Bolstered Stretch - Sal Strikes Again
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Bolstered Stretch - Sal Strikes Again
Received another totally unexpected delivery from UPS. Darn near fainted when I opened the package. Think everyone here knows how I feel about the Stretch and, to me, this is the finest rendition of it yet. Can't thank Sal enough for this one. To say I'm ecstatic would be an understatement. :D
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I know someone's bound to ask, but I have no idea whether this one will be put into production or not. Not sure what the wood is either, aside from being quite attractive. Weight is 138 grams / 4.75 ounces, liners are solid. Thickness is the same as the CF version, as are all other dimensions.
Thank you Sal, from the bottom of my heart. :)
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I know someone's bound to ask, but I have no idea whether this one will be put into production or not. Not sure what the wood is either, aside from being quite attractive. Weight is 138 grams / 4.75 ounces, liners are solid. Thickness is the same as the CF version, as are all other dimensions.
Thank you Sal, from the bottom of my heart. :)
Paul
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Pinned and no holes or screws in bolsters - other than holes for right hand carry it looks like it was made for you.
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Nice one! Have you taken the clip off yet? If this means you're done with the Chapparral, I'll PM you my address
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Wowza, that looks really nice!
I wonder how it would look with carbon fiber?
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I wonder how it would look with carbon fiber?
As usual, Sal kicks major *** and continues to impress!
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Amazing Paul ... how does it feel to have Spyderco making custom knives for you?
That does look rather nice - I am not usually a fan of bolsters but I love the lines of the Stretch ... I just wish it was street-legal EDC here :)
That does look rather nice - I am not usually a fan of bolsters but I love the lines of the Stretch ... I just wish it was street-legal EDC here :)
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Congrats on that phenomenal surprise, Deacon! That is a beautiful knife. Would like to see that in production! That wood looks just like what is on my Puma Hunter. I was just looking at it the other day.
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2011: G10 Dragonfly ^ Breeden Rescue ^ Bug ^ Honeybee ^ Centofante 3 ^ Woodcraft Mule ^SFO Visit Buys = Frn Stretch & Native 4 CF!! ^ Salt 1 ^ Burgundy Calypso ZDP-189 ^ Walker Blue Almite ^ Native 5 ^ Squeak ^ Chaparral ^ Urban Olive Green ^ STREET BEAT!!...
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Congrats on a great looking knife! This knife was among the concept models at the Amsterdam Meet, it had a cocobolo handle. Theoretically it could be a different model, but I guesstimate it's the or one of several versions made of that concept model.
Sal, does this mean the decision was made to put the bolstered Stretch with cocobolo handle into production or not at all?
Sal, does this mean the decision was made to put the bolstered Stretch with cocobolo handle into production or not at all?
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I've heard you talk about this as a dream knife for quite a while, never really thought it would be that nice personally. But you have proved me wrong :) Looks very nice with the natural wood and bolsters, just need to lose the clip now. Congrats..
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