Would you trade ...

[ZMW]

Would you sell a ZDP stretch on the secondary, maybe get $100 +/-, with the purpose of "upgrading" to a GB folder? Costs $50-$60 to trade a ZDP stretch for the GB. Would you do it?

Uses - do not worry about it. Carried randomly in my rotation. Corrosion is not a big concern, just trying to buy a new knife without paying for all of in cash. selling old stuff is useful, but you lose a little money each time...

Is the GB handle, look, feel, etc a big upgrade over a FRN ZDP stretch?

[Evil D]

If you're saying basically would I trade a ZDP Stretch plus $50 for a GB (1 or 2?) then yeah probably, if it was for a 1 then absolutely but idk about the 2 I might prefer the Stretch over the 2.

[ferider]

Not sure. I like my GB2 better than my ZDP Stretch2, but only after I made the lock more accessible. Play with a GB before you decide.

On a related note, the CQI Amalgam is a great knife too, I probably like it better than the other two.

[ZMW]

If you're saying basically would I trade a ZDP Stretch plus $50 for a GB (1 or 2?) then yeah probably, if it was for a 1 then absolutely but idk about the 2 I might prefer the Stretch over the 2.

Basically - trade $50-$60 and a ZDP stretch (1 I believe) for a new Gayle Bradley

[Wartstein]

No. But then, Stretch 1 is probably my absolute favorite folder ever...

[Brock O Lee]

I really like the Stretch, but the GB is in a different class. I’d make the trade.

[cabfrank]

Many people would make the trade. There is a difference, especially in the scale material. I had them both long ago though, and I preferred the Stretch, so I wouldn't do it.

[spyderg]

If you’re talking about a GB1 then there’s no question since they’re not easy to find now. You can replace the stretch no problem if you miss it.

[remnar]

I have both and they are both great. The Stretch gets carried a lot more than the GB because it is lighter and I don't worry about losing it like I would with the GB. That being said, I do think you would be making a fair trade and you wouldn't really be losing anything in the deal. My GB1 is one of the best quality Spydercos that I own and the design is very good. One Thanksgiving I carved an entire turkey with mine when the power went out and I couldn't use the electric knife. Every knife in my mothers house was as dull as could be. The GB handled the task well. My mother received a new Spyderco kitchen knife and a visit from the sharpening elf for Christmas.

[PanChango]

Is it a FRN or CF stretch? Either way, I prefer the Stretch.

I am not a huge fan of the proud liners or weight of the GB1, but other than that it is a great knife.

[vivi]

I wouldn't. I like the ergonomics and lock on the Stretch better. The GB's do have very nice grinds, and the steel is wonderful if corrosion resistance isn't a concern.

[Wartstein]

You can replace the stretch no problem if you miss it.

Depends on if he is talking `bout the Stretch 1 or Stretch 2...

[The Deacon]

Not a huge fan of either ZDP-189 or knives with handed locks, but I love the Stretch, so I'd faster sell an FRN ZDP Stretch in order to buy an FRN VG-10 Stretch of the same era.

[standy99]

I Would swap for a GB
The weight,the m4 and the build is the best bang for buck in the knife game. It’s like a stretch on steroids in my book

I think the GB1 is one of the best Spyderco’s made and punches way above its price tag.

[spyderg]

You can replace the stretch no problem if you miss it.

Depends on if he is talking `bout the Stretch 1 or Stretch 2...

Well the 2 is available everywhere, the 1 can be found second hand more often than a GB1. If he’s heartbroken over the Stretch and can’t find a replacement, I’ll sell him my Superblue.

[wrdwrght]

Is your goal to get M4? Or an ostensibly more robust knife?

If the former, especially in an uncommon grind, go for it.

If the latter, and it’s a GB1 (I don’t know the GB2), I’d keep the Stretch, which Sal has said is one “tough hombre”. I think the Stretch has superior ergos...

But either way, you’ll keep the wonderfully versatile edge-geometry that not too many other Spydies share, the Military notably excepted.

[Wartstein]

You can replace the stretch no problem if you miss it.

Depends on if he is talking `bout the Stretch 1 or Stretch 2...

Well the 2 is available everywhere, the 1 can be found second hand more often than a GB1. If he’s heartbroken over the Stretch and can’t find a replacement, I’ll sell him my Superblue.

[Bloke]

Personally I would not trade my Stretch 1, ZDP-189 for any knife still freely available. :)

[Bill1170]

I prefer my Stretch 1 to my GB1. Reasons include lighter weight, better handle shape (for me), I prefer back locks to liner locks. I never carry the GB1 (inherited it, didn’t buy it) and I carry the Stretch a lot.