No one could ever convince me a delica in k390 is not one of the best edc ever made. For random rough, ranch work, I might pull a Benchmade 940 for fun, but k390 is my #1. It's been to hell and back. Color & blade patina is magnificent, too.
@Mastermindyoung14
4 ай бұрын
only drawback for me is no forward choil
@CadillacDriver
Ай бұрын
Benchmade 😂
@Seedavis397
Жыл бұрын
Spyderco is my fav knife maker… best designs and user friendly knives.. spydie holes are a must in my carry knives
@danielcluley870
Жыл бұрын
K390 is one of my favorite "User" blade steels. I love my dragonfly, ladybug, and delica in K390. I use them all of the time and am not afraid of making the blade look bad. I actually like the patina/abuse the blades show over time. It patinas very nicely and does not seem to have long term effects on the blade like pitting, but gives it character. It sometimes gets a bronzing effect on the blade. One of my favorite steels.
@nickallen8333
9 ай бұрын
I love k390! I also really love Spydercos cruwear as well.
@Doc.Holiday
Жыл бұрын
I’ve sailed both oceans and never had a problem with rust on a pocket blade that I used regularly. I’m done with all these companies making fidget toys instead of blades with edge retention. The primary function of an EDC carry is EDGE RETENTION. Good review and good job Spiderco!!!
@just9911
Жыл бұрын
Beyond just that - even if one of my knives picked up a bit of corrosion or discoloration, so what? It’s not like that’s a particularly difficult thing to fix. Hell, the few times I’ve had to deal with surface corrosion it was easily removed using the suede side of leather scraps I had leftover from making some paddle strops. You usually don’t need to go more aggressive than the compound you use on a strop. In bad/stubborn cases, barkeepers friend is really useful. I’ve never had to resort to using a vinegar bath or anything like that. Word of warning to anyone new reading this - do not use your strops for removing surface rust. You don’t want to contaminate the strop and a lose piece of leather is far easier to work with.
@just9911
Жыл бұрын
And if someone is putting away their knives for an extended period of time, it’s just a matter of a wipe down with wd-40 or clp then putting them away someplace dry.
@Doc.Holiday
Жыл бұрын
@@just9911 ,… yep, I’ll take a tool over a toy every day of the week!!
@just9911
Жыл бұрын
@@Doc.Holidayhough we do have to recognize that Spyderco does have the excellent salt lockbacks in a bunch of great designs for those who have tasks that require an essentially stain proof option. lc200n, magnacut, and h2 are all great user steels. I can also see increased toughness being appealing if you know your tasks lend themselves to minor edge damage. I’d rather deal with a minor edge roll than sharpen out chipped edges. But those aren’t the trendy fidget knives. They’re “boring” lockbacks with FRN handles. I happen to like lockbacks and FRN, so I admit I may be biased in favor of the salt line.
@Doc.Holiday
Жыл бұрын
@@just9911 I have a SpydieChef. They are $400 bucks now! I keep it in the galley drawer of my RV. Occasionally, I carry it, but the edge retention of LC200N isn’t that great. Its mid range. It’s not an all day EDC hard worker. It’s good in the galley trimming meat and opening packages but it isn’t hard continuous use, not unless you can touch it up along the way. Nice and thin in the pocket though.
@michaelduke6026
Жыл бұрын
Stretch 2 seems like a PM2 lightweight with improved slicing capabilities
@kpfagerberg
Жыл бұрын
Basically is. Been wanting to pick one up for awhile. Love my PM2 so figured I should try this at some point.
@riverrunner23
Жыл бұрын
They call the color Cobalt Blue, I love it. I've got this version, as well as 2 of the ZDP-189 steel with the funky blade shape. From what I understand the ZDP version is supposedly for hunting, field dressing game, and the shape is to help avoid puncturing things that shouldn't be.
@matthewshannon6946
Жыл бұрын
I also have 2 ZDP189 Enduras & I love them!!
