Chap LW idea
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Chap LW idea
So my understanding is that the Chaparral is meant to showcase different handle materials rather than steels. But the Chapparal LW is such an amazing knife is seriously is putting me into a depression that we may never see another version of it! Perhaps the team can look into a glow in the dark FRN as a "new" scale material to showcase in the Chap LW, and while they are at it throw an LC200N blade and some stainless hardware and make the ultimate EDC Salt knife!
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Re: Chap LW idea
I totally agree with you. The Chap LW is to amazing not to treat with other steels. A salt version SE would be nice. All black please. LC200n is also highly appreciated.
I would buy one or two without hesitation. The perfect EDC indeed.
I would buy one or two without hesitation. The perfect EDC indeed.
Re: Chap LW idea
Hmmm... is nylon available in a glow in the dark variety?
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Re: Chap LW idea
I don't know exactly what they have access to in Taiwan. There have been glow in the dark Spyderco exclusives in the past. I think the scales were smooth on those though and a different material. I would prefer a molded Glow in the Dark FRN/FRCP in the same texture of the current Chap LW scales using the same mold. Hopefully that is possible and they will make this happen. I think it would do very well.
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Re: Chap LW idea
The Chap lightweight is the one knife that really cought me off guard. I initially bought it as an option solely for trailrunning to be clipped IWB on occasions when I would have otherwise maybe carried no knife at all.
But immidiatelly I fell in love with that great designed, very capable little tool, carry it a lot more often than I thought I would, and will 100 % never get rid of it (and I am generally more a larger blades guy).
That said, I personall am totally fine with the current version (or even am quite amazed by the CTS HXP steel), BUT: If additional steel or handle options would lead to more people getting interested and trying that design, I am totally for it. I think, a bit like it is with the Stretch, the Chap is an underestimated folder and really grows on you as soon as it really gets used
But immidiatelly I fell in love with that great designed, very capable little tool, carry it a lot more often than I thought I would, and will 100 % never get rid of it (and I am generally more a larger blades guy).
That said, I personall am totally fine with the current version (or even am quite amazed by the CTS HXP steel), BUT: If additional steel or handle options would lead to more people getting interested and trying that design, I am totally for it. I think, a bit like it is with the Stretch, the Chap is an underestimated folder and really grows on you as soon as it really gets used
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- 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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Re: Chap LW idea
I'm allergic to GITD personally. I would never buy one. That said, if it would make (more) people notice and appreciate the Chap so be it.
Me? I'd be over the moon over a wood or micarta scale really classy Chap since that's what they are about for me :)
Me? I'd be over the moon over a wood or micarta scale really classy Chap since that's what they are about for me :)
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Re: Chap LW idea
Micarta or Pakkawood would be an insta-buy
Re: Chap LW idea
I'm pretty sure Sal mentioned that the Chaparral LW and Sage5 LW were an opportunity for exclusives and sprints in different steels. K390 would be my vote.
Re: Chap LW idea
Absolutely YES to both. Micarta even more than Pakkawood.
And the good thing: Could well come true, couldn't it? After all the Chap was established as THE model to display different handle materials on the always same knife-design, right?
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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Re: Chap LW idea
Indeed, and I have seen amazingly pretty Chaps with wooden scales..
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Re: Chap LW idea
There were an (over-)abundance of Chaps on the Spyderco prototype table at last weekend’s OKCA show. Many were various types of stabilized woods that Sal and Eric were trying out, as well as a few new Raffir acrylic scales - one of which I believe had some GITD material integrated into the scales. I must say I was not particularly impressed with any of them to be honest, but I have pretty high standards for this model!
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Re: Chap LW idea
I'm sure Spyderco's plate is pretty full. But a black or white linen micarta Chap would be great. I have no issues with XHP - it's very nice steel and I'm sure it was chosen specifically for the thin grind they use. But I would not be opposed to K390 Chap either.
Re: Chap LW idea
It sure would! But thinking about it, I doubt, they'll ever put miicarta-scales on a Taichung knife. I remember Sal saying something like Micarta would be too likely to shrink or expand when shipped from there to another (dryer?) climate. I could remember wrongly though.
And I'd be for denim-micarta... :)
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)
Re: Chap LW idea
does pakkawood look better in person than in pictures, because i don’t think it’s attractive at all based on the pictures. i’d rather see a nicer looking wood like ebony or maybe some bone scales or something. if you want to go classy, really go classy.
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Re: Chap LW idea
That's a looker. My first commissioned customized knife will be a ctek/cf scaled version. Looking forward to it, its in the hands of a fellow forumite now.RadioactiveSpyder wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2019 1:31 pmThere were an (over-)abundance of Chaps on the Spyderco prototype table at last weekend’s OKCA show. Many were various types of stabilized woods that Sal and Eric were trying out, as well as a few new Raffir acrylic scales - one of which I believe had some GITD material integrated into the scales. I must say I was not particularly impressed with any of them to be honest, but I have pretty high standards for this model!
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Re: Chap LW idea
That knife was done just right. Beautiful.RadioactiveSpyder wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2019 1:31 pmThere were an (over-)abundance of Chaps on the Spyderco prototype table at last weekend’s OKCA show. Many were various types of stabilized woods that Sal and Eric were trying out, as well as a few new Raffir acrylic scales - one of which I believe had some GITD material integrated into the scales. I must say I was not particularly impressed with any of them to be honest, but I have pretty high standards for this model!
Who made the scales?
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Re: Chap LW idea
Hadn't considered that - it may not be stable enough for the moisture swings between Taiwan and Colorado. I used to live at 5000'+ in Colorado and 7000'+ in New Mexico. Weird stuff happens due to the dryness.Wartstein wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:29 pmIt sure would! But thinking about it, I doubt, they'll ever put miicarta-scales on a Taichung knife. I remember Sal saying something like Micarta would be too likely to shrink or expand when shipped from there to another (dryer?) climate. I could remember wrongly though.
And I'd be for denim-micarta... :)
Re: Chap LW idea
Chap LW would make a pretty good "folding mule" for running other steels.
If the K390 Chap LW actually happens, I see myself buying multiples immediately. My favorite smaller knife in one of my favorite steels is going to be an amazing combination.
If the K390 Chap LW actually happens, I see myself buying multiples immediately. My favorite smaller knife in one of my favorite steels is going to be an amazing combination.
Re: Chap LW idea
I had a pakkawood delica. Not a great fan of it and sold it again. Mine was very dark. The 3 different wooden scales on the Chapparal i handled were very attractive. Don’t know if they were actually made from wood or some look- alike material. Anyway they are on my ‘to buy’ list when they drop regardless of steel.
Still a salt Chapparal is on my shortlist too. Just a perfect design of a little knife.