Chaparral Preview

[dj moonbat]

I hear ya. I got the same thing when I pulled out my Caly 3 to cut an apple at Panera.

A Caly 3? My god, you might as well just carry a cleaver.

[1623]

It's a simple matter of people not being able to discern the presence of a pocket knife versus that of a sword; it's just a sharp scary thing that can kill them :rolleyes:

To many people, a knife is a knife, is a knife, and there is no common sense applied to a situation like that. Folks can't stop and think for one second that you may be a "normal" human being who happens to carry a tool with a sharp edge on it, in your pocket.

[The Deacon]

It's a simple matter of people not being able to discern the presence of a pocket knife versus that of a sword; it's just a sharp scary thing that can kill them :rolleyes:

To many people, a knife is a knife, is a knife, and there is no common sense applied to a situation like that. Folks can't stop and think for one second that you may be a "normal" human being who happens to carry a tool with a sharp edge on it, in your pocket.

It's worse that than, I've experienced a double standard that borders on the absurd. Some of my fellow workers would cringe at the sight of me using a 3.5" bladed folder in my cubicle. Yet they though nothing of waltzing past me carrying the 8" chef's knife or 5" utility knife which sat 24X7 on the "treat club" table to the restroom and back.

To them, those knives were tools, while my Stretch was a potential weapon. Most ironic considering that almost all knife crime among co-workers here is committed with kitchen cutlery.

The "look" also made a difference. More traditional bolster and scales knives, even relatively large ones like my stag jigged bone handled C83 Schempp Persian, drew less negative attention than a black FRN Native or Calypso Jr.

[phillipsted]

I've experienced the same reaction from folks around the office - but if I whip out a bright yellow salt or orange Urban/UKPK, I just tell them its a "rescue tool" or "fishing knife". Everyone seems OK with that...

I haven't tried the same thing with my orange Millie... :eek:

TedP

[D1omedes]

A Caly 3? My god, you might as well just carry a cleaver.

Seriously. If I wore a chef hat, I'm sure I'd get less looks with a cleaver. The sheeple's mind is a strange thing.

[WalzAaronFFG]

I really love the twill carbon fiber that is on this and the Sage. I just got my Sage today and the CF is just amazing. I saw some of the CF that tuffthumbz works with and it looks really good polished, but I really love this stuff more. It just feels clean and gives bit of traction.

Depending on how many are available in the first few weeks of availability I may be ordering mine.

[BAL]

I have noticed in office type settings that non-spyderco or non-knife people view knives much differently than we do. We think that the Delica is a mid-size maybe even smaller knife. Most people think of a pocket knife as a small 3-blade shrade etc. with the thin blades. I have had people think that the deilca was a big knife. Someone needed a thread cut off of a sweater once and I pulled out a Manix and you would have thought that I had whiffed out a John Belushi Samurai Chef knife. The Spyderhawk has people diving under tables.

[1623]

I really love the twill carbon fiber that is on this and the Sage. I just got my Sage today and the CF is just amazing. I saw some of the CF that tuffthumbz works with and it looks really good polished, but I really love this stuff more. It just feels clean and gives bit of traction.

Depending on how many are available in the first few weeks of availability I may be ordering mine.

Congrats on getting your Sage, you'll enjoy it.

I agree on the texture of the CF; I prefer it over the polished look and feel of my UKPK CF. The knives coming out of the Taichung factory are most impressive in my opinion, with an extremely high grade fit and finish.

I would expect the Chaparral to be no different in this regard.

[dschur]

FWIW, this morning Howes knife shop had 2 collectors clubs Chaparrals available, #030 and #031

Now only #031 remains :D and it seems my credit card has fallen victim.

[jackknifeh]

FWIW, this morning Howes knife shop had 2 collectors clubs Chaparrals available, #030 and #031

Now only #031 remains :D and it seems my credit card has fallen victim.

Here is my secret on how to never use credit cards again. Max them all out and stop making payments. :D Pretty soon you'll never use a card again. :D

Kind of off subject, sorry.

Jack

[dschur]

Just got an email from GPKnives that they have the Chaparral in now too. Looks like it is raining Chaparrals all over.

[jackknifeh]

I think most people could afford to donate to my favorite charity (me). $1 each toward a Chapparal is a very good cause. If all my friends give me $1 each that will give me almost $2. :D

I think the Chapparal may replace my Christmas gift which I was going to request a Sage 1 from Santa (unless I can sneak one in the house sooner :D ).

Jack

[The Deacon]

Just got an email from GPKnives that they have the Chaparral in now too. Looks like it is raining Chaparrals all over.

Looks that way. :D

I just found a two hour old an email from NGK saying they have them as well.

They had 8, now they have 7. :)

[NaturalMystic]

I just messaged my buddy who recently opened up a local EDC store here and he's supposed to have stock by next week so I'll keep hanging on til then. I also told him to keep me posted when he gets the new ZT0560 and I think these two knives will be my new EDC combo.

[dschur]

Looks that way. :D

I just found a two hour old an email from NGK saying they have them as well.

They had 8, now they have 7. :)

Uh Paul, haven't you had the most special Chaparral for about 6 months now already?

Can't you wait a bit? :p

[DedRok]

I got mine ordered from Knife Center!!! :)

I keep hearing about this "Taiwan knife quality" thing and I gotta check this out!

Chick Here - $112.00 @ Knife Center - They are in STOCK currently

[jackknifeh]

I emailed CS about availability. Here is Jeff's reply at about 4pm yesterday.

Jack,

I met with Spyderco in person last Saturday and was told they were shipping now with a large shipment due to us any day.

As soon as they arrive I'll price them and get 'em on the site.

Stay sharp!

Jeff


Jack

[arty]

That is the same email I got in reply to the same question. I bet he is getting lots of emails.

[Denix]

I just received my shipping confirmation from Jim a few minutes ago :cool:

I Pre-ordered back in Feb after reading Paul's review. My first Spydie since 2007. That makes 6 in total.

Guy

[John_is_my_name]

Got my shipping notice from KW. Yeah!