Chris Reeve Small Inkosi Insingo Cross Hatch - Glass Blasted

The Chris Reeve Small Inkosi Insingo Cross Hatch in CPM MagnaCut is an American-made everyday carry (EDC) folder. The blade thickness, pivot, and accompanying hardware are all beefed up compared to the Sebenza, making this a smaller knife that is overbuilt for its size. The 2.75-inch insingot is a multipurpose blade shape, ready for any daily task. Smaller than the Small Sebenza 31, the Small Inkosi is a compact, tank-like pocket knife. Some find it too small, others prefer the pocket knife appeal. At 3.1 ounces it will not weigh you down. Unlike the Sebenza's single thumb stud, the Inkosi features dual titanium thumb lugs that 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, for a secure, consistent 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 glass-blasted finish hides scratches and gives the blade a uniform appearance. MagnaCut at 63-64 HRC is the latest in Chris Reeve Knives' history of pioneering blade steels with Crucible Industries.

Titanium is an extremely strong metal by its weight-to-strength ratio, and the flat titanium handle slabs make this the most compact carry in the Small Inkosi lineup. The fit and finish is considerably higher than standard EDC folders. The glass-blasted titanium is grippy and utilitarian. 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, and the extremely hard ceramic virtually eliminates the wear that softer titanium-on-metal surfaces develop over time. The Inkosi pivot features 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 you need it.

The knife is user-serviceable through complete disassembly and reassembly, and features a matching blasted 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 their shop in Boise, Idaho. The name Inkosi comes from the Zulu word for "Chief," a naming convention from the South African heritage of the Reeve family. KnifeArt has been an authorized Chris Reeve dealer for over twenty years. We stock these so you can skip the long wait times that come with ordering direct. Free US shipping and satisfaction guarantee included. This knife normally ships the same business day.