Chinook 5?
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So I'm getting mixed messages on what would be desired. We made the later Chinooks lighter due to the many complaints about the weight of the earlier models. Most of the "I love the older models" was based on their appearance and not their performance. I am working on a Chinook and I did speak with James about it, bu we didn't go into details. I had thought to use the Power lock, but have recently changed my thinking to a Compression Lock. I haven't spoken with James about it, Maybe we can get him to chime in here?
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The Power lock would be cool. I do not mind a new model being lighter than the C1, but I really prefer high hollow grind vs full flat grind. Not sure if any of the makers still have that capability, however.
Anyway, I’m always happy to see a new design by James and yourself!
Anyway, I’m always happy to see a new design by James and yourself!
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Re: Chinook 5?
I prefer the design of the Chinook 4 as it’s much more in line with my personal preferences than the previous iterations.
Honestly, a compression lock on a knife like that would be really cool. Idk, there’s something special about these bigger knives recently, to my eyes. Like the Yojumbo and Military 2 are just big and awesome comp locks.
Honestly, a compression lock on a knife like that would be really cool. Idk, there’s something special about these bigger knives recently, to my eyes. Like the Yojumbo and Military 2 are just big and awesome comp locks.
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Re: Chinook 5?
Power lock > comp lock IMO and based on detent preference. It never ceases to amaze me that the CEO of Spyderco chimes in like you do. You are a treasure sirsal wrote: ↑Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:19 pmSo I'm getting mixed messages on what would be desired. We made the later Chinooks lighter due to the many complaints about the weight of the earlier models. Most of the "I love the older models" was based on their appearance and not their performance. I am working on a Chinook and I did speak with James about it, bu we didn't go into details. I had thought to use the Power lock, but have recently changed my thinking to a Compression Lock. I haven't spoken with James about it, Maybe we can get him to chime in here?
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The last Chinook 4 (C63G4) released in 2017 with S30V & G-10 was made in Japan. It had a whopping street price of $203.97 in 2017 and $241.50 in 2020 (MAP discount went from 40% off MSRP to 30% off MSRP). It didn’t sell particularly well and was discontinued in 2020.
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I liked the Szabo as a design only wish it had a bit of a smaller brother.benben wrote: ↑Thu Aug 25, 2022 6:41 pmYou need a Szabo!apollo wrote: ↑Thu Aug 25, 2022 2:57 pmNice pictures! No it indeed is no joke. I am Just not a big fan of the ffg on that one. And if i remember correctly even the handle was changed and made more thin and skinny on the 4th gen. So that one was an completely different knife for me. That is why if they would ever make a 5th one i personally hope they get the inspiration of the older ones. But if they don’t no problem i still have my old chinook and my Mamba
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Hi Sal. Thx for stopping by!sal wrote: ↑Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:19 pmSo I'm getting mixed messages on what would be desired. We made the later Chinooks lighter due to the many complaints about the weight of the earlier models. Most of the "I love the older models" was based on their appearance and not their performance. I am working on a Chinook and I did speak with James about it, bu we didn't go into details. I had thought to use the Power lock, but have recently changed my thinking to a Compression Lock. I haven't spoken with James about it, Maybe we can get him to chime in here?
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I feel like i need to explain myself a bit more. For me the lock does not really matter in this particular design. ( also might the cbbl work in this one? ) So both ideas seem great. Now i do prefer the hollowgrounds because not only of it amazing looks. Also because i can honestly say i used my hollowground chinook 2 for 5 years as an edc it was my first high end spydie and i still use it at times. The blade profile of that one is a joy to use. It works for all the tasks i used it for from standard work in and around the house to outdoor campbuilding. And doing that last thing i can say it is probably my favorite for woodworking i really like the feel how it bites in the wood before it slices it off.
And i think you know better than me how great a good thinly ground hollow grind can perform if done correctly.
