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[Wartstein]

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.

Well, perhaps I just don´t have a correct understanding of your term "flimsy" for the Chap, since English is not my native tongue. For me it means "weak", "frail", "unsolid", perhaps "wobbly..." and that is all what the Chap is absolutely NOT for me

But if you mean "thin" - well, of course that´s true for the Chap! Both in handle and blade, but still very strong
Actually I so much like that it has liners, because I am quite sure THAT amazing thinness can only be achieved by metal liners.
FRN and G10 alone are strong enough in a bit thicker handles, but solely FRN in the Chap thinness without liners would probably get "flimsy" indeed.

/ Sure, if you compare the sun and moon Chap to the comp.lock Lil Native, the former might feel light - the Lil Native is a bit smaller, but still heavier indeed, in fact very heavy for the small size
But compare the Sun and moon Chap to a Delica (bigger, liners, but same weight) or even the new ffg Salt (also bigger, not liners, clearly lighter lighter (1.9 vs 2.3 oz) and the former might not feel so light and not "flimsy" anymore...

I think you should give the Chap a try, the FRN is perfect (but the Sun and Moon or Maple certainly too): It is just 3mm / 0.13" longer in closed size than the Lil Native, but a lot lighter, a lot slimmer and imho in practically every knife task a better performer: 11mm / 0.33 more cutting edge, and that in 2mm ffg! (the Lil Natives blade is 60 % thicker...) - that blade alone (pretty unique in Spydercos line up) makes it worth trying the Chap.

[Salty Dog]

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.

Well, perhaps I just don´t have a correct understanding of your term "flimsy" for the Chap, since English is not my native tongue. For me it means "weak", "frail", "unsolid", perhaps "wobbly..." and that is all what the Chap is absolutely NOT for me

But if you mean "thin" - well, of course that´s true for the Chap! Both in handle and blade, but still very strong
Actually I so much like that it has liners, because I am quite sure THAT amazing thinness can only be achieved by metal liners.
FRN and G10 alone are strong enough in a bit thicker handles, but solely FRN in the Chap thinness without liners would probably get "flimsy" indeed.

/ Sure, if you compare the sun and moon Chap to the comp.lock Lil Native, the former might feel light - the Lil Native is a bit smaller, but still heavier indeed, in fact very heavy for the small size
But compare the Sun and moon Chap to a Delica (bigger, liners, but same weight) or even the new ffg Salt (also bigger, not liners, clearly lighter lighter (1.9 vs 2.3 oz) and the former might not feel so light and not "flimsy" anymore...

I think you should give the Chap a try, the FRN is perfect (but the Sun and Moon or Maple certainly too): It is just 3mm / 0.13" longer in closed size than the Lil Native, but a lot lighter, a lot slimmer and imho in practically every knife task a better performer: 11mm / 0.33 more cutting edge, and that in 2mm ffg! (the Lil Natives blade is 60 % thicker...) - that blade alone (pretty unique in Spydercos line up) makes it worth trying the Chap.

Thanks steiny, I will do mate.
I don't really have anything real slicy with a thin blade, a chap seems a good candidate.

[Wartstein]

Thanks steiny, I will do mate.
I don't really have anything real slicy with a thin blade, a chap seems a good candidate.

Do it! :)

It is worth it, and if only for experiencing the properties of thin bladestock (though the Chap has a lot more going for it).
As said, the FRN Chap is a perfect user and already very classy looking for an FRN knife, but the maple version is just a beauty.
Only con: In your climate XHP will probably start to rust, as - like you said - 8CRMOV does so.

[TkoK83Spy]

Thanks steiny, I will do mate.
I don't really have anything real slicy with a thin blade, a chap seems a good candidate.

Not to go too far off topic, but a consideration if you're seeking a slicy, thin blade and something that can withstand your elements...have you considered the soon to be released Salt version of the UKPK? Also a very thin blade, and to take a page out of Wart's playbook...It has a pretty generous cutting edge for the knife its size, as well as some of the best ergos in the game imo. Just a thought.

[Wartstein]

Thanks steiny, I will do mate.
I don't really have anything real slicy with a thin blade, a chap seems a good candidate.

Not to go too far off topic, but a consideration if you're seeking a slicy, thin blade and something that can withstand your elements...have you considered the soon to be released Salt version of the UKPK? Also a very thin blade, and to take a page out of Wart's playbook...It has a pretty generous cutting edge for the knife its size, as well as some of the best ergos in the game imo. Just a thought.

:p ... right, I still tend to over-emphasize features I like (long edge...) :o

/ The UKPK Salt has several things I like, perhaps even over the Chap, and the rustproofness is a strong point for it in Saltys, well...salty envoriment : But still, for me the 2.00 mm blade of the Chap is something pretty unique (as far as I know only the Centofante has such a thin blade too, but is sabre hollow grind).

The UKPK, Salt, Delica... are 25 % thicker than the Chap and so the latter for me offers even more one of several features that lay a good foundation for an amazing slicer (Thinning out a UKPK or Delica behind the edge is something even I could do, but turning the whole blade from 2.5mm stock to 2.00 not so much).

