Chris Reeve Small Inkosi Frame Lock Folding Knife 2.8" CPM-MagnaCut Stonewashed Insingo Blade, Double Blue Lugs, Titanium Handles - SIN-1022

$425.00

Description

CRKSIN1022: Small Inkosi Insingo Folding Knife

Chris Reeve Knives

The Inkosi is a family of folding knives that will claim the position of Chief alongside the iconic Sebenza. This design continues to push the characteristics of the Integral Lock, blade strength, pivot and lock tolerances as well as overall ergonomics. This model features the Insingo blade, meaning "razor" in Zulu, and is a Chris Reeve adaptation of the traditional Wharncliffe blade, a utility blade with excellent slicing capabilities

A carefully developed hollow grind, strengthened pivot, and sturdy lock up were the starting points for this family of Inkosi folding knives. While challenging the standards of the Integral Lock, the Inkosi is the most overbuilt knife of its kind, a true testament of strength. Using a ceramic ball as an interface for the lock bar to the blade tang, it ensures a lifetime of consistent lock up.

This is the first time Chris Reeve has been able to use twin, over-sized washers with an Integral lock. The washer diameter is wider than the blade securing zero sideways play. With larger lubrication holes there is even less surface area of friction. With the Large Hollow Grind technology, they use a shallow radius to add more strength to the blade, making it halfway between a flat grind and a standard hollow grind.

Features

  • At 97HRC, the strength of the ceramic ball end lock provides a lifetime of consistent lock up
  • Mounted Pocket Clip rests on the back face, eliminating the possibility of pressure on the lockbar and provides a more ergonomic grip
  • Large Hollow Grind, a more shallow radiused grind, provides a combination of strength from a flat grind with proven sharpening longevity from a hollow grind
  • Twin over-sized Phosphor-bronze washers
  • Slip Through Stop Pin
  • Large Pivot

Specifications

  • Blade Length: 2.8" (71 mm)
  • Closed Length: 3.75" (95 mm)
  • Overall Length: 6.5" (166.5 mm)
  • Blade Thickness: 0.128" (3.25 mm)
  • Blade Material: CPM-MagnaCut Stainless Steel
  • Blade Hardness: 63-64 RC
  • Blade Style: Insingo
  • Blade Grind: Large Hollow
  • Blade Finish: Stonewash
  • Handle Material: 6A14V Titanium
  • Handle Scale Thickness: 0.125"
  • Locking Mechanism: Frame Lock
  • Pivot Assembly: Washers
  • Pocket Clip: Titanium (Tip-Up, Right Carry)
  • Double Thumb Lug: Blue Titanium
  • Stop Pin, Pivot Pin, Backspacer: Stainless Steel
  • Weight: 3.0 oz. (85 g)
  • Designer: Chris Reeve
  • Made in the USA

UPC Code: 04282820

Related Categories

Chris Reeve Knives, Inkosi Folding Knives Series, MagnaCut Blade Steel, Titanium Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Frame Locks, Made in USA, Chris Reeve

Product Clip Type Badge: Pocket Clip
Product Handle Badge: Titanium Handles
Product Semi Custom Badge: Semi-Custom
Product Steel Type Badge: MagnaCut
Product Lock Type Badge: Frame Lock
Product Country of Origin Badge: Made in USA
Chris Reeve Small Inkosi Insingo Folding Knife 2.8" S35VN Blade, Double Lugs, Titanium Handlesrated 5.000 stars out of 5 (1 review)
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Chris Reeve Small Inkosi Insingo Folding Knife 2.8" S35VN Blade, Double Lugs, Titanium Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Francesco
Mexico City
May 10, 2023
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip
Cons: Sheath
Great EDC
Every time I buy a knife I say: I will carry and do everything with it. But when the knife arrives I change my mind and just add it to my collection just because I collect them not because they are not useful. On the contrary, this one screams to be used and it will be. I have got 3 small sebenzas and this small inkosi. All are great, I have no concerns with the size compared with the sebenza, It looks like a tiny tank. The steel is CPM S45VN not S35VN. I had an issue with the carrier/customs, they opened the box and forgot to return the COA, card and sticker that usually comes with a CRK, I am not sure if that was the same luck of the sheath or if the inkosi does not have a sheath. Anyway I do not mind because the tool is a workhorse and all that stuff it is good for vanity, if something were to happen to my inkosi, I will grab another one. I am very happy.