2017 - Lightweight/FRN Chaparral
Re: 2017 - Lightweight/FRN Chaparral
sorry for the potato pics. initial thoughts:
pros: it's a chaparral. :)
cons: the frn texturing is pretty aggressive and I would have preferred a frn backspacer. so calling this knife a lightweight chaparral is accurate but not dramatically so.
The chap is the perfect in-between knife between the df2 and the delica4 just wish this version had less aggressive frn and weighed less. I guess I am being irrational on weight but it does feel noticeably heavier in hand than my df2
pros: it's a chaparral. :)
cons: the frn texturing is pretty aggressive and I would have preferred a frn backspacer. so calling this knife a lightweight chaparral is accurate but not dramatically so.
The chap is the perfect in-between knife between the df2 and the delica4 just wish this version had less aggressive frn and weighed less. I guess I am being irrational on weight but it does feel noticeably heavier in hand than my df2
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3 Nats, 1 Chap, 1 Sham, 1 Urb
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Re: 2017 - Lightweight/FRN Chaparral
This seems like the knife that can perhaps fill the psychological void left by the grey FRN Caly Jr.
Re: 2017 - Lightweight/FRN Chaparral
Has anyone with calipers measure the thickness at the top of the edge bevel? I’m trying to get a feel for how thin the edge is.
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Re: 2017 - Lightweight/FRN Chaparral
....... waiting on KC. Looks great Spydergirll88
Whats going on with the DF blade in that pic?Spydergirl88 wrote:
Justin
Re: 2017 - Lightweight/FRN Chaparral
Looks really good. Regret that I just ordered the Chaparral in carbon fiber....
Re: 2017 - Lightweight/FRN Chaparral
Don't be sad! The CF version still holds the throne of pocket perfection IMO. I'm liking the FRN, but only because it's different. If I could only have one Chaparral it would still be the CF version by a considerable margin.Ruudr wrote:Looks really good. Regret that I just ordered the Chaparral in carbon fiber....
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acid washed by KnivesPluscrazywednesday wrote:....... waiting on KC. Looks great Spydergirll88
Whats going on with the DF blade in that pic?Spydergirl88 wrote:
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Re: 2017 - Lightweight/FRN Chaparral
Spydergirl88 wrote:acid washed by KnivesPluscrazywednesday wrote:....... waiting on KC. Looks great Spydergirll88
Whats going on with the DF blade in that pic?Spydergirl88 wrote:
Gorgeous pic, gorgeous Chaparral. I'd be slightly disappointed on the weight as well, granted my desires are somewhat unrealistic, loving the 1.6 oz weight of my Gen 2 Delica.
Re: 2017 - Lightweight/FRN Chaparral
Got mine yesterday too. Lovely knife, but I too am kind of disappointed on the weight. It’s a keeper though. The FRN and gray color is nicely done.
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Yep! What he said ^abbazaba wrote:Don't be sad! The CF version still holds the throne of pocket perfection IMO. I'm liking the FRN, but only because it's different. If I could only have one Chaparral it would still be the CF version by a considerable margin.Ruudr wrote:Looks really good. Regret that I just ordered the Chaparral in carbon fiber....
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Re: 2017 - Lightweight/FRN Chaparral
has anyone taken theirs apart yet?
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Re: 2017 - Lightweight/FRN Chaparral
I think this new Chaparral FRN is a winner. You get the same robust Chaparral as all others except for the scales but for just $80.97. The next closest Chapparal in price is the CF/G-10 Laminate for $124.95 or $44 more!
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Re: 2017 - Lightweight/FRN Chaparral
It should feel considerably heavier, the DF2 is listed at 1.2ozSpydergirl88 wrote:sorry for the potato pics. initial thoughts:
pros: it's a chaparral. :)
The chap is the perfect in-between knife between the df2 and the delica4 just wish this version had less aggressive frn and weighed less. I guess I am being irrational on weight but it does feel noticeably heavier in hand than my df2
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Re: 2017 - Lightweight/FRN Chaparral
just don't see the need for a steel backspacer on an frn backlock knife. anyone know of one currently in production?crazywednesday wrote:It should feel considerably heavier, the DF2 is listed at 1.2ozSpydergirl88 wrote:sorry for the potato pics. initial thoughts:
pros: it's a chaparral. :)
The chap is the perfect in-between knife between the df2 and the delica4 just wish this version had less aggressive frn and weighed less. I guess I am being irrational on weight but it does feel noticeably heavier in hand than my df2
Spydergirl88
3 Nats, 1 Chap, 1 Sham, 1 Urb
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Re: 2017 - Lightweight/FRN Chaparral
Edit:
Sorry, I commented here even though,
1. I don't have the knife
2. I thought this was a linerless model
Sorry, I commented here even though,
1. I don't have the knife
2. I thought this was a linerless model
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Peter
Re: 2017 - Lightweight/FRN Chaparral
Some additional input.
When we think of FRN, we don't necessarily think of very light weight. We think of lowering cost due to less labor. when we think of "make it light weight", we think linerless, or extra skeletonizing (if strength is needed) cavities (like the Salt 2 or Moran). We call them "light weights" in general conversation becuase most are more familiar with "Lite wt" as FRN, than FRN, if that makes sense?
sal
When we think of FRN, we don't necessarily think of very light weight. We think of lowering cost due to less labor. when we think of "make it light weight", we think linerless, or extra skeletonizing (if strength is needed) cavities (like the Salt 2 or Moran). We call them "light weights" in general conversation becuase most are more familiar with "Lite wt" as FRN, than FRN, if that makes sense?
sal
Re: 2017 - Lightweight/FRN Chaparral
I just received notice from KC that my FRN Chap is on it's way. Looking forward to this one.
Personally, I like the SS backspacer. I think it looks nice and, as long it doesn't make the knife too heavy, I'm all for it.
Personally, I like the SS backspacer. I think it looks nice and, as long it doesn't make the knife too heavy, I'm all for it.
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Re: 2017 - Lightweight/FRN Chaparral
Thanks for the descriptions. It was kind of what I was asking about in another thread: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=76407sal wrote:Some additional input.
When we think of FRN, we don't necessarily think of very light weight. We think of lowering cost due to less labor. when we think of "make it light weight", we think linerless, or extra skeletonizing (if strength is needed) cavities (like the Salt 2 or Moran). We call them "light weights" in general conversation becuase most are more familiar with "Lite wt" as FRN, than FRN, if that makes sense?
sal
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Overview by GPK:
https://youtu.be/Km89Rras1L8
https://youtu.be/Km89Rras1L8
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