Chris Reeve Small Inkosi Insingo Black Micarta Inlay

The American-made Chris Reeve Small Inkosi Insingo with black canvas micarta inlays and CPM MagnaCut blade pairs a curved-belly slicing blade with micarta grip. The Inkosi is overbuilt compared to the Sebenza, with a thicker blade, larger pivot, and heavier hardware throughout, all in a smaller package. The 2.8-inch insingo blade excels at slicing tasks with a strong tip for detail work. Smaller than the Small Sebenza 31, the Small Inkosi is a compact, tank-like pocket knife. Some find it too small, others love the pocket knife form factor. At 3.1 ounces it will not weigh you down. Dual titanium thumb lugs allow easy one-hand opening with either hand. Finger grooves for the index and middle finger machined into the handle frame, a key difference from the Sebenza's single index finger groove, locks your grip into a consistent position. The frame lock allows one-handed closing.

The insingo blade shape was developed in collaboration between KnifeArt and Chris Reeve Knives, with a curved belly that puts more cutting edge to work with each stroke. The stainless 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 clean, 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. CPM MagnaCut at 63-64 HRC provides the best edge performance available in a CRK folder.

The raised black micarta inlays give you more to hold onto than the flat titanium version and provide a warmer feel than all-metal titanium. Black canvas micarta performs very well in wet or humid environments and grips better as it wears. The fit and finish is considerably higher than standard EDC folders. 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, virtually eliminating the wear that softer titanium-on-metal surfaces develop. The Inkosi pivot features 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 full 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. The name Inkosi comes from the Zulu word for "Chief," a naming convention from the Reeve family's South African roots. KnifeArt played a direct role in developing the insingo blade shape. We stock these so you do not have to deal with the long wait times when ordering direct from CRK. Free US shipping and satisfaction guarantee included. This knife normally ships the same business day.