If The Chinook I Is A Tank, What Is A MicroTech LCC?

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FullerH

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I have often read and posted that the original Spyderco Chinook I is built like a tank. Well, this is true, but I recently acquired an NIB MicroTech LCC. That knife almost makes the Chinook I look like a lightweight by comparison. It has a blade that is some nearly 3/16" thick at the spine and dual steel liners that are over 1/16". My LCC has carbon fiber scales over the liners. It uses a Walker Liner Lock, but I honestly cannot see anyone being able to apply sufficient torque to this thing to unlock it unintentionally. All told, the knife is juat about the sturdiest folder that I have ever seen.
 
Some more details, please...!

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Cheers FullerH

That's a cool knife. You really have my attention here !

I put up a thread about the Chinook I on the Spyderco section, and was interested to see a knife that was even heavier duty :D

It looks awsome......enjoy :)

Mark
 
I love my LCC. It's the most confidence-inspiring folder that I own. But I stopped carrying it on a regular basis because it tips the scales at 6 ounces. I still carry it occassionally though, and every time I do I remember why I fell in love in the first place.
 
I try to not make a big deal about my LCC's because for one thing, they are getting to be scarce and so more expensive.
But it's difficult to keep completely quiet about them. I didn't really understand the LCC until I actually got one because I think they are a bit um, not-beautiful... but once you actually hold and use one, it becomes clear why it is, IMO, one of the best folding knives.

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ever made.
 
The LCC is quite a handful of knife. I remember the first one I had and taking it out of the box for the first time and being blown away by the quality, the fit, the finish, and most of all the heavy dutiness of it. When that liner snaps over it is intent on staying there until you disengage it. Great score and one that'll last a lifetime! :D :D :D
 
I disagree that the LCC is tougher than a Chinook I (I have owned and used both), but it's one of very few knives that falls into the same class. The Chinook I is even more massive (7.4 oz) and has a stronger lock. Both have thick blades, although the LCC's shape and grind may give it an edge in strength.

On the other hand, I find the LCC quite elegant to look at. It makes a perfectly believable gentlemen's knife, despite its size.

--Bob Q
 
i have had 3 LCC's and have a chinook, dont know about being more "heavy duty" but the LCC is certainly nicer imho.
 
It's all about personal taste, boys.

There is no doubt that both are serious HD folders.

Either one would give years of service. I hope to be using my Chinook for a while, yet.

BTW, this is a custom LCC
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WOW !
 
LCC handle design is very accomodating to many different people's hands. It's very comfortable to me. Action was great - I remember mine as being somewhat custom in feel during use. Too bad I sold it due to money issues. The one I had was great.
 
for me, this is two very different knives being discussed!

like a ford to a ferrari!
 
I have to agree it's one of the best production folders ever made. Purchased my first LCC almost 5 years ago and have yet to find a knife to replace it as my edc.
Here's a pic of my custom LCC
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OMFG Ray!!!!! why did you just do that?:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

your pal, Ron L
 
RDomina said:
I have to agree it's one of the best production folders ever made. Purchased my first LCC almost 5 years ago and have yet to find a knife to replace it as my edc.
Here's a pic of my custom LCC
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Man, that is a seriously beautiful knife!

I had wanted an LCC when they came out, but could not afford one just then. I could now and I went for it when I saw one over on The Other Forum. I got it NIB.
 
LaBella said:
for me, this is two very different knives being discussed!

like a ford to a ferrari!
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Pricewise, the LCC was to the Chinook I as a Buick is to a Ford, while they are very nearly equivalent in quality, just different. I would prefer the CPM440V steel in the Chinook to the 154CM steel in the LCC, but I very much prefer the titanium bolsters and the carbon fiber scales of the LCC to the G-10 on the Chinook. On the whole, I prefer the Walker Liner Lock, when done right, as MicroTech does it, to a back lock, but I will admit that the back lock does seem to have some edge for all out martial blade use. It is actually interesting to see the differences in emphasis between the two kniives of similar vintage. The Spyderco puts maximum emphasis on the blade, using the best steel then available, with a super durable and strong lock in a hilt that is rather less sophisticated, read expensive, than the one on the MicroTech.

Both knives are extremely effective at what they are intended to do, be survival tools that can be used as weapons. For me, they are capable far beyond my needs, as is my beloved StarMate, but I receive great pleasure from carrying them. At the moment, I am finding extreme pleasure in the feel, handling, and purposeful appearance of the MicroTech LCC. In that, it is like the few Ferraris that I have had the pleasure of driving, but even more like the Porsche 928S4, perhaps my high water mark in over the road grand touring machines.
 
My 4 edc's.

LCC,Manix,BM710,Jim Burke Custom.

I love big folders!

Now if only the Manix had a sharpened edge all the way to the handle like the LCC.....
 
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