Chris Reeve Small Inkosi - CPM MagnaCut
ITEM#: SIN-1000-Magnacut
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Chris Reeve Small Inkosi - CPM MagnaCut
- 2.75" Blade, Ideal EDC Size
- Titanium Framelock & Handle
- Premium CPM MagnaCut Steel
- Ceramic Lockbar Interface
The Chris Reeve Small Inkosi is a refined iteration of the Sebenza folding knife, boasting a thicker, more robust blade despite its shorter length. It features an upgraded pivot system with perforated phosphor bronze bushings, designed to cushion between the hard steel and the softer titanium handle while maintaining smooth operation with minimal friction through repeated use. This evolution highlights Chris Reeve’s commitment to perfecting his designs.
The Small Inkosi represents a culmination of EDC advancements. Named after the Zulu word for "chief," the Inkosi integrates the most cherished aspects of the Sebenza while introducing notable improvements.
The Blade: The Small Inkosi features a 2.75" blade made from American CPM MagnaCut steel, known for its durability and edge retention. The stonewashed finish offers superior corrosion resistance and maintains a sharp edge under various conditions. With a thickness of .128" and a Rockwell hardness of 63-64, the blade provides both strength and long-lasting sharpness. The hand-cut chamfer and double-blue anodized thumb studs enhance comfort and ambidextrous usability.
The Handle: The blasted titanium handle integrates a ceramic detent bearing and an offset titanium clip, suitable for point-up carry. It also includes scalloped finger grooves for ergonomic support. The handle design ensures smooth unlocking and closing action, improving with use. The knife folds to a compact 3.875", conveniently carried either deep inside or clipped to a pocket.
The Inkosi utilizes phosphor bronze washers for stability and a ceramic ball interface for secure blade locking and detent functionality.
MAKER: Chris Reeve Knives
BLADE SIZE: 2.75"
TOTAL SIZE: 6.375"
CLOSED SIZE: 3.875"
BLADE MATERIAL: CPM MagnaCut Steel - Blade Thickness 0.128"
FRAME: Sand Blasted Titanium
WEIGHT: 3.1 oz
Product Reviews
Other customers rated this item:
5 out of 5 stars
based on 12 review(s)
5 out of 5 starsbased on 12 review(s)
Reeve knives, June 17, 2022Chris Reeve Small Inkosi Folding Knife - 2.75" Frame Lock - S45VN SteelPosted By: Tim Neal - verified customer
I wanted the exclusive carbon fiber Sebenza. I quite simply could not afford it at this time. I asked to be notified if small Inkosis were dropped. I had 3 jars full of quarters my wife rolled them up I took them to the bank, I now own a very nice plain Inkosi. I would have preferred to have the insigo blade, I?m grateful for what I have.
I wanted the exclusive carbon fiber Sebenza. I quite simply could not afford it at this time. I asked to be notified if small Inkosis were dropped. I had 3 jars full of quarters my wife rolled them up I took them to the bank, I now own a very nice plain Inkosi. I would have preferred to have the insigo blade, I?m grateful for what I have.
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Love the Inkosi, March 5, 2022Chris Reeve Small Inkosi Folding Knife - 2.75" Frame Lock - S45VN SteelPosted By: John L - verified customer
I am really happy I own one. I dont know how to describe this knife other than elegantly overbuilt. I like having an EDC that I love to look at and not afraid to use every chance I get. The service from KnifeArt was great, Very quick to send my order confirmation and shipping details. I received the knife within 2 business days of ordering it. I am very pleased with the Chris Reeve Inkosi and the service from KnifeArt
I am really happy I own one. I dont know how to describe this knife other than elegantly overbuilt. I like having an EDC that I love to look at and not afraid to use every chance I get. The service from KnifeArt was great, Very quick to send my order confirmation and shipping details. I received the knife within 2 business days of ordering it. I am very pleased with the Chris Reeve Inkosi and the service from KnifeArt
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Excellent knife , August 4, 2021Chris Reeve Small Inkosi Folding Knife - 2.75" Frame Lock - S45VN SteelPosted By: Chamo - verified customer
Had a small sebenza about 6 years ago and sold it. Bought the inkosi and it?s now my favorite knife. Works for my large hands, although I have skinny fingers. I love the shape of this knife and everything about it
Had a small sebenza about 6 years ago and sold it. Bought the inkosi and it?s now my favorite knife. Works for my large hands, although I have skinny fingers. I love the shape of this knife and everything about it
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Small inkosi , June 12, 2021Chris Reeve Small Inkosi Folding Knife - 2.75" Frame Lock - S35VN SteelPosted By: Todd Schauber - verified customer
My new knife arrived super fast in only 2 days. It was perfectly packaged and the knife was in great condition and super sharp. Great company to order from.