@Timmayytoo
Жыл бұрын
I have an Endura in K390 and it’s very, very similar in size and shape. But I agree… K390 is amazing for a working knife. I use mine to slice up cardboard boxes several times a week and I only have to strop it a couple times a year
@rjlewis8346
10 ай бұрын
Tell me you’re lying.
@donalddicorcia2433
Жыл бұрын
OH MY GOD!!!!!!! A Spyderco knife that’s………….much like every other Spyderco knife.
@sdriza
7 ай бұрын
no way man - this is TOTALLY different, look at the blade depth - maybe the Caly??? but yeah.... you're right but we pretend so we can spend our money
@LynnSawyer-ye1vf
Жыл бұрын
The mailman just brought me a leaf jumper in K390! I also have a Ladybug, Dragonfly, Delica, Endura and Endela, this one is next, I love K390, the edge retention is insane, I used my dragonfly every day for about 6-7 months, only sharpened it once, a strop will bring it right back if it starts to dull a little. Fantastic knives and I love the blue color.
@Cletus_the_Elder
Ай бұрын
Spyderco has a wonderful approach. They make knives in Colorado, Japan, and Taiwan (not China). They have their standard designs that they vary with different steels. And occasionally, they will release a few novel designs. It's the utility and value of their standard models that keep me coming back to Spyderco for the steel variants.
@thui7889
Жыл бұрын
My absolute favorite model, it’s such a user and I love that it takes on a new patina every time I use it on food.
@matthewsbernier
Жыл бұрын
I bought this when it came out, and used it ever since as my cardboard knife. The edge retention is so good that it's more than paid for itself in what I would have paid in utility blades in that time span.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Wow!! Awesome to hear!!
@jayr526
Жыл бұрын
I used to be a user.
@DuhYaThink
Жыл бұрын
I’d say if you like the pm2 you will love the Stretch 2 k390. It’s like a lightweight lock back pm2. IMO.
@Mr_Obvious
Жыл бұрын
I have this, the Endella, and Endura in the K390, and I love it. The steel has insane edge retention, and it's a rare case of a steel that doesn't sacrifice toughness in order to get that edge retention. The Stretch 2 is my favorite of the 3.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Ya it’s very impressive!!
@juanjauregui1553
Жыл бұрын
I picked up a Tenacious the other day as my first Spyderco just to test out, and even though it's more a budget option, I've been pretty happy with it. This one seeems very similar. I see a few more Spydercos in my future.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
It is a good tool and way to get into spyderco knives
@prestonnormile9996
Жыл бұрын
Love the lightweight tenacious. The only thing wrong is how quick the clip can wiggle loose
@just9911
Жыл бұрын
If you want excellent examples of some of the best characteristics Spyderco has to offer - you owe it to yourself to check out the Sage 5, Manix 2, and Native 5 (not necessarily buy them, but definitely handle one and use one of you have the opportunity). The sage 5 lightweight specifically highlights the compression lock, leaf shaped blade, and their pivot bushing setup.
@Dynotop1a
Жыл бұрын
@@just9911 The Native 5 Lightweight is a backlock. You probably meant Sage 5 at the end there.
@just9911
Жыл бұрын
@@Dynotop1a yep, major brain fart. Corrected. Though I think I need to amend my previous statement even further. Not too long ago I had to buy new examples of a few Spyderco knives that were stolen (long story, I need to stop giving people the benefit of the doubt) so they’re all about the same “age” (within a couple weeks of each other). This morning I stopped to look at the wear that each knife is accumulating and I think I actually carry the native more than the sage or the manix. While I think the Sage 5 is a great encapsulation of the best of unique Spyderco characteristics, the native might be the biggest no-brainer pick for the majority of knife fans. It’s “more than enough knife” for the majority of edc tasks, the ergonomics work for a massive range of people, and it’s fully ambidextrous. I also think the handle and blade design are more aesthetically neutral compared to things like the delica. It’s sort of like how the Rat models or the kabar dozier are rather plain but that plainness is part of why they work for most users. Don’t get me wrong, I love the compression lock. But I can see how it’s not ideal for everyone and how the limited number of lefty variants hurts its status as far as being recommendable to everyone. And since lockbacks are so prevalent in the Spyderco catalog, it’s really worth picking up one of the best examples of the design. Or this could just be 20+ years of excellent experience with various lockback spydies (delica variants especially) causing a bias that is affecting my attempt at being objective.
