specs on chinook?

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Ok, how thick is this knife? I am guessing 10-12mm but could be wrong. Also, how wide is the smallest part of the handle and how wide are the widest parts on either end? How thick is the blade? I am just trying to get it's size in perspective. If anyone has a pic. holding it in their hand that would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
 
K man, Sorry I don't have a scanner, but the specs on mine are:
Thickness at handle: 13mm
Width at thin part of grip: 27mm
Width at wide part of grip: 31mm
Blade thickness: 4mm
This is a huskey knife, as big or bigger than the old imperial "wildcat" of the early seventies. The Chinook is as solid a piece as you could hope to find and I don't think you will be disapointed.

GlockDoc
 
Nothing you can do will prepare you for the awesome mass this knife has.

It is probably my favorite Spyderco.

It rides very well in jeans but is a little heavy for lighter pants.

The most amazing part of this knife is that when the lock egages the tang there is a very distinct thwak! Almost as intimidating as chambering a round in my 45,,,, but not quite :D
 
Just happened to have:

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Side by side with a Benchmade 970:

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K-man,
Do you have a Sifu?
If you do, you'll surely remember when you first opened the box and held that bad boy in your hands, opened the blade and said to yourself "Oh...My...GAWD!! "
The Chinook kinda gave me that same feeling when I first got me mitts on it.;)
 
I just had a close look at one of these this week at my local dealer, and was very impressed with the knifes heft and obvious strength. "Gotta' git me one of these"!

Jeff/1911.
 
Thanks Steve, now I have a perspective of it's size. It really dose not look too HUGE!
 
Does the Chinook look like a beefed up Renegade to anybody else? Not that I'm complaining, the Renegade is one of my favorite Spydies. Just that I always thought its tip was just too delicate for everyday utility use. It looks like the Chinook took a great design and made it even better.

Chris
 
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