Chinook vs Chinno II, diferences.

[ERdept]

hey guys, I'm about to buy one one ebay. Two question for you.............

1 What is the difference between the orginal and the Chinook II.

2. They say the Manix if tough, how does the Chinook compare in toughness?

cliff

 

[The Deacon]

hey guys, I'm about to buy one one ebay. Two question for you.............

1 What is the difference between the orginal and the Chinook II.

2. They say the Manix if tough, how does the Chinook compare in toughness?

cliff

Hi Cliff, quick answer to #1 is that the Chinook II has a distinctly differently shaped blade spine and weighs several ounces less than the "original recipe" due that change combined with skeletonized liners and a minor reshaping of the handle.

More detailed answer, with pictures, can be found here...

http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16845

As for #2, would say the Manix may have a very slight advantage for tip strength due to the flat grind and less acute point. Beyond that, the materials and construction of the two knives is very much alike - 4mm thick S30V blades, dual steel liners, G-10 scales, front locks, similar pivots. They are the two toughest folding knives Spyderco makes.

 

[ERdept]

Great and thorough answer. Thanks my fellow forumite. I'm making a buy on ebay in a few moments.

cliff

 

[French Kiss]

By the way, I have a Chinook first generation and I love it, BUT damn... it's so heavy in the pocket! So I was thinking about drilling a few holes in the liners to reduce the weight

Do you think I can drill through the 410 SS liners easily or are those hardened and I will need a tungsten drilling bit per hole to do that

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