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I'm confused.

Dr.Snubnose did some meat tests on the Chinook II (flat grind) aka Chinook III in 2006:

http://www.spyderco.com/forumII/viewtopic.php?t=22805

He compared it to earlier test on the Chinook II (hollow grind) and found the hollow grind superior to the flat grind for slashing.

On the other hand, James Keating in a 2006 interview stated the flat ground III superior to the hollow grind II in slashing:

http://www.spyderco.com/forumII/viewtop ... =2&t=22573

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As far as stabbing penetration, the only thing I've found is a 2010 youtube video (in Russian) of a Chinook III versus some sort of unidentified kevlar or soft body armor:

https://youtu.be/j8f13LbzO5Q

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I like the basic design of the Chinook but would like to get the sharpest, pointyist pencil in the box.

Should I get II (hollow grind), III or IV, both flat ground? I don't care enough about other improvements (lock, weight etc.) to base a decision on them.

Any advice or other testing that may be out there?

All I know is that I want one.

Get the Chinook 4, it’s the best version yet. Longer blade, new lock and finger guard. And yes nice and pointy.

well given his username ^^^ I'd take his advice :D
but also because:

a longer blade is a very desirable upgrade in the latest model regarding SD, something more important that a slight grind change or a bit pointier tip, also lock importance cannot be overstated for this uses and a stronger lock is much of an improvement :cool:

and a fingerguard is also of prime importance if stabbing and quick, aggressive movements are planned :spyder:

basically what he said :p