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Spyderco Chinook
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I have a Chinook II. I really like it. I was amazed at how smoothly it opened for a lockback. It has an oversized thumbhole that makes it easier to open, even with gloves on. The lock is rated at 1000 lbs/inch. Mine has no blade play whatsoever. The handle is also shaped to prevent slipping. I think it is a very capable tactical knife.
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I've been carrying a Chinook I with part. serrations for the past week as a "Passaround" and find it to be quite a knife. I'd recommend it as a tactical knife, if you intend to do slashing, vs. stabbing. The major clip out of the front of the knife blade tends to leave a potentially weaker point. Not that I think the knife is weak in any way, shape, or form, just a more delicate point than on some "tactical" knives. I'm sure it would hold up quite well to normal to hard EDC use. As said, the hole allows very easy one-handed opening.
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by the looks of it, it would make a very potent stabber in a spine-forward arcing thrust.
i definitely want this lil piece of engineering. hmmm.. wonder of spyderco will ever make one fully serrated.
i definitely want this lil piece of engineering. hmmm.. wonder of spyderco will ever make one fully serrated.
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yester - how's that knife feel clipped on the pocket? to heavy? just right? holler. i'm gonna get one soon.
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"how's that knife feel clipped on the pocket? to heavy? just right? holler. i'm gonna get one soon."
Like it's not there! Seriously, the knife's weight to size ratio is quite incredible. Very light for it's size. It's not a featherweight like the Military, but the Chinook II has SS liners and twice as much steel in the blade as the Millie (although shorter- it is much wider)and the way it balances in the hand- unbelivable! I would gladly pay twice what they ask for this one, and still feel like I am getting a deal...just get one- you can blame me if you don't like it!
Like it's not there! Seriously, the knife's weight to size ratio is quite incredible. Very light for it's size. It's not a featherweight like the Military, but the Chinook II has SS liners and twice as much steel in the blade as the Millie (although shorter- it is much wider)and the way it balances in the hand- unbelivable! I would gladly pay twice what they ask for this one, and still feel like I am getting a deal...just get one- you can blame me if you don't like it!
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I've been carryin' a Chinook I since mid August. Just got it broken in about two weeks ago, to where it opens reasonably quickly and smoothly. As it sits, I'd say it opens pretty smoothly, but it was a helluva long break in period. One thing I've considered for it, is having a reverse grip kydex sheath made for it. (Reminiscent of the Pocket Hobbit) Then I know for a fact it'd be greased lightning, and I personally like the way it feels reverse grip.
If you like your "tactical" folders to be KISS simple and hellbent for stout, they're definitely worth a look. It takes a wicked edge, holds it forever, and the CPM 440V blade is not at all brittle like other blades I've had of the same steel. Inspite of the horror stories I've heard about strong men beginning sharpening 440V with strong healthy wrists, and ending the sharpening session with Carpal Tunnel, Tendonitis, and Arthritis, I don't find it to be that darn bad of a knife to sharpen. Other night I whittled my son a toy boat out of a 2X4 for about six hours with it. it had j-u-u-u-u-u-st lost it's shaving edge by the time I was done, which is the most impressive performance I've ever had from a knife. I had it right back to arm hair flying sharp within two or three minutes.
Also, don't let the blade profile fool ya'. It's not at all weak for thrusting. inspite of the dramatic curve, the point is dead center, and stouter than most knife tips. A bit too stout for my tastes, truth be known.
All that being said, I carry it more for general purpose knockin' around than any sort of tactical use, but if yer tastes lean that way, I'm sure either model Chinook'll do ya' just fine.
I usually carry a full sized bowie knife or a revolver daily, and the Chinook does become a bit of a load when coupled with either. For a primary carry, someone who carries a different load, or is just plain of a stouter heart than lil' ole me it'll do just fine though.
If you like your "tactical" folders to be KISS simple and hellbent for stout, they're definitely worth a look. It takes a wicked edge, holds it forever, and the CPM 440V blade is not at all brittle like other blades I've had of the same steel. Inspite of the horror stories I've heard about strong men beginning sharpening 440V with strong healthy wrists, and ending the sharpening session with Carpal Tunnel, Tendonitis, and Arthritis, I don't find it to be that darn bad of a knife to sharpen. Other night I whittled my son a toy boat out of a 2X4 for about six hours with it. it had j-u-u-u-u-u-st lost it's shaving edge by the time I was done, which is the most impressive performance I've ever had from a knife. I had it right back to arm hair flying sharp within two or three minutes.
Also, don't let the blade profile fool ya'. It's not at all weak for thrusting. inspite of the dramatic curve, the point is dead center, and stouter than most knife tips. A bit too stout for my tastes, truth be known.
All that being said, I carry it more for general purpose knockin' around than any sort of tactical use, but if yer tastes lean that way, I'm sure either model Chinook'll do ya' just fine.
I usually carry a full sized bowie knife or a revolver daily, and the Chinook does become a bit of a load when coupled with either. For a primary carry, someone who carries a different load, or is just plain of a stouter heart than lil' ole me it'll do just fine though.
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Exactly. Very natural to do this. As a matter of fact I believe this was part of the design intent, to allow for a "back cut". Granted the back cut on the Chinook won't be as devastating as it would with a full sized bowie, but it would be more than effective.
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