Overview
The Chaparral Lightweight offers the same refined design theme, functionality, and cutting performance as its brothers, but with a simple, reliable and affordable injection-molded handle. Its tough gray fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle reduces its weight to a scant 2.1 ounces—22% lighter than its titanium-handled counterparts. At the same time, its molded construction allows it to incorporate a style of Spyderco's high-traction Bi-Directional Texturing pattern. Despite its slim profile and light weight, this version of the Chaparral still offers the strength of nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners and a stainless steel backspacer. They ensure excellent structural strength and the precise alignment of all key components.
Like the other versions of the Chaparral, the Lightweight has a mid-positioned lockback mechanism that locks the blade securely open and allows for safe, easy one-handed closing. Its 50/50 index-finger choil straddles the juncture of the blade and handle to provide a solid purchase for a forward, "choked-up" grip. Despite the knife's compact size, this feature allows even larger hands a full, four fingered grip. Matching "jimping" (grooves) on the choil and thumb ramp offer additional texture for even greater control during precise cutting tasks. A reversible deep-pocket wire clip attached to the butt end of the handle supports left or right-side tip-up carry and keeps this remarkable knife discreetly poised for instant access.
The Chaparral Lightweight proudly upholds the traditional values of the Chaparral family, offering the same convenience, reliability, and high-performance as its brothers, but at a fraction of the price
Specifications
- Blade Length: 2.8"
- Closed Length: 3.6"
- Overall Length: 6.4"
- Cutting Edge: 2.35"
- Blade Thickness: 0.077"
- Blade Material: CTS-XHP
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Full Flat
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Handle Material: Gray FRN
- Locking Mechanism: Lockback
- Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Left/Right Carry
- Model Number: C152PGY
- Model Name: Chaparral Lightweight
- Weight: 2.0 oz.
- Made in Taiwan
