sal wrote:Knife afi's are pretty far out, steel junky's more so, but "edge junky's" are just nuts.![]()
SpyderEdgeForever wrote: Also, do you think a kangaroo would eat a bowl of spagetti with sauce if someone offered it to them?
Well said, while I love Spyderco product and respect Sal, I actively dislike the way business is being conducted in this past year.wrdwrght wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2019 1:02 pmSigns of a frustrating launch—like the Crucarta Shaman—seem to be showing...
I wish it were otherwise, especially for all who want to see if this Stretch satisfies as a PM2 alternative, and a lightweight one at that.
My interest has more to do with the straight spine. When I first joined, I disliked this look—as in the Military and Endura family—preferring instead the leaf shape (aka drop-point). The Tenacious was my first Spydie
But this shape is not as spare as can be, and spareness began to call me once I compared my next two Spydies: a Manix2 and a PM2. While I loved the Manix2 instantly, not so the PM2, yet I could not help but respect the minimalist qualities of the latter, especially its flow-through stand-offs and a spine that went straight to the point. My admiration did not lead immediately to actual affection, however.
First came the original Bradley folder, then came, because of it and The Deacon’s persistent advocacy, the Stretch, which, for all its subtleties, I now love.
The meaning of the modified drop-point did not first strike me as a minimizing effort. I was too caught up in the blade’s graceful lines. But, hey, weight does get reduced in this modification. Maybe the result isn’t as pleasing to the eye of some, but ounces have been shed. And even more in the case of the straightened spine.
As an exercise in paring down, I’m more than interested in this model, but not enough to put up with another Crucarta Shaman shopping experience.
Thanks for the heads-up. Got one.crow2071 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2019 1:24 pmIn stock at Going Gear
https://goinggear.com/products/spyderco ... 8249206819
And by "the way business is being conducted" do you mean the high number of exclusives that sell out so quickly?Doeswhateveraspidercan wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2019 1:13 pmWell said, while I love Spyderco product and respect Sal, I actively dislike the way business is being conducted in this past year.
Might be true, that the "funky" bladeshape of the original Stretch was for the most part what people held back from getting and trying one (and I´d assume very many of those who DID actually try a Stretch came to appreciate its very refined handle and design).cycleguy wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2019 4:09 pmProbably one of those I should've bought two of ... but will get another when and if available in a diff color and/or steel. I think the new blade shape will provide the broader market appeal its been needing. The sprint seems to be selling quite well despite not being an uber color or steel....
CG
Yes, I'd like to see them co-exist. Seems like an easy way to offer different choices to the public without the company being committed and resources tied up on two entirely different knives. Kinda like the Delica and its variants including the Salt 2. One great design can go a long ways with only minor tweaking....Wartstein wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2019 4:42 pmMight be true, that the "funky" bladeshape of the original Stretch was for the most part what people held back from getting and trying one (and I´d assume very many of those who DID actually try a Stretch came to appreciate its very refined handle and design).cycleguy wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2019 4:09 pmProbably one of those I should've bought two of ... but will get another when and if available in a diff color and/or steel. I think the new blade shape will provide the broader market appeal its been needing. The sprint seems to be selling quite well despite not being an uber color or steel....
CG
Still, I hope that the new, more "mainstream" (which is not a bad thing, don´t get me wrong) bladeshape won´t completely replace the old one (which I personally still prefer).
That's what I noticed too!! Just two or three small ones have, and probably one bigger general distributor...
Hope you´´ll share your thoughts on how it compares to the Stretch 1!
sal wrote:Knife afi's are pretty far out, steel junky's more so, but "edge junky's" are just nuts.![]()
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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