Chinook 2?

[Carlos]

BRAM mentioned a Chinook 2 proto on another forum. Any info?

[BRAM]

Carlos..gee you guys don't wait long..JAK's newest will be closer to his original drawings...you can sneak a peek at the old fighting knives...its right there...
HINT HINT...
The CHINOOK is one mean edged tool..sturdy and heavy..the other will be leaner n meaner..ROFL..
OK??

[Carlos]

Hi Bram,

No, we don't wait... LOL.

I went back back and looked at some images of the very early Chinook prototyoes (linerlock with metal handle), and I think I see what you mean: The blades seem narrower and longer (proportionately), a wider hollow-grind, and only a hint of swedge. Is this what is was like?

I recall Sal saying that the Chinook might end splitting into two variants -- one &quot;utility&quot; and one MBC. I ain't gonna complain. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

I'm not going to complain either. There is definitely room for two brother clip points that have specialized qualities/purposes. I hope the '2' is a bit lighter than the original.
However, if Spyderco decides to 'evolve' or replace the current Chinook with the 2, I won't have a problem with that either.

Ken

[sks]

I'd love to see a compression lock on the Chinook2 as well.

Steve

[sal]

Hey guys. Any changes to the Chinook are still a ways off. We need &quot;time&quot; to refine. &quot;Time&quot; for the ELU to use the model for a variety of functions (hunting, etc.) &quot;Time&quot; to see how the different parts hold up. &quot;Time&quot; to study the model for the best changes, etc.

sal