how long between sharpening?

[Mannlicher]

I realize this depends on a number of factors, but I sharpened a Spyderco Stretch for the first time today, after three years of fairly constant use.  Steel is Superblue/420J1.  Used the ApexPro, starting with a 600 grit stone, and moving to a 1000 grit.  Touched that up with a ceramic stick and a strop. 
I was impressed with three years use and no need to sharpen until now.

[wsdstan]

I have some that go that long but most are sharpened after a couple of hard uses.  Gutting, skinning, and boning out an elk will usually require a resharpening once during the process with a knife made from 1095 or similar.  I have never skinned one with the steel in your Spyderco but it would be interesting to see how it held up to that.

[Mannlicher]

the steel is a laminate.  Superblue steel sandwiched between the 420J1 stainless.  Evidently it really holds an edge.  You can see the line on the blade where the Superblue steel edge shows.

[Yellowyak]

Bring that one to KICCO Sam, I'd love to see it first hand. Oh yea, and that new Smith...

[hunter63]

I have some that go that long but most are sharpened after a couple of hard uses.  Gutting, skinning, and boning out an elk will usually require a resharpening once during the process with a knife made from 1095 or similar.  I have never skinned one with the steel in your Spyderco but it would be interesting to see how it held up to that.

I agree....nothing will dull it more the animal hair....unless you rub it on a rock...

Sounds like a good blade.