My new knife arrived super fast in only 2 days. It was perfectly packaged and the knife was in great condition and super sharp. Great company to order from.
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Most Over-rated Knife Available?, May 1, 2018Chris Reeve Small Inkosi Folding Knife - 2.75" Frame Lock - S35VN SteelPosted By: COS911
1 people found this review helpful
The workmanship on Reeve's knives IS quite good, but at the price point it should be. I would say they approach the similarly priced William Henry's, but slightly below. And the mechanism for opening and locking on Reeves are no where near as smooth as WH. And the WH blade steel is far superior, indeed the blade steel for the Inkosi is well below what would be expected at this price point. And I've had two Reeves knives, and both came disappointingly dull right out of the box--duller than I would find acceptable even on a $25 knife. The opening action is still quite stiff after using it quite a bit. Over all it's not a bad knife, it's just a bad deal considering the alternatives for this price.
1 people found this review helpful
The workmanship on Reeve's knives IS quite good, but at the price point it should be. I would say they approach the similarly priced William Henry's, but slightly below. And the mechanism for opening and locking on Reeves are no where near as smooth as WH. And the WH blade steel is far superior, indeed the blade steel for the Inkosi is well below what would be expected at this price point. And I've had two Reeves knives, and both came disappointingly dull right out of the box--duller than I would find acceptable even on a $25 knife. The opening action is still quite stiff after using it quite a bit. Over all it's not a bad knife, it's just a bad deal considering the alternatives for this price.
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A work of Art, August 2, 2017Chris Reeve Small Inkosi Folding Knife - 2.75" Frame Lock - S35VN SteelPosted By: Matthew Peterson
My only concern is that you have to put your thumb in the path of the closing blade to unlock it. My old Ibberson Sheffield Steel lock knife has a back of handle unlock.
I found the belt clip and "lanyard" unnecessary and have removed them. I may attached a wrist loop instead.
The blade arrived quite sharp and a gentle brush with a German ceramic sharpener took it to chef, possibly surgical, sharpness.
The finish and shape of the titanium handle is great for grip but does not feel rough.
The overall quality is excellent. As is the weight and shape.
One handed operation is generally good but a little stiff to open the blade (I am sure this will improve with use) and you have to be careful closing, as mentioned before.
To conclude: this knife is exquisite in a quite inexplicable way. It looks great. It feels great to hold and use. Sheer quality.
I would give it 5 stars but I am aware that at some point I will cut myself when closing the blade. Or am I using it wrong?
My only concern is that you have to put your thumb in the path of the closing blade to unlock it. My old Ibberson Sheffield Steel lock knife has a back of handle unlock.
I found the belt clip and "lanyard" unnecessary and have removed them. I may attached a wrist loop instead.
The blade arrived quite sharp and a gentle brush with a German ceramic sharpener took it to chef, possibly surgical, sharpness.
The finish and shape of the titanium handle is great for grip but does not feel rough.
The overall quality is excellent. As is the weight and shape.
One handed operation is generally good but a little stiff to open the blade (I am sure this will improve with use) and you have to be careful closing, as mentioned before.
To conclude: this knife is exquisite in a quite inexplicable way. It looks great. It feels great to hold and use. Sheer quality.
I would give it 5 stars but I am aware that at some point I will cut myself when closing the blade. Or am I using it wrong?
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The New Standard, March 31, 2017Chris Reeve Small Inkosi Folding Knife - 2.75" Frame Lock - S35VN SteelPosted By: Don Dolandson
This is the new standard by which to measure other folders.
Wow!
This has kicked my Sebenza out of my pocket. There have been plenty of knives which people have given the title ?Sebenza Killer?, many of them fell short, some by a long way. The Inkosi though, while it doesn?t ?kill? a Sebenza, it is marginally better.
There are some very small changes, bigger pivot, ceramic detent and lock interface, bigger washers, pocket clip moved from the lockbar, slightly thicker blade, less hollow grind. These are small changes from the Sebenza, but they all add up. The result is a knife that feels stronger with a smoother opening without sacrificing on weight, size and usability, all the while feeling very much like the original work knife.
