Keep in mind that Spydie flicking a back lock can't be good for the lock up.
Chaparral FRN CQI
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You're right, I should have said 2 issues, the pocket clip and the tension bar.
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Re: Chaparral FRN CQI
Just got mine. I like it overall; the blade length is really impressive, and the thinness is great, but the lock is just as big a pita as everyone says. Is there a reason they don't add the dent in the lock bar? Is it too thin? Seems like it might have helped.
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Won't be my preferred method of opening the knife, I'm not much of a fidget with the knife person other than breaking them in. With back locks I like to use my thumb and swing the blade open smoothly, get that satisfying pop when the blade locks in, just nice to know the action is smooth enough to spydie flick it if I want to. :)
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Lock bar tension on my CF Chap was about the same as my LW. I adjusted my CF version a few years ago. That's how I knew what to do with the LW. The pocket clip on my LW hasn't been an issue. Apparently it has been for some and thus the reason Spyderco decided to improve it. Hats off to them for continuously trying to improve their products.
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My was still stiff after moving the spring forward too (although it did fix the rubbing issue I was having) but I softened it up more by leaving the knife in this position for about 90 minutes. I'd check it every 30 mins to get it where you want it.
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I'm pretty sure not adding the Boye dent was mostly to keep the lines clean and minimize the cutout. Lots of discussion in the past regarding this. If you search "Chaparral Boye dent" you'll find all kinds of discussion.God'sMyJudge wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 3:23 pmJust got mine. I like it overall; the blade length is really impressive, and the thinness is great, but the lock is just as big a pita as everyone says. Is there a reason they don't add the dent in the lock bar? Is it too thin? Seems like it might have helped.
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If leaving it open like that softens the spring then they're not using very good spring steel.bbturbodad wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 6:32 pmMy was still stiff after moving the spring forward too (although it did fix the rubbing issue I was having) but I softened it up more by leaving the knife in this position for about 90 minutes. I'd check it every 30 mins to get it where you want it.
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Seems to make a bigger difference than sliding it forward. :confused: ...or maybe my thumb is so numb I can't tell how hard I'm pressing anymore. :eek:
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I only have the newest Chaparral FRN - can someone post a pic of the old and new together - are there any obvious differences?
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Been leaving mine partially open like that when not in my pocket or opening and closing since Friday, knife is sitting on my desk right now partially open.bbturbodad wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 6:32 pmMy was still stiff after moving the spring forward too (although it did fix the rubbing issue I was having) but I softened it up more by leaving the knife in this position for about 90 minutes. I'd check it every 30 mins to get it where you want it.
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Just can talk about the particular (BEFORE CQI) Chap FRN I have (but heard/read similar impressions a lot from others) of course:
It's probably the knife of all I have with the least "issues".. Just absolutely flawlessly and perfectly made in fit and finish and function, really like a custom knife (they say that's often the case with Taichung knives, I guess so, but only had two myself till now).
Unbelievable solid lockup.
Clip (even BEFORE CQI): No issues, lockbar a bit harder to depress initially, but broke in very nicely...
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Only have the "old" one, but I am pretty sure it is not different to the "new" one, except slightly deeper/rounder/whatever slots for the clip and maybe slightly different clip screw position...
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-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)
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Took some comparison pictures of the Dragonfly, Chap LW, and Delica. I think the Chap LW is going to kick both of those out of my pocket!
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Thanks for the pics!
They show very well how much edge the Chap really offers in relation to the closed size, compared to both Delica and DFly...
/ Hope you do some cutting (comparisons) too... if so, I'm pretty sure the Chap will indeed kick the other two out of your pocket... :D
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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Last week I screwed up my address on my order since we moved, it got cancelled and then Chap went out of stock. Checked Spyderco website this morning and I think I got one. It shipped same day. Yay!
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Thought I'd give a little update... Mine has broken in nicely over the last few days, action is now buttery smooth and the lock bar feels the same as it does on my Raffir. No issues with the clip after tightening it down.
It's now living up to the high expectations I had for it. :)
It's now living up to the high expectations I had for it. :)
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bbturbodad wrote: ↑Sat Jul 27, 2019 5:03 pmThought I'd give a little update... Mine has broken in nicely over the last few days, action is now buttery smooth and the lock bar feels the same as it does on my Raffir. No issues with the clip after tightening it down.
It's now living up to the high expectations I had for it. :)
Great to hear!
When I got mine (like half a year ago, pre-cqi), I really had no expectations. Just wanted something small for IWB on shorter runs.
Then that thing really blew me away totally unexpectedly. Cutting performance, but also fit and finish, the uber-solid lock and the very stable and secure feel in hand for such a thin knife (for me more stable than the Native 5 lw, as soon as you not only hold the knives, but actually use them).
So I "hyped" the Chap LW a bit on the forum, and hope it will live up to that for people who maybe happened to read one or the other of my Chap-posts... :rolleyes:
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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Could you maybe post one more comparison pic showing the opened knives from above? So comparing thickness (thinness) of handles and blade stocks?
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)