Spyderco Stretch 2 K390 Folding Knife - Overview and Review

Full review of the Spyderco Stretch 2.
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[@stevegoodwin803]

This knife is currently my blue-collar EDC. I work in the cabinet/carpentry trade. I've carried a lot of different knives, all quality builds with decent steels. I've been carrying this exact knife for the past 6 months and all I can say is that it's AMAZING. First of all, the tried-and-tested Spyderco lock back design is absolutely bombproof. Next, the ergos are perfect. PERFECT for hard use! Most importantly, the steel... Spyderco's K390 is magical. I simply do NOT understand how my knife, after ALL of it's somewhat abusive hard use, is still as razor sharp as it is! Seriously.... this stuff is nuts. I live and work in SE NC and we have high humidity all year long. I've been carrying my knife all spring and summer and often work for hours drenched in sweat. But, a couple times per week I'll give the blade a quick wipe down. As of today, there is only a very faint patina forming. Personally, I wish there was more. So, yes, this knife is an outstanding choice for a hard-use working knife. Spyderco, wow... WELL DONE.

[@allengoe3605]

I really enjoy when Mickey Mouse talks about pulling the engine out of his 94 3/4 ton Silverado!

[@gregcrist9648]

I think you are right in thinking of K390 and Maxamet as being in the same class of steels. Both are high tungsten carbide, low chromium powder metallurgy steels with extreme hardness and edge retention. Maxamet focuses hard on the edge retention side, while K390 sacrifices a little edge retention for better toughness and rust resistance (although still not stainless.) Rex 45 would also fit into this category. I have forced patinas using vinegar on all three of these steels and found K390 to be considerably more stain resistant than either of the others.

[@taylorhickman84]

I was considering picking up a maxamet pm3 as a replacement for my recently lost my k390 pm3, but given your input on corrosion resistance I should probably stick to the k390.

[@jewmoneyatgmail]

@@taylorhickman84 I think Bento Box shop has pm3 k390 in stock

[@Tony42Rivers]

My work EDC. It’s so good and has become quite the companion.

[@johnpaulgonzalesLWB]

MC! Just asked myself last night. “I wonder when MC is gonna post the Stretch review?” Love to see it!

[@greghaddock8316]

A+ review. Really enjoy your content. The Endura in zdp has changed what I like in a knife. I own pm2, para3 Endura 4 and looking at stretch 2 in K390 AND Police 4 in anything other than vg10. It’s a fine steel however I prefer 154cm in that class. Again, A+ content from production quality to information provided.

[@armandoo.2551]

Best review you’ve done in a while in my opinion. The energy and commentary was spot on. Good job man.

[@timnichol6566]

Damn you Metal, I ordered my k390 stretch this morning. Groovy video! You are starting to be a bad influence on my pocketbook lol

[@goodnessgraciousitellya5004]

I REALLY love this knife! PROS:The extra blade thinness relative to PM2/3 is a plus and actually quite noticeable in slicing tasks. K390 takes and holds an absolutely wicked edge, similar but slightly superior to M4 (which I love) but seems more resistant to corrosion. I like the 50/50 choil and overall ergos more than the PM family. CONS: lacks the fidget factor of comp lock spydies and the bevels came noticeably uneven from factory (but with a screaming edge, nonetheless)

[@NikeaTiber]

I just ordered one of these and I'm pretty pumped for it. I like the pm2 a lot (own one in maxamet) and edc a maxamet native 5. The lockback on the native 5 has grown on me a lot actually; I am ambidextrous and while the pm2 is easily ambi-open, left handed operation of the compression lock is possible but not as secure as left handed operation of the spyderco lockback (imo). The lockback on a spyderco can be tuned a bit by *very slightly* bending the spring bar back a little to reduce the preload. This will reduce opening drag a bit and make it it easier to push the lock in far enough to allow the blade to drop past the lockbar. I'm not sure if the stretch will need this or not, but the native 5 definitely benefited. I've thought about getting some of those contoured scales for the pm2, but I like how the stock grey is close to the patina maxamet develops.

[@Knife_Eclectic]

I dig it! It's like a PM2 and an Endela had a kid. I'd honestly love to see that blade shape on a PM2.

[@acid6urns]

that basically IS a pm2 blade shape homie.

[@christianmcbride9905]

I love my K390 Stretch 2, cuts like a champ. Oh and thanks for the videos MC, your sarcasm and humour leave me gasping. Lol

[@maxwellmortimermontoure7274]

I like this knife so much more than the PM2. I sure don’t mind back locks, and I love simplicity.

[@kaanyalim9086]

I got one of these cause of your video, an I love this thing!

[@gerardvanengelen9001]

Got the knife. Great. Nice review.

[@DouglasRosser]

It's like an Endela with a finger choil. The Endela is like an Endura mixed with a Delica. Niches within niches within niches.

[@Rafaelinis]

Great video and my favorite lockback, thanks!. I also have the delica and endela in K390, all 3 have buttery smooth slow roll action. I'm Hooked!

