MAPLE CHAP SHIPPING TO DEALERS WOO HOO

[Peacedivision]

My example from GPKnives arrived today earlier than expected, I'm very happy with the scales I received.

[Henry_P]

I am pretty happy with the pattern on my scales. I can see how others may be disappointed as it is basically a lottery on what kind of a pattern you will receive unless you purchase in person.

Scales feel very premium though, I don’t think pictures do it justice.

[Henry_P]

My example from GPKnives arrived today earlier than expected, I'm very happy with the scales I received.

Your pattern came out very nice. It seems the ones I’ve seen so far have all had nice patterns. I also ordered from GPKnives in case anyone was wondering.

[RAHComanche]

Maple Chap back in stock at Syperco. Was in stock on Wed. Then out of stock on Thurs even. Back in stock as of now.

Great looking knife!

[kobold]

Thanks for posting photos. I keep flip-flopping on this one.

[Salty Dog]

Hi lads, this looks very nice.

For you chap experts, I handled the sun and moon model, it felt very thin and lightweight, almost a bit too much so. Didn't feel like there was a lot of substance there.
Is that just me feeling that way? I was buying a lil native at the same time, maybe I was comparing it to that, unfairly.

Are all chaparrals as lightweight as the sun and moon?
Would one of these maple ones have the same feel?

Thanks

[Henry_P]

Hi lads, this looks very nice.

For you chap experts, I handled the sun and moon model, it felt very thin and lightweight, almost a bit too much so. Didn't feel like there was a lot of substance there.
Is that just me feeling that way? I was buying a lil native at the same time, maybe I was comparing it to that, unfairly.

Are all chaparrals as lightweight as the sun and moon?
Would one of these maple ones have the same feel?

Thanks

I haven’t handled other chaparral models but I can tell you that the maple one feels very solid and sturdy. Doesn’t have a cheap feeling to it at all. I was actually kinda surprised at how heavy it was.

[kobold]

Hi lads, this looks very nice.

For you chap experts, I handled the sun and moon model, it felt very thin and lightweight, almost a bit too much so. Didn't feel like there was a lot of substance there.
Is that just me feeling that way? I was buying a lil native at the same time, maybe I was comparing it to that, unfairly.

Are all chaparrals as lightweight as the sun and moon?
Would one of these maple ones have the same feel?

Thanks

I haven’t handled other chaparral models but I can tell you that the maple one feels very solid and sturdy. Doesn’t have a cheap feeling to it at all. I was actually kinda surprised at how heavy it was.

Do you think the wood is plasticized ?

[Henry_P]

Do you think the wood is plasticized ?

No I don’t think so. It feels very natural. Like pure maple with some sort of protective coating, maybe oil or polyurethane or something along those lines. I don’t really know enough about wood working to know the exact process.

[Wartstein]

Hi lads, this looks very nice.

For you chap experts, I handled the sun and moon model, it felt very thin and lightweight, almost a bit too much so. Didn't feel like there was a lot of substance there.
Is that just me feeling that way? I was buying a lil native at the same time, maybe I was comparing it to that, unfairly.

Are all chaparrals as lightweight as the sun and moon?
Would one of these maple ones have the same feel?

Thanks

Hmmm... you see me surprised!

I only have the FRN Chap, I think it is the lightest of the line, and actually is light absolutely seen.
But relatively to its SIZE it is actually not light, but "heavy" and solid in a good way.

Now the sun and moon (G10) model has the weight of a Delica, which is a lot larger in footprint and has also liners (the Para 3 LW also has about the same weight)
The Chap is smaller, and has a thinner blade, but one of the sturdiest builds of any folder I know. Full liners, Steel backspacer, internal stop pin - like a tank. So it is as "heavy" as a Delica, though smaller.

Anyway, I´ve used my FRN Chap really hard, it took everything I threw on it with no problem. I always smile in disbelief when people say it is just capable as a "gents folder" -this thing with its reasonable thin, but strong, superslicey blade is a little outdoor hard work claw. Believe me, I tested it!

[chrisb507]

Has anyone seen their pre-order from KnifeCenter? It seems like I could have scored one earlier from other dealers...

[Pokey]

Hi lads, this looks very nice.

For you chap experts, I handled the sun and moon model, it felt very thin and lightweight, almost a bit too much so. Didn't feel like there was a lot of substance there.
Is that just me feeling that way? I was buying a lil native at the same time, maybe I was comparing it to that, unfairly.

