Gauging interest in Stretch 2 Salt SS LC200N

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I’ve spent few weeks with my Stretch 2 SS K390 now. It creeps closer to being the perfect daily carry for me. Definitely thenperfect utility knife for daily carry. The K390 is solid and holds an edge very well through a day of hard work. That said, the Stretch being designed with hunters in mind, I can help to think a Stretch Salt LC200N would be an inevitable iteration for the series.

A Stretch Salt would invite me to take the knife absolutely everywhere, including rafting trips. I love the K390. But I also sharpen my knives frequently, so don’t mind the loss of edge retention for waterproofing. Makes sense for a knife designed for skinning, where blood and being field washed would be frequent.

Anyone else interested in similar? In my minds eye this Salt knife would take priority over a PM2 Salt based on functionality alone. Although sheer sales might speak otherwise.

[The Deacon]

I'd be interested, Heck, I'd be interested in just about any decently stainless Stretch 2. However, I'm less sure of the need for a Stretch Salt. I think the VG-10 versions are adequately stainless for hunting. As for rafting, I think the Atlantic Salt, which has a similar feel, is a reasonable alternative. Perhaps even better because a sheepsfoot blade offers less chance of accidentally puncturing the raft.

[Wartstein]

YES!

- Linerless FRN, consequently lighter
- "Original" blade shape, not straight spine, but the a tad longer blade and a bit shorter bladepart of the choil that the straight spine offers (resulting in a bit more cutting edge)
- or, ideally: Make the blade longer anyway (as long as the available space in the handle allows): THAT would make for a real versatile folder!

[maloosik]

Yes I would buy a Salt in 3.5" blade size, either Stretch 2 or Endela based. I believe this size is currently not available in a salt product which irks me.

[skeeg11]

I’ve spent few weeks with my Stretch 2 SS K390 now. It creeps closer to being the perfect daily carry for me. Definitely thenperfect utility knife for daily carry. The K390 is solid and holds an edge very well through a day of hard work. That said, the Stretch being designed with hunters in mind, I can help to think a Stretch Salt LC200N would be an inevitable iteration for the series.

A Stretch Salt would invite me to take the knife absolutely everywhere, including rafting trips. I love the K390. But I also sharpen my knives frequently, so don’t mind the loss of edge retention for waterproofing. Makes sense for a knife designed for skinning, where blood and being field washed would be frequent.

You might want to check out the SpydieChef. Might be the answer to your prayers. It was for me. IMHO it is the defacto standard of excellence for folding pocket skinners.

[phaust]

Worth trying an Atlantic Salt maybe, at least til a Salt Stretch comes out. They aren't incredibly different designs. I did wharncliffe the sheepsfoot on mine though for a pointier tip, which might be the biggest difference.

[Wartstein]

Worth trying an Atlantic Salt maybe, at least til a Salt Stretch comes out. They aren't incredibly different designs. I did wharncliffe the sheepsfoot on mine though for a pointier tip, which might be the biggest difference.

Very cool!

I once did a thread about exactly what you did to the Atlantic Salt and comparing it to the PM2 (see here: viewtopic.php?t=88063#p1468602)

Compared to the Stretch, the Atlantic offers more blade and edge, and is REALLY light (just 2.6 oz)

And: The Atlantic can be had in full SE.

[skeeg11]

Still trying to figure out what hunting application a sheepfooted wharnie would be good for?

[S-3 ranch]

Still trying to figure out what hunting application a sheepfooted wharnie would be good for?

Cleaning hogs and cutting up birds I love a serrated edge for hogs

[Bemo]

Oh **** ya! A salt with the drop point?! In PE and SE, Might as well retire the Atlantic and perhaps the Pacific Salt.

[kennethsime]

I'll take one because it's a Stretch and it's Green, but it's not particularly enticing my my uses. I'd be more tempted by a yellow one I think.

I agree a highly corrosion-resistant steel that still holds a good edge makes a lot of sense for a hunting knife.

[Kleon]

I would definitely be interested in a pair of these knives if made.

[Gtscotty]

I'd be interested, Heck, I'd be interested in just about any decently stainless Stretch 2. However, I'm less sure of the need for a Stretch Salt. I think the VG-10 versions are adequately stainless for hunting....

My thoughts are similar on most of this, but I'd really like to see a stretch with a better stainless than is currently offered, S110V, 20CV, S45VN, MagnaCut... etc.

I'd probably buy a Salt Stretch, but I prefer linered knives for most uses (QuietCarry uses LC200N liners in their G10 salt series, so it can be done.) I'd put forth that a Salt Stretch with Caribbean style G10 construction would be pretty neat.

[Wartstein]

I'd be interested, Heck, I'd be interested in just about any decently stainless Stretch 2. However, I'm less sure of the need for a Stretch Salt. I think the VG-10 versions are adequately stainless for hunting....

My thoughts are similar on most of this, but I'd really like to see a stretch with a better stainless than is currently offered, S110V, 20CV, S45VN, MagnaCut... etc.

I'd probably buy a Salt Stretch, but I prefer linered knives for most uses (QuietCarry uses LC200N liners in their G10 salt series, so it can be done.) I'd put forth that a Salt Stretch with Caribbean style G10 construction would be pretty neat.

Not that I would not grant you a linered, G10 Stretch Salt...

but for me and I guess some more one appeal of the Seki Salts is the light weight of the linerless construction, which is nice to have in certain scenarios...

Perhaps they can do both.

[kodai78]

I'd be interested, Heck, I'd be interested in just about any decently stainless Stretch 2. However, I'm less sure of the need for a Stretch Salt. I think the VG-10 versions are adequately stainless for hunting. As for rafting, I think the Atlantic Salt, which has a similar feel, is a reasonable alternative. Perhaps even better because a sheepsfoot blade offers less chance of accidentally puncturing the raft.

This! I would like the Stretch 2 SS or preferably the original blade shape in an upgraded stainless!

[dan31]

I wanted Spyderco to do a run of AEB-L. Seki or Golden. Seki sprints in ABE-L would be nice. Maybe a dark blue handle. Stretch 2 ABR-L in the drop point blade.

If not AEB-L then CPM MagnaCut.

[Enactive]

I have exressed a strong interest in an LC200n Stretch 2 Salt with the drop point blade quite a few times. I am not really as interested in a straight spine variant.

[Doc Dan]

If it were a straight spine Stretch 2 with that pointed blade, I'd be on it like a duck on a june bug.

[Evil D]

I've been using my modified Stretch (aka Rhinoplasty Stretch) a lot lately and I really like the blade shape. I'm still torn on the handle and choil vs other preferred handle designs, but I would be more inclined to buy another Stretch if it came in a SE/FFG LC200N/Salt variant. Aside from wanting to try out other steels like MagnaCut, this is my current favorite blade/steel/edge combo and suffice to say I'd be more interested in buying any knife in this combo vs whatever standard combo a knife is offered in.

[Sumdumguy]

Definitely! Although, I would prefer that it retained the original blade shape.