Spyderco Stretch 2 Redux Video: Two Yes & Two No

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[@brianhughes7042]

For some weird reason I actually think it’s a great looking knife. I love this style blade.

[@knifevideochannel4657]

Thanks for video! The Stretch was designed by Sal as HIS expression of the perfect folding HUNTING /SKINNING knife. It's great for that purpose, But also for just about anything else. Keep up the good work!

[@Redant751]

I have one and have had it for a while. I still use it and love it.

[@oldgeccko8207]

Thanks! I have been trying to remember this knife, I wanted a Spyderco that was different than the usual but couldn't remember if this was the only, thanks for the timely review 👍

[@galmurmur8240]

I have had one for a few years. I like the looks because it is different from other Spyderco designs. I think Spydercos are designed for functionality not looks. I always enjoy your reviews. Thanks

[@frederickj.7702]

@ Galmur Mur... "...different from other Spydercos." Exactly, though a not dissimilar look can be found elsewhere in the line. Some people like to complain, "All Spydercos look the same [sic]". Well, here ya go!

[@darthblade2016]

Great redux of this blade, thanks for re-reviewing this!

[@robo52]

Ah, beauty is in the eye of the owner ... I've had the original for years and love it. I actually like the prehistoric looks, it is unique and doesn't look like every other knife on the market. Good review, appreciate the info on the new version might have to pick up another one for carry and promote my old one to the kitchen.

[@OnlyGamingClips]

I like the looks of it too, looks like a "dodo bird" to me. I bought the K390 model and loved it so much but didn't wanna mess up the premium blade edcing the knife. So I ordered a Stretch 2 original VG 10 model from Amazon for only 67$ bucks, how could I pass that deal up? I paid more for my Delica like a year ago. lol.

[@robo52]

@@OnlyGamingClips... Good price for value of that! That would have been a decent price even when I posted this 4 years ago. I did buy one more of them (I've got a soft spot for the pakkawood grips ... ⚔)

[@OnlyGamingClips]

@@robo52 I'm thinking about ordering a custom Buck 110 when I get paid again, along with the cheaper Slim version to put in my edc rotation. If I don't stop I'm gonna have a knife for every day of the month, not including the ones I keep and don't use.

[@BrentonCarr]

This a functionally excellent knife. I've had a few.

[@m0600194]

Spyderco isn’t for everyone. I for one love the cutting edge on this one. Good re-re-review!

[@timothyoutman7427]

My favorite Spyderco of all time, I have it in 4 different steels plus the g10 version.

[@iyn1911]

It’s the “coolest” spyderco I own that I don’t carry. Feels good and fast deployment for a lock back. Thanks for reminding me to carry it.

[@deanalbertson7203]

It comes in ZDP 189 steel, with the green version. ZDP 189 is a great steel.

[@duncdunc76]

I really like this knife! Blade shape reminds me of my daily carry the Victorinox One handed Trekker. I've been looking for a quality large companion pocket folder for my carry that's thin but large and sturdy enough for real use. This might just fit the bill perfectly. Thanks for another Great review! Always wanted a Spyderco and also like the Spyderco history on this blade!

[@danmarly5173]

Et en plus..! même son look me plait 😉 Un excellent compromis ! ce stretch 2...

[@jodygrasher2816]

EDC since 2010. Has been great in woods, home and office. VG 10 has performed well. Lightweight and not bulky, unless "you" wear mom jeans.

[@Sherrodja]

Love the stretch. Checkout the new Kizer Sequoia. I have one and it's awesome. Didn't like the belt clip so took my hair dryer and easily made it into a J hook clip like the one on my Kizer Little River Bowie. Now it's perfect. Great EDC fixed blade.

[@FISHUNTREE]

Spyderco needs to make a Native 5 Salt with a skinning belly like that

[@truthdragon7719]

My favourite do it all folder.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Very Cool Spyderco knife Aaron.

[@christopherellison5689]

Finally pulled the trigger on this knife. Also, I used the hyper link. Cheers!!!

[@IanSmith465]

I have the ukpk with that blade shape. Does everything I need and is more sheeple friendly.

[@frederickj.7702]

I think so, too. This is not really a weapon-y look.

[@davidkurle5418]

For some stupid reason this knife was never on my radar. But I really like it (even the dodo bird looks) and I think it's going to be my next spyderco. Thanks for this video!