@rangerjonoutdoors6429
8 ай бұрын
I’ve carried mine daily 2+ years. It just gets better and better with time and I’ve been shocked by how much less it rusted than I expected. Great vid! Rock on
@jesseadams45
Жыл бұрын
K390 is one of my favorite steels and the Stretch 2 is probably the best model and was hard to get for a while. It is basically a comfortable PM2 backlock.
@jayr526
Жыл бұрын
Well, Damn. I always thought my PM2 was comfortable.
@jesseadams45
Жыл бұрын
@jayr526 it's not that the PM2 isn't great, but it's pretty blocky, at least stock. The Stretch 2 is nicely contoured.
@retardno002
18 сағат бұрын
@@jesseadams45 I own both a PM2 and a Para 3 LW, same FRN handles as the Stretch basically, and I agree that the ergos are better than on the CruCarta PM2.
@monsterslayer4317
8 ай бұрын
Totally in agreement with you. This one, and the 2XL version with liners and G10 and CPM-CruWear are truly 10/10 folding cutting tools. I've always been a Benchmade and Cold Steel guy, but for lightweight folders, these premium Stretch models are top of the class. I like the lockbacks, and think these are better knives than the Military/Paramilitary models.
@dannydm2133
Жыл бұрын
Just picked up a Canis from them, really enjoying it. I like to pretend I'm tactical lol. So what!
@ThomasConnolly
Жыл бұрын
I bought the original version of the Spyderco Stretch 2 lightweight strait spine when it was originally released in late 2020. It was a limited edition sprint run version with ivory FRN scales and a VG10 blade. Since the FRN scales were ivory, I was able to rite dye them an amazing violet color💯🔥👏 After getting the newer stretch 2 lightweight with K390, I switched the K390 blade onto the violet FRN handle😁 My Stretch 2 lightweight with violet FRN and K390 blade is one of my all-time favorite Spyderco knives👍
@DuhYaThink
Жыл бұрын
Most new manix 2 lw’s are available with a screw together construction now.👍🏻
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Oh nice!!
@57HEMIviken
Жыл бұрын
Waiting on my Pre-ordered spyderco leafjumper in K390 can't freaking wait.
@jordantheokay3168
11 ай бұрын
The subjectivity is what's objectively funny. I looked at the new one and was disappointed that they had changed the blade.
@tymccutchen
Жыл бұрын
Own 3 Spydercos. Very good knife. ✝🇺🇸✝
@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies
Жыл бұрын
I carry the new Enuff 2 in K390 as my EDC right now. This is my third K390 Spyderco knife: Manbug on my keychain, and Endura. I'm planning on getting the new Leaf Jumper, also. K390 is AWESOME knife steel.
@LES7131
Жыл бұрын
endela k390 in my left pocket, lionsteel m1 in my right. enough 2 k390 in my backpack i'm trying to find excuses for another knife or 2 on me
@DuhYaThink
Жыл бұрын
The police 4 lw k390 is a really good knife. If ya like them on the bigger side 👍🏻
@danichicago9140
Жыл бұрын
Just found my S110 PM3 I misplaced awhile ago. Some things just fit.
