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Spyderco Stretch Knife with Damascus Steel

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Spyderco Stretch Knife with Damascus Steel

Jun 19, 2014

That's a beautiful looking knife, but I don't know if I can justify the price for how often I would use a damascus steel knife.

Ninjasquirrel

221

Jun 19, 2014

FarsideShhhhh, don't question it, just let it happen...

Farside

Jun 19, 2014

NinjasquirrelI'll be honest. I'm REALLY tempted to get one.

andy

1442

Jun 19, 2014

FarsideI won't tell if you don't.
PS. It's limited supply, roughly 80 units available, we haven't sent out the email yet, so get it while the going is good.

LoH_Mobius

Jun 19, 2014

andyIs it alright to post to a competing site to show off the blue one? I have a link of a well known blade retailer (and you blow their price out of the water might I add) that shows it off quite nicely.

Farside

Jun 19, 2014

LoH_MobiusYeah the blue handle is beautiful, which I chose. I haven't yet found a price that comes close to this Massdrop.

LoH_Mobius

Jun 19, 2014

FarsideI haven't either, I went for the blue as well, but it was for others who may have not seen the blue. Also posted to 2 knife-based subreddits!

Mark

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Admin User

Jun 19, 2014

LoH_MobiusIts absolutely alright to post it, thanks for asking first though :)
Basically the only thing we moderate is when people post affiliate links, or post completely non-sensical, unrelated products.

OhWhyHello

Jun 19, 2014

FarsideIt's not damascus steel, the core is the blade steel (or the important part of the blade at least). VG-10 is essentially a stainless steel. If it was a stronger steel like SV30 or D2, it'd be worth it, but you can get a knife like that for MUCH cheaper.

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andy

1442

Jun 19, 2014

OhWhyHelloCan you share some examples? I'd love to get it on Massdrop as well.
Cheers,
Andy

wags556

Jun 19, 2014

OhWhyHelloIt's VG-10 clad in damascus. And technically, S30V and D2 aren't necessarily 'stronger' than VG-10, but more wear-resistant, which translates to better edge retention. On the other hand, VG-10 is very easy to sharpen to a hair-splitting edge.

guvnor

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Jun 19, 2014

OhWhyHello'Damascus' is used to refer to pattern welded steels nowadays(actually, for like the last 20+ years). Therefore original damascus is usually referred to as Wootz steel.
VG-10 isn't essentially stainless - it IS a stainless steel. Just like CPM-S30V.
Not sure why you think S30V or D2 would be "stronger". Steels are generally judged on wear resistance and toughness. Besides D2 not containing enough Chromium to be technically considered a stainless, you wouldn't notice the difference between the three unless it was marked for you.