Well it's funny because I would point to your photo and say something different. I don't consider that a solid grip. Sure, all four fingers are on the handle but your palm is hanging off. Try cutting something with force like that versus a Delica. Just my opinion.The Deacon wrote:...but I can also get a good solid 4 finger grip on it without using the choil.
Delica 4 ffg vs chaparral 1
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Alpacalypse007 wrote:I am trying to pick between the delica and chaparral. What are the pros and cons of each and if the chaparral is worth the extra pennies for EDC use. I know these are fairly different knives so any help is appreciated.
I've owned both. I still have my Chaparral. Never liked the look/feel of the Delica-4, but I certainly tried my best to like it. The Chaparral is my one Spyderco that I'd never get rid of.
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Just goes to show how perceptions differ. I don't see any appreciable difference in the security of the grip...ABX2011 wrote:Well it's funny because I would point to your photo and say something different. I don't consider that a solid grip. Sure, all four fingers are on the handle but your palm is hanging off. Try cutting something with force like that versus a Delica. Just my opinion.
...OTOH, the Chaparral allows me the option to choke up and use the choil, while I'd be less inclined to put my index finger forward of the handle on a Delica even though I know there's a fair amount of tang for it to rest on.
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You've had the Delica experience (multiple times, yes?)...Go with the Chaparral, just...this...one time. Trust me , I'm a professional.David Lowry wrote:I have never had a Chaparral and this thread really makes me want one.
One other thought is to grab a Delica in ZDP-189. In my opinion well worth the $90 price tag.
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Definitely try a chaparral first :DDavid Lowry wrote:I have never had a Chaparral and this thread really makes me want one.
One other thought is to grab a Delica in ZDP-189. In my opinion well worth the $90 price tag.
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I found this and post number 11 in this thread is what you seek.swigert wrote:I would love some pics of the sage 1 and chaparral side by side both closed and open. I've never really looked into the chap only because in my head I think it is so close to the sage.
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Holland, nope. I had a shorter screw ready for that. I had a few of those shorter screws lying around for when I ran my G10 UKPK or Sage clipless a year ago. They were the same size as the short one you need to run a Chaparral clipless so I used it. If I would have used the factory screw from the Chaparral, it would have been sticking up a bit. I do not know if it would have wiggled though.
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Been carrying my CF Chaparral without the clip and with the original screws for three years. Screw will move side-to-side a bit if I play with it, but the screw that's hidden under the scales keeps the back end of the handle rock solid.
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Ive taken the scales completely off and just with the liners it still had no play :DThe Deacon wrote:Been carrying my CF Chaparral without the clip and with the original screws for three years. Screw will move side-to-side a bit if I play with it, but the screw that's hidden under the scales keeps the back end of the handle rock solid.
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Gayle Bradley 2 | Mantra 1 | Watu | Chaparral 1 | Dragonfly 2 Salt SE
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Gayle Bradley 2 | Mantra 1 | Watu | Chaparral 1 | Dragonfly 2 Salt SE
Where's a good place to get replacement screws for Spyderco clips and so forth?David Lowry wrote:Holland, nope. I had a shorter screw ready for that. I had a few of those shorter screws lying around for when I ran my G10 UKPK or Sage clipless a year ago. They were the same size as the short one you need to run a Chaparral clipless so I used it. If I would have used the factory screw from the Chaparral, it would have been sticking up a bit. I do not know if it would have wiggled though.
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