The Spyderco For Everyone: Stretch 2

[@Deibodese]

Once upon a time I got really mad at Spyderco for producing a dozen dozen knives that are so similar that you can’t even tell them apart easily. Then one day the brilliance of it hit me, and I’ve never had a problem with it since. The “perfect knife” for one person is an *almost* perfect knife for someone else. That other person might say “If it was a little shorter, a little wider, with a little more belly,” or whatever they want to see in a design. So, Spyderco obliges by offering every conceivable variation of their base award-winning design. It’s kinda like that “I play both sides so I always win” meme, only they’re playing all 50 sides.

[@realbroggo]

Yep and they've sold a lot of knives for doing so. There's a leaf shaped blade in Spyderco's catalogue for everyone!!

[@ssunfish]

Hundred Pacer is my best in Spyderco folders. I didn't get Southfork in time, but Serrata is perfectly suited!

[@martinmiller1087]

​@@ssunfish ... I love my Hundred Pacer too. It's in my EDC rotation, along with a Military.

[@odie2763]

Spyderco's moto to making the same thing over and over again is "A sucker is born every second"

[@nandayane]

I have been Sal-ivating over this knife for the past 2 months, it’s really great to see you review it. I love spyderco FRN and K390

[@troyounce3295]

I just got the stretch 2 xl and it is way cool as well. Lighter and longer and straight spine. Only in vg10 as of yet but it's worth it for 112 bucks

[@nandayane]

@@troyounce3295 I just got the stretch 2 in K390. The ergos fit my hand better than the endura and endela, the blade somehow feels longer than the endela or the PM2 when I use it. I would like to try the XL, but in a different steel. This knife really scratches my knife itch, it slices super well with a 15 degree per side mirror edge.

[@jooky5]

I love my k390 endela. It’s so vanilla it’s almost exotic. It’s like the girl next door who’s not as good-looking as the hot girl, but is more desirable

[@realbroggo]

100% 😀

[@michaelgrimes8326]

This is absolutely perfectly put. I carry my frn Endela with 20cv over anything else.

[@jooky5]

@@michaelgrimes8326 🙌

[@ChairmanKimchi]

I just carry a slab of 8cr13mov.

[@krazmokramer]

I'm not a collector, nor am I a Spyderco guy. But I did enjoy this video! All Spyderco knives remind me of Spy v Spy from MAD Magazine. But then, I'm the guy who just bought his first Buck 110, and I am enjoying carrying/using it more than any of my other knives. I guess that makes me Uncle Randy in the flesh. That Al Mar knife sure is sweet!!! Thanks for this video Pete!

[@nandayane]

I’m an Uncle Randy for spyderco’s FRN lockbacks.

[@Zero_8347]

i personally love lockbacks, and i think the stretch is one of the best spyderco patterns ever

[@NocturneKnives]

The Stretch is definitely the most interesting of the FRN Spydies IMO, and add K390 and it becomes way more interesting. Great video as usual, Pete! The watch skit had me rolling

[@jacobbeaupre3940]

Got to say you have to be my favorite, knife channel, long time sub but haven't really WATCHED your vids till last few months, your the reason I've recently been spending so much on knives. I used to be a CRKT 60 dollars at most (my most expensive knife at that point was a spyderco delica emerson wave.) type of knife guy. I bought a 940 about 2 months ago and It fundamentally changed how i look at knives i carry. I just wanted to thank you and damn you Sir 🤣🤣 Great job keep it up👍👍

[@jdisdetermined]

You’re wading into very deep waters there my friend. Before you know it, you’ll be buying a Sebenza, and from there you’re basically past the point of no return. 😁 Knives do hold their value fairly well though, so they’re not the *most* irresponsible things to collect. 👍

[@jacobbeaupre3940]

@@jdisdetermined I'm honored you think I could one day own the original frame lock, definitely a fantasy for now but if I only wanted one knife it might be a sabenza🙏😁😂, I've heard of people having them for decades. Very impressive.

[@poncho151]

I specifically waited to pick up a seki city k390 until it came in the stretch 2. I have owned just about all the different seki FRN lock backs but the stretch 2 is the only one whose appearance I actually like as much as I like it’s performance. In a different time I might even say it gives me “the fizz” lol. There’s also just something about the slow roll opening of a spyderco lock back and the one handed two step drop down closing of a lock back that just feels good in “classic” kind of way for lack of a better term.

