Gentlemen's choice - urban k390 or chaparral light weight?
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Gentlemen's choice - urban k390 or chaparral light weight?
Not saying I am a gentleman, but I am considering these two knives. I currently have a G10 dragonfly but want another knife (you know the drill). My preference is for smaller blades that I can discrete carry. The fact that the urban is a slip joint is irrelevant to *me*. I suspect I should buy the sprint run while it is available, but there will always be another potential sprint run small knife to consider in the future if I don't grab this particular one.
What would be your recommendation?
Cheers,
M
What would be your recommendation?
Cheers,
M
Re: Gentlemen's choice - urban k390 or chaparral light weight?
I’d go with the Chaparral.
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My Chaparral should be arriving tomorrow and I can't wait! Look up member "UKE" review of the Chap. Very nicely done, also has some high quality photos and comparisons with other knives of similar size.
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"Gentleman's carry"?
CF or Raffir chapperal.
The choice between the two FRN models you listed is too close to call...
CF or Raffir chapperal.
The choice between the two FRN models you listed is too close to call...
Re: Gentlemen's choice - urban k390 or chaparral light weight?
Get both! Plus the Baby Horn sprint and the upcoming Calypso Jr sprint for good measure!!
(Sorry, someone had to say it lol.)
(Sorry, someone had to say it lol.)
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Re: Gentlemen's choice - urban k390 or chaparral light weight?
I have both and love both. It's a tough call. If I had to pick just one, I'd go with the K390 Urban. I like the ergos, the blade shape and the steel slightly more and as you mentioned, the fact that it's a slipit is irrelevant. That being said, you'd be a happy camper with any of them.
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Re: Gentlemen's choice - urban k390 or chaparral light weight?
I own both of these, and use them both with some regularity as travel knives for jurisdictions with rules that are more restrictive than my home.
I'd go with the urban for the K390, as long as you're aware of it's non-stainless nature and willing to take care of it.
I'd go with the urban for the K390, as long as you're aware of it's non-stainless nature and willing to take care of it.
Re: Gentlemen's choice - urban k390 or chaparral light weight?
I have both, but most days choose the HAP 40 Caly 3.
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We're certainly not doing the OP any favors here hahaha. So many great knives in that size range, you really can't go wrong. Already have a Sage 5 with the Chap on the way, but I've also been eyeing that Caly jr sprint!
Re: Gentlemen's choice - urban k390 or chaparral light weight?
Chaparral = pocket perfection IMO
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Re: Gentlemen's choice - urban k390 or chaparral light weight?
Nothing wrong with either choice if FRN. If you want the carbon the Chappy is good. XHP is a great stainless but K390 gets so dang sharp it's just stupid. I've really been enjoying K390. I think the answer is a K390 Chappy but who knows if that chappy will ever get anything but XHP
S30V, VG10, M4, XHP, BD1, Cruwear, Elmax, Maxamet, 204P, H1, K390, A11, Rex45, LC200N, M390, 20CV, BD1N, S45VN waiting to afford MagnaCut
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Re: Gentlemen's choice - urban k390 or chaparral light weight?
I have both, love both, but if I had to choose.... it would be the Chap.
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Can you even find a k390 urban? They seem to be sold out. If you can find one at a reasonable price, get one. If not, the chap is great too.
I’m sure you can find the k390 but you will probably have to pay a premium for it. Chap is probably a better deal right now.
I’m sure you can find the k390 but you will probably have to pay a premium for it. Chap is probably a better deal right now.
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Re: Gentlemen's choice - urban k390 or chaparral light weight?
Dragonfly. HAP40 preferably.
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If you can appreciate better materials, fit and finish go with the CF Chap, you won't regret it.
My EDC rotation: Kapara, Chaparral CF, Mantra, Sage 1, Sage 5, Dice, Domino, Gayle Bradley 2, PakkaDelica, Native CFF
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If you want something that holds its edge 3x longer than the chap, get the k390 urban.