Chinook or Military

[IanMUndertall]

Which would be a better general purpose slicer, the Chinook or the Military. I'm looking for a hard, haRD, HARD use folder.

Ian

[hy]

The chinook.....the handle and blade are much more solid than the military and the MBC rated lockback takes a lot of pressure to close as opposed to the military's liner lock.....you might be able to tell that it's my favourite knife...<img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>......I even have 2....however, some people just don't like it at all.....

Edited by - hy on 11/24/2001 7:46:00 AM

[aero_student]

I have to say it depends on your preference of lock style. The chinook is hollow groud so it slices real well, but the military is flat ground so it has more steel behind the edge. They are both CPM 440v. Both G10 handles. I have a pe millie and have never been worried bout the lock because it is amazing.

[RYAN]

Pick the one that FEELS good in your hand.
I daily carry the military when it's in rotation.

I.K.I.N.J.A.K. !!!!!!

[yog]

I've not got a Chinook, but if you did go with the Military you wont be disapointed.

The Military is a very good all around knife. It is even very good for food preparation <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

"Walk softly, but carry a big stick."

[Knife Knut]

In _theory_ the Chinook would be the better _Slicer_ as it has much more belly than the military. Also, as far as hard use is concerned, the Chinook meets Spyderco's Martial Blade Craft lock strenght standards, which are much higher than most of their other blades.
The only advantage the Military over the Chinook for slicing is that it has a flat grind as opposed to the Hollow grind of the Chinook, but I bet this is more than made up for by the Belly of the latter.
Also, since it has two liners, the Chinook will laterally flex less at the handle-blade-pivot junction, if you have to abuse the knife by prying w/ it. (my G-10 Police, which has only one liner, flexes at this point, and I am guessing that this would be the case w/ the military as it is consructed in a similar manner)

Knife Knut on a shoestring budget.

Edited by - Knife Knut on 11/24/2001 3:50:02 PM

[Clay Kesting]

I'm one of those that hy alluded to. I don't like the Chinook but then he doesn't like the Chinese Folder so I guess there's no accounting for taste <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>.

I think the Chinook is just too big and heavy for regular carry, certainly without a belt pouch. OTOH the flat grind of the Military means that it will perform much better for deap cuts and it is plenty strong enough for any of a folder's normal uses. If you need anything stronger you should probably buy a fixed blade <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>.

Clay

Walk with a fake limp and carry a big stick.

[gadfly]

My preference would be the Military, due to its amazing lightness. It's a great EDC, yet it has tactical capabilities.

That being said, knives are a matter personal taste. While both knives are worth every penny, it needs to feel good to you. Find a knife store that has both and pick them up and handle them to for own taste.

The Chinook has a great deal of &quot;heft&quot;. There are people who love that feel. Pick up both knives and you'll know which one to buy.

Either way, you're buying a great knife.

One way or the other, you pay for your tools!

[Jeff/1911]

I echo gadfly's sentiments...you really should handle both if at all possible. They are both beautiful knives...it is really a matter of personal preference.

If it comes down to really hard use then
I guess the Chinook should get the nod, however the Military is a lot stronger than you might think, considering it's light weight.

Jeff/1911

Edited by - Jeff/1911 on 11/25/2001 1:44:49 AM

[cerulean]

The Chinook and Military are probably my two favorite folders. You really can't go wrong with either one. For general utility, I'd choose the Military though.

The Chinook is designed more for martial purposes. Its high point won't drag through a slash and its blade is very strong because the grind starts so far below the spine. Both of those features make the Chinook a good combat knife, but detract from its usefulness in performing common chores.

The Military has some design elements that are typical of martial knives, yet it also has many features that make it an outstanding all-around utility knife. It's less specialized.

Edited by - cerulean on 11/25/2001 2:13:45 AM

[ronin203]

I would pick the CHINOOK. It will do anything you want,(utility, defense), and it's as tough as a bank vault. I like the MILITARY, but I think the CHINOOK is still better.