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Wartstein wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:51 am

First: Cool idea, I´d totally like to see such a model!

But I really can´t decide if it would likely be MORE popular than the upcoming sun and moon version. I even don´t know, which version I´d choose first.

Bugs instead of the sun and moon circles would be mostly popular amongst total "Spyder-heads" (can you say that in English??), but maybe not so much amongst knife users, -collectors, - buyers generally?
And even amongst people who love Spyderco, some would maybe feel like "I don´t want to carry a knife that in a way "screams" I am Spyderco-fan" (even if they ARE in fact). Just to illustrate: There are days on which one maybe would like to carry a T-Shirt with Spyderco-logo, but on other days a more "neutral" one.

So why would I myself maybe choose the "sun and moon" version over a fictional "bug"-version?:

It´s because what I like in that upcoming design is exactly the very simple, plain and simplified depiction of the sun and moon theme.
It has something really timeless but also very "ancient" to it, sun and moon were (or are) important in almost any culture all over the world in a metaphysical or religious way at some point. "Sun and moon" affect all life on earth everywhere (or make it possible in the first place), so that theme has some kind of "uniting aspect" to it.

I also think, that a simple "circle" (probably often INDEED meant to depict or be a symbol for sun or moon) was probably one of the first form humans did draw or scribe into some rock face. And the circle by itself does (or did) symbolize many things in different contexts all over the world. So everone could choose what specifically it means for them...

So that´s cool I think, and adds a lot of "depth" to that otherwise beautifully plain design...

/ That being said: A BUG-MOTIVE Chap would be great either, as said... but if it should come in the overall G10 sun and moon design, for me ADITIONALLY and not INSTEAD...

jdw wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 14, 2019 6:57 am

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:51 am

First: Cool idea, I´d totally like to see such a model!

But I really can´t decide if it would likely be MORE popular than the upcoming sun and moon version. I even don´t know, which version I´d choose first.

Bugs instead of the sun and moon circles would be mostly popular amongst total "Spyder-heads" (can you say that in English??), but maybe not so much amongst knife users, -collectors, - buyers generally?
And even amongst people who love Spyderco, some would maybe feel like "I don´t want to carry a knife that in a way "screams" I am Spyderco-fan" (even if they ARE in fact). Just to illustrate: There are days on which one maybe would like to carry a T-Shirt with Spyderco-logo, but on other days a more "neutral" one.

So why would I myself maybe choose the "sun and moon" version over a fictional "bug"-version?:

It´s because what I like in that upcoming design is exactly the very simple, plain and simplified depiction of the sun and moon theme.
It has something really timeless but also very "ancient" to it, sun and moon were (or are) important in almost any culture all over the world in a metaphysical or religious way at some point. "Sun and moon" affect all life on earth everywhere (or make it possible in the first place), so that theme has some kind of "uniting aspect" to it.

I also think, that a simple "circle" (probably often INDEED meant to depict or be a symbol for sun or moon) was probably one of the first form humans did draw or scribe into some rock face. And the circle by itself does (or did) symbolize many things in different contexts all over the world. So everone could choose what specifically it means for them...

So that´s cool I think, and adds a lot of "depth" to that otherwise beautifully plain design...

/ That being said: A BUG-MOTIVE Chap would be great either, as said... but if it should come in the overall G10 sun and moon design, for me ADITIONALLY and not INSTEAD...

I completely agree and that was very thoughtfully "spoken'.

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:03 am

But I really like how that "sun and moon"-theme is somehow simplified to it´s most basic, condensed form in that design. And that being on a KNIFE is just great. I´ll have to have one, that´s for sure...

sal wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:24 am

Hi Doc,

Thanx for the input.

sal

sal wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:42 pm

Hi Doc,

Didn't take it any other way.

Hope you get well soon. Gail and I ended up with pneumonia after the Eugene show.

sal

The Deacon wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:16 am

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:03 am

But I really like how that "sun and moon"-theme is somehow simplified to it´s most basic, condensed form in that design. And that being on a KNIFE is just great. I´ll have to have one, that´s for sure...

Add me to the list of those who agree with you on this issue. There's also the chance that, while some would find :spyder: inlays preferable, others would see them as billboard ads and pass on the knife for that reason. The simple truth is that nothing appeals to everyone.

Cscottsss wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 16, 2019 6:46 pm

My one main gripe which might prevent me picking one up is I wish the black moon was on the clip side to be more discreet while carrying it....

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:19 pm

Cscottsss wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 16, 2019 6:46 pm

My one main gripe which might prevent me picking one up is I wish the black moon was on the clip side to be more discreet while carrying it....

If I could choose, I'd prefer that too, but it's really not a deal breaker.
Plus the Chap carries quite deep anyway, so not a lot of handle is sticking out of the pocket and so to be seen.

Doc Dan wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 14, 2019 2:29 am

I got to thinking about the Sun and Moon Chaparral and did not want to hijack the previous thread.

I think a knife like this, with either ivory polished G10 or black polished G10, with a red Spyder inlay would be just about perfect. I think it would be more popular...I mean, everyone loves the bug. The black G10 could have a mother of pearl or abalone bug, and the ivory could have a red g10 or red coral inlay of the bug.

Just my pea brain thinking out loud.

Cscottsss wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:41 am

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:19 pm

Cscottsss wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 16, 2019 6:46 pm

My one main gripe which might prevent me picking one up is I wish the black moon was on the clip side to be more discreet while carrying it....

If I could choose, I'd prefer that too, but it's really not a deal breaker.
Plus the Chap carries quite deep anyway, so not a lot of handle is sticking out of the pocket and so to be seen.

Good info, thanks. I've never owned or even handled a Chaparral.

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:08 am

Cscottsss wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:41 am

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:19 pm

Cscottsss wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 16, 2019 6:46 pm

My one main gripe which might prevent me picking one up is I wish the black moon was on the clip side to be more discreet while carrying it....

If I could choose, I'd prefer that too, but it's really not a deal breaker.
Plus the Chap carries quite deep anyway, so not a lot of handle is sticking out of the pocket and so to be seen.

Good info, thanks. I've never owned or even handled a Chaparral.

Then I'd say: Give the Chap lightweight a try, even before the "sun and moon". HXP steel, the most perfect fit and finish I've seen even on a Spyderco, their best executed backlock and that amazingly slicey, but still strong 2mm blade is hard to beat for the money...

/ Concerning carry: Here's a quick pic for you comparing the Chap lw to the Stretch 1... EDIT :Sorry, that the pic is that large.. couldn`t resize on my phone

elena86 wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:02 am

Doc Dan wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 14, 2019 2:29 am

I got to thinking about the Sun and Moon Chaparral and did not want to hijack the previous thread.

I think a knife like this, with either ivory polished G10 or black polished G10, with a red Spyder inlay would be just about perfect. I think it would be more popular...I mean, everyone loves the bug. The black G10 could have a mother of pearl or abalone bug, and the ivory could have a red g10 or red coral inlay of the bug.

Just my pea brain thinking out loud.

Wow ... your brain has a mind of his own ...that's awesome

P.S Cool ideea anyway :spyder: