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I added a black S/S bracelet to mine (I have the "G" model gold trimmed bezel - looks sharp). Just don't care for that loose flap of straps. Mine keeps INCREDIBLE time. +1 to +2 seconds PER MONTH! I wear mine for wet occasions: fishing, swimming (including snorkeling), sailing, kayaking. No issues. I also wear it hunting because the large face/hands are easy to see in low light; even without much lume. I'm color-blind but have great low-light vision. My Every Day Wear is a Hamilton Khaki King II (also bracelet) and for working/painting/logging I have my trusty (and also extremely accurate) Seiko Solar 100M. Only a beater because it has 12 years worth of scars.

Cant decide between the stretch-2 and delica-4 in K390.

Hows the action?

So I think it depends on the person and climate. I live in a very humid area, and I sweat like crazy. After one use outside doing some landscaping it was already rusting. That being said I love the knife and keep Frog lube on it to help prevent rust. I do have a question for you or anyone who reads this. I like to use my knives to cut up fruit or other foods sometimes. What rust prevention product can be used that's safe to consume? I'm asking because Frog lube is not one of them lol😅

Sorry bout the length of this message, but we’re talkin bout my favorite steel of all time!! Swear to God I wouldn’t trade my K390 Stretch for any 3 knives made with Magnacut. And idc who makes the knives, how much they cost, how hard they are to get, or what the HRC is on their MC…I wouldn’t trade 3 for 1. If we’re being totally honest, K390 blows the doors off MC in every way (except stainless) even when MC is hardened higher. K390 is that good, especially when it comes to edge retention, ease of sharpening, and how sharp it truly gets. And where I live in Cincinnati, my K390 knives don’t even patina even though I use the heck out of them for everything, so they certainly don’t rust. I’ve collected knives for 40 years and without a doubt I’ve found nothing even close that compares to K390 for an overall EDC knife. Don’t get me wrong, MC is a great steel, but most knife customers have yet to see its full potential because not many knife companies’ heat treatment vendors are hardening it to it’s recommended 63-64 HRC. I have a custom EDC in MC @ 64.3 HRC, and again it does not come close to out performing any K390 knife I have, especially up against my Stretch or Delica. And the blade geometry on my custom in MC is almost identical to my Stretch. It may sound like I’m a MC hater, but that’s nowhere near correct. It’s just that MC shouldn’t even be used in the same sentence as K390! 👍👍

Awesome video! Got the Military in DLC S30V in camo G10 in 2022 and just picked up the Military 2. The original Military is placed in my left pocket so the blade stays securely closed against the pocket while the Military 2 is in my right pocket. Both are great knives and can't go wrong with either knife. Thanks for sharing!

Great looking knife there. I just ordered and won a couple Police models on eBay. I got the Police 4 K390 FRN SE from Knife Center, etc. Anyway, I dig all these 'hybrid' models, but I am partial to the all or nothing kind of mentality. Example: Endela, Stretch, larger models of certain Spyderco models (XL versions). The Police is a large folder with attitude that has a class of its own. Nonetheless, I love Spyderco. Was just venting a bit ha-ha! Great video man!

Ive found it hard to buy any other knives after I got the k390 stretch 2. I work as a freight dock worker as a forklift op and trailer hostler. Before the stretch 2 I heavily favored my BM 940 and Demko AD-20 sharksfoot simce they were still usuable with glove but I had to sharpen them about once a month and they arent as usuable as the stretch 2 with gloves. Amazing to me honestly because i bought it since it was a inexpensive k390 knife not expecting much more then experience with k390 but it has been in my pocket when working for a year now and only ever had to hit it with a ceramic rod and strop.... and its hair popping sharp again. Also funny to me since I had myself convinced that my M4 PM2 was going to be the end all be all and I hardly touch it.

Looks like never used.

I got the endura, two versions that I love. K390 and lc200n, obviously for opposite purposes. But I clean out all the time because of sweat and sawdust and grime. I got a little trick it's pretty easy to reassemble now. You almost reassemble the whole knife except let the back lock bar stick out and then you shove it in and push the threaded secondary pivot in at the same time

What sunglasses are those?

44mm? I think is 42mm! Correct me if I'm wrong!

The whole flexing micarta thing is a complete non-issue for me. Sure, it might flex a bit in extreme situations, but that's a lot different than the entire handle flexing, like in a Bugout. Those steel liners are stupid stiff and confidence inspiring. I've had my Crucarta PM 2 for about a week and absolutely love it. And like yours, mine came stupid sharp! The only knife I ever bought that came sharper was a TRM Neutron 2. That thing was beyond scalpel sharp!

Lot of words saying nothing.

U talk a whole lot but say a whole lot of nothing.

This is one of Spyderco's best knives.

Love that design . Price here (uk) is ridiculous though. Roughly 300 dollars

I had the same concerns when I got this Crucarta PM2, but after over 2 years of EDC, I have had zero issues with this design. They did the Cruwear nice as well as mine sharpens and deburrs great. Zero issues.

I got delivery of my Military 2 in November of last year (2023). I think you should try one.