[@Ice_Berg]

Thank you for bearing the burden of making videos about boring knives, they deserve love too.

[@herberar]

That lemmon juice face was epic !!!

[@floydmorrison2025]

Holy shit you're not getting Scurvy anytime soon

[@mcsquirgle]

I bought both the endela k390 and stretch 2 k390 at the same time so i could see which one i prefered and surprisingly i ended up choosing the endela. As much as a love the ergos of a forward finger choil i find it kind of gets in the way a bit. Unless i am careful, whatever i am cutting ends up bound up in the finger choil and i have to reposition and attack whatever i am processing from a new position to avoid that. The endela does not have this problem and has a more neutral handle so its much easier to find a comfortable grasp

[@c62west]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! We REALLY needed a knife review. A chicken eating maggots; a chicken nest in the brush; Small Watch Man, The Void, Blocky(?); lemon-induced intestinal distress (implied); patina; the Atom and Neutron (YES!) and Al Mar; and general talk about handles, usage, steels, etc. was all great, great stuff! All this is excellent blade steel and knife testing material. Again, thank you and keep up the good work.

[@unknownriderinbound]

The family that knafs together, stays together!

[@HUZ9k3s5w]

Tired of changing batteries, so just got my self a Timex Expedition North Field Post Mechanical Watch. Nice.

[@davidkinninger0164]

I've been watching your channel since you started when knives were about half the price and steell choices were few and far between but I've never commented to tell you that I enjoy your channel and advance knife bro very much thank you for the Monty Python naked gun mix of humor.

[@beyproctor7673]

Great video. The knife is boring and reliable but the intro is golden! Love your sense of humor. Also, the watch bit is emblematic of our internet shopping culture. Great stuff.

[@billychristmas]

I found the jrpg x knife crossover channel that I never knew I needed

[@ashmerch2558]

k390 is like the knife steel nerds definition of "super steel"... more toughness than typically needed, better than 99% of competing stainless plus it's got edge retention for days. it is also the best feeling (on the diamond stones) of the super light edge retention steels. it's literally the best non-stainless super steel. the stretch is the most interesting platform for the steel, like the Pete said, it's like a lock back PM2... only the stock is 0.11" not 0.14". its cutting geometry is better as well. thinner stock vs PM2 and slightly thinner behind the edge, 0.0017" vs 0.0020" plus the stretch is super ergonomic.

[@ssunfish]

Definitely! Stretch 2 is best in a long time for basic knives and K390 is great choice

[@seth30v]

Full steam ahead on the Stretch 2 hype train! Glad you picked one of these up, glad to hear your review. I feel like the Stretch 2 is the realization of a Spyderco Folding Hunter, an idea Sal in particular seems to have been riffing on for decades. It’s among the best knives Spyderco has ever made for sure!

[@bkcatalog]

CHOKE UP FOR DETAIL WORK. I got one on secondary market for 90 USD. I have the delica too and man do I love k390. Good video as always, cheers to you!

[@Jake-bt3fc]

IF YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO HOLD IT THAT WAY THEN THE HANDLE WOULD BE 2 INCHES LONG.

[@ryewaldman2214]

I think it was bentoboxshop or riversedge that had a pm2 sprint run in k390. The other did a sprint in 10v. I think a better comparison from the golden line is the manix 2, of which there is no k390. I say that based on the handle ergonomics. from an edge shape, the manix XL has the closest combination of belly and pokey-tip. The k390 stretch 2 is my choice of sypderco folders for dressing/quartering game animals. There is enough belly to skin, great edge retention, and a comfortable enough grip so that your hand isn't cramping up by the time the job is done. this was a good review and a fantastic video

[@jesseadams45]

I've wanted one of these since it was first announced and kept missing them when I had money. I wound up getting the police 4 K390 and eventually a Delica K390 both when the Stretch 2 was out of stock. I finally got one a few weeks ago and am really happy with it. It's like an actually comfortable PM2 backlock.

[@matusknives]

There was a sprint run of k390 PM2 (I have one) - thought those were not run quite as high (62.5 - 63.5 hrc) while Seki k390 seems to be more like 64 - 65.