[@frederickj.7702]

Do look at the original Stretch folder as well, though. It is quite a bit more EDC friendly and sports close to 1/4" more cutting edge than does the larger Stretch 2 . The back lock stoutness on the "2" tends toward overkill for EDC. You might not like that at all, and the reviewers fail to mention this. The Stretch is still more substantial in lockup cross section and a bit in back lock stiffness than is my Endura, for example. Sadly discontinued (not so sadly for me as I own a perfect example in ZDP -- value retained, you could say); but they're out there to be had for what a discerning secondary market says they're worth.

[@davidkurle5418]

@@frederickj.7702 Thanks buddy, I will definitely look into that one as well. I appreciate the tip.

[@frederickj.7702]

You're welcome, David. I am happy I could be of some assistance. I got lucky acquiring my ZDP-189 Stretch. It had been a Spyderco afficionado's N.O.S. 'safe queen', and it gives every indication of having been carefully cherry picked. It is the most perfectly flawless example among all my Spydercos in fit, finish, precision of blade edge grind, and action. 😊

[@tomwarrick4945]

Absolutely agree with you “Goldie locks Zone”

[@barrybueler3356]

Maybe I’m wrong but I think the steel is ZDP-189. Personally I want the endela because I have a delica and 2 endura’s and of course ones to big and ones to small the endela seems just right I also have a para 3 in s35vn and a para 2 in s110v but want their lightweight para3 in BD-1 for more of a beater I don’t have to worry about scuffing up.

[@jeffhollar1830]

I am right there with ya I had one and sold it

[@michaelclark8843]

Awe man! Was out of town on vacation. Sorry I missed the giveaway. Been following for a couple of months now. Have made several purchases based on your reviews. Keep up the good work.

[@tomn1026]

Needs xl version with 4,5".blade like the design good review take care .

[@Snoekvisser1972]

Function over form with the Stretch like many Spydie models. Good review Aaron!

[@frederickj.7702]

No, form *follows* function here. And that is not the same thing. I will tell you I think the blade on the original Stretch folder is even more useful; so check that one out, too, if you wish.

[@Snoekvisser1972]

@@frederickj.7702 Well said, got the CF Stretch as a safe queen. Needs pocket time for sure lol

[@LobsterRavioli]

I love the knife, though I still prefer the Tenacious. By lock up design is the thing I look for in a knife, and I prefer a back lock over a liner lock. So I usually carry the stretch, for that reason.

[@Damen0530]

One of Spyderco’s best designs. I actually prefer the Original Stretch model....

[@wartstein8814]

+1; The Stretch 2 is a great knife, the Stretch 1 (disc.) was even better imho for reasons I listed in a comment above

[@Damen0530]

ablackprep read Warstein's comments...

[@frederickj.7702]

...And read mine elsewhere here, too. I own both versions. The Stretch is lighter, full sized but more compact, and more EDC friendly overall, IMO.

[@mrc2205]

I think the shape of this Spyderco is my favourite. I do like the stretch 1 a little better as I have smaller hands.

[@straubulous9511]

What glasses do you have on your hat?

[@allthingssharpnpointy183]

It's zdp-189, and I have the brown G10 version in ZDP-189. Damn good knife and it holds it's edge for a very long time.I prefer G10 over the frn handles, but either or are good users. It's just a personal preference. It's a great skinner if you're a hunter.

[@frederickj.7702]

It's not really "British Racing Green" at all (see Jim Clarke's F1 Lotus or a '60's A-H Sprite / MG Midget or Triumph TR-4a). It's a *great* green, though, more a deep "forest green" and not really "military", so it stands out from the crowd. The color is a winner. -- Design professional for many decades

[@frederickj.7702]

@ ablackprep... You missed the point. *They* didn't make up that color name, they "appropriated" one with an established, storied public history and stuck it onto *their own, rather different* choice of FRN color for the ZDP-189 line. British Racing Green is simply more "green" in tone, to be brief about it. Maybe "close enough", if those are your standards... and this *is* a small point for most folks (unless you have professional concern and experience defending trademarks!). This being the internet, some habitually argumentative type (not necessarily you, ablackprep, I hasten to add) might wish to argue my judgement, I know (Me: former Triumph GT Plus & BSA motorcycle owner, etc., BTW: I was *there* , then, in other words. I did get British vehicle 'tech' out of my system! 😣). I gave you multiple references -- next time take some moments to look one or two up when similar circumstances arise before you jump to your own conclusions. Just some friendly advice... (not even the modest reference to some particularly pertinent pro credentials tipped you off that I might not be quite *so* confused? Though I guess that's always possible. Sheesh...). Re: the edit above -- I kept the gist and added a bit of extra info for clarity; and also 'softened' the tone of the response some, as I thought it may have unintentionally read a little too snarky in a couple of spots. It was rushed. Sorry, and good luck to you with your endeavors in the hobby.

