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Any updates on when this knife will be available? I am very interested.

Hi Arty,

Sorry, no dates as yet. We'll let you know as soon as it's coming. This is one of "my baby's". I'm itching for production as well. We're just beginning the 2nd and 3rd versions now (Titanium).

We'll need input for handle "wishes". The plan is for the same pattern, same lock but with different exotic handle treatments. Kinda like we've done with the Kopa and Kiwi, but they won't be sprints.

sal

Sal,

Thanks for the heads up. CF is my favorite and I'm definitely getting one, but the fluted Ti on the prototype Native 5 looked great.

The Ti versions of the Chaparral aren't fluted. Different design, but nice.

sal

Love to see one in a Micarta handle like the Street Beat.

sal wrote:The Ti versions of the Chaparral aren't fluted. Different design, but nice.

sal

OK, I trust you! :D

This sounds great. Finally a lock back which can compete with my Caly Jr! I'll pass on the CF version thanks ( not my cup of tea ), but a small Ti handled lock back would be too hard for me to resist. As for other other scale options : Micarta, Micarta, Micarta!

Jez

I'd like to see CF in this one. Staminawood would look good, but I am not sure about how it would work for a thin handle.
Personally, I'd rather see CF than G10. I am not into metal handles, but I know lots of people are. Perhaps, a metal handle with an inlay or partial wood overlay would work. If there weren't too much exposed metal, it could be a really nice option.

arty wrote:I'd like to see CF in this one. Staminawood would look good, but I am not sure about how it would work for a thin handle.
Personally, I'd rather see CF than G10. I am not into metal handles, but I know lots of people are. Perhaps, a metal handle with an inlay or partial wood overlay would work. If there weren't too much exposed metal, it could be a really nice option.

CF is the first one...like the Sage. Looks awesome...

DeathBySnooSnoo wrote:Love to see one in a Micarta handle like the Street Beat.

I agree, micarta would look great if it was done thick enough to be contoured like that on the Street Beat.

arty wrote:I'd like to see CF in this one. Staminawood would look good, but I am not sure about how it would work for a thin handle.
Personally, I'd rather see CF than G10. I am not into metal handles, but I know lots of people are. Perhaps, a metal handle with an inlay or partial wood overlay would work. If there weren't too much exposed metal, it could be a really nice option.

The way I see it, since there will be multiple versions of this one, they don't all have to appeal to the same audience, or meet the same need. Thin folders do have their place, and a definite following, but making some thin, and some thicker would broaden the market to those who want something a bit more hand filling. So, to me, a few thicker ones would be a fine addition to the mix.

I love the CF on my sage, micarta seems like something you can get all day long anywhere...matter of fact I make similar versions in my garage :eek:

hope the knife stays the same as shown, definitely picking one up..

perfect in every way, with the exception its not a liner lock :p

TheLastDaze wrote: hope the knife stays the same as shown, definitely picking one up..

Sal mentioned that the clip will be black instead of silver.

My vote would be Micarta. Preferably the same burgundy linen Micarta that you used for that gorgeous Baby Goddard sprint run. Beautiful stuff.

TedP

phillipsted wrote:My vote would be Micarta. Preferably the same burgundy linen Micarta that you used for that gorgeous Baby Goddard sprint run. Beautiful stuff.

TedP

I'd be 110% down for that! Burgundy would suit this knife well!

I know this is highly unlikely to happen but I would love to see a Chaparral with burl wood handles. Burl wood has been my favorite since my first Helle Knife.

I love CF but as a brit, would love to see a slip joint too

burntrice wrote:I love CF but as a brit, would love to see a slip joint too

I would never complain about another SLIPIT ... but wouldn't it look a bit like the Native5 SLIPIT ... but in CF? I guess we'll have to be happy with the Squeak for a while :D

sal wrote:Hi Arty,

Sorry, no dates as yet. We'll let you know as soon as it's coming. This is one of "my baby's". I'm itching for production as well. We're just beginning the 2nd and 3rd versions now (Titanium).

We'll need input for handle "wishes". The plan is for the same pattern, same lock but with different exotic handle treatments. Kinda like we've done with the Kopa and Kiwi, but they won't be sprints.

sal

Sal,

How about a run in ebony?

I love the looks of this knife. I am looking forward to it !

put Primitive Bone scales (à la GEC slippies) on it and I'd carry it into the grave.

...that said, I'd happily settle for regular ol' bone or an ivory micarta.