Unique handle material, super thin grind, and great steel combine to make the Spyderco Chaparral one of the best EDC knives on the market, and all for a reasonable price.

The Spyderco Chaparral (available for four years now) debuted as a mid-sized folder with carbon fiber laminate handles and a very thinly ground blade of CTS-XHP. It has since been made in four other variants—with a fifth on the way.
This is a review of the new Spyderco Chaparral with Raffir Noble handles.
Review: Spyderco Chaparral ($200 Retail, Buy For $120)
The bones of the Chaparral make it an excellent everyday carry knife. It has a 2.75-inch blade and weighs around two ounces. It has a deep-carry wire clip.
The handle ergonomics are perfect, with plenty of space for a full, four-finger grip. Thanks to a gentle hump over the thumb hole and the great half-and-half finger choil, the Chaparral melts into your hand.
The steel, CTS-XHP, is one of my favorites on the market with excellent corrosion resistance and edge retention.