Chris Reeve Insingo Blade

[Hyesouljah]

I prefer the insingo on the Sebenza and it’s easier to sharpen than the drop point

 

[LimpCroissant]

Imo the insingo will outperform the dp in nearly every application. That’s not to say the dp is bad. It’s just the insingo especially in large sebenza is the most ideal shape and grind I’ve seen in any knife at any price. If you happen not to like it the resale is outstanding on all the chris reeve fb groups. It is more challenging to sharpen if you have any issues let me know I can hook you up

Why do you say the Insingo's more challenging to sharpen than the DP just out of curiosity? I don't own an Insingo, but have had several DPs and I always thought the Insingo would be easier to sharpen. The blade stock gets thicker as you get towards the tip of the drop point which kind of really frustrated me at first. It's like this with many knives but it seems kind of amplified on a Sebenza. I've been wanting to get an Insingo because, like you said, they seem to be a perfect utility blade shape. However I've also always thought that they'd be easier to sharpen.

 

[nbp]

I find a straighter blade with less belly, like the Insingo, easier to sharpen also. Plus it is slicey and oh so purrty. One of mine likes to work and the other likes to party.

 

[abbazaba]

Probably the most carried CRK I have

And my new toy:

But my favorite? Might be a DP

 

[badmatt]

Its probably my favorite blade shape from CRK.

 

[abbazaba]

Its probably my favorite blade shape from CRK.

Glass blast? I've been thinking about sending one in...

 

[Murphjd25]

I have found the Insingo blade shape to be absolutely fantastic as a work knife.

https://imgur.com/a/2yVSwX9

Very utilitarian, the swedge is an excellent scraper.

Agreed, the swedge does make an awesome scraper!

 

[badmatt]

Glass blast? I've been thinking about sending one in...

It's glass beaded with 220 grit glass.

Did I myself as I felt it was a waste to send from canaderp down to Boise just for a refinish.

 

[Ratatoskr]

Probably the most carried CRK I have


But my favorite? Might be a DP

Ima get one with box elder inlay when I can find an insingo. That's puuuuurdy.

 

[Rufus1949]

The OP is about the insingo, but I am happy with both.View attachment 1901489

 

[sixplymaple]

I’ve been slowly becoming a wharncliffe & sheepsfoot addict. I find the blade shape more useful for daily tasks. For me it’s an easy decision. Insingo > Drop Point!

 

[mugwump867]

The Insingo is my favorite blade shape of any knife. I probably wouldn't own a Sebenza if they didn't have this blade option. The swedge near the tip is just sharp enough to allow easy piercing when needed which sets it apart from many sheepsfoot style blades.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

I was a proponent for that blade shape many years ago and tried to get it implemented several times until someone had enough money to sponsor the project to get it going, something I lack is money an epidemic it seems among knife enthusiasts.

See this very old thread regarding that design request;

Compare blades and vote...

Below my Large Sebenza is a new Mike Irie fixed blade that has a wharncliffish type blade where the blade is at a slight angle to the handle so you can still perform rocking type cuts on a cutting board with the full blade, but still has the point/tip low for fine detailed work without raising...

www.bladeforums.com

G2

 

[Rufus1949]

I was a proponent for that blade shape many years ago and tried to get it implemented several times until someone had enough money to sponsor the project to get it going, something I lack is money an epidemic it seems among knife enthusiasts.

See this very old thread regarding that design request;

Compare blades and vote...

Below my Large Sebenza is a new Mike Irie fixed blade that has a wharncliffish type blade where the blade is at a slight angle to the handle so you can still perform rocking type cuts on a cutting board with the full blade, but still has the point/tip low for fine detailed work without raising...

www.bladeforums.com

G2

We owe you a big thank you for the initial push. It is a great blade.

 

[2011jete02]

Why do you say the Insingo's more challenging to sharpen than the DP just out of curiosity? I don't own an Insingo, but have had several DPs and I always thought the Insingo would be easier to sharpen. The blade stock gets thicker as you get towards the tip of the drop point which kind of really frustrated me at first. It's like this with many knives but it seems kind of amplified on a Sebenza. I've been wanting to get an Insingo because, like you said, they seem to be a perfect utility blade shape. However I've also always thought that they'd be easier to sharpen.

Great question. If you lay the DP on a perfectly flat surface like a 3x12 diamond plate it is all but perfectly flat until it begins to rise to the point. If you do the same with Insingo it is not flat at all. The center of the blade touches but not the tip or the heel. For this reason you need a sharpening system that uses narrow stones which are capable of following the natural contour of the blade. Hope this helps..

 

[LimpCroissant]

Great question. If you lay the DP on a perfectly flat surface like a 3x12 diamond plate it is all but perfectly flat until it begins to rise to the point. If you do the same with Insingo it is not flat at all. The center of the blade touches but not the tip or the heel. For this reason you need a sharpening system that uses narrow stones which are capable of following the natural contour of the blade. Hope this helps..

Oh ok I see what you mean. Ive always liked blades with less belly as far as ease of sharpening goes. But you're right, when sharpening a belly the stone is only touching a very small section of your edge at any one point. I think when it's time for a new blade on my 21 I'll go Insingo and see what shes about.

 

[bigsurbob]

I find a straighter blade with less belly, like the Insingo, easier to sharpen also. Plus it is slicey and oh so purrty. One of mine likes to work and the other likes to party.

 

[Honed_Edge]

I don't think anyone has spoken about the difference when closed. As far as looks open, I like both equally. For cutting, both always work great. However, the drop point looks so good closed. The blade plunges down into the handle to disappear. So little peeks out, very sleek. The insingo is chunky looking closed. Since they are always in my hand or pocket the hunch back insingo is hidden out of sight.

I do own about 3:1 drop:insingo
That's down to no damascus insingo.

 

[2011jete02]

I don't think anyone has spoken about the difference when closed. As far as looks open, I like both equally. For cutting, both always work great. However, the drop point looks so good closed. The blade plunges down into the handle to disappear. So little peeks out, very sleek. The insingo is chunky looking closed. Since they are always in my hand or pocket the hunch back insingo is hidden out of sight.

I do own about 3:1 drop:insingo
That's down to no damascus insingo.

I don’t think hunch back applies in this case but you make a pretty good point. The Inkosi doesn’t stick up quite as much as the Sebenza. The Sebenza would stick up even more if it was up to me so the tip can’t hit the lanyard pin or J2H backspacer. But yes I agree the DP makes a gorgeous silhouette when closed..

 

[BMCGear]

For a long time I was an Insingo blade guy. I was convinced it was superior to the drop point in every way. But a few years ago something in my brain clicked (on or off, I'm not sure which), and I came to the realization that the drop point reigns supreme. Long live the drop point!

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That's a really nice Doppler.

I as well prefer the drop point.