CHAPARRAL IVORY G-10 DAMASTEEL® actually linerless?

[cjk]

Is this Chaparral really linerless?

from Reveal 20, page 7:

CHAPARRAL®
IVORY G-10 DAMASTEEL®
C152GPIVD

The Chaparral family has traditionally focused on highlighting unique
handle materials and treatments. This stunning new addition to the
series helps usher in a new era of sophistication by showcasing a blade
crafted from breathtaking Damasteel® DS93X™ Grabak™. Manufactured
in Sweden using Damasteel’s proprietary powder metallurgy Damascus
process, this remarkable material combines two different hardenable
knife steel grades to offer both corrosion resistance and superior
strength. Named for a worm that ate the roots of Norse mythology’s
Tree of Life, Grabak’s chaotic swirling pattern replicates the wings
and fire of ancient Norse dragons. The full-flat-ground blade of this
Chaparral captures that spirit, revealing the stunning intricacy of this
complex pattern. It is further highlighted by a linerless handle crafted
with ivory G-10 scales, a stainless steel backspacer, and a sturdy
back lock mechanism. A deep-pocket wire clip completes the package,
providing discreet left- or right-side tip-up carry and making all aspects
of this incredibly refined folder completely ambidextrous.

https://publications.spyderco.com/view/979721149/

[Ramonade]

It was the case on the older Ti Chaps. But they could take the hit from the internal stop pin. I don't know if this one will keep the stop pin anyway, have a metal insert in the G10, or get rid of the stop pin altogether.

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It was the case on the older Ti Chaps. But they could take the hit from the internal stop pin. I don't know if this one will keep the stop pin anyway, have a metal insert in the G10, or get rid of the stop pin altogether.

Yes, I could see the linerless G-10 Chaparral being a copy error or maybe it is? I assume if it's really linerless then the stop pins are gone.

[cjk]

its listed weight is 2.3 oz just like most other Chaparrals.

[Ramonade]

its listed weight is 2.3 oz just like most other Chaparrals.

Maybe confusion while writing between nested liners and linerless. The SpyMyto had a hollow grind according to the reveal, and it did not end up with one. If the weight is the same, must be like the Sun&Moon then !

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@Michael Janich might you be able to answer this query?

[Wartstein]

its listed weight is 2.3 oz just like most other Chaparrals.

Actually they are pretty precise with the weight indication when it comes to the Chaparral:
G10 models 2.3, fat carbon and wood 2.2, FRN 2.1 ...

So if the stated weight of the Ivory Chap is correct and thus the same as with the REX121 G10 version, I´d be pretty sure that it just can´t be that one has liners, but the other not... ?

Could be though that the weight indication for the Ivory is a typo..?

Anyway: To me getting rid of the stop pin would be a true loss for the Chap. It´s one of the features (though not the most important one imo) that makes it unique and stand out.

[sal]

The Damas ivory Chaparral has skeletonized nested liners.

sal

[Wartstein]

The Damas ivory Chaparral has skeletonized nested liners.

sal

... and thus still the stop pin! Good to know...

[RadioactiveSpyder]

This is what the inside of one of these Chaps looks like:

The lower stop pin hole in the blade is used for FRN Chaps BTW (IIRC, it’s been a while since I’ve done one of those swaps) whereby you can gently tap the stop pin out of its current spot in the upper hole and put it in the lower. Random tidbit for the day. Cheers, Radioactive

[Wartstein]

.....
The lower stop pin hole in the blade is used for FRN Chaps BTW (IIRC, it’s been a while since I’ve done one of those swaps) whereby you can gently tap the stop pin out of its current spot in the upper hole and put it in the lower. Random tidbit for the day. Cheers, Radioactive

Now that´s interesting!
I had my FRN Chaps apart, but never realized that their stop pin is in a different location than on the G10 versions (..since I actually never owned any Chap besides the FRNs)

[Wartstein]

This is what the inside of one of these Chaps looks like:

The lower stop pin hole in the blade is used for FRN Chaps BTW (IIRC, it’s been a while since I’ve done one of those swaps) whereby you can gently tap the stop pin out of its current spot in the upper hole and put it in the lower. Random tidbit for the day. Cheers, Radioactive

.... And I am actually quite certain that some will want to swap the blade of the REX121 Chap into some other handle, since burnt orange apparently is an a bit controversial color (I happen to really like it)

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The Damas ivory Chaparral has skeletonized nested liners.

sal

Thanks Sal!

[Michael Janich]

Hey, All:

The error in the copy was my mistake. I apologize.

Stay safe,

Mike

[Danke]

Liners or not, very tempting!

You can proof read a catalog as many times as you want and share it with other people to proof read but the best way to find any error is publish it. Everything comes right out then.

[cjk]

Hey, All:

The error in the copy was my mistake. I apologize.

Stay safe,

Mike

No need for the apology. Stuff happens. You're a fantastic writer and communicator and your work is much appreciated.

[Superfool]

Sal

I do hope that you have some of that ivory G10 and Damasteel left over.

*Wink*

[sal]

Hi Superfool,

I thought you might visit.

Ivory G-10 is not that hard to find. Capacity is the issue. I'm still nagging for the Damasteel UK, but will the Chaparral hold you over while we try to catch up. I understand that we are years behind on promised collaboration designs, which is very frustrating for both the designers and management..

sal

[Superfool]

Hi Superfool,

I thought you might visit.

Ivory G-10 is not that hard to find. Capacity is the issue. I'm still nagging for the Damasteel UK, but will the Chaparral hold you over while we try to catch up. I understand that we are years behind on promised collaboration designs, which is very frustrating for both the designers and management..

sal

Hi Sal.
It looks like a lovely knife, really pretty, but I just can't have it in the UK. With no "valid and justifiable reason" as UK law puts it, locking knives are just a no in the UK for me.

I have the Spyderco 45th Native in fluted carbon and Damasteel, and it just sits in a drawer.

With heavy restrictions on guns in the UK, gangs use knives, so even though most knife crime is committed with cheap disposable rubbish it all puts more heat on any knife carrier. At best, a copper could confiscate it and give me a warning, but at worst I could end up with a line of police and a magistrate who don't see my side, and I can't keep my job with a criminal record.

I will wait. It's been 5½ years since I started that thread. I hope it comes to fruition soon.

Kind regards, David