This Spyderco Chaparral model comes equipped with a strikingly beautiful handle design from Raffir Noble. Raffir uses brass and copper mesh and acrylic material to create truly unique 3-D handle patterns. All other details of this model are consistent with the Chaparral family of knives. A Chaparral is a shrub native to the Western United States with the unique ability to perennially survive, revive and regenerate after being destroyed by drought. Its also what Spyderco calls a new and continuing series of gentlemens folders. Mid-sized Chaparral folders will have identical blade and handle profiles but showcase variant handle materials. Handle options will be chosen for their elegant appearance and functional utility with a focus directed at making the Chaparral series unique as well as a serious contender in the gents knife genre. The Chaparral 2 has a unique Raffir Noble handle with a mid-positioned back lock and screw-together construction. Attached to the ultra-slim handle, a left-right, tip-up pocket clip arranges the knife deeply inside a pocket. CTS-XHP stainless steel blade. The blade is flat ground and plain edged for the best available cutting performance with non-skid jimping located at both the spine and choil.
Specifications
Blade Steel: Cts Xhp
Model Number: C 152 Rnp
Lock Type: Lock Back
Blade Thickness: 0.08 inches
Blade Length: 2.8 inches
Open Length: 6.4 inches
Weight: 2.3 ounces
Blade Edge: Plain
Finish Color: Satin
Style: Drop Point
Clip Type: Tip Up
Handle Material: Acrylic Brass
Use Case: EDC
Origin: Taiwan
Pros vs Cons
Based on online reviews from verified buyers around the web.
Excellent fit and finish
Beautiful and unique Raffir Noble handle design
Extremely sharp blade right out of the box
Lightweight and thin, making it easy to carry
Well-designed handle that fits comfortably in hand
Smooth blade deployment with satisfying lock mechanism
Excellent slicing performance
High-quality materials used in construction
Impeccable quality and tolerances
Great customer service from BladeHQ
Some units may have sharp edges or finish issues
Variability in the appearance of Raffir Noble scales
Small size may not be suitable for all users as a primary EDC knife
Lack of a lanyard hole
Not a very fidgety knife due to back lock mechanism