which is stronger, the Chinook or the Gunting?

I went with the Chinook.

As in your own words Blizzard, "general purpose utility knife", for that I think there is no comparison between the Chinook and the Gunting. I think the the Chinook's blade is just more practical for general use, which certainly includes solid defensive attributes.

I find the Gunting's blade too short and straight---this is a specialized knife and I respect it for that; a strict defensive tool. I look forward to owning the Gunting also.

As for strength of their locks, probably a toss-up, with the "edge" probably going to the Chinook's lockback IMO. The lockback is the simplest thing there is. Very wise to use it on the rugged Chinook.

I'm still in awe of my Chinook's design and construction. It is a thing to BEHOLD; the closest thing to perfection I ever spent a hundred bucks on. I AM the type of guy that expect a lot for a hundred bucks.

Big and heavy??
Of course!!
And I wouldn't have it any other way.
For simple, easy and casual EDC, that is why I have my Native.

Thank you Sal and thank you Mr. Keating for an awesome cutting tool.
 
Hi everyone, I have been busy for the last few days, anyway, I have decided on the Chinook for the following reasons. The Chinook seems to be the stronger knife than the Gunting. The weight is acceptable to me, I wouldn't carry it in my pocket but clip it to my belt. A close examination of the Gunting made realised just how small the blade is. No Offence to Bram Frank, who designed this knife but there is at least 3/4 inch of empty space in the handle where it could fit a longer blade. I am not sure whether is this a step to make the blade length legal, but I feel the empty space is a waste.

As for fighting with a knife, that is the last thing I want to do, but both are equally capable in that area but the Gunting has the non lethal advantage.

In my case, the longer length of the Chinook was the deciding factor, I agree with Bram completely on how just long a blade do we really need but I feel I am getting a better deal with Chinook.

Thank you guys.
 
trying to answer the original post..
diffirennt views of liking one or the othr are fine but the question was who of the two great knives is STRONGER?
well..as far as i have heard from spyderco R&D department, the lock
on the GUNTING is the strongest in the industry!
i love both but only one IS stronger.
 
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