Okay, I searched the forums but found no definitive answer to the following: Does the Chinook 2 have a sturdy tip or not? I like my knives to have sturdy tips. My Benchmade Osborne has a sturdy tip, as does my TSEK. So, give up the info my Brothers In Arms!
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Chinook 2 tip question
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I guess the answer depends on what you mean by sturdy. Comparing the Chinook II or the Persian to the BM Osbourne is in a way comparing apples to oranges. Look at the tip shape. The 2 Spydercos have a very finely shaped tip which enables all sors of delicate work. I have used the Persian, for example, to remove insulation from fine-gauge wire. (I have had the Chinook for less time than I have the Persian, so most of my examples will be using the Persian.) I have also used my Persian to punch through and CUT 1/16 inch aluminum sheeting and the point was fine afterwards (the blade needed a little touch up with a sharpmaker. (and please don't yell at me about knife abuse; time was critical, I didn't have anything else at hand.) Anyway, the Persian--and the Chinook II can both take it!!!!! I have not subjected my Chinook to that kind of abuse, but if anything, it seems a bit studier than the Persian. Also, the ergonomics on both are fantastic (especially the Persian). One thing that I love about the Chinook II are the 4 positions that you can attach the clip--making it truly ambidexterous.
The place where you will find a difference in performance (concerning the tip shape) between the Osbourne and the Chinook is in shear strength. If you plan on inseting the tip and prying with it (aaaargh) I doubt it would hold up as well. I hope that I never have to try that one.
I really like the Chinook-- no regrets at all about that purchase.
The place where you will find a difference in performance (concerning the tip shape) between the Osbourne and the Chinook is in shear strength. If you plan on inseting the tip and prying with it (aaaargh) I doubt it would hold up as well. I hope that I never have to try that one.
I really like the Chinook-- no regrets at all about that purchase.
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I think Spyderco's tips are plenty strong for what they are intended for: cutting. If you want a prybar buy something intended for that purpose. The only Spyderco I own (I have around 20 now, I think) that has a tip that worries me a bit is the Dodo. It is needle sharp and thin as heck, but that knife is purpose-built in every way for being a self-defense knife, not a utility cutter.
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Holding my Chinook II right now and would not hestiate to abuse the tip a bit on this beefy folder. It is not that fine IMO. Also have to disagree with chiro75, I think the Dodo makes a great utility folder and the tip on mine has held up great. The Shabaria on the other hand has a fine pointy tip. Ah well different strokes for different folks
