Chokwe
Chokwe
I have had my Spyderco Chokwe for a few months now. I have to say it is my favorite Spyderco as of now. But as I was checking it today it has developed some up and down blade play. Does anyone have any advice because I don't want to void the warranty? Thanks in advance.
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CanadaDude
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I think my Chokwe is my smoothest-opening Spyderco.
Mine hasn't developed any blade play, but due to the thin tip I have been careful in what I cut, don't want to abuse this one. That is not a defect, I knew it was a fine tip when I ordered it, just that I am conscious of that when I use it. I don't view it as a self-defense knife :) .
Mine hasn't developed any blade play, but due to the thin tip I have been careful in what I cut, don't want to abuse this one. That is not a defect, I knew it was a fine tip when I ordered it, just that I am conscious of that when I use it. I don't view it as a self-defense knife :) .
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3rdGenRigger
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Mine is also my smoothest opening Spyderco. I've carried mine a fair bit and lockup has always been about 35-40%. No play in any direction whatsoever...in fact I think it has better fit and finish than any of my other Spydercos, albeit by a thin margin. If it was mine I'd definitely send it in.
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I was surprised also. I have not used it hard because I feel the tip is too thin. I don't spinewack my knives. However it is still my favorite knives.CanadaDude wrote:I didn't think that you could get up-down play with a framelock like that one. Did you giver it some heavy use or otherwise stress it?
I think my para 2 is tied with my chokwe. I also use mine just for cutting cardboard and opening packages.rodloos wrote:I think my Chokwe is my smoothest-opening Spyderco.
Mine hasn't developed any blade play, but due to the thin tip I have been careful in what I cut, don't want to abuse this one. That is not a defect, I knew it was a fine tip when I ordered it, just that I am conscious of that when I use it. I don't view it as a self-defense knife :) .
My lockup is about 75% which never really bothered me. The fit and finish is one of the top knives I have ever seen.3rdGenRigger wrote:Mine is also my smoothest opening Spyderco. I've carried mine a fair bit and lockup has always been about 35-40%. No play in any direction whatsoever...in fact I think it has better fit and finish than any of my other Spydercos, albeit by a thin margin. If it was mine I'd definitely send it in.
If you ever end up getting one you won't regret it. The blade is thin, but as long as I don't stab it into wood I think it should be good.Evil D wrote:Don't take it apart, that voids warranty. If it's bad I'd send it in to Spyderco.
I really wanted a Chokwe when they went disco, very interesting knife, but the tip/blade is just too thin for my taste.
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Warriors and wonders has their chokwes on special right now. $120 I believe.
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NinjaRyder0920
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I wouldn't mind the thickness of the blade stock, but the super thin distal tapered tip is not my thing. My Yojimbo 2 is borderline too thin in the tip for my tastes, especially being a wharnie since that's where a lot of the use happens.yowzer wrote:Thin blades cut better! I wouldn't want its blade any thicker. Knife, not axe.
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