The Stretch is fine. It was designed as a hunting knife. The Chaparral is a general duty pocket knife. I have a carbon fiber and an FRN Chaparral, both. I find I prefer the FRN version for some reason.SpyderEdgeForever wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2019 5:52 pmThe answer is this: I held out for the Spyderco Stretch with laminated VToku2/SUS stainless steel. Is that a good decision? I do appreciate the answers of you and others.Wartstein wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2019 11:33 amSEF, I am courious: Have you decided yet? Or even already ordered a Chap?SpyderEdgeForever wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2019 6:18 pmMichael and the rest of you all have convinced me to want a Chaparral FRN. Now here is my question: Is the 2 mm thick blade strong and tough enough that if use it to cut down cardboard and also for whittling and cutting meats and cheeses for sandwiches, it will not break, and I have the confidence that it will not break or chip?
At least you probably have not RECEIVED one yet, otherwise I´d sure read a related (and hopefully enthusiastic...) post of yours...
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Re: The Chaparral is a large knife
Judging based on my needs and preferences: If I would have neither a Stretch, nor a Chap, I'd go for a Stretch first, no doubt. Though in my case I'd look for a Stretch 1, and the laminated steel would be HAP 40.SpyderEdgeForever wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2019 5:52 pmThe answer is this: I held out for the Spyderco Stretch with laminated VToku2/SUS stainless steel. Is that a good decision? I do appreciate the answers of you and others.Wartstein wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2019 11:33 amSEF, I am courious: Have you decided yet? Or even already ordered a Chap?SpyderEdgeForever wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2019 6:18 pmMichael and the rest of you all have convinced me to want a Chaparral FRN. Now here is my question: Is the 2 mm thick blade strong and tough enough that if use it to cut down cardboard and also for whittling and cutting meats and cheeses for sandwiches, it will not break, and I have the confidence that it will not break or chip?
At least you probably have not RECEIVED one yet, otherwise I´d sure read a related (and hopefully enthusiastic...) post of yours...
If no Stretch 1 was to be found, I'd still go for a Stretch 2 (which I also like very much). Don't know about VToku though. No personal experience, but it seems to rust very fast...
In any case: As soon as I had one (or maybe two in different steels) Stretch, my next knife (of any folder I could buy) would be a Chap FRN. It's just a masterpiece of design, fit and finish, and though I prefer bigger knives, THIS is the (small) knife I always reach for on the (rare) occasions when I want or need to carry something smaller.
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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I love the FRN Chappy and carry it daily during the week. That may change one day if/when the FRN Caly 3.5 ever comes out. I carry a fixed blade on weekends, with a Spyderco Roadie in my coin pocket.
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Could someone share a picture of a Chap next to a native5 for size comparison?
Thanks.
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Unfortunately I sold my Native to fund the Chap, so, sorry, no. Chap next to a Delica is my best offer...Doeswhateveraspidercan wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2019 10:00 amCould someone share a picture of a Chap next to a native5 for size comparison?
Thanks.
But I can say: Between Chap and Native there is really almost no difference concerning actual edge, but a lot concerning size in the pocket. The Chap is way slimmer and also shorter when closed. Just for me the Chap is the "better Native"
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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It is relative- the Chaparral is significantly smaller than anything I carry, including what I carry to my office every day.
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It is relative, which is a point that sometimes gets lost along the way. It’s a bit larger than the Lil’ Native and smaller than a Para 3. However, the way it performs at cutting it’s really a big knife.
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Great thread Michael.
Here's my similar combo. :) I love the Pemberton.
The clip on the Chap, is from a Lil' Native. I like the shorter clip better on a small knife.
Here's my similar combo. :) I love the Pemberton.
The clip on the Chap, is from a Lil' Native. I like the shorter clip better on a small knife.
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Doeswhateveraspidercan wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2019 10:00 amCould someone share a picture of a Chap next to a native5 for size comparison?
Thanks.
If you Google "Chaparral Native 5" and then click "Images" there are tons of pics.
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Doeswhateveraspidercan wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2019 10:00 amCould someone share a picture of a Chap next to a native5 for size comparison?
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Those are fine looking knives Peter!
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Re: The Chaparral is a large knife
I like my FRN Chaparral best, of course my FRN has a XHP blade, my Carbon Fiber Chap has the "old" S30V blade.
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Re: The Chaparral is a large knife
2.5 to 3.0 is small,
under 2.5 to 2.0 is very small,
under 2.0 is micro
Chap is 2.8 blade
the handle is very compact and slim
50/50 choil provides excellent ergos.
under 2.5 to 2.0 is very small,
under 2.0 is micro
Chap is 2.8 blade
the handle is very compact and slim
50/50 choil provides excellent ergos.