SPYDERCO-KEATING CHINOOK

Shrike9 · Sep 20, 2000

Just read a outstanding review of this knife by Jerry VanCook. It figgures just after I purchase a Military out pops another Spyderco that I must have

Question is do you have any pictures and when will they be avaible??

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sing · Sep 20, 2000

Yeah, I've been waiting to see this one too. Actually, I 've hold on purchases of folders until I see the new lineup.

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Esav Benyamin · Sep 21, 2000

Courtesy of James Mattis, of course:
http://www.chaicutlery.com/spyderco.html

The Chinook is about two-thirds down the page. (On the way down, you'll also pass most of the other new up-and-comings.)

colobbfan · Sep 21, 2000

This is one BAD A** string cutter. I actually got to handle one yesterday. It has the feel of a Wegner but even MORE hefty! Well made, BEAUTIFUL too!
John Row
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anthony cheeseboro · Sep 21, 2000

I got to check one out today and it is a super sturdy knife. I know that James Keating designed it, but it looks much more like a hunting or camp knife than a fighter to me. It is also pretty heavy (7.5 oz.)and thick. I don't know how comfortable it will be for everyday carry. It really seems like it would be a winner for outdoor use to me. The lockback design, however, is proof that we don't really need so many new lock designs. The lock on the Chinook was super smooth and almost impossible to accidentally disengage. The blade was 440V and was an aggressive hollow ground. I think this will be a good addition to the Wegner and Military as high end utility/outdoors knives.
Personally, I hope that the Chinook is big hit because I would love to see a 3" version made in the same heavy duty fashion.

cerulean · Sep 21, 2000

Just some quick questions: Where did you see the review by Jerry VanCook and does anyone know what the blade length turned out to be? Thanks!

Shrike9 · Sep 21, 2000

Why on his forum of course

I went and copied the picture over also giving full cred to James Mattis.

Here is the URL for thoes of you who want to visit Jerry's forum http://server3.ezboard.com/blivesayknives

cerulean · Sep 22, 2000

Ahh... Thanks for the heads up, Shrike9; I don't think I've seen that forum before. It looks like the blade length turned out to be 3 7/16". That's especially nice for me because Denver prohibits blades longer than 3.5"! {cue evil laughter}

If you haven't seen them yet, James Mattis put some other pics of the prototype here, here and here. (That last pic also includes the Gunting and Temperance protos)

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Shrike9 · Sep 22, 2000

Jerry's forum has some good info on it, not to mention all the info about Newt's knives.

Hummmm knife blades over 3.5 are illegal eh???? This both fixed and folders??? Guess I'll need to carry somthing small while down that way

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