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Cereal_killer

Cereal_killer

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I hardly ever see pics of Chokwe's around the forums other than just sitting in their boxes collecting dust. I know alot of people don't necessarily like their look but some other folks have to be using theirs. What tasks do you use yours for and if you have any action shots please feel free to share.

I don't use mine and hopefull will never have to, I say it like that cause its the knife I carry in my back left pocket specifically for SD and as such I don't use it for random cutting tasks/ anything else, I do however always have it on me, at 3.75" it's light for its blade length and I love the blade shape. I'm considering cutting a wave behind the hole just in front of the tang but for now its all stock. I'm also stuck on the stock clip vs. a deep carry, being what is [for SD] I like the additional handle sticking out for easier draw but sometimes I think I would rather it be hidden more in my pocket, its a trade off I haven't been able to make up my mind on.

Even if its not a user I'd also love to see modded Chokwe's, scale swaps, anodizing/flame coloring the Ti, and to hear your storie why to love [or hate] your Chokwe.
 
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I've got one and another on the way. Also have a custom scale coming tomorrow that I'll take some snapshots of and post up.
The knife is a bit lighter duty than I expected. Thin blade and narrow profile suits me well for edc though. And it's fast! I thought the PPT was a quick opener but the Chokwe leaves it in the dust.
 
I think it's a great design except the lock bar cutout was uncomfortable when gripping so I sold it. Dug into my pinky.
 
When I say SD its not my primary weapon, my G29 serves that purpose, the knife is just a worst case/ firearm retention aid. I'm not a fan of large knives in general so at 3.75" it's about as large as I care for and the handle profile is good for a reverse grip.
 
I love the Chokwe. It is the only Spydie I have two of. One I carry and modded for a wire clip, the other I took the clip off and use it in the kitchen. I do carry and use it, but am a bit careful with it as compared to say my Sage 3 which I use pretty haphazardly. It is a great slicer and handles easy tasks like slicing apples and opening mail nicely.

In the kitchen


Carry one on bottom, kitchen one before clip was removed.



Carry one with wire clip.

 
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Atta boy Cereal... Glock 10's are a handful of power. I have both the short frames and love them. Russ
 
Got my scale today and installed.

Pictures as promised. Looks great!

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Just got my Chokwe in the mail that I purchased from another forum member. I can't stop fondling it. I love it. If this is Taiwan quality then all Spydies should be as good as this. Incredible fit and finish. :)
 
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Just got my Chokwe in the mail that I purchased from another forum member. I can't stop fondling it. I love it. If this is Taiwan quality then all Spydies should be as good as this. Incredible fit and finish. :)
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All my Taiwanese Spydies have incredible fit and finish. Makes me proud to be one :)
 
Got mine when I heard they were being discontinued. Thing is, I still see them for sale on some of the major knife retailer sites. It's exceeded my expectations. Get one before they're gone!
 
I carry my Chokwe as often as my other knives but it doesn't get put into use for heavy duty tasks. Contrary to what some folks think, the Chokwe to me is quite the gentleman's knife: sure, it's longer than most, but the thinness of it, overall design, and materials elevate it to "classy" status, at least in my rotation.

Cereal_Killer, by all means, use your Chokwe as an SD knife if it suits you, but I'd really give some consideration to a different design. The Chokwe's handle-to-blade transition won't do you any favors if you ever have to thrust or "stab" it; the lack of hand guard, finger choil, or any appreciable amount of finger serrations/traction ("jimping"... and okay, there's a teensy bit at the base of the blade, but not much) put it into the same category as your average kitchen knife when it comes to self defense. For my money, a knife with something, anything in place to keep your fingers from slipping onto the cutting edge during a rushed or frenzied action, is highly preferred.
 
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