Are all chaparrals as lightweight as the sun and moon?
Would one of these maple ones have the same feel?

Thanks

There are differences in the construction of the different Chaparral models. I was IM’ing another member of the Forum about the thickness of some of the models. Here’s a photo of the Sun & Moon on the left, (no liners,) the CF model in the middle, (thin liners,) and the Raffir Nobel on the right, (thicker liners.)

The Sun & Moon is the thinnest of these three, and without liners, feels the lightest.

[Salty Dog]

Hi lads, this looks very nice.

For you chap experts, I handled the sun and moon model, it felt very thin and lightweight, almost a bit too much so. Didn't feel like there was a lot of substance there.
Is that just me feeling that way? I was buying a lil native at the same time, maybe I was comparing it to that, unfairly.

Are all chaparrals as lightweight as the sun and moon?
Would one of these maple ones have the same feel?

Thanks

I haven’t handled other chaparral models but I can tell you that the maple one feels very solid and sturdy. Doesn’t have a cheap feeling to it at all. I was actually kinda surprised at how heavy it was.

Thanks Henry, good to hear.
I wouldn't say the sun n moon feels cheap but I pressed the scales in the middle and there was flex there.
Both my bro and I were keen on it from the pics, but we both went off it when we had it in hand.
I need to check one out with liners, nice to hear this one feels solid.

[Salty Dog]

Hi lads, this looks very nice.

For you chap experts, I handled the sun and moon model, it felt very thin and lightweight, almost a bit too much so. Didn't feel like there was a lot of substance there.
Is that just me feeling that way? I was buying a lil native at the same time, maybe I was comparing it to that, unfairly.

Are all chaparrals as lightweight as the sun and moon?
Would one of these maple ones have the same feel?

Thanks

There are differences in the construction of the different Chaparral models. I was IM’ing another member of the Forum about the thickness of some of the models. Here’s a photo of the Sun & Moon on the left, (no liners,) the CF model in the middle, (thin liners,) and the Raffir Nobel on the right, (thicker liners.)

The Sun & Moon is the thinnest of these three, and without liners, feels the lightest.

Thanks pokey, this picture is perfect, looks like the Raffir would be to my liking most.
I wasn't aware they varied so much in thickness and construction.
Really appreciate the pic and advice mate, thanks.

[Salty Dog]

Hi lads, this looks very nice.

For you chap experts, I handled the sun and moon model, it felt very thin and lightweight, almost a bit too much so. Didn't feel like there was a lot of substance there.
Is that just me feeling that way? I was buying a lil native at the same time, maybe I was comparing it to that, unfairly.

Are all chaparrals as lightweight as the sun and moon?
Would one of these maple ones have the same feel?

Thanks

Hmmm... you see me surprised!

I only have the FRN Chap, I think it is the lightest of the line, and actually is light absolutely seen.
But relatively to its SIZE it is actually not light, but "heavy" and solid in a good way.

Now the sun and moon (G10) model has the weight of a Delica, which is a lot larger in footprint and has also liners (the Para 3 LW also has about the same weight)
The Chap is smaller, and has a thinner blade, but one of the sturdiest builds of any folder I know. Full liners, Steel backspacer, internal stop pin - like a tank. So it is as "heavy" as a Delica, though smaller.

Anyway, I´ve used my FRN Chap really hard, it took everything I threw on it with no problem. I always smile in disbelief when people say it is just capable as a "gents folder" -this thing with its reasonable thin, but strong, superslicey blade is a little outdoor hard work claw. Believe me, I tested it!

Hi mate, I realise now, it was the lack of liners that had it feeling a bit lightweight and flimsy, in Pokeys pic above you can see how thin it is compared to the others, when I handled it it felt like I wouldn't feel it in my pocket, and I wouldn't be able to do much with it apart from light duties, compared to the lil native which is a little tank it felt like that, maybe im wrong with its capabilities.
Your frn sounds nice, just read a review of it and it was very positive.
Im liking the thickness of the Raf model from those pics.
Thanks for the help mate.

[Wartstein]

There are differences in the construction of the different Chaparral models. I was IM’ing another member of the Forum about the thickness of some of the models. Here’s a photo of the Sun & Moon on the left, (no liners,) the CF model in the middle, (thin liners,) and the Raffir Nobel on the right, (thicker liners.)

