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coltstudd

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hi would like to get your input on this knife,i heard the backlock is hard on the fingers to close,any info is welcome,thanks.also the two types of steel that you can get on this.
 
What is the other steel? I've only seen XHP on the different variants. I've never had any issue with the back lock being hard on the fingers. Great little knife.
 
I love mine, have it on me today. Most EDC'd knife as it's small in the pocket but has a good blade to handle ratio. Steel is good. No issues at all with the backlock. After 3 months use my blade swings half closed if I depress the backlock with the edge pointing down. Simple one handed fold then.

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I bought my Chap second hand (LNIB) and the back lock was very hard to depress and the pivot was a bit gritty. The lock was much harder than all my other back locks. I ended up taking it apart, cleaning, and a very light coating of lube on everything. When I put it back together the knife was great. The lock bar was much easier to depress and the pivot was very smooth. Now I can press the lock bar and the blade drops like NjMS says. Not exactly sure what the problem was but I suspect the previous owner had taken it apart and didn't put the lock spring back in the correct spot. Part of the gamble of buying knives on the secondary market I guess. Regardless, it's a great knife now and I highly recommend it. Fabulous small EDC knife!
 
I've had one and gifted one. Both were superb examples of the model. The only reason I don't have mine is a guy I was showing it to fell in love with it and he offered me his like new BM 940-1 in trade. I couldn't pass it up. I will have another Chaparral again one day.
 
Probably the best slicer in the Spyderco lineup. I honestly wish they would off something in the 3.5" blade range with that 2mm stock and distal taper.
 
I used to think the Native5 was my favorite, until I got the ti blue-stepped Chap at BladeShow last year. I've carried it 95% of the time since then. Absolutely love it.
 
I've recently ordered the chaparral 2 with titanium scales in the diamond pattern. Can't wait for it to arrive. Looks like a great little knife and glad to read all the positive comments. Looks like a good choice.
 
I love my Chaparral. The CTS-XHP is easy to sharpen, takes and holds an excellent edge and the construction was top notch.
 
The Chaparral is a great knife. They are not hard to close. They are easier to close one handed than a liner lock once you retrain your hand. While holding the knife edge down, I put my index finger in the hole and press the lock with my thumb. I then rotate the blade towards the closed position a bit, then shift position to either 1] put my index finger on the spine and snap the blade closed or 2] put my thumb in the hole and rotate the blade closed in a more controlled manner. Either way my fingers are out of the way.
 
The Chaparral was designed with an eye on the future. 10 - 20 years from now, the size of the Chaparral will be more acceptable to the general market as far as size goes for a "large" knife. The world is changing with regards to what the NKP's think of when they see / hear "knife". As the laws shrink the legal blade size worldwide, the Chappie will be redefining "Pocket knife" size. We're also planning more handle variety and a lite weight.

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Great little knife. The lock is not hard for it's size. But some smaller knives have less leverage on the lock bar, requiring just a little more force. Though with a little break-in and cleaning mine has eased up a bit. But it is not a fast flipper if that is what you are looking for. Just very smooth, with excellent fit/finish. Would love to get my hands on one of the stepped titanium models, but they are a bit expensive for such a small knife.
 
I keep looking at the Chappie, but I can't bring myself to pull the trigger on it since it doesn't turn into a boat!

(Sorry... had to. that gag is just too good no to resurrect it every so often.)
 
No trouble with the lock here. I've got the S30V CF variant. I close mine one handed the same way DocT describes. The ergos for me are very close (but a bit more condensed) to one of my favourites the Sage 2. For what I consider a small knife I will choose this over a Techno for most applications. Looks classy, can be tough, is light, impeccably made,carries amazing and can absolutely murder an apple. What's not to like?

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What's not to like.......exactly!! This little guy checks all the boxes!!
Tough as nails, great steel, smooth as silk action, solid lock up, super slicey and sexy!! Carry and use mine all the time!
Mine is XHP and pics are always good! Love this knife!
Joe
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Sal Glesser said:
We're also planning more handle variety and a lite weight.

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:thumbup: Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!


palonej said:
What's not to like.......exactly!! This little guy checks all the boxes!!
Tough as nails, great steel, smooth as silk action, solid lock up, super slicey and sexy!! Carry and use mine all the time!
Mine is XHP and pics are always good! Love this knife!
Joe
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That pretty much sums it up for me. I carried my Chaparral today. Being a fan of smaller knives this one's just about perfect for my needs. I'd carry it more but with my being relatively new to Spyderco and having several models on hand to choose from it's hard for me pick just one.
 
I know what you mean SG......that's why I usually carry 2!!
I do HVAC work and will carry a small Spydie, Spin, Chap or Native and a large Spydie.....usually a Para 2 or a Millie. I find excuses to use both daily!!!
Joe


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Excuse me for lurking so long and only joining the conversation now.

I have one in S30V and it cuts and carries like nothing else. I went through initial stages thinking I should have rather got the Sage 1 until I did and now appreciate it for what it is; a more refined understated EDC knife. I often carry a knife in a corporate office setting and small but capable knives really work there. A bit of flair, nostalgia or art does not hurt either.

One little quirk was a gritty grinding feel when opening; if you had some lateral pressure on the blade it came through.
Light polish of the letters and its as smooth as silk.

 
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