Chris Reeve Small Inkosi - Black Micarta - MagnaCut Steel

The American-made Chris Reeve Small Inkosi with black canvas micarta inlays and CPM MagnaCut blade adds grip texture and visual warmth. The Inkosi is overbuilt compared to the Sebenza, with a thicker blade, larger pivot, and heavier accompanying hardware in a smaller frame. The 2.75-inch drop point is the most multipurpose blade shape, ready for any daily task. The Small Inkosi is smaller than the Small Sebenza 31, a compact, tank-like pocket knife. Some prefer this size for its pocket knife appeal, others want more blade. At 3.1 ounces it will not weigh you down. 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, consistent grip. The frame lock allows one-handed closing.

The stainless CPM MagnaCut blade has a shallow hollow grind that performs almost like a flat grind, providing excellent cutting ability and edge strength. The blade spine acts 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 the blade a uniform look. MagnaCut at 63-64 HRC provides exceptional edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance.

The raised 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 with use, developing a smooth surface that increases traction over time. The fit and finish is considerably higher than standard EDC 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 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. Inkosi is the Zulu word for "Chief," from the South African heritage of the Reeve family. KnifeArt has been an authorized Chris Reeve dealer for over twenty years. We keep these in stock so you can avoid the long wait times associated with ordering direct. Free US shipping and satisfaction guarantee included. This knife normally ships the same business day.