Queation about Chinook

[tomcrx]

I carried a Manix but last week it was stolen out of my car.

So I need a replacement and have been looking at the Chinook. How does this knife work as an EDC. I have no interest in the SD potential, just how good of a cutter and slicer is it. I use my knife for about everything from slicing tomatoes, scoring drywall, cutting romex, making tent pegs etc. I have some reservations about the blade shape and tip strength on the Chinook. I liked the Manix for the lock strength and slicing ability and realize the Chinook has the same lock and grip. I would get a new Manix but are just getting too expensive on the secondary market anymore.

Also out of curiosity how did the Chinook get it's name?

[JD Spydo]

The Chinook III which is the current model of the Chinook is a flat grind blade that has great cutting/slicing ability. You certainly won't go wrong with a Chinook. Many people like the upswept design of the Chinook. It is a pricey model but it is built like a skyscraper and it is very ergonomic.

I really like the newest, flat grind version of the Chinook. But I would also highly recommend that you take a very close look at the Manix Jr., Military model, and the newest Hawkbill sensation called the Superhawk. All of those blades are heavy duty workhorses that will provide all your cutting needs.

[Qboy]

This is my all-time favorite heavy duty knife. The ONLY drawback is the bulk--it is very large. Now, it actually feels pretty small in the pocket given how big it is--but its still large. If I was going to choose one knife to carry in a shoulder bag / daypack / backpack for a serious outdoors adventure in the wilderness, this is the knife...

[Billy]

I will echo everything that's already been said in that the Chinook is a top notch EDC, and will easily handle all the chores you mentioned and more. It is a definite beast of a knife, but if you're already used to a Manix, it's a no-brainer. As for tip strength, I think it would take an awful lot to damage it. It's really thick right down to the point. I will add that next to the Kris, the Chinook fits my medium sized hands better than any other knife I own, in any grip.

So what I'm sayin is, go for it! :D

[Manix Guy 2]

The Chinook is a fave of mine along with the Manix , they both the most HD knives ever offered by Spyderco IMO . FG is not my choice but the II model serves me well . MG2

[Doc Pyres]

I carried a Manix but last week it was stolen out of my car.

Sorry to hear that. What a bummer.

BTW, are you from Vancouver, Canada? Theft from cars is totally insane. Here's a map for Sept. to Oct. 2008:

http://www.canada.com/theprovince/flash ... toSept.swf

I'd like to keep a :spyder: Assist in my car when I move back there, but I doubt it would last long. Anyway, sorry to hijack this thread. :o

[tomcrx]

Sorry to hear that. What a bummer.

BTW, are you from Vancouver, Canada? Theft from cars is totally insane. Here's a map for Sept. to Oct. 2008:

No not from Vancouver

Yeah it is a bummer. I thought I was being PC. I was going to my neighbors son's H.S. football game. I left it in the car because they prohibit all knives, bottles etc.

Four or five cars got busted into that night so I was not the only one.

[El Tigre]

Go for the Chinook without hesitating. It's a gorgeous knife.

"El Tigre"

[The Deacon]

If you liked the Manix, you should like the Chinook too. Size and shape of the handle is quite similar, if anything the slightly deeper "saddle" makes it feel even more secure in the hand.

[white cloud]

i have a chinook ll. it is a fine and very rugged knife. i am thinking about adding a chinook lll to my collection. the tip on the chinook ll looks like it would be difficult to break.

i got used to the weight but it certainly is not like carrying a delica.

can anyone recommend books or cds demonstrating bowie tactics?

[Billy]

If you go to James Keating's (Chinook designer) website, he has some instructional videos including Bowie specific ones.

[kankryb]

I would choose chinook always.

[Qboy]

This is my all-time favorite heavy duty knife. The ONLY drawback is the bulk--it is very large. Now, it actually feels pretty small in the pocket given how big it is--but its still large. If I was going to choose one knife to carry in a backpack for a serious outdoors adventure in the wilderness, this is the knife...though I usually carry my Para in a daypack.

[tomcrx]

Looks like I'll be pulling the trigger on one.

[Joshua J.]

I don't know if saying anything now will do any good, but I'd recommend the Military over the Chinook.
having aquired a Mini-Manix recently makes me regret not getting the full size version, but at least I can understand a little of what the ergonomics of the Manix were, and I can say that the Military is probably going to fit the bill more than the Chinook.
It's not heavy, it doesn't have the super beefy lock, but it does have the most incredible blade for slicing, much more akin to the Manix than the Chinook.
The Chinook has a lot of belly and a thick edge (and thicker tip). I'm not going to say it's a blad slicer, but compared to the Military it does seem a little lacking.
If the handle and lock are more a priority then the Chinook is the best you'll find, and the edge can always be re-profiled, but the Military is tops in my book for a utility knife design.

[Water Bug]

I figure if I couldn't have a Manix then the Chinook would be a cool EDC. Got both and I personally think the Manix is a touch heavier in weight. The ergonomics of both are great. I think you'd find the Chinook a very good choice. Check out the following link regarding the Chinook II (although he uses a picture of the Chinook III at the start).

http://cutleryscience.com/reviews/chinook_II.html

[Bolster]

I really like the newest, flat grind version of the Chinook...

Ditto here. The currently available model is my favorite of the three, although there are rabid fans of the previous versions, too.

[tomcrx]

Why is there a preference for the II over the 3?

It seems the flat grind would result in a stronger tip and be a marginally better slicer EDC wise.

[Michael Cook]

Why is there a preference for the II over the 3?

It seems the flat grind would result in a stronger tip and be a marginally better slicer EDC wise.

:spyder: There's prestige in disco'd knives I had a II and a III and gave the III to a friend as a gift only because he liked the looks of it so much. Both are awesome. :spyder:

[Bolster]

part of the reason are Doc Snubnose's meat tests, which IIRC showed the II to be an amazing slicer. Don't quote me on it.