I'm Thinking Stretch in Super Blue - Good Choice??
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I'm Thinking Stretch in Super Blue - Good Choice??
So I was looking at a Manix 2 XL black on black. Now I am doing a 180 and thinking a Stretch in Super Blue. Is that a good choice?? What do you guys think of Super Blue??
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SB tarnishes, and that may be an issue for you if you let a patina develop against the normally uneven cladding lines. But SB is a wonderful steel. It takes a fine edge quite readily and holds that edge rather well. And the cladding, though prone to scratching, does impart extra toughness to the overall blade.
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Re: I'm Thinking Stretch in Super Blue - Good Choice??
Get it while you can! Great knife :D and I have nothing but good to say about superblue. between my delica 4 and caly 3 I've used superblue more than every other steel put together :o
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I love mine. :) I echo what wrdwrght said.
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Is $116 delivered to my door a good price for a Stretch Super Blue Sprint Run? Hope so cause I just ordered it. I had a hard time finding one in stock. How long ago did they make these?
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The SuperBlue models were a Sprint run from last summer. Not a lot left nowadays, unfortunately.
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That is one knife that I've been wanting to pick up for a while. Get it while you still can. Super blue is an amazing steel.
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That's only about 10$ more than when they were first released, I believe.
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Yup, you did fine. Enjoy it. :)dreadpirate wrote:Is $116 delivered to my door a good price for a Stretch Super Blue Sprint Run? Hope so cause I just ordered it. I had a hard time finding one in stock. How long ago did they make these?
-Darby
sal wrote:Knife afi's are pretty far out, steel junky's more so, but "edge junky's" are just nuts. :p
SpyderEdgeForever wrote: Also, do you think a kangaroo would eat a bowl of spagetti with sauce if someone offered it to them?
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In case anyone is interested.
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Has the Stretch Super Blue sprint in stock.
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Has the Stretch Super Blue sprint in stock.
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Did they only make 1200 of these?? I thought I read that some where.
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I am amazed at the fact these are still available for order somewhere!? In my own home state too (although about 300 miles north)!
...and dreadpirate, just a heads up, I'm not sure you're supposed to post links to items for sale.
With the popularity, and nearing cult status of Super Blue, and skyrocketing resale prices of Caly Super Blues, and even Delicas and Manbugs... I cannot believe the Stretch is still up for grabs!
This almost compels me to order another, although current budget says I shouldn't. :o
...and dreadpirate, just a heads up, I'm not sure you're supposed to post links to items for sale.
With the popularity, and nearing cult status of Super Blue, and skyrocketing resale prices of Caly Super Blues, and even Delicas and Manbugs... I cannot believe the Stretch is still up for grabs!
This almost compels me to order another, although current budget says I shouldn't. :o
Going back to Caly.
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Super blues, including the Stretch, are still available from Omahaknife.com. Great to do business with.-----Joe
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Re: I'm Thinking Stretch in Super Blue - Good Choice??
Any time you are wondering "Is that a good choice?" with respect to a NIB Stretch, the answer is "Yes!"
I have a SB Stretch. It's great. Very different from the Manix2 XL, so swinging from one to the other is a little surprising.
I have a SB Stretch. It's great. Very different from the Manix2 XL, so swinging from one to the other is a little surprising.
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Just got it today. I did not realize the handle color was unique to the Super Blue model. I thought it was the same grey as used on the Delica/Endura FRN. It's a very nice blue color. The knife handles extremely well. I was initially put off by the stretch since it looks a little goofy. This knife is a nice size and handles well. Just as sharp or sharper than any VG-10 knife I have. Could not be happier with the purchase.
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Awesome, enjoy!
-Darby
sal wrote:Knife afi's are pretty far out, steel junky's more so, but "edge junky's" are just nuts. :p
SpyderEdgeForever wrote: Also, do you think a kangaroo would eat a bowl of spagetti with sauce if someone offered it to them?
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It's a great kne
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It is a fantastically ergonomic knife design, and great for a wide variety of tasks.
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I couldn't take any more of these rave reviews. Sold! Just placed my order.
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