Chaparral Titanium Question

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TrojanSteel

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Does the Chap Ti have the same type kind of system as the Chap CF to prevent vertical blade play? I ask because it does not seem to have liners, so maybe the channels are milled out of the titanium?

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That's pretty awesome, I don't know why this design characteristic doesn't get more play. I mean, aside from spine whacks, this design is pretty much indestructible and probably has great wear characteristics. I need one of these knives.
 
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TrojanSteel said:
That's pretty awesome, I don't know why this design characteristic doesn't get more play. I mean, aside from spine whacks, this design is pretty much indestructible and probably has great wear characteristics. I need one of these knives.
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Is that your Chaparral in the photo above? Asking only to see if you know the size of the knife. When I got mine I was a bit underwhelmed by its size. Really thought it would be bigger but despite its size it's really grown on me. Almost did a catch-and-release but now I'm glad I didn't.
 
ive used my chaparral2 for construction and has been my main edc for about 5 months. the internal stop pin eliminates play at the start, but if you use it harder then it likes then it may develop a TINY bit of vertical play. mine has some, but its still considerably less then most lockbacks.

pics just for fun :D







 
It's not mine, I think it's a old picture posted on the spyderco forums. Kind of looking for something smaller - sub 3inch blade.
 
I like the cf Chaparral and would like to get a titanium one, but the engraving on the scales is a complete turn-off. How difficult would it be to polish them? I have no idea concerning what is involved in polishing and refinishing titanium.
 
Cisco Kid said:
I like the cf Chaparral and would like to get a titanium one, but the engraving on the scales is a complete turn-off. How difficult would it be to polish them? I have no idea concerning what is involved in polishing and refinishing titanium.
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The angular pattern on the Ti is raised as well as grooved so there would need to be a significant amount of material removed to get them smooth. Not to say it can't be done with the proper equipment and patience...
 
So-Lo said:
Yes it has the same hidden stop pin, as for stonewashing the design off the Ti one? It's 3d machined, but where there's a will there's a way... Here's one I did awhile back :)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=yMxWuLHWewk
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That is amazing, So-Lo. Thanks for sharing. I love the blue and the faux bolster. Subscribed to your channel, too.

P.S.- I was aiming for something much simpler that could be done in my garage.
 
Cisco Kid said:
I like the cf Chaparral and would like to get a titanium one, but the engraving on the scales is a complete turn-off. How difficult would it be to polish them? I have no idea concerning what is involved in polishing and refinishing titanium.
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Have you had a chance to handle the titanium in person? I only ask because I felt exactly the same way until a couple of weeks ago when I got to see one at knifeworks. I think it is the prettiest spyderco I have ever seen! What looked kind of cheesy in pics was gorgeous in person! Just my 2¢.
 
Me and my dad both have a cf chap and they are both rock solid lockups. The chap2 lasted 4 months of construction before developing the minimal play it has. If u use the knife for what it is designed for you won't have that problem :D
 
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