Without a chape; lacking the metal protective tip or covering that would normally be found on a scabbard or binding.
From chape plus -less suffix, meaning 'without.' Describes objects missing the metal protective component.
A chapeless scabbard would ruin quickly—calling something 'chapeless' is basically saying it's unfinished and unprofessional.
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