[@joek9962]

I believe it was a Bento Box exclusive and not a Sprint Run.

[@rubenabrego6762]

Yes the pm2 has some hot spots especially on the back of the handle, especially during hard use , love the pm2 but not for hard downward cutting 🔪

[@martinmiller1087]

PM2 has a terrible grip

[@1fareast14]

I could see how the s2 would remind you of the pm2, the 1 always reminded of the gayle bradley

[@93MichiganFootball]

Another great video Pete, loved the worm update! Bento Box Shop has an exclusive PM2 and Para 3 K390 in Ranger Green Scales, but the base price is more expensive than other exclusives and he charges shipping on top of the knife, so you really have to want that combo to justify the markup.

[@Crusty_Otter]

I bought that K390 PM2. It's a great knife without a doubt but a bit bigger than I prefer for edc. I hate the handle to blade ratio of the PM3 (or maybe it's the ratio in that particular blade shape, I'm not sure). I do love my Native 5 in Rex 45 for an edc. I'd be all over a K390 Native 5, preferably with micarta but I'd be okay with FRN or G-10. I just received the British Racing Green FRN/ ZDP-189 Stretch 2 the other day, love everything about the handle (need time with the knife to decide if I like the drop point blade or not). Also have the Grey G-10/Cruwear Stretch 2 XL on layaway and will receive it shortly, should be a phenomenal medium/hard use knife. I'm tempted to order this K390 Stretch 2 as well, just haven't taken the plunge yet,.

[@MrT6250]

Yes, they did a Sprint run for k390 para twos and threes. Only way to get one now is secondary market and you're looking at sebenza prices😬.

[@carlstanland5333]

Bento Box Shop has Para 3 in K390 as an exclusive with ranger green G-10 scales. $225US and I think shipping is quite expensive with them. They had a PM2 but it’s “unavailable”

[@davidroloff8340]

Just snagged this knife from the Spyderco Factory Outlet for an awesome deal because it had no box! Really enjoying it so far.

[@tacosaretasty]

This video is super helpful. Want some k390 but having a hard time deciding what. It seems to me that a Stretch and a Delica will be perfect. Delica for EDC, Stretch for putting in that work.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

They've been out for a while, but a while back Bento Box had the PM2 and Para3 in K390. I remember thinking, I should look in the steel, then then next time I went to Bento Box, they were sold out.

[@davidcooke8825]

That was a great video. The small watch sequence was so well done and very funny. But the lemon juice drinking bit - fucking GOLD!

[@FullTimeHypocrite]

got one, can recommend it. I also got the FRN Police 4 in K390. For me the better choice as I dont really have much use for the skinner-type tip design of the Stretch 2. Police 4 has almost twice the usable edge length for me because of the more gradual curve along the edge. But the Stretch 2 wins in the egonomics department for sure.

[@slick_slicers]

I’m a fan of lock-backs and particularly Seki lock-backs. I’ve had a Ladybug for 20 odd years, plus modern K390 Ladybug 3 and Dragonfly (3, 4, whatever it is). I fancy the Strech too. Al Mar introduced Sal Glesser to Moki, who made, at least most of, the Japanese Al Mars and early Spydercos.

[@benmacdhui]

One of the favourite Spyderco's in my collection is the Stretch w/ Aogami Super Blue

[@BrentonCarr]

Your videos bring me great joy 😀 I don’t really even care what knife you’re reviewing.

[@billbush1270]

The protected forward choil has become a favorite feature for me. That would drive any future Spyderco purchase. It also makes my Baby Banter a favorite.

[@isaiahmountford5815]

Your skits never fail to entertain me

[@Bwbravowhiskey]

I got the pm2 and para3 in k390 from bento box shop. Last I checked they still had k390 para 3s.

[@ssunfish]

I like Straight Spine Stretch 2. Only have been three versions of it. I like it more than my six PM2 knives for ergs and the first one feels better, even if heavier, then the Stretch 2 XL. The straight part of the cutting edge near the heel is good to have too! It's the better knife.