That's my favorite EDC, I've carried the Stretch 2 everyday for over a year. K390 takes an excellent edge and keeps it.😊

Mine started slightly rusting only after a few days of pocket carry. It would get a little damp from body moisture but that’s about it. I love the edge the blade takes and retention but hate that it starts corroding so quickly. The knife feels like a LW PM2 to me and that’s why I really wanted it. I put a layer of oil on it, stored it away and haven’t carried it in about a year but going to start again. I just have to keep it maintained a lot better than my knives with VG-10, S35VN, M390, D2 and even other Carbon steel blades with a lot less chromium content.

Leafjumper....get it

Does the stretch 2 have a thinner grind then say the endura and endela? Been wanting some k390 since spyderco released it. Thanks!

Good buffing wheel n green compound will bring it right back

Can confirm how much of a pain in the ass these lockbacks are to put back together

Perfect ergonomics for me!

Man, you have me wanting to swear off stainless... Something about non stainless steels is just so endearing. They take on so much character and just tell a story that is unique to the owner. You've absolutely sold me on a K390 Stretch.

I have a police4 serrated, and I'm having a hard time finding Fine/XtraFine diamond cylindrical rods for sharpening. I see some low/medium grit, but I'd like fine for such a premium blade steel. I found some red ruby cylindrical rods from 2mm to 10mm but I'm not sure they are hard enough to do a good job sharpening k390. Any suggestions for sharpening the serrated version?

DLC blade and camo G10 is 🔥...

Sold me on one

Thanks so much! You helped me avoid a bad decision. This would really bother me. I’ll go with the G10 S45VN option.

Funny how far off the reserve people that open boxes with knives are. If your actually doing work, chopping carpet, carving wood, skinning game or really cutting anything away from civilization the LAST thing you want is your hand or digits near the blade. Get the wrong splinter or some nasty innards on your hand and that's an unusable hand and toxic shock before you get to a hospital or drug cabinet. That said don't think any knife with gaps on the back is a good field knife and the front better have no bits that cause blisters or bleeding with prolonged use. I get it though I LOVE finger groves and holding blades for craft work and under roof hobbies and reach for a cold steel tuff or tuff lite above other blades.

Great update.. Answered all my questions and more, as currently wear my automatic divers in similar daily functions as yourself, and looking for a now reasonably priced replacement. As personally finding having to adjust the minutes every couple of days for accuracy, the watch always seems to catch putting on a rain jacket or backpack strap. With the rubber divers strap along with the crown being at the 4pm position is a must for me now knowing the reliability with the eco-drive and accurate time keeping..

I have the micarta PM2 also and was immediately disappointed in the same thing about the micarta.

Nice review. I have the K390 in the Delica, Endela, and the Police. I wouldn't hesitate to get the Endela. It is perfect for an EDC that is not scary to the sheepeople.

Funny watching this. I too stopped buying when I got this one. Can't explain it. Once you find the ONE, you get it. Good luck to whatever brand, style you're looking for. You know when you find it.

John, I watched all your reviews regarding the Spydercos from the PM2, to the Military, to the Stretch 2. Your mentioned the Endela K390 for your next potential pickup! Well I have all the knives you reviewed, recently picked up the Endela. I must say I hope you pull the Tigger on the Endela K390, you will love your purchase. I must say it's probably the my best pick since my Spyderco evolutionary trip. I don't miss the choil on the Stretch 2 like I thought I would, the Endela is definitely my go to EDC. That's a pretty bold statement because I really love them all. Endela K390 is the ticket, thanks John for your reviews & hope more to come!

What do you think about Para 3?

I also have the stretch 2 and my only con is the lock up has a little vertical blade. Seems to be a common complaint with saki city back locks. Funny thing is my standard VG10 delica has the same problem but for some reason my k390 delica wharncliffe ( possible misspelling) does not!!! Figure that one out??

I just got a Duro. Love it, but this watch looks nice, too. It would be great if it kept atomic time, but solar is awesome.

How does the pivot look after the neglect?

Man I applaud you for this. I have a leaf jumper in k390 and it is my favorite knife ever.

i simply cannot like the 0150, i dont understand why the screwback ends where the back edges of the watch end, it gives me the impression that the case is made from 3-4 pieces instead of one and that's a big deal for me since i cannot get that 'robust' feeling with it

I love this watch

My first citizen ecodrive I bought during my doctoral studies in Hamburg. I did with watch everything. I scratched it during manual work in lab. I scrached its mineral glass. Finally I destroyed integrated rubber strap. I own travelling citizen watch gps sattelite wave, but it is quite expensive. Now I bought citizen diver in pepsi color. I hope it will last. I am only afraid of mineral glass. Sapphire would be better. But nowadays I am more careful with my watches. When I manually work in lab I put them on the table.

I have this same watch. I put a NATO strap on it. I love it - super bright lum that lasts. If I know I am entering into a prolonged dark situation, I give it a blast with my flashlight and I am set for hours. I alternate between a dive watch and a field watch. I gravitate towards these two types of watches because I love the history behind them and the functionality of them in low-light environments.

Both excellent imho . Been using 2 pm2 and 3 manix 2 s . The lightweight Rex 45 is super sweet

Ranger Jon, would love to hear an update. How is this watch doing two years later? Still rocking it as your daily driver? Awesome video - loved it!

I don't like choils so I have the endura k390. I have a pm2 in rex 45, millie in cruwear among many other knives. I carry the endura the most.

That's a sexy patina, sounds weird to say haha but whatever it is!