What About The Chinook?

Razor

Razor

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I got the fever for one of these. I am a farmer, and was wondering how this knife would work for EDC on the farm? I like the grip on this knife, better than the manix.:confused:
 
As long as the buttons hold out on your bib overalls, you'll be fine :D

Sorry, I had to do that. :o The Chinook is a big, heavy duty folder that is suitable for a wide range of chores, although it was designed more for self defense. It should hold up to whatever uses you want it for. The newer models are lighter than the originals, although I believe that they are still pretty hefty. (I'm guessing on that part, since I have never handled one, just the Manix and Mini-Manix)
 
The Chinook 3 and Manix are very similar. Flat ground 4mm thick blades, thick skeletonized double liners, G-10 scales. Both are on the heavy side, but the Manix is about half an ounce heavier. Both allow 4 way clip mounting. Clip positions on both are similar - either great or terrible, depending on whether you prefer "high ride" or not.

The differences are fairly subtle. Grip on both is rock solid but the "saddle of the Chinook is even deeper that that of the Manix. Not enough to matter unless you're totally paranoid about it, but deeper. The Chinook blade has more belly, so it would be better for skinning but not as good for cutting rope, netting, and things of that nature. The Manix handle is a bit longer, but the length of the grip area is darn near identical. If you have relatively short thumbs, I would suggest going with the Manix unless there is some other compelling reason to choose the Chinook. I have fairly stubby thumbs and always feel like I'm "over reaching" when I open a Chinook, the Manix feels just right.

Photos below are not very "artistic", but they do show the relative size of the two knives pretty well.
 

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Thanks Paul for the pictures. May want to get both!!! I had a Manix, but was cutting limbs off of a trail, when it was getting day light, and stuck the point of the blade in my hand. It did not feel good. I sold it them. Still would like to have another one. The manix sure would cut.:o
 
yeah you might as well get both. I love my chinook II. A very solid knife. I love the handle shape, the spyderco g10 and the loud click it makes when it locks. However, I have been eyeing the manix lately and wanting to try that out cause i like how spyderco does their g10 and it looks like a great user. Try to get both.
 
You all talk me into it. I got both. Now I can't decide which to carry!
 
Razor said:
You all talk me into it. I got both. Now I can't decide which to carry!
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Flip a coin. Heads, it's the Manix you keep...Tails, it's the Chinook you keep. Please send the "loser" to me as a gift.

Dann Fassnacht
708 North L Street Apt. 2
Aberdeen, WA 98520

Thank-you, in advance.:D.:D.
 
Nice!!! I have yet to pick up a manix for myself. Bought knives for other people this xmas, and a look in the knife fund means no knife for me this year. I'll pick one up in a few months and I have a feeling my BM 610 will get lonely. let us know how the combo carry works out. I intend to carry both when get them.
 
You mentioned that the Chinook felt better in your hand. I think that's more important than the greater utility of the manix's blade. Go for the chinook.
 
I received a Chinook last year for Christmas and I have to say that it is an amazing knife. I got the version with the partially-serrated S30V blade and it is an incomparable performer. The G10 handles are comfortable and the pocket clip has four different carry positions (tip-up or -down for right handed folks as well as southpaws) and the lock is the best-working, smoothest, and easiest to maintain I've ever come across (the Manix has the same S30V steel and lock...same handle material, too). The edge is the sharpest I have ever seen on a production knife. I took it out on a trek in the back-country of New Mexico and was really pleased with its performance. The steel is easy to sharpen and doesn't corrode to easily. Get one and enjoy it!
 
I have a Chinook II.

I consider it the ulitmate folder.

The blade shape, especially the point, has subtleties one cannot appreciate unless he handles the knife.
 
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