[@archie7242]

The pacific salt 2 has to be my fav frn Japan made lockback

[@SpartanJohns]

Oh no! You called the PM2 BOXY?!?!!? 😂 I am looking into this model(for some reason)....I am not going to be honest here and admit that I do not need another folder....quite to opposite...

[@charlesw665]

The Stretch/Stretch 2 used to be my favorite FRN Spyderco (I have the G10/ZDP version too) just for it's length alone. Perfect sweet spot between the Delica and Endura. Then the Endela came along and now it's a toss up. I prefer the blade on the Endela but like the choil on the Stretch.

[@Zero_8347]

yeah i dont know if k390 is for casual users, but i do love this knife

[@garethbaus5471]

I prefer a small watch, bulky ones tend to snag on things and generally get in the way.

[@MLKusername]

I absolutely love this channel. You've got the stones to actually do the testing that matters. Great job and great job keeping it entertaining. Fair to assume all the Endela feedback applies to the Endura as well?

[@s.h.v.c2865]

The PM2 never really appealed to me, but this one does once you pointed it out. Also no shame in a small watch haha, I find most watches too big (if you want a bigger yet cheaper one of a similar style, a Casio MW-240 is the closest)

[@martinmiller1087]

The PM2 is a three-legged dog to me. It can't hunt. I never understood it's popularity. Just a terrible handle.

[@lymedog3176]

Cedric…. There have been a lot of comparisons between lock backs and compression locks… on almost every durability tests, especially with the triad lock of cold steel, that the lock back survived longer. A compression lock is basically a reverse liner lock.

[@7nicknames]

You can get the Para 3 in K390! Its a dealer exclusive. I think Bento Box

[@conductorcammon]

I prefer the native 5 for my boring spydercos...got 3 of em

[@spiritbender639]

The void compelled me to watch this video, I am glad a did.

[@wodniku8333]

In these Spyderco Seki-City K390 with back lock there is a noticeable blade play up and down?

[@jb7707]

Can't wait to see you get the stretch XL

[@quentinham5908]

You had me dying at jesters foot!!

[@jdisdetermined]

A backlock FRN knife. Yeah, if you can do a tight 16 minutes on that, you know what you’re doin’ on the KZbin. 👍

[@hcavn]

I got one for xmas - hasn't been out my pocket since (except when I'm using it of course).

[@Krozin]

I sold my para 3 recently for a delica in k390 and some ti scales. These seki city boys are just good tools and thats what i needed. Otherwise ill walk around town with my tactile rockwall 😁

[@giadar2963]

Swatch x Omega is bigger and can play whit timer sometimes when cooking knives or something..

[@danko5002]

Thanks for the gettin the video out. I know you don't have much time on your hands.

[@rob10ring]

My wife has been wearing that watch since the 80’s.

[@GeertSawek]

Recently played FFIX.. so much of your music is from that game

[@TheScotchaholic]

Boring is good. Lockbacks are good, for those of us that don't care to fidget with knives and just use a folder for it's intended purpose. All of these "fidget friendly" folders are just for people that can't purchase, carry or dedicate themselves to a true fidget design: the balisong.

[@yojimbosecurityninja]

Stretch2 in K390 is a workhorse! My edc and I do mean every day! No bells and wiltles just get the job done and do it well. I have the PM2 in K390, you can get at bentoboxshop, but the Stretch 2 is just better.

[@brettdavis5555]

I wonder why they don’t use FRCP on knives other than the Manix LW.

[@chaseprimus]

Serious question here. Why exactly do you make the lemonade fresh right from the lemons? Is it because you don't want the added sugar from lemonade or some other reason??

[@CedricAda]

I had a surplus of lemons, literally so many i didnt know what to do with them. Growing fruit means you have too much for 3 months and then normals levels for 3 months then none again 😅

[@chaseprimus]

@@CedricAda I was wondering. I just keep thinking like, that has got to be so bitter right from the lemons! But you kept drinking it! 👍🤣

[@macmurfy2jka]

Sweet farmers tan bro!

[@tophat2002]

Is it a combat knife or butcher?

[@Toborobot]

Sharpening your knife does indeed make your fairly dull knives a little bit less dull..

[@davidaxman]

God's knows you've got enough knives I k390 but how do you see the new LeafJumper in k390? It's almost the same amount of edge but different ergonomics and weight.