[@rhettkiser5913]

Thanks for the great content. Bought a few knives after watching your videos. Have you ever used Ifixit drivers and bits on your knives? Thanks

[@Cyanoblades]

I come to hear MC make fun of dumb knife people, I wasn't disappointed.

[@twai8036]

I would like to see a comparison between this and the endela. Strongly considering getting one of these, thx

[@midwest1228]

I'm definitely not a steel snob.. for me S30V is a nice steel. It's not too hard to sharpen and holds a decent edge. K390 is insane..I don't know how hard it is to sharpen because my only K390 blade is still damn sharp! I love the price point Spyderco has with this steel and the knives they offer with it.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

Of the FRN family of Spydercos - Delica, Endura, Endela, Dragonfly and etc - the Stretch is my favorite. Imagine the Stretch in G10 or micarta!!!

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

I'm far from the biggest fan of FRN, but I definitely prefer the FRN stretch to the G10 model. Same with the Police 4. Suingab makes tons of micarta scales for the stretch, as well.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

@@CNYKnifeNerd - yeah, I ment to say imagine K390 with G10. You have a point, I too would prefer K390 with FRN to VG10 with G10.

[@ground_and_pound]

And a 5mm thickness with saber grind, that would be undead hard use EDC knife... And Spyderco will put 500 $ price on that...

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

@@ground_and_pound - yeah, no doubt.

[@acid6urns]

@@ground_and_pound5mm thickness on a knife like this is absolutely fucking ridiculous. i have a knife with .18 and even that is absurdly thick for a flat ground slicing knife like this.

[@Thegreywanderer42]

The more and more I think about this knife I want it. Something about it

[@randallkelley3599]

Had 14 PM2's, and bought off the net a pair of frag scales in AL . Can't remember the guys name, but one of the big makers of scales. Anyway, the were fine scales, but I could never get over the emotional change in the PM2, the4 feel was different, so I sold it in a moment of weakness! I guess I am just used to the feel of the G-10 scales.? Anyone "feel" the same?

[@ibpositivemostly7437]

Cool video thanks.

[@Cahwai]

i chipped my TR5 from protech (S35Vn) and i still have them there and tell people it’s tactical micro serrations. I just don’t want to sit down and deal with like 2cm of roughness

[@odedcp]

Great review man👍🏼 made take a decision

[@wasachevyguy]

That PM2 is siiiiiiiick!!!

[@dark_gravity_edc]

I got a Stretch 2 and now I love K390. I wish I would have gotten a PM2 when they were available.

[@silverslvr5185]

I have both. While the Paramilitary 2 in k390 is a very nice knife, the stretch also in k390 has better heat treat done in Seki City Japan. If you like to fidget, then grab a used paramilitary2. I really enjoy both, just the stretch is on a higher playing field.

[@dark_gravity_edc]

@@silverslvr5185 good point on Seki doing better heat treat. The PM2 i found is $350. Not really into paying the mark up. Maybe they'll drop again some day. I know Bento usually does with good sellers.

[@jewmoneyatgmail]

Bento Box might have some. I was on their website yesterday but I couldn’t quite remember if they had k390 pm2, maybe para 3 🤔

[@Crusty_Otter]

The bronze tint kind of reminds me of nickle/silver. It looks like my nickle plated Colt Mustang magazine.

[@anthonyzhang4918]

I really love my k390 stretch 2. Feels amazing in hand. One of my favorites along with my endura

[@ryanjennings6541]

Gossh, I wish I knew if his tools were available or any good ..

[@Sherrodja]

Very nice knife. Great review.

[@cz1always608]

My bugout seems to be with the most.. at least at work… thanks

[@cosmicfpv6497]

What scales are those on your PM2?

[@richardcagle5475]

i like one hand operation cause sometimes my other hand is busy an cant be bothered to help

[@greghaddock8316]

Also, Bravo on the clip placement. Agree screw should be other side or gone completely. BTW, I’ve heard stories about these style of handles, the FRN Lightweight style gettyup being difficult to get apart in one piece. Something regarding a frn pin? Do you know if that is a real issue?

[@acid6urns]

when i took my enduras apart i didn’t have an issue. getting them BACK together was a massive pain in the ass though because of the flat spring for the back lock.

[@mindseye1806]

I died when you did that voice 🤣

[@_MiMo_]

The K390 is really going to Stretch that edge retention.🧀👻

[@TheAwesomenessist]

Nick would be proud of you 👍👏👏 lol

[@aonaran7571]

Best moment of the video: (Screaming) T8!

[@DuhYaThink]

10v class of steel👍🏻

[@garymillwacker8486]

"It's not the same as up and down flex in a liner lock, because that means the geometry might be slipping" (Picks up one of the exact folding knives that gave me that issue)

[@Freakmaster480]

Rat 1 gave me the same issue. The meat of my fingers push the liner out of allignment

[@TheAwesomenessist]

Heck yeah

[@joshalmighty1901]

Hello Sir! I thought it might be fun to let you pick my next knife! I'm thinking the Ritter houge, but anything under 250$. If you see this id appreciate a random idea!

[@joshalmighty1901]

If its something you'd like to review, I'd be more than happy to send it in.