Also if weight is a concern you could grind the hollow a bit higher because the hollow on the mamba is i think higher then on my chinook so that would maybe make it also lose some weight? Also depending on the lock you choose you can drop the liners make thicker g10 and then you could restore the pivot area to its earlier design because on the chinook 4 that area is so skinny it felt so weard in hand when I tried one ,the old felt more comfortable personally for me.
And to prove i am not joking this is my beloved chinook and as you can see on the scratches this baby is not a safequeen.
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Hi Sal ! I would be interested to see what changes are out there for the Chinook . I personally never had a weight issue but if has been with others have maybe it is time for me to rethink what would be good for the whole . A different lock could be a weight savings I never considered . I look forward to see what would be offered in that area . Do you have a target for weight reduction ? Thank you MG2
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I did some checking from Sal statement concerning Chinook weight and Forum comments on the subject . The Chinook 2 weighs in at 6 ounces and changes made on the Chinook 4 reduced weight to 5.6 ounces which I feel was quite an accomplishment. I can see why a change of lock could further reduce the weigh without loss of performance. MG2
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Compression lock sounds good to me. My only complaint about the Chinook 4 is that it is tip up only. Compression lock allows for four-way clip. (My vote would be to use the four-way Shaman clip, if Chinook 5 is made in USA.) Should be pretty light too, compared to the older models. Light enough that it doesn't bother you to carry it, yet strong enough for social work when you need it.
Count me in for two Chinook 5's anyways.
Count me in for two Chinook 5's anyways.
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Having just acquired my OG Chinook grail this week, and a Chinook4 last year, I’m really curious to know what a Chinook5 will feature, hence this bump.
Have detailed Glesser-Keating talks actually proceeded such that a prototype has actually been presented at a show? I’ve heard not even a rumor.
If we’re still in early days, I’d like a Chinook5 with an OG-thick AEB-L blade that has a very pronounced high-saber grind (to lessen weight), with skeletonized liners (to lessen weight), with a tad more negative blade-angle (to improve mechanical advantage for the RGEO grip), and with the proven Power Lock.
Have detailed Glesser-Keating talks actually proceeded such that a prototype has actually been presented at a show? I’ve heard not even a rumor.
If we’re still in early days, I’d like a Chinook5 with an OG-thick AEB-L blade that has a very pronounced high-saber grind (to lessen weight), with skeletonized liners (to lessen weight), with a tad more negative blade-angle (to improve mechanical advantage for the RGEO grip), and with the proven Power Lock.
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I love the OG Chinook, but would really want to get my hands on the 3 or 4th version one day. If a 5th comes around, I might be interested as well
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Chinook 4 is definitely something I have looked for and so far it’s been a challenge . Dan
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Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2024 4:02 pmChinook 4 is definitely something I have looked for and so far it’s been a challenge . Dan
Bento box has one for an unreasonably price lol
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You are so correct and yes It has tested my sanity more than once . MG2Drubieg wrote: ↑Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:22 pmManixguy@1994 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2024 4:02 pmChinook 4 is definitely something I have looked for and so far it’s been a challenge . Dan
Bento box has one for an unreasonably price lol
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After seeing this I had to go and take a look for myself, for… reasons. They’ve very kindly stopped shipping overseas and just saved me $345 plus the ride. I think I’m happy about thisManixguy@1994 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:46 pmYou are so correct and yes It has tested my sanity more than once . MG2Drubieg wrote: ↑Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:22 pmManixguy@1994 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2024 4:02 pmChinook 4 is definitely something I have looked for and so far it’s been a challenge . Dan
Bento box has one for an unreasonably price lol
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I'm sad I simply thought about buying the Chinook 4 that was available on Lamnia for more than a year for 240€. Now that it's gone I miss it dearly
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Oh really, this model is one of the few things I would be excited to see come back in some form.apollo wrote: The Chinook 5 will probably be at the meet next week. As it was already a prototype last year.
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Definitely excited about this upcoming Chinook 5 ! Dan
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