Need help choosing

G

gofaster_s13

Joined
Nov 11, 2005
Messages
9
I want to get a new EDC and have narrowed my choices down to
1. Spyderco chinook II
2. Spyderco ATR
3. Spyderco native
All in combo edge
Any help in pro's and con's in these knives would be greatly appreciated
Thanks:)
 
See which one fits in your hand best and if possible, which feels better/rides lower in the pocket.

I'd suggest starting with the Native in Zytel but thats just me. I like lock-backs over compression or liner locks.
Check local regs on legal blade length too.
 
I have only heard good things about the native. It fits in you hand like a glove, not hard in that one and the price cant be beat.
 
Those are quite different knives... I don't think the Native's blade is long enough to be an effective combo edge knife, you'll probably get too little of each type of cutting edge. Other than that, I love my Native III (the VG-10 one), it's a great EDC knife that manages to get pocket time over other much more expensive knives. I think that for the money, this is a GREAT knife.

If money isn't an issue, go for the Chinook II. I bought one for my brother and he loves it, I'm a bit more fond of the Manix myself, but the Chinook is a great hefty folder. A whole different thing to the Native.

I can't help you with the ATR.
 
I don't think the ATR will prove too popular for various reasons (metal handle, compression lock, looks).

As your going partially serrated, I vote for the Chinook.

I find the only reason to consider a less than 3.5 inch blade is for legal/work enviroment/sheeple reasons.
 
Haven't had any of those that you mentioned except the ATR (Stainless - not the Ti).

I've got medium sized hands, and just did not care for the way it felt.

But, knives are like gloves, you got to find your fit.

Personal opinion -

Pros:

1 - As usual Spyderco quality is great.
2 - slim frame
3 - Very sturdy design
4 - The blade itself is very thin, so for most everyday cutting chores, would have done well.

Cons:

1 - Felt awkward in any grip I attempted.
2 - The thumb ramp, was uncomfortable for high pressure cutting.
It is removable however, but that would have made matters worse for me since the spine of the blade was very thin - (if you don't rest your thumb on the spine of the blade - this would not have mattered a bit..)
3 - The clip was a little to consipicuous. - just personal taste..
 
I just got a native at Walmart for $ 40.00. Blade steel is s30v. At the super center in my area ; it is only offered with plain edge. I think this knife is going to see a lot of time as an EDC. came hair popping sharp out of the box.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top