Manix or Chinook II

I chose the Manix. I like the blade shape more for general utility and I had also handle my friends manix alot and fell in love. Chinook is better for self defense but for most other tasks you wont get much better than the manix.
 
i have the manix and it is my favorite knife. The reason i didnt get the chinook was becuase of the blade shape. I felt it wasnt practical for everyday use. I also felt the blade on the manix had a stronger point on it.
 
I really like both, and while I'd probably choose the Chinook for SD (I like the way the blade curves back, I think that's a useful trait) if I were the type that carried knives for SD, but the Manix just has some awesome ergonomics. The second best ever, in my humble opinion.
 
I own both, Manix for sure. Reason is "much better/easy/simple/comfort to cut".

Chinook is a great looking SD type of knife, but lets face it, you encounter more cutting situation than SD situation. Not to forget, I doubt anyone will mess with you if you took a Manix out.

Chinook has one unique attration besides its curve up. Chinook blade is a bit thicker than Manix. That prob is one of the reason i did not let my Chinook go on 2nd market.
 
yup what everyone else has said. I only have the chinook and i only carry it for SD because its not the best cutter out there by far. The blade is just a little too wide. The manix's blade tapers? i think thats the word making to a better cutter plus the design of the manix blade cuts a lot better and easier to sharpen.

Ergo's are similiar on both.
 
Manix or Benchmade Rukus which I wish the Bristish Blade guy would have reviewed. I think he'd have changed some of the ratings if he had.
 
One thing to think about is that the Chinook has been updated with a flat-ground blade according to the 2006 catalog. I don't think they've come out yet, but it should be pretty nice (I'm biased though, like flat- over hollow-grinds)
 
Hmmm, I already have a couple Endura's, one in SS.
The Manix just reminded me of a fattened up handle with an Endura blade..couldn't justify paying twice the $$ that an Endura goes for.
BUT..The Chinook looks like ya could skin a bear with it..guess I'll get the Chinook to satisfy the yearning.
 
Both are really great knives. I personally like the blade shape on the Manix better for both defensive use and for general purpose use, and so that would be my choice. But plenty of people prefer to have a blade with a belly for both purposes.
 
dniice87 said:
I also felt the blade on the manix had a stronger point on it.
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Garth said:
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I think Dniice87 meant that the actual blade width is wider and doesnt come to as sharp a point as dramatically. I would love to see a comparative test on the tip strengths of both knives although that chinook looks pretty intimidating next to the manix.
 
I like the Chinook II a lot more. The deep belly on the blade is great for utility tasks, and just in case it comes to it, you really can't beat it in a self defense situation as far as folders go. Now that it's on its way in a flat grind, I can't think of any reason to get the Manix over it, but that's just my opinion, of course.
 
I just went through this yesterday, and I ended up with the Chinook 2. While I feel that the Manix has a better all purpose blade, the look, feel, and, SD apllication I was looking for all said "Chinook". Mine should be here tomorrow. :) PGH~
 
I chose....










...both!

With the new flat-ground Chinook II coming out this year, that choice is probably a lot harder. :p
 
I prefer the chinook II, both have really good grips. But, I like the blade and style a lot bettter. Im sure there are better slicers out there but the Chinook is quite a slicer, while managing to keep it's strong, agressive blade.
 
Someone explain why a trailing point is better for self-defense.

Ages ago, the conventional wisdom was that you wanted the point in line with the handle - hence the Gerber II (and every other dagger - the prototypical SD pattern), The Randall No. 1, the Japanese Tanto, and many others.

Also, the high point creates turning forces on the blade (weaker) if you try to thrust with it (as in "use the point" vs slashing).

Inquiring minds want to know.
 
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