This Stretch 2 Lightweight folder revives the original design, with a longer handle and refinded ergonomics. It features black FRN scales over a stainless steel frame with a VG-10 steel blade. The new Stretch 2 delivers a lightweight hunting folder, with full skeletonized stainless steel liners, a stainless steel back spacer, textured FRN scales, and a tube lanyard hole. It has a VG-10 steel blade, a stout back lock mechanism with a Boye Dent, and a versatile four-position hourglass clip. The Spyderco Stretch started as a pet-project lockback knife design. Spydercos owner and chief designer Sal Glesser made it for his personal use, incorporating features he wanted. He wanted high performance blade steel with edge retention super-powers for outdoor cutting: things like wood, rope and anything encountered in the wild. It had to work equally well indoors on cardboard, mail and fingernails. He sized it so it wouldnt scare nonknife people and made it look slick on the off chance hed someday have to wear a suit.
Specifications
Blade Steel: Vg 10
Model Number: C 90 Pbk 2
Lock Type: Lock Back
Blade Thickness: 0.12 inches
Handle Thickness: 0.42 inches
Blade Length: 3.45 inches
Open Length: 8.16 inches
Weight: 3.7 ounces
Blade Edge: Plain
Finish Color: Satin
Style: Drop Point
Clip Type: Tip Up Tip Down
Handle Material: Frn
Use Case: EDC
Origin: Japan
Pros vs Cons
Based on online reviews from verified buyers around the web.
Design masterpiece with refined ergonomics
VG-10 steel offers outstanding edge retention and corrosion resistance
Lightweight and comfortable to hold
Excellent slicing capability with full flat grind
Versatile for both outdoor and indoor use
Great for daily use as an EDC knife
Some users may find the size awkward for opening and closing
Materials rating is only average according to one review