I don?t feel like there is anything that I would say my Sebenza does better, even down to maintenance, the Inkosi is better, with fewer parts and less fiddly bits.
This knife begs to be used, which is good, because I don?t collect trinkets, and I?m confident this knife will not let me down.
Two things I would like to see, the knives to be properly sharp out of the box, other companies can manage it, I wish Chris Reeve would do it too. Not a huge deal, it took me 10 mins to get it proper sharp but only because I?m confident at sharpening. It?s a $375 knife, it should have more than a ?usable? edge. Secondly, a deep carry pocket clip option, I prefer it to be out of sight and deep enough in my pocket that I know it?s not going anywhere.
Lastly, the service from KnifeArt, flawless, I ordered it on Wednesday and it was here in the UK on Friday morning. Perfect!
This is the new standard by which to measure other folders.
Wow!
This has kicked my Sebenza out of my pocket. There have been plenty of knives which people have given the title ?Sebenza Killer?, many of them fell short, some by a long way. The Inkosi though, while it doesn?t ?kill? a Sebenza, it is marginally better.
There are some very small changes, bigger pivot, ceramic detent and lock interface, bigger washers, pocket clip moved from the lockbar, slightly thicker blade, less hollow grind. These are small changes from the Sebenza, but they all add up. The result is a knife that feels stronger with a smoother opening without sacrificing on weight, size and usability, all the while feeling very much like the original work knife.
I don?t feel like there is anything that I would say my Sebenza does better, even down to maintenance, the Inkosi is better, with fewer parts and less fiddly bits.
This knife begs to be used, which is good, because I don?t collect trinkets, and I?m confident this knife will not let me down.
Two things I would like to see, the knives to be properly sharp out of the box, other companies can manage it, I wish Chris Reeve would do it too. Not a huge deal, it took me 10 mins to get it proper sharp but only because I?m confident at sharpening. It?s a $375 knife, it should have more than a ?usable? edge. Secondly, a deep carry pocket clip option, I prefer it to be out of sight and deep enough in my pocket that I know it?s not going anywhere.
Lastly, the service from KnifeArt, flawless, I ordered it on Wednesday and it was here in the UK on Friday morning. Perfect!
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The perfect EDC knife, November 16, 2016Chris Reeve Small Inkosi Folding Knife - 2.75" Frame Lock - S35VN SteelPosted By: B - verified customer
I was lucky and must have got the last one in stock. The small Inkosi arrived quickly from KnifeArt (2 days) and I could not be more pleased with the knife. I also own the small Sebenza 21 and this is my new favorite. This knife is truly a functional work of art. The smoothness of the action is unparalleled. The lockup is extremely solid (more than the Seb21). This will be my new EDC in the pocket (and small enough to fit in the 5th pocket).
I was lucky and must have got the last one in stock. The small Inkosi arrived quickly from KnifeArt (2 days) and I could not be more pleased with the knife. I also own the small Sebenza 21 and this is my new favorite. This knife is truly a functional work of art. The smoothness of the action is unparalleled. The lockup is extremely solid (more than the Seb21). This will be my new EDC in the pocket (and small enough to fit in the 5th pocket).
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The perfect small EDC!, May 4, 2016Chris Reeve Inkosi - 2.75" Frame Locking Folding Knife - S35VN SteelPosted By: Ron
1 people found this review helpful
This is a fantastic knife with marked improvements on even the latest Sebenza 25. The phosphor bronze washers are identical and foolproof. Unlike the 25, the washers don't have any angled pieces that can be bent--they are flat and easy to position. The blade is designed perfectly and there is no need to center the blade at all. The clip is positioned so that it doesn't make direct contact with the lockbar, cutting down on unnecessary pressure and wear on the lockbar mechanism. Again, CRK rethought and refined the fantastic elements of the Sebenza 25 and put them into the Inkosi. As expected, it is built like a tank--everything about this small knife is 'overbuilt' as you would expect from Chris Reeve. It is super-strong and perfect in just about every way. I was completely and pleasantly surprised by this knife. Even though it is considered 'small' with (IMHO) a perfect 2.75" blade, it fits in my rather large hands securely and comfortably. This is not a full-size folder--I have a number of high-end larger folders and sometimes it feels like you're pulling out a sword in public to do small tasks. I bought this knife as an all-around user. It just happens to be worth every cent of $375. If you're hesitating to buy this knife, so was I. Now I'm a happy owner/user!