@feralcruz2093
5 ай бұрын
My favorite folder for work. I'm really impressed with the seki city k390, got 2 knives in that steel and ordering more
@brianabare7515
4 ай бұрын
This is my favorite knife period. Perfection
@gideonstactical
4 ай бұрын
It is really good
@user-cb3id6ef4z
9 ай бұрын
Sal Glesser designed the Stretch series as folding hunters. I bought a Stretch 2 in ZDP-189 with light brown G-10. My intent was to carry it as a back-up to my fixed blade when hunting big game. ... Along came a Stretch 2 XL 4" in CruWear and gray G-10. It's one of my favorite folders and gets lots of EDC carry and usage. It hasn't developed a patina at all. ... Finally, I acquired the Stretch 2 Lightweight in K-390 you reviewed. It was bought along with 3 other Spyderco lightweight K-390 folders when there was a brief, significant price drop this past summer. ... I'm very fond of the Spyderco Stretch family. IMO, one could be Spyderco's logo symbol folder. ... Lots of favorable comments about PM-2s under this video. I'm an outlier, in that I consider the PM-2 to be one of the worst designs in Spyderco's history. They've made a fortune selling a shrunken Military, with a handle on which it's impossible to get a full grip. It's a three-legged dog that doesn't hunt IMO. ... I've never handled a PM-3, as I have no use for one. ... Great video as usual, Aaron. You're the clean-up hitter on the You Tube knife review team.
@amo757
Жыл бұрын
The hump that you dont like actually has a legitimate purpose; when gutting an animal it helps prevent accidentally puncturing the guts.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Totally just not sure how many are using it to do that
@patricesavard366
Жыл бұрын
I've had a Delica 4 and a Mini-griptilian, and the mini has always been my favorite and my edc until now! Just got a Dragonfly 2 in K390 and I love this little guy to death!
@williamhollar7844
Жыл бұрын
Very good knife
@bigjim55able
Жыл бұрын
Doody and I were just talking about Spyderco appearances. They're all funky, but they all work well
@searchBLOC941
8 ай бұрын
I have the Autonomy. It's the only Spyderco I own, and I absolutely love it. I carry it on duty cuz it's orange grip is easy to see at night, it opens one handed with massive force, and it's one of the best seat belt cutters I've ever used. The full serrations are gorgeous and very useful.
@kenmarapese9085
Жыл бұрын
Good looking folder, I dig the color of the scales and the new spine profile. The edge has a bit more belly than the Para 2 but other wise identical and I love my Para 2.
@SmilingGator96
Жыл бұрын
I have the stretch 2 in k390. Probably my favorite spyderco I own, and the ergonomics are amazing.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
They are so delicious
@MrDarrylR
Жыл бұрын
When Spyderco relaxed its minimum retailer prices for 2 days a couple of weeks ago, the Stretch 2 in K390 could be had for $129-133, and I relented. I think it'll nicely fit the "harder use" category, which I didn't really have in pocket knives between Opinels/SAKs and dressy gentleman's knives. I can't really review in depth, as my use has been mostly office bound, but fit/finish was fine, its very comfortable in the hand, and the action a lot smoother than I anticipated with a lockback (been ages since I borrowed gramps's Buck 110). No issues flicking open with thumb, but a bit too much lockbar resistance for middle-finger "spydieflicks". The main competitor for me in the Spyderco lineup was the 2022 LeafJumper in K390, which offers nearly the same cutting edge, but goes for a minimal ricasso rather than the 50/50 choil, so its 4.4" closed vs 4.7" for the Stretch 2, 3.0 oz vs 3.7 oz. The gram counting ultralight hiker in me was tempted, but I think I made the right choice with the Stretch 2, as the jimping on the thumb ramp and choil bring a more confidant grip.
@lkm55
Жыл бұрын
I own a dozen spyderco knives but they haven’t had a new design in years. Sprint runs and different steels aren’t enough for me to pay the premium.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Ya they need some new stuff for sure
@dragonram7
4 ай бұрын
I just picked up the Military 2 with S110V, purple handles?or blue or...Hard to tell from picture. I ALSO DID THE TRI-angular sharpener with 50% off LEO code. We'll see. I've never used that steel but the Military is well loved. The M2 has the compression lock, so here's hoping it'll be a homerun
@mccormyke
11 ай бұрын
I have found that heating the blade with a best gun or hairdryer until water sizzles the acting the blade with Ballistol provides protection all year if I rub on a few drops every month or so.
