Chris Reeve Carbon Fiber Small Inkosi - Tanto

The American-made Chris Reeve Carbon Fiber Small Inkosi Tanto in CPM MagnaCut combines a reinforced heavy-duty tip with the lightweight strength of carbon fiber. The Inkosi is overbuilt compared to the Sebenza, with a thicker blade, larger pivot, and heavier-duty hardware packed into a smaller knife. The 2.8-inch tanto blade is built for hard use. The Small Inkosi is smaller than the Small Sebenza 31, a compact, tank-like pocket knife. Some find it too small, others prefer the pocket knife appeal. At just 2.3 ounces, the carbon fiber version is the lightest Inkosi configuration available without compromising on strength or durability. Dual titanium thumb lugs allow easy one-hand opening with either hand, and Finger grooves for the index and middle finger machined into the handle frame, unlike the Sebenza's single index finger groove, provides a secure grip. The frame lock allows one-handed closing.

The stainless CPM MagnaCut blade has a shallow hollow grind that is almost like a flat grind, providing excellent cutting ability and strength at the edge. The blade spine acts 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. MagnaCut at 63-64 HRC provides the current peak of blade steel performance in the CRK lineup.

The carbon fiber front scale paired with sandblasted titanium on the lock side creates an extremely lightweight, rigid handle. Carbon fiber has an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio and gives the knife a modern, technical appearance. The fit and finish is considerably higher than standard folders. The titanium frame lock delivers 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. The opening is smooth and controlled, and a detent holds the blade securely 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 means "Chief" in Zulu, reflecting the South African heritage of the Reeve family. KnifeArt has been an authorized CRK dealer for over twenty years. We stock these so you can skip the long wait times when ordering direct. Free US shipping and satisfaction guarantee included. This knife normally ships the same business day.