The Sun & Moon is the thinnest of these three, and without liners, feels the lightest.

Hi mate, I realise now, it was the lack of liners that had it feeling a bit lightweight and flimsy, in Henrys pic above you can see how thin it is compared to the others, when I handled it it felt like I wouldn't feel it in my pocket, and I wouldn't be able to do much with it apart from light duties, compared to the lil native which is a little tank it felt like that, maybe im wrong with its capabilities.
Your frn sounds nice, just read a review of it and it was very positive.
Im liking the thickness of the Raf model from those pics.
Thanks for the help mate.

I don´t have the sun and moon chap, but I am almost 100% certain that it DOES have liners - and they are nested, so they can´t be seen in that pic and the knife can be thinner! That is excatly how the FRN Chap is done either.

The FRN Chap weighs in at 2.1 oz, the G10 (=sun and moon) at 2.3... so it really has to have liners, otherwise it would not be heavier than the FRN version, but still as thin as the latter...{EDIT: And the sun and moon actually has exactly the same weight as the Raffir noble..]

Salty, if you have the chance: Try and handle the sun and moon (or FRN) Chap again: I still almost can´t figure out how you could perceive it as "lightweight and flimsy" - ? Again, the sun and moon has the same weight as a Delica or Para 3 LW, which both are clearly bigger and have thicker blades, so relatively seen the Chap is actually pretty "heavy".. And far from being "flimsy" imho: Try to move / bend handle and blade, they are really rock solid with all the steel involved

[RadioactiveSpyder]

[Wartstein]

Thanks! :)
That´s what I was pretty sure of. Just had to have liners...

[Pokey]

I don´t have the sun and moon chap, but I am almost 100% certain that it DOES have liners - and they are nested, so they can´t be seen in that pic and the knife can be thinner! That is excatly how the FRN Chap is done either.

Wartstein,

You are absolutely correct, the Sun & Moon does have nested liners. I had to use a flashlight to peer inside to see them. They’re well hidden.

[Salty Dog]

There are differences in the construction of the different Chaparral models. I was IM’ing another member of the Forum about the thickness of some of the models. Here’s a photo of the Sun & Moon on the left, (no liners,) the CF model in the middle, (thin liners,) and the Raffir Nobel on the right, (thicker liners.)

The Sun & Moon is the thinnest of these three, and without liners, feels the lightest.

Hi mate, I realise now, it was the lack of liners that had it feeling a bit lightweight and flimsy, in Henrys pic above you can see how thin it is compared to the others, when I handled it it felt like I wouldn't feel it in my pocket, and I wouldn't be able to do much with it apart from light duties, compared to the lil native which is a little tank it felt like that, maybe im wrong with its capabilities.
Your frn sounds nice, just read a review of it and it was very positive.
Im liking the thickness of the Raf model from those pics.
Thanks for the help mate.

I don´t have the sun and moon chap, but I am almost 100% certain that it DOES have liners - and they are nested, so they can´t be seen in that pic and the knife can be thinner! That is excatly how the FRN Chap is done either.

The FRN Chap weighs in at 2.1 oz, the G10 (=sun and moon) at 2.3... so it really has to have liners, otherwise it would not be heavier than the FRN version, but still as thin as the latter...{EDIT: And the sun and moon actually has exactly the same weight as the Raffir noble..]

Salty, if you have the chance: Try and handle the sun and moon (or FRN) Chap again: I still almost can´t figure out how you could perceive it as "lightweight and flimsy" - ? Again, the sun and moon has the same weight as a Delica or Para 3 LW, which both are clearly bigger and have thicker blades, so relatively seen the Chap is actually pretty "heavy".. And far from being "flimsy" imho: Try to move / bend handle and blade, they are really rock solid with all the steel involved

Thanks mate, when im there next time I'll have a better look and feel.
Seeing the nestled liners gives me a bit more confidence.
Im pretty green to the game, id say you are right mate, maybe it was just because I was comparing it to the lil native at the same time, which I ended up buying and love it.
The sun n moon felt so light, interesting about what you say about its weight.
I'll definitely be checking it out again.
We don't have many stockists here in Sydney, but I know of one really good one, and the owner Jays real nice fella.
Usually order online from him but im going to have to organise a trip out to see him with my bro, who also loves Spyderco.