@RJT80
Жыл бұрын
I had a Dragonfly 2 when I lived in Chicago to get under the knife laws back then. That was a knife where you had to use the choil. Nice build quality but not ideal for large hands. That was the last Spyderco I owned for several years. Recently got a Manix 2 Lightweight and it's perfect. Forgot what I loved about Spyderco. That ball bearing lock is sweet. Snaps into place like with gusto.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Ya that part is so nice!!
@jayr526
Жыл бұрын
Go for the gusto. I recently took my manix 2 apart . Sadly it is still apart. I think metal complex is the one that has a video on how to put it back together. I will be very happy when I get around to that. It is a great knife
@charlescollier7217
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, Aaron. I really, really like the Stretch 2 and the new blade shape. I'm also kinda jealous of people who can carry K390 knives. In my always hot, always humid, sometimes salty environment, that would absolutely not work. Hopefully they'll make a Salt version in Magnacut. THAT I will grab.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
That would be awesome!!
@jimmycricket7946
Жыл бұрын
Dude just get the k390 I also live in an extremely humid environment. You simply keep it as dry as possible, oil it occasionally and store it in plastic with a large desiccant package. I never had any rust develop, ever. Dont let the humidity ruin your high speed tool steel experience.
@jimmycricket7946
Жыл бұрын
Just keep it dry and wash off any possible salt contents that might have made contact with the steel after work.
@barrystarling7999
Жыл бұрын
Im not sure what version I have but i think my blade is 3.4 with a serrated section as well, buts its razor sharp
@eyeofthetiger4184
Жыл бұрын
G'day Aaron, in the interests of keeping it positive ............ love the AD10 ; ) Cheers Duke.
@jeffpeters4497
Жыл бұрын
I always preferred the looks of the old stretch over the new one, don't know why, I would like to have the old blade but with a 4 inch cutting edge and CPM S30V steel and some sort of cross bar lock (not the bearing lock or whatever its called, that just always seemed to be at the wrong angle). Also would like for it to say "made in Golden, Co, USA, Earth".
@janusb.7032
Жыл бұрын
I'm sure glad you're excited about because that makes one of us.
@jayr526
Жыл бұрын
Identified with the ancient mariner. I have no issues about wearing an albatross on my neck. Therefore, I should have no reason not to want to carry something that looks like a dead dodo
@david37922
Жыл бұрын
whatever, I'm not buying another spydie until slysz bowie is available
@Bigdaddyslasher
Жыл бұрын
Plenty available for $800 LOL I about died when I saw those prices.
@tacticalcenter8658
Жыл бұрын
I have one in xhp. Its nothing special. The m390 version is not as good because of the heat treat protocol that the Taiwan factory uses is not as good as the Spyderco Golden USA factory. The xhp is better performance and in return better value.
@TacoSupreme4.0
Жыл бұрын
Would be nice if they released a cheaper version with s35vn and aluminum handles
@maxwellmortimermontoure7274
Жыл бұрын
Don’t hold your breath.
@dcamnc1
Жыл бұрын
Aliexpress clone $50-60
@MrTJohnston
Жыл бұрын
I love mine. Added a MXG gear deep carry clip. It’s a cardboard shredder!!
@DuhYaThink
Жыл бұрын
Love the stretch 2, so much I bought a second. Great steel and great model👍🏻
@bruceanderson8720
Жыл бұрын
every video you've just found the latest and the greatest. how do you live with yourself ?
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
??
@originaloldpop8405
Жыл бұрын
picked up a dragonfly and love it, small but big on performance, delica stays in the box now
@clintashmead3558
Жыл бұрын
Oh man the Military 2 is being released and available!
@richardvirchow3390
Жыл бұрын
I like the silhouette/profile of the new Stretch and am suddenly thinking about buying one.
@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo
Жыл бұрын
That’s cool, but I think the original was on ZDP-189 which I consider a higher end steel, but could be wrong. I do like the blade shape of this one a lot. I have a pile of Spyderco’s and they are all first rate quality, so I’ll add this one to my list, thanks!
