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For me, the overall design of the knife trumps the blade steel. I just purchased a Stretch 2 XL Salt SE, and I'm loving it. I was torn between the Stretch or a Native Chief, but the Stretch's blade profile and ergonomics won me out.

However, that's assuming the blade steel will perform adequately ...

sal wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:42 pm

Hey Kels,

Keep us up on it?

sal

Absolutely.

Thanks for sharing your experiences, everyone. It's making me eager for hunting season.

I consider the Stretch 2 XL Salt PE to be the best folding hunter available for exactly the reasons you listed. It wouldn't occur to me to choose the SE over the PE for hunting, but I'm very interested in the results of your testing. My educated guess is that it'll work okay, but not as well as ...

I wish I hadn't missed the Schempp Rock Salt. I would love to have one in my collection. I have no doubt that it would make an excellent outdoor tool.

As for a serrated version, I wonder if the scallops would weaken a large chopping knife. I say that because Youtuber "Joe X" destruction tested ...

I would suggest reading the sticky thread on sharpening teeth and bring your "stock" edge to the "tuned" edge that the Sharpmaker can provide, before your test. Please share your thoughts and experience with the rest of us.

sal


Hi Sal,

I discovered that thread last year and used my Sharpmaker ...

I just received my Stretch 2 XL Salt serrated from GP Knives, and I'm loving it. I can't help but think that it would be a near perfect folding hunter. It has:

1) Excellent ergonomics for a secure, comfortable grip.
2) Grippy texturing, which also promotes a secure grip, especially when coated with ...

My Stretch 2 XL Salt SE just arrived from GP Knives. Wow! The ergonomics and blade geometry have far exceeded my expectations.

No worries, Spyderco. It's still an outstanding discount. Thank you.

I bought a Stretch 2 XL Salt serrated from GP Knives for $102 shipped. I can't wait!

I'm guessing this thread was prompted by the latest issue of the Spyderco Byte. Great article on tip up vs tip down carry. I really enjoyed it.

As for me, it depends on the knife. For instance, I prefer tip down for long knives like the original Military. However, I also take into account factors ...

I'd like to see the Manix 2 LW and Military 2 in full SE.



You´re lucky, the Millie 2 actually does offer (will offer? Don´t know, I am more of a Millie 1 kind of guy) a serrated version, see pic below..

And yes, I still don´t understand why the Manix 2 SE ffg does not have an SE version ...

I'd like to see the Manix 2 LW and Military 2 in full SE.

For what it's worth, an image of the H2 blade where the contamination was the most significant. On a closer inspection with my camera, it doesn't appear as though there is any pitting.


Chinstrap, thanks for sharing your experience and the pictures. Your posts have me watching this thread with ...

I've owned and used Swiss Army Knives ever since my grandmother bought me a Victorinox Camper when I was 14. Over three decades later, SAKs continue to be a personal favorite.

I've been carrying this Vic Climber for a few years now. I bought it with the Stay Glow scales because they don't easily ...

Cold Steel 4 Max Scout

I use Goo Gone. It's impressive stuff. Put some on a cloth or paper towel, and it will wipe the adhesive residue off a blade like warm butter.

WD-40 also works great due to its high solvent volume, but it's not as safe or pleasant to use.

I like exclusives and sprints. Sometimes I like them for the steel choice, but most of the time it's the color that draws me.

Thanks for recording your usage and impressions, Evil D. I've been hoping for serrated K390 since the Police 4 was originally released, so it makes for very interesting reading.