Chris Reeve Impinda Slipjoint Folding Knife 3.0" CPM-MagnaCut Stonewashed Blade, Titanium Handles - IMP-1000

$500.00

Description

CRKIMP1000: Impinda

Chris Reeve Knives

Chris Reeve's vision was to make a modern slipjoint and to do it well. One with sleek lines and a functional blade for the outdoors. And so smooth it clocks open, but closes safer than your grandfather's jack-knife. Introducing, the Impinda: a Reeve/Harsey slipjoint made to cut, fold, and repeat.

The Impinda is a slipjoint designed by William W. Harsey and brought to life by the team at Chris Reeve Knives. This modern slipjoint features a patent-pending spring design that applies pressure to the blade at a single point of contact as it glides along the varying thicknesses of the spring interface, producing a smooth one-pound draw tension with a safer five-pound closing tension.

As a slipjoint and non-locking knife, the most important part of the Impinda is the relationship between the blade and spring. The Impinda manages pressure at every point of contact, using a differential spring pressure. The balance creates a smoother opening, safer closing, and positive engagement in the fully-open position.

Specifications

  • Blade Length: 3.0" (76.2 mm)
  • Closed Length: 4.012" (101.905 mm)
  • Overall Length: 7.144" (181.4576 mm)
  • Blade Material: CPM-MagnaCut Stainless Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 0.1211" (3.076 mm)
  • Blade Hardness: 63-64 HRC
  • Blade Style: Drop Point
  • Blade Finish: Stonewash
  • Handle Material: 6Al4V Titanium
  • Handle Thickness (Per Side): 0.125" (3.175 mm)
  • Locking Mechanism: Slipjoint
  • Pivot Assembly: Washers
  • Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Right Carry
  • Sheath Material: Leather Slip Pouch
  • Weight: 3.38 oz. (95.82 g)
  • Designer: William W. Harsey
  • Made in the USA

UPC Code: 03025180

Related Categories

Chris Reeve Knives, Impinda Slipjoint Folding Knife Series, MagnaCut Blade Steel, Titanium Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Slipjoint (non locking), Made in USA, Willam Harsey, Chris Reeve

Product Clip Type Badge: Pocket Clip
Product Handle Badge: Titanium Handles
Product Sheath Badge: Leather Sheath
Product Semi Custom Badge: Semi-Custom
Product Steel Type Badge: MagnaCut
Product Country of Origin Badge: Made in USA
Chris Reeve Impinda Slipjoint Folding Knife 3.0" S35VN Stonewashed Blade, Titanium Handlesrated 5.000 stars out of 5 (3 reviews)
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Chris Reeve Impinda Slipjoint Folding Knife 3.0" S35VN Stonewashed Blade, Titanium Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Matt
Honolulu
Jan 12, 2022
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality
Cons: None
Replace the Sodbuster with an Impinda
This is a best slip joint folder made. The cutting edge is under 3”. Feels substantial in hand, and overbuilt as a daily workhorse and family heirloom. Enough said.
Chris Reeve Impinda Slipjoint Folding Knife 3.0" S35VN Stonewashed Blade, Titanium Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Joe W
Jacksonville, Al
Jul 19, 2020
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Pocket Clip
Not Your Average Slipjoint
Initially, walk and talk was too tight and very uneven. After a couple of days of break-in and a little tweaking of the pivot screw, all is well. However, keep in mind that the action on this knife is, by design, not like a typical slipjoint. It’s more rigid and intentionally inconsistent from the closed position to fully open—very easy to open and harder to close. If you are used to a good slipjoint like GEC or my favorite, the WE Scamp, the Impinda’s action feels rough and uneven. However, when you get used to it and go back to a more traditional feeling slipjoint, the action on the traditional slipjoint seems smooth but way too easy to accidentally close. The Impinda simply feels much more secure and safe in the open position. After getting used to the Impinda’s unconventional action, I can honestly say that I prefer it over my other slipjoints. It just feels much more solid and secure. Add to that the solid engineering, extraordinarily high quality materials and fit and finish and this knife has easily become my favorite slipjoint. P.S. remove the clip as soon as you can. It’s way to rigid and tight, making it almost unusable.
Chris Reeve Impinda Slipjoint Folding Knife 3.0" S35VN Stonewashed Blade, Titanium Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Gary
Westminster, Co
Oct 08, 2019
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
overall Very Impressive Quality
Meets and exceeds all expectations !