1 people found this review helpful
This is a fantastic knife with marked improvements on even the latest Sebenza 25. The phosphor bronze washers are identical and foolproof. Unlike the 25, the washers don't have any angled pieces that can be bent--they are flat and easy to position. The blade is designed perfectly and there is no need to center the blade at all. The clip is positioned so that it doesn't make direct contact with the lockbar, cutting down on unnecessary pressure and wear on the lockbar mechanism. Again, CRK rethought and refined the fantastic elements of the Sebenza 25 and put them into the Inkosi. As expected, it is built like a tank--everything about this small knife is 'overbuilt' as you would expect from Chris Reeve. It is super-strong and perfect in just about every way. I was completely and pleasantly surprised by this knife. Even though it is considered 'small' with (IMHO) a perfect 2.75" blade, it fits in my rather large hands securely and comfortably. This is not a full-size folder--I have a number of high-end larger folders and sometimes it feels like you're pulling out a sword in public to do small tasks. I bought this knife as an all-around user. It just happens to be worth every cent of $375. If you're hesitating to buy this knife, so was I. Now I'm a happy owner/user!
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me likes, January 15, 2016Chris Reeve Inkosi - 2.75" Frame Locking Folding Knife - S35VN SteelPosted By: jon - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful
my hand size is between a large and extra large...large fits length extra large fit width. so i was a little concerned with the the smaller version of the Sabinza "Small". while it is slightly smaller it feels great in the hand when carving and cutting. highly recommend. my only complaint is that the small cord lanyard flips inside my pocket unlike the Sabenza small. guess ill get a slightly longer cord.
1 people found this review helpful
my hand size is between a large and extra large...large fits length extra large fit width. so i was a little concerned with the the smaller version of the Sabinza "Small". while it is slightly smaller it feels great in the hand when carving and cutting. highly recommend. my only complaint is that the small cord lanyard flips inside my pocket unlike the Sabenza small. guess ill get a slightly longer cord.
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New Sebenza growing on me!, October 13, 2015Chris Reeve Inkosi - 2.75" Frame Locking Folding Knife - S35VN SteelPosted By: Bob Hall - verified customer
After dialing in the knife it oozes quality and great design detail. I am a passionate collector and have a lot of knives in this general category. At first the knife was stiff and and the detent seemed wrong. I am a knife maker and am confident in disassembly and reassembly so I "re-lubed" and adjusted and now the knife is a small marvel. It is compact, light, liquid smooth and yet robust enough to do real cutting work. I am not sure why mine was so stiff out of the box and could be a fluke. By the way I did spend three days just opening and closing the knife (literally 100's of times) to break it in before lubing and adjusting the knife, so I am not a rookie to the process of breaking in a knife.
After dialing in the knife it oozes quality and great design detail. I am a passionate collector and have a lot of knives in this general category. At first the knife was stiff and and the detent seemed wrong. I am a knife maker and am confident in disassembly and reassembly so I "re-lubed" and adjusted and now the knife is a small marvel. It is compact, light, liquid smooth and yet robust enough to do real cutting work. I am not sure why mine was so stiff out of the box and could be a fluke. By the way I did spend three days just opening and closing the knife (literally 100's of times) to break it in before lubing and adjusting the knife, so I am not a rookie to the process of breaking in a knife.
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Chris Reeve Inkosi, September 29, 2015Chris Reeve Inkosi - 2.75" Frame Locking Folding Knife - S35VN SteelPosted By: Darryl Godwin
2 people found this review helpful
Another great transaction with KNIFEART, superfast shipping, well packaged. I have two other Chris Reeve knives and this one just moved up to the top of my EDC, just the right size. The blasted titanium handle has just enough texture. Super sharp 2.75" blade - did the paper cutting test in front of my 11 year old son, he said "WOW", that's says it all. Thanks Knifeart.
2 people found this review helpful
Another great transaction with KNIFEART, superfast shipping, well packaged. I have two other Chris Reeve knives and this one just moved up to the top of my EDC, just the right size. The blasted titanium handle has just enough texture. Super sharp 2.75" blade - did the paper cutting test in front of my 11 year old son, he said "WOW", that's says it all. Thanks Knifeart.
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