Spyderco’s unique Chaparral series of gentlemen’s folding knives expresses the same basic design platform with a variety of unique handle materials and treatments. One of the newest additions to this best-selling family is the Chaparral Lightweight, which offers the same design theme and functionality as its brothers, but with a simple, reliable, and affordable injection-molded handle.
Its tough fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) construction minimizes weight and offers the high-traction advantages of our Bi-Directional Texturing™ pattern, while its nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners ensure excellent structural strength and precise alignment of all key components. Like the other versions of the Chaparral, its defining features include a full-flat-ground CTS® XHP stainless steel blade, a fully accessible Trademark Round Hole™ for ambidextrous one-handed opening, a sturdy back lock mechanism, and a reversible deep-pocket wire clip that supports discreet left or right-side tip-up carry.
I had high hopes for this popular model and fortunately, it lived up to the hype. This knife instantly became one of my “if you could only have one folder” contenders due to its lightweight, solid ergonomics (yes the back lock is a tiny bit narrow but it’s fine), and fantastic grind and blade steel. Spyderco’s Taichung factory did an amazing job putting this baby together. Great value for the money!
I love this blade it feels great in the hand very well made you can tell Spyderco did it right with the Chaparral