[@jackbailey3421]

I've liked the stretch for a good while now, just haven't been able to pull the trigger on it.......someday..

[@heavychevy4616]

thank u sir

[@littlewoody5539]

Good video .

[@jskrawz4611]

Nice knife but I still like my Manix 2 lightweight better... CTS-BD1 isn't the best steel in the world but it sharpens up really nice... I do like VG-10 to...

[@BigMacOrange]

I have a stretch with super blue steel

[@mikeyyates5377]

I don't really like the lightweight scales spyderco uses vs the G10 its partly aesthetic but I worry that they will break under quasi hard use or in an emergency situation. Does anyone know if they are reasonably tough? My pops has a delica with lightweight scales and he likes it....idk. Maybe it's a stupid concern.

[@frederickj.7702]

You're going to snap the blade somewhere before you ever get close to breaking that handle, in all probability. The Stretch and Stretch 2 have rugged steel liners, and these models are significantly better built and finished than other popular Spyderco FRN / FRCP folders... and the lock back mechanism has a larger cross section and a beefier action. These were designed for game hunters and are beyond just "reasonably tough". They cost a little more than some other of the Spyderco Lightweights (or used to), and it's easy to see where the money went. Don't be fooled by the useless opinions of commenters who know nothing about these except that generically, they're "FRN + VG-10". These people typically have never had any serious intention to buy these, but who think they're looking cool by whining that Spydercos cost too much. -- *Owner* , Stretch ZDP-189 *and* Stretch 2 VG-10 P.S.- The lock back action on the Stretch 2 is quite noticeably firmer than that on the already stout Stretch. Not for sissies, ha, ha... The original Stretch will be a better EDC use choice for most than the more specialized (for hunters) Stretch 2; but, hey, that's up to you in the end. Either Stretch looks especially great in the "basic black", BTW.

[@mikeritter2979]

i wonder how Sal used his knives and what he was cutting for design

[@swe_nurse8121]

The Stretch is such a weird knife, one of the very few Spydercos I don't like. It definitely hit every branch on the ugly tree and then climbed up and did it all again,. But more importantly I don't think it's a very comfortable knife to use (large size hands here too), it just seems "off" to me and if I want a heavier use blade I grab the Manix 2 every day of the week. Of course this is all subjective but it isn't the knife for me. I carry and use it but if I ever sell or trade anything this is at the top of the list.

[@05generic]

Most of the time blade aesthetics are not important to me. I just want to get the job done and put it away. Nice review.

[@frederickj.7702]

The blade aesthetics are just fine in person -- form follows function, which is a beautiful thing... Don't go on some thumbnail pics or other under-representative static manufacturer's imagery you see on Amazon or on knife dealer websites. You probably will miss a more holistic and integrated mental picture of the design, then. The reviewer here went on and on *way* too much with *his* opinion. State your view... and move on. Most of the rest of you can think for yourselves, maybe... some of you.

[@kevinAuman1]

I absolutely love my stretch as a folding hunting knife, that blade shape is amazing for skinning and breaking down wild game! Mine is a sprint run version with the Hap40 steel and I also have a dps 15/VG10 Damascus version as a safe queen...

[@ssunfish]

Than you have 2 great knives! Amazing! I only ever could score one Spyderco in HAP-40. Its a favorite user design though so that's good. I have VG-10 black FRN Delica Wharncliffe variant and HAP-40 version. Glad to have them. I'm here bec I like GT videos and wanted to learn bec I got notifications on Straight Spine Stretch two. I did not know it was a heavy & sturdy Spydie. I thought it was good because it had more straight section compared to Endura being all belly. Now I see its a skinner! A heavy FOLDING skinner. What a weird animal to think of!

[@luisarellanorn3309]

Good review starts at 3:48

[@rhonda837]

G BRADLEY shaped blade.

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

I just think it's overpriced for what it is, FRN + VG-10 for $94.99 not for me. There are way better options for that money. IMO.

