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Spyderco Chaparral Lockback Gentleman's Folder - 2.79" CTS-XHP Satin Plain Edge Blade - Natural Birdseye Maple Wood Handle (C152WDP)
Product Description
Deploying an everyday carry folder into professional office environments, formal events, or gentlemanly social gatherings often presents a styling dilemma: standard tactical knives with aggressive texturing and thick spines look out of place in suit pockets, while delicate traditional pocket knives lack modern high-performance lock security and elite edge retention. Striking an ideal harmony between surgical slicing geometry, mechanical strength, and refined organic aesthetics has long been a hallmark of Spyderco’s prestigious Chaparral series. The Spyderco C152WDP Chaparral Birdseye Maple masterfully answers this call, pairing an ultra-thin full-flat ground blade with the warm, rich character of genuine figured hardwood scales.
Manufactured to exacting tolerances in Taichung, Taiwan, the technical foundation of the C152WDP centers on a 2.79-inch leaf-shaped drop point blade precision ground from ultra-premium Carpenter CTS-XHP stainless steel. Formulated as a air-hardening powder metallurgy alloy, CTS-XHP yields the elite hardness and micro-grain wear resistance of D2 tool steel paired with the rust protection of high-grade 440C stainless. The blade features Spyderco's signature ultra-thin 0.077-inch spine thickness and a razor-sharp full-flat grind, creating an exceptional slicing profile that glides effortlessly through cardboard, paper, and fibrous materials. Deployment is smooth and ambidextrous via the trademark 11mm Round Hole™.
Functionally, the Chaparral Birdseye Maple delivers a remarkably slim, highly ergonomic hand-filling experience anchored by a high-strength mid-back lock mechanism. The handle scales are crafted from genuine Birdseye Maple wood, famous for its intricate swirl patterns and distinctive "eye" figure spots that give every single knife a unique, heirloom-quality appearance. The natural hardwood scales are mounted over full skeletonized stainless steel liners, ensuring structural rigidity while maintaining a featherlight total pocket weight of just 2.2 ounces. Outfitted with an ambidextrous deep-carry wire clip that positions the knife flush in slacks or jeans, this gentleman’s folder offers low-profile elegance paired with zero-fail operational readiness.
*Gentleman's Bench Notes & Hardwood Care Guidance:*
The Chaparral Birdseye Maple is engineered as an elite gentleman's slicing tool, meaning its ultra-thin CTS-XHP blade profile delivers unbelievable slicing efficiency but is not intended for heavy prying or batoning. Because the handle scales are made from natural Birdseye Maple hardwood, each piece features one-of-a-kind wood grain patterns. To keep the natural wood scales looking vibrant and protected against environmental moisture, occasionally apply a drop of food-grade mineral oil or quality wood conditioning wax into the grain. Periodically blow out the back lock channel with compressed air to keep the lockbar operating with crisp, mechanical perfection.
Key Features
- **Chaparral Prestige Series:** Part of Spyderco's acclaimed Chaparral family, dedicated to showcasing distinctive handle materials on a refined, ultra-thin folding platform.
- **CTS-XHP Powder Metallurgy Steel:** High-performance stainless steel blade offers superior edge longevity, micro-grain toughness, and high corrosion defense.
- **Genuine Birdseye Maple Scales:** Crafted with natural figured maple hardwood handles featuring unique visual "eyes" and warm grain swirls that ensure no two knives are identical.
- **Ultra-Thin Full-Flat Grind:** Features a slim 0.077" spine thickness and full-flat grind geometry to deliver unmatched slicing performance with minimal drag.
- **Solid Mid-Back Lock Security:** Time-tested back lock mechanism secures the blade firmly open during heavy slicing chores and allows for safe, controlled closing.
- **Discreet Deep-Carry Wire Clip:** Reversible wire pocket clip buries the knife deep in suit slacks or jeans for low-profile, ambidextrous tip-up pocket transport.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Spyderco Knives
- Line: Chaparral Series / Gentleman's Class
- Model: Chaparral Birdseye Maple
- MPN: C152WDP
- UPC: 716104017362
- Country of Origin: Taiwan (Taichung)
- Blade Length: 2.79 Inches (71.0 mm)
- Closed Length: 3.61 Inches (92.0 mm)
- Overall Length: 6.40 Inches (163.0 mm)
- Cutting Edge Length: 2.35 Inches (60.0 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.077 Inches (2.0 mm)
- Blade Material: Carpenter CTS-XHP Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness: 60-62 HRC
- Blade Style: Leaf-Shaped Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Full-Flat Grind
- Blade Finish: Satin Finished
- Edge Type: Plain Edge
- Handle Material: Natural Birdseye Maple Wood
- Frame/Liners: Skeletonized Stainless Steel
- Lock Type: Mid-Back Lock (Lockback)
- Deployment System: Manual Trademark Round Hole™
- Hardware Architecture: Stainless Steel Torx Screws
- Pocket Clip: Deep-Carry Wire Clip (Tip-Up, Left/Right Reversible)
- Weight: 2.20 oz (62.4 g)
