Jeff/1911
Yes the chinook is that good.Plain edge that cuts as long as a serrated blade,beefy weight for a fist load/hammer,and you couldn't break the lock with a bat.
the "one"....
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First it's not really fair to ask us to choose just "one". Spyderco and other knife makers hav designed a variety of tools to meet needs and tastes.
I have one of the old ATS-34 black Military knives, but I keep it for show. My carry of choice is one of the newer Military jobs. It's a workhorse knife that is extremely light for its size.
I have several other Spyderco knives that I carry as the need or desire suits me. I also like my Spyderench (handy) and Starmate (beautiful, but heavier) and then the rest, but much less often.
One way or the other, you pay for your tools!
I have one of the old ATS-34 black Military knives, but I keep it for show. My carry of choice is one of the newer Military jobs. It's a workhorse knife that is extremely light for its size.
I have several other Spyderco knives that I carry as the need or desire suits me. I also like my Spyderench (handy) and Starmate (beautiful, but heavier) and then the rest, but much less often.
One way or the other, you pay for your tools!
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With my Spyderco affliction I have to steal a line from an old song "love the one you're with" Lately my preferred EDC is the Calypso JR lightweight plainedge. I love that little knife, sharp as a razor when I got it, and lots of dead cardboard later it still is. Before I got the Calypso it was the Delica 50/50 which sometimes gets carried along with the Calypso.
If I worked outside I think my Starmate or new LUM would get the nod as EDC.
After all that babbling I guess my favorite EDC (in my office job) is the Calypso JR lightweight, but if I could only keep one Spyderco of all that I own, it would probably be my new LUM Tanto. It's solid as a rock with dual steel liners and G-10 scales, and it's very nice looking piece.
Mike
If I worked outside I think my Starmate or new LUM would get the nod as EDC.
After all that babbling I guess my favorite EDC (in my office job) is the Calypso JR lightweight, but if I could only keep one Spyderco of all that I own, it would probably be my new LUM Tanto. It's solid as a rock with dual steel liners and G-10 scales, and it's very nice looking piece.
Mike
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Endura in FRN. This knife just spoke to me when I first picked it up, and it went home in my jeans pocket. This one is my EDC carry, my anchor knife around which all others must revolve.
Never handled the Chinook, though I really like the looks and will have to someday. Second to the Endura would have to be the Delica. I've handled that before and like it, but my current financial situation permits only one at a time.
Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.
Never handled the Chinook, though I really like the looks and will have to someday. Second to the Endura would have to be the Delica. I've handled that before and like it, but my current financial situation permits only one at a time.
Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.
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I'll second the Calypso, Sr. [at least for the moment]. Good steel, decent blade length, micarta handles, and an absolutely lovely shape. I've got both pe and serr., and am usually carrying one or the other.
I also like the delica and my ss harpy for edc, so I suppose they're 2nd and 3rd.
Frank
Edited by - FrankieCrabs on 8/10/2001 10:50:56 PM
I also like the delica and my ss harpy for edc, so I suppose they're 2nd and 3rd.
Frank
Edited by - FrankieCrabs on 8/10/2001 10:50:56 PM
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Very good question Samo. Despite the fact that the Military is my choice (as always), there are some things I´d like to change.
1. The tip is IMHO too thin and delicate for such a big and sturdy knife.
2. Instead of the liner locking system, I´d much prefer a strong lock back like the one on the Chinook, or even better: compression lock.
3. The laynard hole should be bigger.
4. There should be a sheath or pouch to such a big knife.
The last point of view is my very personal one. I´d like the Military with VG-10 or BG-42 instead of CPM440V.
Despite all, the Military is IMO the best of all Spydies <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
1. The tip is IMHO too thin and delicate for such a big and sturdy knife.
2. Instead of the liner locking system, I´d much prefer a strong lock back like the one on the Chinook, or even better: compression lock.
3. The laynard hole should be bigger.
4. There should be a sheath or pouch to such a big knife.
The last point of view is my very personal one. I´d like the Military with VG-10 or BG-42 instead of CPM440V.
Despite all, the Military is IMO the best of all Spydies <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
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sam the man..
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The One To Me:my numbered Starmate (until there isn't a semi serrated Milly with a sronger tip.Maybe beyond.)Sorry folks.
In my country (Hungary, Europe), in a good knife shop The One is still the Police ss. with SPYDER edge, the two is the 50/50 serrated Endura FRN, the three is the pe Delica FRN.They like the Calypso jr. and the Native too.
Edited by - kiralymd on 8/29/2001 7:19:00 AM
In my country (Hungary, Europe), in a good knife shop The One is still the Police ss. with SPYDER edge, the two is the 50/50 serrated Endura FRN, the three is the pe Delica FRN.They like the Calypso jr. and the Native too.
Edited by - kiralymd on 8/29/2001 7:19:00 AM