[Salty Dog]

Thanks steiny, I will do mate.
I don't really have anything real slicy with a thin blade, a chap seems a good candidate.

Not to go too far off topic, but a consideration if you're seeking a slicy, thin blade and something that can withstand your elements...have you considered the soon to be released Salt version of the UKPK? Also a very thin blade, and to take a page out of Wart's playbook...It has a pretty generous cutting edge for the knife its size, as well as some of the best ergos in the game imo. Just a thought.

Thats a nice idea Tko, thanks mate, I'll definitely check that out. The few pics ive seen of it look nice.
Big bonus its in salt, great to see Spyderco doing salt knives, its a huge part of the reason the brand won me over.

[Salty Dog]

Thanks steiny, I will do mate.
I don't really have anything real slicy with a thin blade, a chap seems a good candidate.

Do it! :)

It is worth it, and if only for experiencing the properties of thin bladestock (though the Chap has a lot more going for it).
As said, the FRN Chap is a perfect user and already very classy looking for an FRN knife, but the maple version is just a beauty.
Only con: In your climate XHP will probably start to rust, as - like you said - 8CRMOV does so.

Mmm, I'll have to look into XHP's corrosion resistance.
I have a soft spot for small folders, the more I look at the chaps the more I like them.
Hey did you get the special knife you're waiting for bro?

[Wartstein]

Mmm, I'll have to look into XHP's corrosion resistance.
I have a soft spot for small folders, the more I look at the chaps the more I like them.
Hey did you get the special knife you're waiting for bro?

Not yet. And no shipping info.
But a forum-brother from Switzerland (that´s where I ordered the knife from to Austria) offered to help me out, should the shipping from the store not work out! :)

So, I have to be patient but am positive about getting it eventually...

[Salty Dog]

Mmm, I'll have to look into XHP's corrosion resistance.
I have a soft spot for small folders, the more I look at the chaps the more I like them.
Hey did you get the special knife you're waiting for bro?

Not yet. And no shipping info.
But a forum-brother from Switzerland (that´s where I ordered the knife from to Austria) offered to help me out, should the shipping from the store not work out! :)

So, I have to be patient but am positive about getting it eventually...

We will have to be patient together mate :), ive got my biggest Spyderco purchase ever, a Caribbean on order, that hasn't left the states yet, but tracking says its coming soon.
Also got some diamond rods for my sharp maker coming.
Lol, so excited, everyday checking the tracking.

[Wartstein]

We will have to be patient together mate :), ive got my biggest Spyderco purchase ever, a Caribbean on order, that hasn't left the states yet, but tracking says its coming soon.
Also got some diamond rods for my sharp maker coming.
Lol, so excited, everyday checking the tracking.

Yep, shipping is a gamble at the moment it seems... I returned an item (not a knife) inside the European Union in November. Normally it would take like at max 3 days to arrive. This time: More than TWO MONTH, no kidding... :eek:

/ You know what would be "funny" (not really though): If YOUR package ends up being shipped to Austria, and mine to AustrALia as it happens not too seldom.. :p At least then you could pick up mine and I yours..

[potahto]

I received one subtle drift down the river and one with whitewater action.

[curlyhairedboy]

Got one of these inbound!

[Wartstein]

I received one subtle drift down the river and one with whitewater action.

Oh man... both very nice. I need one too... :o

[Bamboo]

I received one subtle drift down the river and one with whitewater action.

Both definitely looking very nice potahto! I'd be happy with either example, I reckon :)

[Salty Dog]

We will have to be patient together mate :), ive got my biggest Spyderco purchase ever, a Caribbean on order, that hasn't left the states yet, but tracking says its coming soon.
Also got some diamond rods for my sharp maker coming.
Lol, so excited, everyday checking the tracking.

Yep, shipping is a gamble at the moment it seems... I returned an item (not a knife) inside the European Union in November. Normally it would take like at max 3 days to arrive. This time: More than TWO MONTH, no kidding... :eek:

/ You know what would be "funny" (not really though): If YOUR package ends up being shipped to Austria, and mine to AustrALia as it happens not too seldom.. :p At least then you could pick up mine and I yours..

Haha! its funny how our country names are so alike.
Have a great weekend mate, hope its a relaxing one for you.
Up to anything special?

[The Deacon]

Mine arrived yesterday, and to say I'm totally pleased with it would be an understatement. Have to venture into Greenville's city limits twice next week, so it will get some pocket time. :)

[Wartstein]

Mine arrived yesterday, and to say I'm totally pleased with it would be an understatement.
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Absolutely beautiful, Paul! :)

[donutsrule]

Order placed. We'll see what sort of burl the maple tree spirits have decided to provide.

[Wartstein]

Order placed. We'll see what sort of burl the maple tree spirits have decided to provide.

Hope you´ll share a pic that shows that decision of the spirits! :)

[GarageBoy]

Should one be concerned about the clip causing the wood to crack?