Chris Reeve Small Inkosi Insingo - MagnaCut Steel

The American-made Chris Reeve Small Inkosi Insingo in CPM MagnaCut features the curved-belly blade shape that KnifeArt helped develop with Chris Reeve Knives. The Inkosi is overbuilt compared to the Sebenza, with a thicker blade, larger pivot, and heavier hardware packed into a smaller frame. The 2.8-inch insingo blade excels at slicing, putting more cutting edge to work with each stroke. The Small Inkosi is smaller than the Small Sebenza 31, a compact, tank-like pocket knife. Some find it too small, but many prefer the pocket knife appeal. At 3.1 ounces it disappears in a pocket. The Inkosi features dual titanium thumb lugs for easy one-hand opening with either hand, Finger grooves for the index and middle finger machined into the handle frame, unlike the Sebenza's single index finger groove, for a secure grip, and the frame lock allows one-handed closing.

The stainless CPM MagnaCut blade has a shallow hollow grind that is almost like a flat grind, delivering excellent cutting ability and edge strength. The blade spine serves as a thumb rest with precision-machined jimping for traction. The blade is 0.13" thick, stouter than the Small Sebenza 31's 0.12" blade, giving the Inkosi additional strength. The stonewashed finish hides scratches and gives a uniform appearance. MagnaCut at 63-64 HRC provides the best edge performance available in a CRK folder.

Titanium is an extremely strong metal for its weight, and the flat handle slabs make this the most compact carry profile in the Small Inkosi lineup. The fit and finish is considerably higher than standard EDC folders. The sandblasted titanium is grippy and utilitarian. The titanium frame lock has a "bank vault" lockup from extremely high tolerances and a handle lapped perfectly flat. A ceramic lock ball inlaid into the titanium lockbar interfaces with the hardened steel blade tang for positive engagement with no lock rock. The Inkosi pivot uses larger phosphor bronze washers with deep lubrication pockets, creating a very rigid folding knife when opened. A detent holds the blade closed until needed.

The knife is user-serviceable through complete disassembly and reassembly, and features a titanium pocket clip offset from the lockbar, a lanyard for pocket removal and handling, microfiber cloth, Loctite, fluorinated grease, 5/64" L wrench, and documentation. CRK will refinish the titanium through their Spa treatment, and every Inkosi is backed by a lifetime warranty from Boise, Idaho. Inkosi is the Zulu word for "Chief," reflecting the South African heritage of the Reeve family. KnifeArt has been an authorized CRK dealer for over twenty years and helped develop the insingo blade shape. We stock these so you do not have to deal with the long wait times when ordering direct. Free US shipping and satisfaction guarantee included. This knife normally ships the same business day.