@Minusroot8
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been carrying this for a few months now and has become my favorite knife. I recently got the Lynch long clip with a satin finish and it matches the blade perfectly! Love this!
@iyn1911
Жыл бұрын
The old Stretch looked like Opus from Bloom County. Great knife.
@kevinAuman1
Жыл бұрын
Yes'rrr this one or the classic ZDP-189 stretch and the hap40 stretch I have them all and there are a few that're used every year during hunting season because that shape is identical to the Wenger style hunter which is very effective at skinning and processing...
@DavidNefelimSlayer
11 ай бұрын
Chicago Knife Works has Endura Wharncliffe K390/ Full Serrated as well for about $102
@dlrmon1
Жыл бұрын
Take that K390 and get a good steak sauce on it and it will turn a rainbow of colors before your eyes...
@Thegreywanderer42
Жыл бұрын
My absolute favorite spyderco.
@Lochlann13
Жыл бұрын
I'm actually pretty excited about this one! That being said, Benchmade hasn't been a good value for money in _years,_ which is a shame because their competitors are pumping out amazing designs, excellent quality, and premium materials for half the price.
@TismFishing
Жыл бұрын
Benchmade has become the knife of ignorance. There is absolutely no good reason to buy one, unless you just don’t know better. Definitely the most overpriced brand out there for what they deliver.
@rjlewis8346
10 ай бұрын
Good value for money is a understatement.
@richroc7
Жыл бұрын
Always loved Spyderco since the eighties when my buddy bought one of the metal scale versions I think it was the police model. They’re just so simplistic yet cool as well. Excellent quality, design and materials. Now I want one 😂
@RJT80
Жыл бұрын
I don't know why people fall out of love with Spyderco. I kind of did until I recently got a Manix 2 Lightweight as an impulse buy and fell back in love. It's actually one of the only folders I've ever fallen in love with. It's perfect for me. The ball bearing lockup snaps into position like nothing else. I love fidgeting around with it. They'd sell a boatload of them at the $100 price point. I paid $135 and it's a bit more than I wanted to pay but it's a sweet knife even without a sexy steel. Back in love with Spyderco.
@richroc7
Жыл бұрын
@@RJT80 yeah I never disliked them I just couldn’t afford one while my interests were elsewhere such as Bark River
@chrisdoyle2783
Жыл бұрын
@@RJT80 I think it's because there just doesn't seem to be much difference between so many models. Blade shapes are almost identical although they do use some different, interesting metals at times. Other than that, they just seem boring now a days and this is coming from someone who used to be a fan. The only thing that keeps me buying is being prior military I get 50% off.
@jayr526
Жыл бұрын
Ask yourself this question and answer it honestly. Do I really need this? If your answer is no I want to congratulate you on your honesty as well as being one of us. Buy the damn thing
@richroc7
Жыл бұрын
@@jayr526 no 😆 it’s just how we are right. It’s the nature of knife lovers and all things edc. We like to switch between different edc items day to day and week to week, month to month etc. yep I’m just like you and the rest of us. 👊
@douglasfromalberta2456
Жыл бұрын
To me it would be a toss up on that and my Osborne 940 for daily carry. I love both knives and often can’t decide 😂
@jayr526
Жыл бұрын
And you can't carry more than one knife?
@douglasfromalberta2456
Жыл бұрын
@@jayr526 carrying two primary knives at the same time would only confuse me lol
@kevinAuman1
Жыл бұрын
Also if you love this one then you gotta get the K390 Enuff2 hooooly moly is she a thin lightweight slicey fixed blade edc or whatever role you want to fill with it itll do and do well but it takes a stupid sharp edge and holds it forever! So perfect of a fixed blade but the sheath is that glass filled garbage dulling your edge on contact so kydex is a must right away! I'm still using an old bark river leather sheath with mine, I put it in the oem sheath twice and had to resharpen it twice so after that it will never ever see that sheath again and I really wish knife makers would just STOP using glass which is harder than steel common sense here!
