The Inkosi Appreciation Thread

Railsplitter said:
What is the purpose of the small indentation on the spine of the blade just in front of the thumb stud?
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It's to demarcate the transition between the rear blade jimping and the crowned spine in front of the thumb studs; but I always wondered why they wanted to interrupt the jimping above the studs, even thought there appears to be room.
 
This one came in yesterday, and went to work with me today. Large Inkosi w/Natural Micarta inlays. I look forward to this one gaining some character.
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And here it is with it's little cousin, a Sebenza 31.

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Signalprick said:
You guys have hit a lot of nails on the head regarding the Inkosi. Sorry to be so harsh but it's almost obtuse to even try and argue that the washer design, lockface/detent and clip placement along with ease of maintenance isn't an overall improvement over any knife.....ever! I've owned 6 different small Sebenza's over the years and it's honestly and obviously an iconic and great knife....Buuuut, the Inkosi is better. :p I've had a small Inkosi in my pocket since Nov. of 2015 and wouldn't dream of being without. I've tried almost every iteration of the small and small insingo inkosi and for my money the small micarta is top dog. I've said it many, many times. Small Inkosi is the best small folder.....ever!
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I agree. It is definitely small. But the fit and finish are just so well done. I find many small knives just don't feel as stout to me. I sold the first Small Inkosi I got back tin 2016. I just replaced it this year. Fantastic EDC for most of what I actually need to cut with a knife.
 
About a month ago, I received a plain jane large Inkosi/Insingo for my first CRK. As with all my knives, I had never seen or handled one "in person". But I must say, I do a lot of research and tend to over-think most purchases. With a CR, I knew not to expect a snappy action but it's basically a "thumb roll" knife. But the trade off for the silky smooth, hydraulic action is fine with me. Plus, after some break in, I can do the thumb and reverse flick. I expected the Inkosi to be well built and it is, but at a level I didn't expect. I take all my knives apart and I've seen nothing with the tolerances of this knife. I wasn't prepared for how good the Insingo blade looks. The finish is awesome and the swedge out toward the tip looks cool. I thought the design of the jimping was for aesthetics but it works great. The quality, fit and finish are apparent to me just holding the knife in hand. I don't carry it everyday, but I fondle it daily. I'll probably get another CRK at some point, but I'm glad I chose the Inkosi for my first.
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