[@brettdavis5555]

Liked the video for the intro.

[@boogieman007edc2]

I just picked up the para 2 in cru wear hoping it to be my new edc. Great videos 📹 👌 👏

[@yoannmolard-auclair592]

Hi, i guess Endura's tip should be stronger than Strech's one that seems to be possibly fragile as the PM2 is ; do you have a opinion on that ? Thanks very much !

[@briand6386]

Redback’s or Blundstone’s?

[@CSGraves]

Oh mah gah, I can't believe you said that to Bricky! D-8

[@cfltitan]

Ha ha ha seeing the fresh lemons and knowing your accent all I can think of is you’re the little kid who was Burt Monroes neighbor who pee’d on his lemon tree for him while he was racing his motorcycle at Bonneville. 😂 “I pee’d on your lemon tree while you were away Burt!”

[@MB-jg4tr]

Have you tried a QSP Neckmuk❓ or Outdoor Edge LeDuck? Would love to hear your opinion or see a video on them. Cheers

[@sneakhyperion9297]

Would be cool if there were more aftermarket scales for the seki city models

[@CKshouta]

I own a K390 police. I think it is almost perfect, and it would be if they ever bought the license to the triad lock.

[@mrc2205]

Lmao. That watch is a little on the small side for you.

[@grandriver3152]

You'll be happy with the Casio MRW-200H.

[@tombrown4683]

Really enjoy happy void noises. 😊 Tiny watch man 7/10. Hope to catch more Void content so will stay tuned. Only K-390 I have is the Endura. Color me satisfied ! Would still buy more K-390 as affordability allows !

[@sharpfactory3705]

Nice as always

[@henrytesla9247]

I need that bubble wrap 🤣

[@northmanscall]

Tiny Watch Man almost killed me

[@rebirth_mishap]

You can do that with a $20 kitchen knife from wally world

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Pete, hmmmm, my ol' Nan used to say; if you cant say anything positive, leave it out. Like Elmar and the TRMs. ; ) Cheers Duke.

[@kevinryan7531]

Don't take it apart, sooo aggravating to get back together....

[@20DYNAMITE06]

I wish they would Salt the Stretch 2... I'm in the market for a saltwater tolerable folder, and the Pacific 2 and Salt 2 just don't do it for me. Oh well...

[@uguuwuu6882]

The Caribbean and the Siren are Spyderco's best rust-resistant options, imo. I own both and they're two of my favorite Spydercos. The Siren has the smoothest action I've ever seen on a back lock.

[@Maxrc77]

Endela vs stretch 2?

[@alexschwan625]

Good review

[@rwstubbz]

I like numbers on watches too. AND Spyderco knives. I must be cool like the Internet KZbin knife wombat.

[@saltknives]

6 seasons and a movie for Tiny Watch Man!?

[@garrettlosabia3818]

Shoutout to Bricky

[@Greg_M308]

I agree... PM 2 is boxie.

[@josephanthony1277]

I love mine for work

[@powerofyes]

Is it weird that my K390 rusts faster than Maxamet :/

[@stevenrobertson6656]

Check out the JOEX channel guys. The toughest knife tests on the Planet.

[@CedricAda]

been watching him for a couple weeks since Survival Lilly shouted him out. Harsh stuff for sure!

[@stevenrobertson6656]

@@CedricAda Aye mate he doesn't mess around !

[@krispybeats6615]

Nice watch bro 🤣 and lemon face 🤣 test this knife vs. Some bricks? 🤣

[@Minusroot8]

Would love if Spyderco showed the stretch more love! Different steels and color handles like the other Japanese knives. K390 doesn’t work for me so I’d prefer the 20CV. Although I wouldn’t mind a cheaper S30v version.

[@thaknobodi]

Same, i prefer corrosion resistance ti edge retention if forced to choose, vg10 is ok, bd1N better, s30v would be great

[@Freakmaster480]

If it came in magnacut I'd buy one right now.

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

It's got two new revisions in the last, what, two years?? They've obviously been investing in it, so I'm sure it's just a matter of time till they start getting more steels.

[@Minusroot8]

Still not enough love in my opinion. Anticipating the XL that’s coming out soon. But that’ll be VG10 and black frn also.