I just picked up a new carbon/G10 scaled Chaparral and apparently Spyderco has CQI'd this little guy. Pics on the web show only two screws visible on the scales, mine has 4. The lockback "button" on mine also has a bit of chamfering, I know folks have complained about the 'sharp' edges on that button in the past - I was actually planning on chamfering mine myself, so I was happy to see it's already been done.
Now a question on lockbacks in general (this is my first) - the button does take a lot of pressure, you have to push HARD on it. Will that ease up with use? If not, has anyone tried bending the springbar themselves to adjust the tension? I know that tension is also used to keep the knife shut...but I think I could ease it up some and it would still stay safely closed, and be much easier to open.
Now a question on lockbacks in general (this is my first) - the button does take a lot of pressure, you have to push HARD on it. Will that ease up with use? If not, has anyone tried bending the springbar themselves to adjust the tension? I know that tension is also used to keep the knife shut...but I think I could ease it up some and it would still stay safely closed, and be much easier to open.
