Benefits of an Insingo?

[jackthedog]

After seeing the FrankenSeb posting of the Micarta Insingo, it got me wondering, are there any benefits to having and using the Insingo shaped blade?

 

[GigOne]

I just recently purchased an Insingo (got it yesterday) and haven’t had the chance to play with it much. IMO, the Insingo has a modified wharncliff blade. Many slipjoint knives have a wharncliff blade, so I’ll speak from my experiences with those blades

Wharncliff blades allow the user to employ more controlled and precision cuts. These type blades typically cut in a straighter line than other types of blades, hence, make great slicers. Wharncliffe's are also known as great utility blades.

Of course, the output depends greatly on the user.

 

[freedoom]

one other benefit is it's all belly and makes for some awesome slicing.

 

[JTR357]

In my experience,the wharncliffe is the easiest of all blade types to sharpen.

 

[jackthedog]

Thanks for the responses. I like the look of it too.

Just to be sure, they aren't offered with the inlayed models?

 

[mr-winkie01]

I believe someone mentioned that for now at least, CRK wouldn't be offering any inlayed (and perhaps CG) Insingos. I certainly hope that changes in the near future - I'd love to have one with wood inlays.

 

[jackthedog]

Sounds like they may be offering it in the future, no set date, but I really want an Insingo with micarta or snakewood inlays. Ugh... I wish I'd never seen an Insingo blade, just makes me want one.

 

[krazichinaman]

I spoke with Anne and Heather at the Shot booth last month. They are well aware that people want the inlaid insingo but at this moment there is no information on releasing one. They are well aware its what we want so I have a feeling its only a matter of time before they do release one.

 

[Franz_N]

It's better at food prep and cutting cardboard than the 21 in my opinion, a large of course.