@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo
Жыл бұрын
Just got mine delivered today, thanks to your recommendation! Feels great and happy I scored one in this steel. One tiny nit in looking at it, which makes no difference in the slightest: WHY on this one model only did Spyderco put a black clip with a satin blade? I've never see that combination. It does contrast fine with the blue handle, and like I said of course makes no difference performance wise, just curious. (Maybe they had a batch of black clips they needed to use up?) FYI, on every G10 or CF Spydie I buy I always pickup a Lynch deep carry clip, but never on the FRN handles. I don't know why; maybe because they're generally thinner so I want them to stick up more. Spyderco factory clips are some of the best in the industry regardless. Way nicer than the ugly black steel clips Benchmade uses.
@tough_blades
2 ай бұрын
This is my first Spydie and I think that I choose the right one 😎 Amazing user knife, excellent edge retention, lightweight and perfect blade geometry 💪🏽💯⚔️ K390 ⚔️💯💪🏽
@ajmprovidence
Жыл бұрын
I had the ivory one. It did nothing for me. Now i use a shaman for work and a para 3 for edc.
@nofxkid2005
Жыл бұрын
Picked up the Endela in k390 a little while ago.. After swapping it to micarta scales, it's one of my favorites.
@yankee2yankee216
Жыл бұрын
I LIKE the blade shape on the older model. It’s distinctive. The new one is not!
@ggs0605
Жыл бұрын
I almost shot my milk through my nose when you said it looks like an extinct flightless bird!!😅
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha 🤣
@Dynotop1a
Жыл бұрын
There is a model literally called the Spyderco Dodo!
@Pokipoki1234
Жыл бұрын
First knife I had was red handled Rescue , second was Chinook last one I kept was Warrior in H1 and that’s it for me , I just can’t keep up with the different steels
@RM-xd5gp
Жыл бұрын
The Stretch 2 made my PM2 expendable.
@Sherrodja
Жыл бұрын
Spyderco's prices haven't been connecting with me for 2 years .
@DB.KOOPER
10 ай бұрын
I love the older blade shape of the Stretch 2 and in my experience, M4 > K390 in every aspect. M4 is, IMO the ultimate knife steel for a folder. For me, the Shaman is the best Spyderco ever and the new Bodacious that's being dropped looks like it'll be a close second. I love the Manix 2 (standard, I don't like the lightweight versions of anything Spyderco) as well but I think the SHaman is just the absolute best Spyderco I've ever owned/used. I find it so laughable that anyone would ever buy a Benchmade anything o ver a Spyderco, even as inflated as the prices are these days.
@jesseadams45
Жыл бұрын
They also made a bigger one in cruwear too.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
That would be epic!
@jayr526
Жыл бұрын
I have an Endura in K 390. I almost had a leaf hopper in the same steel. Butt, alas the pivot screw was bad. I hope that it has found its way back to Knife Center. I am hoping that a one that experienced good quality control will find its way to Knife center and then back to me before I die. K390 is a great steel My Endura puts the scary in sharp.
@badhombre8383
Жыл бұрын
The spy 27 from what I can dig up is a cpm version of vg10.
@mladenvojinovic
Жыл бұрын
Try the index finger instead of middle one. It works for me, for spyder flick that is 😂
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Sweet will do!
@jlreger
Жыл бұрын
The stretch1 has been my edc for years. Love it.
@ckoby4341
Жыл бұрын
Great video, and thanks for all the good information. Keep making a contribution to the knife community, and us viewers will keep watching.
@danofiremano
Жыл бұрын
I have this same blade shape as your K390 on my Stretch-2, but it's Ivory FRN & VG-10 Steel.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Yes I almost bought that. Glad I waited.
@itywhat6499
Жыл бұрын
I like the K390 blade. I live about 20 minutes from the Spyderco Outlet. I wonder if they have it in the store??? Anyway, thank you again for the update.
@jayr526
Жыл бұрын
At this point in my life it is rare that I find myself jealous of another person. Maybe I'm not jealous of you but certainly your location.