[@tacklecentralfishing1051]

It's a 10v class steel. Same as 10v, k294, k390

[@cletheland6815]

Why can’t they put the deep carry wire clip setup that’s on the Para 3 LW on more their knives?

[@adoseofdrew]

I am dying at the Mickey Mouse voice talking about using the knife as a screwdriver hahaha

[@BrettRobertson-qx5uu]

You are a good reviewer and I've watched alot of your reviews. But how much do you use your knives? Are you a collector/reviewer or a user/collector?

[@metal_complex]

I am equally both. I carry and use a knife every single day, but the knife changes constantly. Some knives in my collection will never get used, but some will be used constantly. It's the way it is when you own so many

[@BrettRobertson-qx5uu]

Thank you for the quick response and great response. I've bought more knives than my wife is aware of nor I can carry because of you. Keep up the good work and God bless.

[@CKshouta]

as close to K390 PM2 as you are going to get, but this aint a sprint run

[@pioong7443]

Really wish spyderco will bump things up to g10 instead of frn

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

The blade swaps right into the G10 model.

[@cueball981]

In many ways, FRN is tougher than G10...but it still is a form of plastic. G10 is a form of fiberglass. Kind of strange that FRN is made with fiberglass. LOL!

[@nandayane]

Thanks for the review! I was eying the Stretch for the choil , but don’t like the PM2’s blade length (too short) versus the Endura.

[@btslacker5237]

Never heard of this knife y

[@matthuck378]

I really like the Stretch. More than the PM2. Blasphemy, I know...But I can't stand the Compression Lock. I'm left-handed, which makes it a two hand close for me, so I might as well just use a backlock.

[@timnichol6566]

They do make left handed pm2s. I've always wanted to get a left handed one and make a button lock one like the smock

[@matthuck378]

@@timnichol6566 I have seen that and almost got one when I had the chance. My only complaint is that it doesn't have all the potential variety righty PM2's have. No aftermarket scales, etc.

[@ImSoHuhj]

@@timnichol6566 they made a small batch in 2018* nothing since then. They pop up every once in awhile. I had a lefty pm2 as a lefty & it was the best knife ive ever had (also have lefty axon & sebenza) too bad i lost it

[@acid6urns]

@@ImSoHuhjleft hand pm2/3 are regular production knives. they’re available on every retailer but it’s only the g10/s45vn.

[@ImSoHuhj]

@@acid6urns this comment was before they remade them lmao

[@frankdibiase3372]

Question from a noob, isn’t that the same as an endura?

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

Shorter and wider. Completely different profile, really. Much more ergonomic.

[@frankdibiase3372]

@@CNYKnifeNerd Thanks,CNY!

[@johnwest4492]

You know MC, it's ok if you make a mistake You actually took the time to read, most of us have not so we can throw stones:))

[@xjimmontg9241]

Those liners are not milled out. They are blanked out.

[@optimuscrime608]

My stretch 2 k390 is my dedicated deer hunting. The designer of this knife made this knife specifically for gutting and cleaning deer.

[@PeterC585]

Yeah it's milled out... Liners are stamped out

[@BladeLabMiami]

My Stretch 2 is 5 thousandths behind the edge. Yes, it's a regrind. 😂

[@butchsmith5214]

It's a hunting knife for gutting and skinning deer, bear or something like that.

[@user-ks6vw1uo3i]

Нож хорош, но что если в кармане есть один. Его и носишь, без вопросов. А будет два ножа начнешь все время думать какой взять с собой. Поэтому мой гриптилиан будет единственным ножом

[@Frey-Doh]

I just came to see how long it takes for an unnecessary chuckle. Bam 0:40 lol 😂

[@mcsquirgle]

So happy with this review. Even mickey mouse made an appearance! This is a great knife. Get it in your hands and you wont want to use anything else

[@DanDannyDanielleBob]

I am from the internet and am here to demand you improve your grammar and pronunciation!!!

[@metal_complex]

I am also from the internet. No.

[@jacobson1374]

oooooooh k390

[@whalehands4779]

Anyone who doesn't know the difference between Japan or China, does not need to be using a knife.

[@scottbrew72]

Take it apart and throw it away. So ugly

[@phdcinnabar5754]

Vg10 is garbage on anything other than kitchen knives, and there way overpriced for the steel, vg10 is just not a good steel, for anything in my opinion, its not strong, doesn't have good edge retention, and there are so many other steels that are stainless and have better strength and edge retention for the same money or a little more, I think of vg10 the same way I think of the 400 class steels (420, 440, etc.), there old, not that that bad, but they are older steels with subpar performance, there is so much better steel pit there, I would rather have d2 (American d2) or 14c27n steel than vg10, at least there a bitnstronger, and 14c is actually fairly strong, even buck knives boss treatment cannot bring the 400's up to modern standards of steel performance, and I'm not a steel snob, though I love my modern powder steels, I also really like 154cm, 1095 (when its done right), d2, nitrov (for a good price), I have just never really had good performance from vg10, maybe it was the heat treat, I've never had spydercos, I got burned on it before I got into spydercos knives, and spydercos offers so much more steel than vg10