Any Chinook II owners?

mitchfried

mitchfried

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Knifeworks now lists the Spyderco Chinook II on their site. Any owners who can give a quick impression, and maybe compare to the original Chin?
 
I played with a Chinook II and a Chinook side by side at the Blade show at the Spyderco booth, and it seams that the only major difference was the better materials used, if my memory serves me right.
 
The blade shape is a little different and it is drilled and tapped for tip up/down, left or right carry. It also uses S30V. Most of the original Chinooks were 440V, but there was a run of original Chinooks with S30V.

here is a pic of the Chinook II

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The tip looks a bit delicate, though, doesn't it? If you consider the deeper clip and that hollow grind. Should be a wicked slicer, though.

I'm getting one regardless. :rolleyes:
 
sph3ric pyramid, check out brownie's review here. That was for the original Chinook, but I think the results are relevant nonetheless.
 
There probably won't be much to worry about, but there appears to be a significant amount of metal removed from behind the tip nonetheless.

Guess I can't really complain, though, folders do seem to be all about compromises. The reduced weight is a definite plus.
 
Been on my "Want" list for a year now.....ever since I saw it in the 2003 catalogue. I was going to get a Chinook I but I decided to wait for Chinook II. Its been a years wait, now that its starting to get distributed, I'm definitely getting one.
 
Chinook II is lighter, just a little trimmer in the hand, and unlocks a little easier than the original, though I don't see this being a problem. There is also a little less spine taper toward the point, so there is no loss of strength to the abreviated clip. A definite Winner!!
 
I asked on the Spyderco forum what the diffeerences were and here is what Sal Glesser said,

"The blade spine has different type serrations with the sharp edges on the sides of the serrations buffed so it doesn't scratch your hand in the tip down position.

The lock geometry was completely re-engineered.

New lock lever and spring, easier to unlock but stronger.

Lock strength increased from 700 inch/lbs to over 1000 inch/lbs.

The handle is narrower and more ergonomic.

The half / choil is more ergonomic.

The liners have been skeltonized to reduce weight without reducing strength.

The back spacer was re-designed and skeletonized.

The weight has been reduced by 2 oz to an overall weight of 6 oz.

The blade pivot and lock pivot are new.

The knife screws together.

Exhaustive spine wack testing from multiple angles.

Exhaustive breaking tests on our Breaker."

Sounds to me like they took a good thing and made it better.
:D
 
This knife sure looks nice and sturdy! I haven't handled one but looks like it might be similar size and weight to a Sere2000...My only complaint about my Sere200 is it's heafty weight.

How heavy is the Chinook II?

Collecter
 
Originally posted by collecter
This knife sure looks nice and sturdy! I haven't handled one but looks like it might be similar size and weight to a Sere2000...My only complaint about my Sere200 is it's heafty weight.

How heavy is the Chinook II?

Collecter
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6 oz.
 
UPS dropped mine off today. The Chinook II reminds me of myself. Silky smooth and plenty of belly. :D

I am impressed. Opens very smoothgly. No bladeplay in any direction. Not too heavy, but plenty solid feeling. All screw construction.

I like it. It will see a lot of time in my carry rotation.
 
Originally posted by shootist16
UPS dropped mine off today. The Chinook II reminds me of myself. Silky smooth and plenty of belly. :D

I am impressed. Opens very smoothgly. No bladeplay in any direction. Not too heavy, but plenty solid feeling. All screw construction.

I like it. It will see a lot of time in my carry rotation.
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...So, I guess this means that a trade with me for your Spydie Chinook II is out of the question?.:D.
 
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