Stealth Chaparral coming soon

Slash · #1

Meet Eric at the g4 gathering yesterday. Knife expected next month. Saw some other nice protos there as well. Sorry for no pics. Only had my crappy work phone and the camera on it wouldn't do the knives justice.

KardinalSyn · #2

Cool. Could you share some info on the other protos Slash?

Slash · #3

Couple different handle designs and anodizing for the chap. Can't recal the exact details of the others though as I was slightly intoxicated and saw soo many knives yesterday.

donutsrule · #4

Any wood(s) being considered for future Chaps (yet?) :)

KardinalSyn · #5

Okay, thanks Slash.

MsbS · #6

That's GREAT news, thanks! Do you guys know if any store takes preorders? This knife is on my 'must-have' list as the perfect office EDC!

Slash · #7

donutsrule wrote:Any wood(s) being considered for future Chaps (yet?) :)

They were both Ti.

Slash · #8

MsbS wrote:That's GREAT news, thanks! Do you guys know if any store takes preorders? This knife is on my 'must-have' list as the perfect office EDC!

I put my preorder in long ago. Not sure if any spots are available anywhere though. But, I'm sure if you keep your eyes open you'll find them.

Sithus1966 · #9

GP knives still lists it as a available pre-order.

Donut · #10

From what I remember, the 2 and 3 will both be Titanium. I forget anything more specific about the 3, but we've seen proto pics of the 2.

donutsrule · #11

Thanks for the update. Is the one after the "stealth" along the lines (no pun intended) of the recent Ti Millie and Native textures?

-Loving this line so far, and hoping to grab one of each :)

captnvegtble · #12

Never Mind

Donut · #13

donutsrule wrote:Thanks for the update. Is the one after the "stealth" along the lines (no pun intended) of the recent Ti Millie and Native textures?

-Loving this line so far, and hoping to grab one of each :)

Here is Mr. Blonde's info from his Amsterdam 2012 Report.

Mr Blonde wrote:The Chaparral Titan Stealth was apparently the first design for the Chaparral series. Unfortunately, only now the maker can pull it off. The tips and dips of the facets in the titan handle are only ten thousands of an inch high or deep, depending on your point of view. Eric explained that the stop pin actually pushes into the blade, resulting in a tight lock-up.

It’s a stunning piece. I didn’t care much for the Chaparral line, but this will be part of my collection and EDC. The little knife feels great in the hand and the thin blade should be an excellent cutter. I also got the impression the jimping on the blade was cut a bit sharper than my other Taichung made knives, which is a good thing in my book.

Donut · #14

Also, thanks for the news. I pre-ordered this thing in January. :)

The Deacon · #15

Found this on my doorstep an hour or so ago. The good folks in Taichung have done yet another amazing job. Fit and finish are excellent and lockup is rock solid. It's about 4/100" thinner, but an eighth of an ounce heavier, than the CF version. While the texture does show in the photos, it really has to be felt to be appreciated. I know my photos aren't nearly as good as Wouters, but I had to share.

On a different note, the wannabe engineer in me would love to know how in heck it's put together. The textured handle precludes thru pins, so there's either a lockbar pivot and at least one backspacer support hidden under the handle slabs, or those items have fixed studs attached to them that fit into holes in the slabs.

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Thanks ever so much Sal, and rest assured I will enjoy it. :)

tr4022 · #16

Wow, nice.

Tod

donutsrule · #17

Wowsers! :eek:

captnvegtble · #18

That is such a sweet looking knife. I don't usually buy knives with choils, but I'm gonna have to grab this one.

Paul, what does the texture feel like in hand?

gbelleh · #19

Looks great!

Mocean · #20

Stunning!