[@frederickj.7702]

@ Mind Over Matter... I will give you due credit for saying here, "not for *me* " [emphasis, mine] and "IMO", rather than dissing Spyderco *catagorically* for being [generally speaking] "overpriced". We all know this opinion comes up all the time in these threads! In fact, I defy you to show me another *similarly lightweight, and similarly strong* full 3-1/2" bladed *true* , de facto high Rockwell alternative for about the same price as my ZDP-189 original Stretch folder, explicitly designed and built for a working environment (in this case, designed for hunters... taking apart multiple *deer* in the field, for example!) which is this much plainly "higher end" in fit, finish, action, and feel. Don't even think of comparing an Endura directly without qualification. I'll even concede doubters fifteen or twenty bucks, if you all insist... but if *that* amount is just going to ruin your day and eliminate *any* notably, and "different" quality knife design *categorically* from your consideration, then I suggest you really have your sense of priorities pretty much twisted around and confused. Life is too short for this sort of pedantic, skinflint judgement, repeated again and again and again... I also have a VG-10 Stretch 2, and the basic point isn't that much different... though it's been written over and over again that Spyderco's ZDP upgrade is a value added bargain for the usual, relatively modest additional cost. Compare what some recently enlightened (disillusioned), savvy-er and less personally defensive owners of heavily hyped M390 folders must be thinking after recent exposés. ZDP-189, as Spyderco normally executes it, is by contrast, the real deal. Also, if you think a Stretch with up front cost loaded FRN mold production plus fully skeletonized, substantial steel liners -- and not just with a few holes -- is by any significant measure "lower in materials cost" than a flat slab G10 iteration, you may have been ingesting too much reviewer shilling for manufacturers and their "premium" mark-ups and marketing strategies for your own good... 'cause if you still think so, you're dreaming. Again, it's all fine to say "not for me", but I am suggesting that I have have yet to see so much as one commenter in these threads complaining about the cost of FRN Spydercos who has given the slightest indication of grasping the points I have made. And, BTW, no, I don't want a new VG-10 Delica either; but I did buy a V-Toku2 Endura, and I am glad I did! As countless Spyderco owners and lovers have realized, FRN is a *feature*, not a fly in the ointment. It's a matter of priorities. As a person who built an in-house advertising / marketing department from the ground up in the metals manufacturing industry and is a graphics & industrial designer of over 40 years pro experience, I can assure you that more than a little of the commercial marketing jazz-ma-tazz I continually see repeated in KZbin knife reviews is in terms of naïvity and acquiescence rather ruefully comical to me. Best of luck to you, Mind Over Matter, in the choices you do make! Get something you love. Cheers...

[@MrBlessed70]

I have always loved this design. I wish Spyderco made a 4-inch version of this knife in CPM S35VN steel with an Emerson Wave opener. Great review Gideon!

[@ssunfish]

I would buy one like you described. I don't go all in on Spyderco, but it hurt missing the South Fork. I need another folder like I need another hole in my head. Trying to stop on folders to gear up on straight knives/ fixed blades. Especially a pocket carry EDC.

[@wartstein8814]

I very well remember your first Stretch-videos: Your first one was about the Stretch 1 ("one"), not the Stretch 2 ("two")!!! The Stretch 1 (discountinued) is a clearly better knife than the Stretch 2 imho. Stretch 1 ("one"): Shorter closed package, but more actual cutting edge; great "hook" at the end of the handle; hand closer to the edge when held not choked up, a bit pointier tip

[@randyscj429]

Hey Gideon, I hope that you didn't choose me and because I only have a not-so-smartphone (didn't see any notice) that another was chosen-PLEASE, LET ME KNOW! Thanks, L8TR!!! BTW, nothing wrong w/ that knife, give me a "dodo-break"! It's a beak-ish design/resemblance, nothing wrong there (I like it and would carry it)! Perhaps you should impress "function over appearance", 'cause if you're concerned w/looks then you're only a show-off type person!!! Take care, "God Bless", sincerely -

[@josepmariaaguascaribot9239]

Looking their central lock, reminds me the COLD STEEL Tri-Ad-Lock.

[@wartstein8814]

Cause I know your favorite folder is the Manix 2 LW: You are certainly aware of, that the closed package in the pocket is even more space consuming (while offering a bit LESS cutting edge) on the Manix when compared to the Stretch 2? ;)

[@frederickj.7702]

Pockets are for baby kangaroos and great knives, not all your s**t!

[@OsamaBinDarrel]

I may be part of the minority but I don't think the Stretch is that ugly . Will it win a beauty contest nahh but it's a reasonably priced knife with a utilitarian blade shape . It's no Sebenza but I won't feel bad about beating the mess out of a sub $100 knife .

[@brianflanagan8764]

Spyderco look all the same to me I just can't get into them Sorry

[@luisarellanorn3309]

Cons...fashion show....Not quite what matters....Thin pants? Okay...accessories count, point counter point. Not really