Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
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Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
I am FROTHING for a Salt version of the Stretch XL! Anyone else??
There are threads on this forum from 10 years ago where you can find me begging for a Military Salt, namely a “backlock” Military Salt. You won’t hear me asking for that anymore. The Stretch XL is everything that I could have ever wanted out of a Backlock Military and then some. Very similar blade but with an edge/belly profile that I prefer. Better ergonomics than a Military (for my hand) in a handle that is more compact. It turns out that I didn’t really want a Millie Salt, I wanted something that didn’t exist yet. Well, now it does and I’m VERY excited about the possibility of a Salt version of this knife! I would love to know if this is something that is in the works!
My personal preference would be for a serrated version in H1 and a PE version in LC200n or Magnacut. Either would be great but based on my testing I would choose Magnacut. Personally, I would like a Black/Satin version too. Not everyone wants a bright yellow handle on every Salt knife. I really miss some of the Black/Satin options that used to be available in some of the Salts.
There are threads on this forum from 10 years ago where you can find me begging for a Military Salt, namely a “backlock” Military Salt. You won’t hear me asking for that anymore. The Stretch XL is everything that I could have ever wanted out of a Backlock Military and then some. Very similar blade but with an edge/belly profile that I prefer. Better ergonomics than a Military (for my hand) in a handle that is more compact. It turns out that I didn’t really want a Millie Salt, I wanted something that didn’t exist yet. Well, now it does and I’m VERY excited about the possibility of a Salt version of this knife! I would love to know if this is something that is in the works!
My personal preference would be for a serrated version in H1 and a PE version in LC200n or Magnacut. Either would be great but based on my testing I would choose Magnacut. Personally, I would like a Black/Satin version too. Not everyone wants a bright yellow handle on every Salt knife. I really miss some of the Black/Satin options that used to be available in some of the Salts.
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Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
H1 seems like a nonstarter due to blade grind?
Regardless, I'd buy one in whatever "Salt" steel. It's a great knife.
Regardless, I'd buy one in whatever "Salt" steel. It's a great knife.
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Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
Count me in ! Yes , yes , yes ! MG2
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Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
i think it would be awesome. i like the stretch ergos and would love to see a straight spine and a sheepsfoot option also.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
I think that no matter what the knife is, if you start a thread asking for such and such as a Salt or with Magnacut you're going to get the same 15-20 people saying "yes, I need that knife"
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
you could say the same for a lot of things. "if only this knife had this lock." "we need a sprint in a steel that holds an edge until four days past the apocalypse on this knife." everyone has preferences they'd like to see on their favorite models.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
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Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
I absolutely want one.
Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
Hey Lance,Surfingringo wrote: ↑Wed May 04, 2022 1:28 pm.... Very similar blade but with an edge/belly profile that I prefer....
do you mean by that something like what I always say that I prefer in the Stretch over so many other Spydies:
- The very long, totally straight section of edge before the pronounced belly rises?
(As opposed to the contionous curve in the edge like Millie, PM2, Manix... actually most non-wharnie Spydies ...have) ?
For me that long, straight edge- section makes the Stretch cut more powerfulyl and better in tasks like whittling.
/ On topic: Though in my use VG10 models
are already "Salt knives", I do hope there 'll be a "real" Salt version too.
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 Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
This is what I am waiting for.
The stretch xl is a linerless frn design. I think they can make a salt version almost instantly if they want to. It will probably happen.
The stretch xl is a linerless frn design. I think they can make a salt version almost instantly if they want to. It will probably happen.
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Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
Count me in! MagnaCut please!
I don't get people who only carry one knife
Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
I support any model in any steel because I love knives.
But didn't Spyderco plan on using the N5 Salt MagnaCut as a test piece before anything else?
We might see a beautiful Stretch XL Salt, but in a few years if all goes well. Or with another Salty steel, but this would most certainly take rule to get in queue too
But didn't Spyderco plan on using the N5 Salt MagnaCut as a test piece before anything else?
We might see a beautiful Stretch XL Salt, but in a few years if all goes well. Or with another Salty steel, but this would most certainly take rule to get in queue too
In the collection : Lots of different steels, in lots of different (and same) Spydercos.
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Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
I would like to see the Stretch XL in magnacut, though it will probably be a while before Seki is able to get/use magnacut. Sal mentioned the issue, I believe. The stretch xl blade shape would be my preference, though a native chief lw salt in magnacut may be a quicker possibility.
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Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
If we can have Magnacut I’m in.
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
Hi Lance,
That's why Eric made the piece linerless. The original design had skeletonized liners. He's thinking long term on salt variations.
Frankly, I'm really enjoying mine, both the plain and serrated versions.
sal
That's why Eric made the piece linerless. The original design had skeletonized liners. He's thinking long term on salt variations.
Frankly, I'm really enjoying mine, both the plain and serrated versions.
sal
Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
Oh,My.....That's a done deal for many of us. Can you REVEAL an approximate time frame?
Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
if we see an all black version, i'll probably end up with a few variations.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
Not in the queue yet. Right now we're peddling as fast as we can. But we do have growth plans. "All things come to he who waits".
sal
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Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
Also wanting it in MagnaCut and K390
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Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
Yes, Magnacut (& K390) please!
Re: Stretch XL Salt! Please Sal, can you make this happen?
This one show similarities, however the Military cutting edge is longer, which does not show up well in this photo
From the back
From the back