Blade 2021…best in show.

[sal]

Hopefully the Stretch XL has the same 3 mm blade thickness as the smaller versions?

Hi Catamount,

3mm & Straight Spine. I think I'll carry the proto today.

sal

[Wartstein]

Hopefully the Stretch XL has the same 3 mm blade thickness as the smaller versions?

Hi Catamount,

3mm & Straight Spine. I think I'll carry the proto today.

sal

Sal, I would really not mind if you posted a pic in the "what Spyderco is in your pocket today" - thread for the first time ...

[Bolster]

Seems everyone knows but me:

What's the blade length on the Stretch XL?

Read the whole thread and not one hint...unless I missed it...don't tell me, it's in the first post, right?

[Wartstein]

Seems everyone knows but me:

What's the blade length on the Stretch XL?

Read the whole thread and not one hint...unless I missed it...don't tell me, it's in the first post, right?

4" as far as I know (whole blade, choil included) - not entirely sure anymore though.

[sal]

4.0"

sal

[Holland]

Hopefully the Stretch XL has the same 3 mm blade thickness as the smaller versions?

Hi Catamount,

3mm & Straight Spine. I think I'll carry the proto today.

sal

Sal, I would really not mind if you posted a pic in the "what Spyderco is in your pocket today" - thread for the first time ...

+1

[sal]

I haven't yet learned how to post pics. I'm in the process of seeking an assistant. I'll get them to post pics. Bit we generally don't post any pics of new models until they are less than 6 months from production.

sal

[Manifestgtr]

I’m still holding out for a police 4 xl

[sal]

First of all, I would like to thank Lance for his opinion that the stretch 2 XL, was, in his opinion, the best of the Blade show. Since I am biased as the Stretch 2 XL is my design, but it is the result of more than 40 years of design experience.

I just received the prototype made from tooling. In my opinion, the production sample is exactly what I had hoped for. The sample is a highly functional, ergonomic, balanced and contains all of the design evolution of the past 40 years. bi-directional texture, finger choil, ergonomic handle with and without the finger choil, full flat grind with double distal taper, jimping on the blade and finger choil, Boye dent, FRN handle with nested skeletonized liners, highly functional blade shape, 4 way clip, lanyard hole, hole opener, high quality build and good edge geometry. I'm planning the design in VG-10, CPM-Cruwear, K390 and a sprint in SPY27.

I hope you like it.

sal

[kennethsime]

Definitely looking forward to this Sal. The Stretch is my favorite design, and as a guy with XL hands, I can't wait to hold the XL.

[nerdlock]

First of all, I would like to thank Lance for his opinion that the stretch 2 XL, was, in his opinion, the best of the Blade show. Since I am biased as the Stretch 2 XL is my design, but it is the result of more than 40 years of design experience.

I just received the prototype made from tooling. In my opinion, the production sample is exactly what I had hoped for. The sample is a highly functional, ergonomic, balanced and contains all of the design evolution of the past 40 years. bi-directional texture, finger choil, ergonomic handle with and without the finger choil, full flat grind with double distal taper, jimping on the blade and finger choil, Boye dent, FRN handle with nested skeletonized liners, highly functional blade shape, 4 way clip, lanyard hole, hole opener, high quality build and good edge geometry. I'm planning the design in VG-10, CPM-Cruwear, K390 and a sprint in SPY27.

I hope you like it.

sal

OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH CruWear K390 and SPY27

Major bombshell!

[TheGiant80]

I just received the prototype made from tooling. In my opinion, the production sample is exactly what I had hoped for. The sample is a highly functional, ergonomic, balanced and contains all of the design evolution of the past 40 years. bi-directional texture, finger choil, ergonomic handle with and without the finger choil, full flat grind with double distal taper, jimping on the blade and finger choil, Boye dent, FRN handle with nested skeletonized liners, highly functional blade shape, 4 way clip, lanyard hole, hole opener, high quality build and good edge geometry. I'm planning the design in VG-10, CPM-Cruwear, K390 and a sprint in SPY27.

I hope you like it.

sal

Holy crap! I’ve been interested in pocket knives since probably 1987, and seriously adopted the EDC thing about 10 years ago. This is the first time felt that the perfect blade for my hand size and preferences is imminent. I’m going to buy several backups. The excitement I’m feeling right now….I can’t properly convey it. Thank you Sal, that’s all I can say!

[Surfingringo]

First of all, I would like to thank Lance for his opinion that the stretch 2 XL, was, in his opinion, the best of the Blade show. Since I am biased as the Stretch 2 XL is my design, but it is the result of more than 40 years of design experience.

I just received the prototype made from tooling. In my opinion, the production sample is exactly what I had hoped for. The sample is a highly functional, ergonomic, balanced and contains all of the design evolution of the past 40 years. bi-directional texture, finger choil, ergonomic handle with and without the finger choil, full flat grind with double distal taper, jimping on the blade and finger choil, Boye dent, FRN handle with nested skeletonized liners, highly functional blade shape, 4 way clip, lanyard hole, hole opener, high quality build and good edge geometry. I'm planning the design in VG-10, CPM-Cruwear, K390 and a sprint in SPY27.

I hope you like it.

sal

Hey Sal, I was really impressed with the design. I feel like I’ve owned and handled so many great knives over the last decade that I’ve kind of gotten “desensitized” but every now and then a design still manages to really speak to me. That’s how I felt about the Stretch XL. To me it felt like what I always wanted the Stretch to be. I have posts on here going back a decade asking for a backlock Military but honsestly, I think this knife is even better. The handle is every bit as comfortable and roomy as the Military but felt a bit more compact when folded. Honestly, I’m kind of surprised that the blade is 4”…I would have guessed a bit shorter after handling it because the knife felt more “Endura sized” to me. I also like the edge profile on this one (and the original Stretch) better than the Millie. More straight edge with a more pronounced belly. I like that traditional skinner style for my uses. I think this one is a home run in every way. There’s only one thing missing…

I REALLY hope you guys are already working on a linerless Salt version. I never really petitioned that hard for the regular Stretch to be converted but I NEED a salt version of this one. We ALL need one!! I might even carry a Stretch XL salt over my Siren every now and then…if you promise not to tell anyone.

[JRinFL]

Hmmm… maybe two in Cruwear for me? Hopefully a regular run and not just a limited run.

[Wartstein]

....

Hey Sal, I was really impressed with the design. I feel like I’ve owned and handled so many great knives over the last decade that I’ve kind of gotten “desensitized” but every now and then a design still manages to really speak to me. That’s how I felt about the Stretch XL. To me it felt like what I always wanted the Stretch to be. I have posts on here going back a decade asking for a backlock Military but honsestly, I think this knife is even better. The handle is every bit as comfortable and roomy as the Military but felt a bit more compact when folded. Honestly, I’m kind of surprised that the blade is 4”…I would have guessed a bit shorter after handling it because the knife felt more “Endura sized” to me. I also like the edge profile on this one (and the original Stretch) better than the Millie. More straight edge with a more pronounced belly. I like that traditional skinner style for my uses. I think this one is a home run in every way. There’s only one thing missing…

I REALLY hope you guys are already working on a linerless Salt version. I never really petitioned that hard for the regular Stretch to be converted but I NEED a salt version of this one. We ALL need one!! I might even carry a Stretch XL salt over my Siren every now and then…if you promise not to tell anyone.

Lance, you probably won´t recall but let me ask nevertheless:

Does the Stretch XL that rather unique "edge profile" the "regular" Stretch offers?
I mean by that not a more or less continous curve / belly in the edge like PM2 (and Millie) have, but a long, totally straight section and then a pronounced belly towards the tip.
For me the latter (Stretch) edge profile works better: Cuts like a wharnie in the first half of the blade (more power gets transferred, not as likely to slip of material, better for whittling...), and the more pronounced belly is nice to have too.
One of several reasons why for me the Straight Spine Stretch is the "better PM2"

[Manixguy@1994]

I will be looking forward to this knife . Thank you for the update . Regards MG2

[Cycletroll]

First of all, I would like to thank Lance for his opinion that the stretch 2 XL, was, in his opinion, the best of the Blade show. Since I am biased as the Stretch 2 XL is my design, but it is the result of more than 40 years of design experience.

I just received the prototype made from tooling. In my opinion, the production sample is exactly what I had hoped for. The sample is a highly functional, ergonomic, balanced and contains all of the design evolution of the past 40 years. bi-directional texture, finger choil, ergonomic handle with and without the finger choil, full flat grind with double distal taper, jimping on the blade and finger choil, Boye dent, FRN handle with nested skeletonized liners, highly functional blade shape, 4 way clip, lanyard hole, hole opener, high quality build and good edge geometry. I'm planning the design in VG-10, CPM-Cruwear, K390 and a sprint in SPY27.

I hope you like it.

sal

Thank you Sal! I'm very excited about this design. Will certainly procure multiples in several steels. Can't wait to put one thru its paces!

[Doc Dan]

Wow! No choil! Fantastic. I think this is going to be the knife I have been harping on wanting for all of the years I've been on the forum. I have long wanted a back lock military, but this may be even better. I can't wait for it to come out.

[vivi]

Excited to see this one revealed. I've always liked the stretch ergos but prefer the size of the Military and Police. This could become a new favorite.

[Mushroom]

Wow! No choil! Fantastic. I think this is going to be the knife I have been harping on wanting for all of the years I've been on the forum. I have long wanted a back lock military, but this may be even better. I can't wait for it to come out.

It does have a finger choil. - "...bi-directional texture, finger choil, ergonomic handle with and without the finger choil, full flat grind with double distal taper..."

What I understood that to mean is that the handle is ergonomic whether using the choil or not.