Robbob wrote: ↑Wed Oct 24, 2018 5:37 pm
sparky2016 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:47 am
Robbob wrote: ↑Wed Oct 24, 2018 5:06 am
The Chaparral is all about showcasing different handle materials.
Is it still, though? The latest FRN model seems to have woken people up to the utility of that size and thickness blade; as well as the ergonomics.
According to the product page it is. However, I do totally agree that the FRN almost takes it in a different direction.
I agree. The blade shape, slicey thinness, ergonomics, overall wafer thinness, insane light weight, wire clip, incredible glass-like smoothness. It is a work of art. It has seen the most pocket time on any of my knives the past few weeks.
Why not keep the original Chaparral as a platform for scale material AND consider the Chaparral LW as its own platform and offer some other options like an LC200N Salt version and some other steels? Elmax maybe? Cruwear? S110V? Best of both worlds. LC200N Salt would be my number one request for the next model by a mile. I bet those would sell like hot cakes as well.