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The Chaparral is all about its scales. Let's leave well enough alone.

So really when you get down to it, the FRN Chaparral is quite a bit different than the other Chaparral offerings. It's just not "a Chaparral with FRN scales"

There's quite a few differences under the covers. I'm not saying that a good or bad thing, just different.

In that 2nd picture, if you place the liner on top and in place, does that depict this knife using the stop-pin? I'd be disappointed to learn the FRN version does not use a stop pin. See the first pic. The liner is in place and is used as a stop for the pin. Thanks, I missed that viewing on my phon...

Opinels.

In that 2nd picture, if you place the liner on top and in place, does that depict this knife using the stop-pin? I'd be disappointed to learn the FRN version does not use a stop pin.

I'll keep that sharp unlock bar mechanism. I haven't tried it, but I bet it works well with a fire rod.

Sharp Guy wrote:

this_is_nascar wrote:Not sure I like the lack of washers on this particular knife.

It has PB washers. See my comment above.

I'll see if I can fix the pic tonight...

Ok, thanks. I must have missed that.

Not sure I like the lack of washers on this particular knife.

Well, that didn't take long.

Excellent reviews. This FRN Chaparral has been my most anticipated knife. Mine arrived a few days ago and did not dissappoint.

My only thing I would have liked to see is the FRN scales milled, so the screws would have been countersunk into them, so they we're resting above the scales.

I'd not consider mine stiff at all. I like the amount of pressure required to disengage. As far as opening, my CF Chaparral is the smoothest opening knife I've ever owned.

Yep, fortunately, it's a regular offering/production model.

Received mine yesterday. I really do like it and it will definitely kick the CF Chaparral out of my pocket on most occasions. I like the extra thinness on this FRN version vs the already thin unit of the CF Chaparral. If there's one thing I would have liked to see done differently, it would be the s...

Freaking awesome...

Hoping for no extra blade engraving.

I'm only interested in #15 at this point in time.

Any additional info on when this will hit the dealer's shelves?

The Chaparral has always been my most favorite offering from Spyderco. No other Spyderco feels as good in my hand and no other looks more esthetically pleasing to the eye to me. I love the fact the the blade doesn't protrude at the hole like the other Spyderco knives.

Sharp Guy wrote:

this_is_nascar wrote:Any word on when the dealers might be getting these?

It's supposed to be later this month.

That would be awesome.

Any word on when the dealers might be getting these?