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Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:26 am

wrdwrght wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:06 am

Not a sprint, right?

Correct , but if like past more refined Stretch models , I would not count on a long life span . MG2

If it had a comparable price to the Millie 2 (and keep in mind, the "2" will cost less than the "1") the G10 Stretch XL could perhaps become kind of the "Millie" for those who don´t necessarily want a comp.lock (or don´t want a linerlock!) and so have a "backlock Millie".

Don´t get me wrong, I am 100% certain it is worth every cent, but the 340 Euro (equals to almost 370 USD) one has to pay here in Europe are still quite a lot of money (a Millie "1" can be had here for 100 Euros less)
To be honest though: I am still thinking about getting one myself: Love my LW so much, that having a "tank version" of it has its appeal (and I could even "live" with PE in this case )

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 26, 2023 2:30 pm

the G10 Stretch XL could perhaps become kind of the "Millie" for those who don´t necessarily want a comp.lock (or don´t want a linerlock!) and so have a "backlock Millie".

This crazy imagining is why I just ordered the G10 Stretch2 XL from SFO.

Its blade-shape is more like the original Military Model than is the blade-shape of the Military2. The latter’s blade-shape is more like a PM2, but longer.

So, for the voices in my head, I’ll think of the G10 Stretch2 XL as my unofficial Military2, and of the official Military2 as my unofficial PM2 XL.

Seki City can still do a first class premium knife.

wrdwrght wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:17 pm

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 26, 2023 2:30 pm

the G10 Stretch XL could perhaps become kind of the "Millie" for those who don´t necessarily want a comp.lock (or don´t want a linerlock!) and so have a "backlock Millie".

This crazy imagining is why I just ordered the G10 Stretch2 XL from SFO.

You'll not regret it. Mine is in my pocket right now and, strangely, I was just thinking about how much like the Military it is, except it's a tad heavier, much thinner, much shorter, carries smaller, has a 4-position clip, and has a 0.7mm thinner blade, a big positive difference IMO. And, of course, a backlock, the only lock I prefer to a liner lock. To me, it has better ergos than the Millie, which is saying a lot. It has a backspacer, so it's harder to clean, but I've never found that to be a problem. I believe it is an objectively better knife than the Millie.

It pains me to say that, because the Millie is my all-time favorite knife. Too much history with it.

wrdwrght wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:17 pm

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 26, 2023 2:30 pm

the G10 Stretch XL could perhaps become kind of the "Millie" for those who don´t necessarily want a comp.lock (or don´t want a linerlock!) and so have a "backlock Millie".

This crazy imagining is why I just ordered the G10 Stretch2 XL from SFO.

Its blade-shape is more like the original Military Model than is the blade-shape of the Military2. The latter’s blade-shape is more like a PM2, but longer.

So, for the voices in my head, I’ll think of the G10 Stretch2 XL as my unofficial Military2, and of the official Military2 as my unofficial PM2 XL.

No secret that I feel that "Para 4" / "PM 2 XL" would have been an even better fitting name for the Millie 2 in my humble opinion, so I totally get your point.

One thing I keep like to point out though, since I am always wondering why so few seem to be noticing it (or seem to think that this makes any difference): The long, completely straight edge section of all Stretch variants, as opposed to the continuous curve in the Para - family edge.
For me this makes for a real difference - at least on the "detail" level things get discussed here.
The straight edge gives the Stretch partly a "wharnie quality", in the way Michael Janich explains in its great "evolution of the wharncliff" vid (so that the full power of the cut is transferred better on this straight egde (section), while "curved" edges certainly have their own advantages).

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 26, 2023 2:30 pm

If it had a comparable price to the Millie 2 (and keep in mind, the "2" will cost less than the "1") the G10 Stretch XL could perhaps become kind of the "Millie" for those who don´t necessarily want a comp.lock (or don´t want a linerlock!) and so have a "backlock Millie".

Don´t get me wrong, I am 100% certain it is worth every cent, but the 340 Euro (equals to almost 370 USD) one has to pay here in Europe are still quite a lot of money (a Millie "1" can be had here for 100 Euros less)
To be honest though: I am still thinking about getting one myself: Love my LW so much, that having a "tank version" of it has its appeal (and I could even "live" with PE in this case )

I am weak and still bought one, even with the same reflection as you running in my mind for a couple of months ! Lamnia has them for 320 Euros. It's not a big discount compared to other places, but it's better. It's my big buy for June, well the only one except the Ti scales for the Native 5 RGT is making at 35% off right now !

Has anyone attempted using one of the green RIT colors to dye the gray scales olive green or sage green?

Jerome Howard wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 25, 2023 2:53 pm

This came today. It is a glorious beast.

Sweet, may it serve you well.
Edit: Dang, I already responded to this thread.

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 26, 2023 2:30 pm

Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:26 am

wrdwrght wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:06 am

Not a sprint, right?

Correct , but if like past more refined Stretch models , I would not count on a long life span . MG2

If it had a comparable price to the Millie 2 (and keep in mind, the "2" will cost less than the "1") the G10 Stretch XL could perhaps become kind of the "Millie" for those who don´t necessarily want a comp.lock (or don´t want a linerlock!) and so have a "backlock Millie".

Don´t get me wrong, I am 100% certain it is worth every cent, but the 340 Euro (equals to almost 370 USD) one has to pay here in Europe are still quite a lot of money (a Millie "1" can be had here for 100 Euros less)
To be honest though: I am still thinking about getting one myself: Love my LW so much, that having a "tank version" of it has its appeal (and I could even "live" with PE in this case )

I think you are right. The Stretch 2 looks a lot like a Para 2 only in a Light Weight package. The Stretch 2 XL also looks a lot like the Military 2 but in a Light Weigh package as well. But, instead of Comp Locks they have a Back Lock.
I came close to getting the Stretch 2 XL but I went for the P4 for the longer blade instead.

Ramonade wrote: ↑

Mon May 29, 2023 12:50 pm

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 26, 2023 2:30 pm

If it had a comparable price to the Millie 2 (and keep in mind, the "2" will cost less than the "1") the G10 Stretch XL could perhaps become kind of the "Millie" for those who don´t necessarily want a comp.lock (or don´t want a linerlock!) and so have a "backlock Millie".

Don´t get me wrong, I am 100% certain it is worth every cent, but the 340 Euro (equals to almost 370 USD) one has to pay here in Europe are still quite a lot of money (a Millie "1" can be had here for 100 Euros less)
To be honest though: I am still thinking about getting one myself: Love my LW so much, that having a "tank version" of it has its appeal (and I could even "live" with PE in this case )

I am weak and still bought one, even with the same reflection as you running in my mind for a couple of months ! Lamnia has them for 320 Euros. It's not a big discount compared to other places, but it's better. It's my big buy for June, well the only one except the Ti scales for the Native 5 RGT is making at 35% off right now !

Congratulations!