Bolstered Stretch - Sal Strikes Again

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Bolstered Stretch - Sal Strikes Again

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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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Ho-ly crap!! That is the first bolstered knife in a looooooong time that has really grabbed me. Very nice and you are one lucky guy!! Congrats!!
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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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Congrats deacon, that's an amazing knife, to say nothing of the amazing gesture behind it. Very cool!
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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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Hi Deacon,
Congratulations on a real treasure, from :spyder: THE MAN HIMSELF :spyder: !!!
To say that I am jealous, would be somewhat of an understatement! LOL!
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WOW that is a beautiful knife.

I need a drooling emoticon :)
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Congratulations Paul, I can imagine you lost words for a second, or two :)
Will definitely match up well to the rest of the Stretched gang !
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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 :)
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Congrats Paul.
I hope this one will make to production and keep wood handle.
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That is the perfect knife.
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Wow! That is one beautiful knife, Paul.

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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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Funny, I thought Spyderco didn't ship to NY..... you must be the exception. :D
That is one sweet knife though.
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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?
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I will take screw construction at the sacrifice of looks and the Persian Red G-10, also.

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bh49 wrote:Congrats Paul.
I hope this one will make to production and keep wood handle.
I certainly agree!

Very very nice! Looks like cocobolo? Enjoy!
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Very nice. Well done Sal. Paul's dream knife.
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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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