Stretch Super Blue

[A.P.F.]

I have my finger on the trigger for a Stretch Super Blue, but I am looking for input as to the practicality of the knife for edc. I generally maintain an edge with a strop. Any input?

[Bugout Bill]

Superblue is a very nice steel in my experience. It can be sharpened quickly with basic abrasive (Norton Fine India stone in my case) and takes a sharp edge. Assuming dulling isn't due to rolling or chipping, I don't see why this steel wouldn't respond well to a strop.

[GoldenSpydie]

Very nice knife. My review: http://www.spyderco.com/forumII/viewtop ... =2&t=64455" target="_blank

[3rdGenRigger]

Do it...fantastic knife.

[ohcyclist]

I certainly find it to be highly enjoyable for edc. I have not used a strop but light touch up on the sharp maker has served me well.

[bearfacedkiller]

I certainly find it to be highly enjoyable for edc. I have not used a strop but light touch up on the sharp maker has served me well.

+1

I find it to be a very practical knife for my EDC and super easy to sharpen. I don't strop though.

Carrying mine today along with my cruwear military and Vic Craftsman.

[Laethageal]

Great knife. The blade shape didn't appeal to me when I first looked at the picture, but I can say that using it it feels like a great shape. Super Blue is awesome as it hold a great edge (not as much as some others but pretty great) and is real easy to touch up.
He's shown here with my cheap Klein folder

[farnorthdan]

I dont carry my SB stretch at all, its a safe queen being part of my SB set....I love Super Blue, this is what happens every time I use my SB manbug that I carry every day :) :cool: :) :)

[A.P.F.]

Very nice knife. My review: http://www.spyderco.com/forumII/viewtop ... =2&t=64455" target="_blank

Thanks for the review, Spydie, it was great! And, my thanks to all who answered. I just pulled the trigger on the Stretch Super Blue. I think that it will bump my ZDP Endura. :)

[Strong-Dog]

For what you've described, perfect knife. Super thin as well, easy to maintain with strop. Plus Superblue

[HarleyXJGuy]

I was to late.

Was going to try and talk him out of buying one. At this rate there wont be any left by the time I get around to buying lol.

[Bolster]

I tried to EDC a ZDP Stretch for several weeks and finally put it back in the drawer. The blade is just too long for regular EDC use--doing fine work at the tip was unwieldy. I keep going back to a 3" blade as an ideal length for me.

Now, if my use consisted of slicing cardboard all day long...then the Stretch would have been ideal.

[Screwdriver]

I love my SB Stretch and it is in a 3-4 knife EDC rotation. Just know that with a lot of use, the blade will not be pretty.....BUT, imho SB is fantastic.

[dbcad]

SB is fantastic stuff :D As long as your use doesn't chip or mar the edge a strop keeps the burr pulled out fine for a very sharp edge. Once in a while though if it's used consistently a resharpening will be warranted. Buy the Stretch and enjoy the steel

Charlie

[opusxpn]

pull the trigger great steel and great design, it is around the Endura size but with a larger curve. I don't regret buying it at all even if it doesn't see the light of day often. All my super blues get a special treatment.

[nccole]

I love the Stretch and love Super Blue. I have a regular Stretch and CF ZDP-189 version and even though I love the CF, the FRN SB might be my favorite. If you like VG-10, I liken SB to supercharged VG-10. SB seems to hold its razor edge longer than any steel I have. That stands out to me more than a steel that holds a working edge for a long time. I also have had no issues with edge stability, plus the patina is cool if you want to let it develop.