergonomics are phenomenal - it feels like an extension of my hand.

+1 and thumbs way up! Enjoy your new blade!

TedP

[SQSAR]

I have the ZDP-189/FRN version and just love it. It's one of the best slicers I own, and it's great for food prep. Beyond that, it's a great all around EDC knife. It is light in hand, relatively compact in pocket, and has never failed me. Oh, and the blue color is nice too.

[joetheknifeguy]

Blue Color? Really? I didn't notice in the pics!

[chuck_roxas45]

The regular one is black FRN with VG-10. There is a carbon fiber scaled one with ZDP-189. SQSAR is referring to the blue FRN with ZDP.

[r small]

Mine is the British Racing Green. Nice dark green. I wish I could put up pics.

[Donut]

Originally, (and I don't know how many runs there are of it,) the FRN/ZDP Stretch was Blue. I think it was sold with Blue scales for 12-18 months. Only recently, about 3 months ago, did it get changed to a BRG (Dark Green) handle.

[Blerv]

Once you get over it not looking like every other knife on the market you can take advantage of the amazing blade and ergonomics :) .

[DeathBySnooSnoo]

It is a great one for sure. So much so that I have a back up in blue...

[dem0n1k]

Great knife. I have the SS version with kraton inserts & the dark green FRN handled ZDP189 version. Both are awesome users but the ZDP189 stands out for how long it stays razor sharp.

[Manix Guy 2]

You will never regret a Stretch in your collection , my CF is a constant rotation fave . Regards MG2

[Taonari]

The Stretch is one of my top five favorite knives. I have the VG-10 black FRN version. Great slicer as others have mentioned. Ergonomics are top notch.

[Spydesense]

I have had the FRN/VG10 version for a couple of years. I just got a Carbon Fiber/ZDP-189 Stretch about a week ago and love it even more...great knives!

[DiKa]

My biggest debate with my father. Stretch CF, is his all time favorite. Me (I know a lot of guys here will disagree) just don't see anything in this knife. I have 2 in black FRN and 1 SS with inserts. I carried them for a week or so, but did not get my self to like them. Went back to Police. :rolleyes:

[The Deacon]

The Stretch became my favorite full size folder the day I got my hands on my first SS/Kraton seven years ago. Since then, other knives have bumped it out of my pocket briefly, but none have ever replaced it.

[vadel]

Stretch CF with ZDP-189 - my favourite EDC. Thanx to Sal.

[Gadfly22]

I happen to have my Stretch in my pocket today. Very easy-carrying EDC and won't break the bank.

[gull wing]

For a large knife, the ZDP Stretch is hard to beat.

[Mud Shrimp Moe]

I have had the FRN/VG10 version for a couple of years. I just got a Carbon Fiber/ZDP-189 Stretch about a week ago and love it even more...great knives!

Can you comment a bit on the relative value of these models. The ZDP-189 model (even in FRN ... much less CF) is about double the FRN/VG-10 model. That's a bit of a consideration for me. OTOH, if the ZDP-189 version (particularly in CF) is some Holy Grail, then perhaps the pain of the incremental investment would soon fade from memory.