SOLID Carbon Fiber Chaparral

[Dazen]

Okay, so we’ve seen just about every scale material on the Chaparral now except solid CF. Can we get at least one factory solid CF Chaparral, in either plain weave, marbled or shredded (has to be a smooth finish). I look at the Chaparral as a gents knife and that’s just were CF belongs. What do y’all think!?

[joe58]

I’m guessing then you don’t care for the layered CF scales out now? Not trying be be snarky, just wondering if solid CF would feel/handle better? I don’t have a knife with solid CF, so I dunno. Either the marbled or shredded would look good I think.

[JuPaul]

Personally I'd rather have micarta next.

[Spydergirl88]

Personally I'd rather have micarta next.

Coffeebag burlap micarta

[JuPaul]

Personally I'd rather have micarta next.

Coffeebag burlap micarta

Excellent idea

[foofie]

Personally I'd rather have micarta next.

Coffeebag burlap micarta

This will match well with my birdseye maple chaparral

[SpyderGrill]

New knives coming out all the time and people demanding more, Sal has more patience than me lol

[steelcity16]

Agreed on Micarta next. I vote for matte denim Micarta.

[TomAiello]

I'm going to collect them all regardless, but I'd be pretty interested in a smooth g-10 Chap.

[Mushroom]

I'm going to collect them all regardless, but I'd be pretty interested in a smooth g-10 Chap.

The new Sun and Moon Chaparral is exactly that!

[Dazen]

I’d be down with polished burgundy micarta, sooo classy! But, I still need a CF Chap!

[dj moonbat]

I would love to see a Chaparral with a solid slab of CF that was milled out for the mechanism instead of just bolted onto the sides of some sheet steel as a decoration. Fewer places for gunk to hide, and stupid light.

Actually, there are a bunch of knives where I’d like to see this approach used.

[ABX2011]

Lionsteel did a CF integral lockback.
This birdseye is the best one yet, IMO but if they make a burlap micarta I'd also be interested.

[Sharp Guy]

Personally I'd rather have micarta next.

Yep! Micarta or bust!

I'm completely satisfied with the CF/G10 laminate. Not sure I'd buy a solid CF version

[Wartstein]

Personally I'd rather have micarta next.

Coffeebag burlap micarta

Excellent idea

+1

... but, Julia: No call for a terotuf Chap?...

[JuPaul]

Personally I'd rather have micarta next.

Coffeebag burlap micarta

Excellent idea

+1

... but, Julia: No call for a terotuf Chap?...

Terotuf would definitely make me happy, too! I just got the impression that Spyderco didn't like working with it. But that was years ago, so maybe there's hope! But as much as I like terotuf, I still love micarta. There's so much variety in texture, color, and finishes.

[Spydergirl88]

Okay, so we’ve seen just about every scale material on the Chaparral now except solid CF. Can we get at least one factory solid CF Chaparral, in either plain weave, marbled or shredded (has to be a smooth finish). I look at the Chaparral as a gents knife and that’s just were CF belongs. What do y’all think!?

Marbled CF would actually be pretty cool.

[Wartstein]

+1

... but, Julia: No call for a terotuf Chap?...

Terotuf would definitely make me happy, too! I just got the impression that Spyderco didn't like working with it. But that was years ago, so maybe there's hope! But as much as I like terotuf, I still love micarta. There's so much variety in texture, color, and finishes.

Well, that is/was somehow also true for Micarta and wood... now see the maple Chap!!

[Dazen]

I’m guessing then you don’t care for the layered CF scales out now? Not trying be be snarky, just wondering if solid CF would feel/handle better? I don’t have a knife with solid CF, so I dunno. Either the marbled or shredded would look good I think.

The G10/CF Laminate to me is like putting a Ferrari badge on a Honda. While a Honda is a fantastic car it is trying to be something it’s not. I have a few knives with the G10/CF Laminate and they are great knives, but to me they need to be either G10 or CF and not both. Smooth CF is awesome for sliding in and out of clothing without causing damage and looking good at the same time.

[Cscottsss]

I'm happy with the CF Laminate, oh and I love my Micarta Chap. hehe