Stretch XL Observations
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Re: Stretch XL Observations
Not the SS, but at least the "regular" Stretch 2 and the XL in the pic
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=91537&start=320#p1613776
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Stretch XL Observations
Looks like the XL actually has a shorter handle height or less "girth." I like that. It is slender.
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Re: Stretch XL Observations
Okay…this is compelling! Thank you. I might still hold out for a caly 3.5 LW, but this is indeed a better balance than the stretch 2 SS!
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I wonder if that is the camera angle? It does look slimmer in the photo.
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Re: Stretch XL Observations
These photos have made me want both knives more.
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Re: Stretch XL Observations
Probably due to linerless. It looks like the Stretch has a taller handle as well.
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Re: Stretch XL Observations
Amazing!!
Another great aspect of the XL I did not expect at all - actually I do like "thinner" carry a lot (one of the reasons why I also love the Chap, which offers this in extreme)
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Stretch XL Observations
being that it's linerless and made in seki, it would be pretty sweet to see it in lc200n. everything is there already. it's just a different sheet of steel.
maybe i'm wrong about that though... i've been saying the same about my desire for a matriarch 2 in h1 for years and not a peep from spyderco about even the possibility. it seems that, as long as all the components and tooling exist in the same place, it should be easy to make it happen. a green stretch salt xl would make a very nice Christmas gift.
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Re: Stretch XL Observations
For those who might not have noticed yet:
Stretch XL gets discussed in the newest "byte" - not yet on Spydercos homepage, hope this link will work:
https://mailchi.mp/spyderco/spyderco-by ... 25e010da72
Stretch XL gets discussed in the newest "byte" - not yet on Spydercos homepage, hope this link will work:
https://mailchi.mp/spyderco/spyderco-by ... 25e010da72
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Stretch XL Observations
Wartstein wrote: ↑Thu Mar 31, 2022 9:46 amFor those who might not have noticed yet:
Stretch XL gets discussed in the newest "byte" - not yet on Spydercos homepage, hope this link will work:
https://mailchi.mp/spyderco/spyderco-by ... 25e010da72
Yep, the link works :)
In addition to the text discussion, the visual comparisons of the evolution of the model are excellent!
Re: Stretch XL Observations
That new byte just showed up in email as well
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Re: Stretch XL Observations
Here's my new XL compared to my SSS -- and 1 bonus photo with the XL next to my Pacific Salt. In addition to the handle being just a bit longer on the XL, I noticed that it was thinner at the forward finger bevel. I personally slightly prefer the grip on the Stretch 2, but only when incessantly comparing them side-by-side. What's a real eye-opener is how much lighter the linerless XL is as compared to the Stretch 2. I can hardly wait for (linerless) SALT versions of these. So far, I still prefer the Stretch 2 by a slim margin.
- Chris (a.k.a. "rigormootis" on some other forums)
*Current Top 3: Stretch 2 K390, Native V M4/PE, Pacific Salt (1st Gen) H1/PE...
*Wishing for: "Salty" Stretch 2 (Magnacut) & a Catcherman (LC200N)
*Current Top 3: Stretch 2 K390, Native V M4/PE, Pacific Salt (1st Gen) H1/PE...
*Wishing for: "Salty" Stretch 2 (Magnacut) & a Catcherman (LC200N)
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Actually, looking at your and others pic:warriorsociologist wrote: ↑Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:43 pm...In addition to the handle being just a bit longer on the XL, I noticed that it was thinner at the forward finger bevel.....
- The handle of the XL looks like it'd be a bit less tall than the Stretch 2 handle generally/overall.
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...not only "at the forward finger bevel" (just count and compare that "squares" of the texturing) - Can anyone confirm this?
/ And: Again: So nice how the "XL" blade obviously fills all of the available space in the handle. For me only a plus, when the closed size gets just a bit longer, but one still gets a lot more actual edge to work with!!
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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Re: Stretch XL Observations
I am a bit torn between the utility of having a longer blade, but the slightly greater comfort/fit (for me) of the regular-sized grip. Then again, I also like my Shaman's grip -- both it and the "taller" Stretch 2 grip fill my hand better. That said, it's only when I handle them side-by-side that I notice. YMMV.
- Chris (a.k.a. "rigormootis" on some other forums)
*Current Top 3: Stretch 2 K390, Native V M4/PE, Pacific Salt (1st Gen) H1/PE...
*Wishing for: "Salty" Stretch 2 (Magnacut) & a Catcherman (LC200N)
*Current Top 3: Stretch 2 K390, Native V M4/PE, Pacific Salt (1st Gen) H1/PE...
*Wishing for: "Salty" Stretch 2 (Magnacut) & a Catcherman (LC200N)
Re: Stretch XL Observations
warriorsociologist wrote: ↑Fri Apr 01, 2022 7:26 amI am a bit torn between the utility of having a longer blade, but the slightly greater comfort/fit (for me) of the regular-sized grip. Then again, I also like my Shaman's grip -- both it and the "taller" Stretch 2 grip fill my hand better. That said, it's only when I handle them side-by-side that I notice. YMMV.
Good eye (or "feeling" in the hands) in any case, to notice the difference in handle tallness!
But so you would say the Stretch 2 handle is a bit taller overall, and not just in its front area?
/ I hear you, but if the Stretch 2 also had a totally handle filling blade (like the Stretch 1 has) and by that more cutting edge, you´d have the "best of both (=the taller handle - and long edge - ), world, right?
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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Re: Stretch XL Observations
I'd have to apply calipers to be sure -- like you, I also have a soft spot for the Stretch (1). I also prefer the original blade shape. I am very much looking forward to (someday) a linerless Stretch* in MagnaCut.
- Chris (a.k.a. "rigormootis" on some other forums)
*Current Top 3: Stretch 2 K390, Native V M4/PE, Pacific Salt (1st Gen) H1/PE...
*Wishing for: "Salty" Stretch 2 (Magnacut) & a Catcherman (LC200N)
*Current Top 3: Stretch 2 K390, Native V M4/PE, Pacific Salt (1st Gen) H1/PE...
*Wishing for: "Salty" Stretch 2 (Magnacut) & a Catcherman (LC200N)
Re: Stretch XL Observations
Got mine in today and it has some horrible uneven bevels. Edge is not very sharp either. Luckily I can fix all of that. Love everything else about the knife though and can’t wait to get some better steels.
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I hate to report that mine came with a lock very proud of the scales and gaps on both sides of the lock wide enough to see light through most of the way down. I do hope and expect that the QC on future iterations will be tightened up a bit.
- Chris (a.k.a. "rigormootis" on some other forums)
*Current Top 3: Stretch 2 K390, Native V M4/PE, Pacific Salt (1st Gen) H1/PE...
*Wishing for: "Salty" Stretch 2 (Magnacut) & a Catcherman (LC200N)
*Current Top 3: Stretch 2 K390, Native V M4/PE, Pacific Salt (1st Gen) H1/PE...
*Wishing for: "Salty" Stretch 2 (Magnacut) & a Catcherman (LC200N)