@Southie617
11 ай бұрын
My stretch 2 xl in vg10 is one of my edc or my police 4
@jonpoetzl126
Жыл бұрын
I have the Stretch 2 in ZDP-189 and G-10, not a looker but it's a great work knife,
@dick_richards
Жыл бұрын
Plastic knives break, mine did.
@jimmycricket7946
Жыл бұрын
According to the data sheets it would seem that spy27 and xhp correspond pretty closely. I know they say spy27 is sorta like s35vn but in my experience it behaves and sharpens up closer to xhp.
@holdernewtshesrearin5471
Жыл бұрын
Love it! Gotta get me one of those. My lady won't be pleased. With the knife anyway. I'll make it up to her. Lol
@kushviper
Жыл бұрын
Anxiously waiting for the micro Yojimbo’s release. Haven’t bought a new knife in almost a year. 🤞for some type of steel options beyond S30V through an exclusive or something
@Mike-mi3yw
Жыл бұрын
I think the Native 5 in magnacut is also another great option in this price range
@myvids3115
Жыл бұрын
The K390 Stretch to me is a clear PM2 killer. Better ergos, tougher steel better price. I like the FRN grips pretty much tnough being plastic over G10. I love my Stretch
@johnsanford3596
Жыл бұрын
PM 2 killer? Methinks not. You can get PM2s in assorted tougher steels, and the compression lock has it's own fans. Can't dispute the better price aspect though. It is a good alternative though.
@kenthenoob
Жыл бұрын
spyderco made pm2 in k390, too, but it was an exclusive
@MichaelSmith-ti6qc
Жыл бұрын
@@kenthenoobbentobox has them
@jeffl9956
Жыл бұрын
Totally inexcusable on Spyderco’s part to not at the very very least offer this in k390 but with a coating on the blade and at the same price point at the same time as the uncoated. I just can’t even begin to comprehend why they didn’t especially considering how fast and easily this steel will start to patina and rust…. It’s totally ridiculous imo but regardless it doesn’t excite me in the slightest, Spyderco doesn’t ever do anything new and exciting or at least surprising unless it’s sht that’s surprising in a negative way that makes you wonder why and try to understand what possible reasoning they had to make the decisions they do!! I’ll always love a lot of their knives and always have one in my carry collection but I am trying not to completely give up hope that they will start to take some chances/risks and put them out there to see how we respond.
@tiddybagel
Жыл бұрын
It needed a bigger finger choil so it doesn't slice your finger when you close it. Requires very specific finger placement when closing.
@jayr526
Жыл бұрын
Aaron, this was a fun video. Thank you.
@John-gu7jq
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great review. The only Spyderco I own is an old Rescue model. Seriously thinking about adding this Stretch 2 K390 to my collection
@JesusIsAlphaOmega001
8 ай бұрын
Please review more Spydercos...for many of us its our favorite brand. I have an Endura in VG10 and i have a Native 5 Salt in LC200N, but i do not have K390. I want to buy the Spyderco LeafJumper. Its pretty sick. Thanks
@Tusk2001
Жыл бұрын
As for the shape, I am a form follows function kind of guy and so the looks aren’t as important. I still often carry my Spyderco Terzuola Starmate.😊
@cintage
Жыл бұрын
Nice. A bit like an Endura with better ergos and a PM2 blade.
@2arrowknives
Жыл бұрын
My favorite blade only one I use right now. K390 is very tough
@sorearm
Жыл бұрын
Nice video thank you, love spyderco knives - this looks like a worthy addition
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
No doubt!
@Dynotop1a
Жыл бұрын
Highly recommend the new LeafJumper in the same steel or the rockjumper (the latter is vg10 only for now). The handle is basically the same as the Stretch’s, but without a forward finger choil and jimping if you prefer that like I do. The pocket clip is also deeper carry. My Rockjumper has the smoothest lockback operation so far. It’s a good alternative. Just an update, cause I’m not sure when this video was made, but the Manix LW has been or is being updated to screw construction. I hope the new Stretch XL gets some K390 as well.
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