My new-to-me large Inkosi with black micarta inlays

SpyderPhreak

SpyderPhreak

Rocketman for hire
Platinum Member
Joined
Apr 13, 2004
Messages
17,084
Thanks to GROCK, this arrived today. :cool:

It's my first Reeve in about 13 or 14 years, if you don't count the BF passaround Sebenza I've had a couple times. I like that it's a bit beefier than the past models, as I have XXL mitts, so the micarta inlays help a bit with that too adding some girth to the handle. It's still a bit smaller than I like, but it works! :thumbup:

Got here with just enough light left to get some decent outdoor pictures.





One of the first things I did (after opening the mail that arrived with it) was to oil the micarta to darken it up a bit. Just used some food-grade mineral oil applied with a cotton swab. After pics:







Slightly different lighting than the previous shot:



And as I was already enjoying some afternoon coffee... :D



I look forward to giving this new CRK a fair shake. It's a bit hard for me when I could have a couple nice production Spyderco, Benchmade, or ZT's with custom scales and more exotic blade steel for the same money, but there is no question that this Inkosi is a finer knife overall.

As it is used (very gently, it seems), the pivot is already quite smooth, and the blade nearly free-falls with a slight adjustment to the pivot. Excellent, glass-smooth opening, and very positive lock engagement as Reeve knives are known for. Should be a fun honeymoon!!! :p :D :cool:
 
Congrats!

I have the same one..I was surprised how smooth it was out of the box.

Enjoy!
 
Looks like this one has the revised washers already, where you can't see the cut-outs with the blade closed. I didn't think it would.

Another thing I just noticed playing around with the pivot, is that there are four notches in the blade around the pivot hole to retain grease, similar to the cut-outs in the washer. I hadn't read about that feature anywhere before.
 
Looks like you picked a winner:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

I love the look of the micarta and silver lugs!
 
gastonian said:
Looks like you picked a winner:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

I love the look of the micarta and silver lugs!
Click to expand...

Thanks! I agree, the black and silver look pretty sharp together! :cool:

The first coat of oil has already soaked into the micarta more than I expected, looks like I'll be putting more oil on this evening.
 
Congratulations on your long time not having a CRK Inkosi!!!!!!
Being left handed, I ordered one and am still waiting. I'm curious to see how it differs from the 25.
Hopefully the honeymoon will last a long time ;)
 
Congrats man. Couldn't have picked a better knife. I think the inkosi is the best crk yet!
 
Gizler00 said:
Congrats man. Couldn't have picked a better knife. I think the inkosi is the best crk yet!
Click to expand...

Thanks! I was looking at the 25, not realizing it had morphed into the Inkosi. So far, I'm liking it! :thumbup:

Just took the presentation-side scale off. (Yeah, I'm a lost cause. Couldn't wait any longer.) Birthday on this knife is Sept. 30, 2016, and the scales were both made 3rd quarter 2016 (C-16).

I also realized that each inlay has a hole through the scale underneath it, I'm assuming to make removal of the inlay easier. Has this been standard practice for all previous CRK models with inlays?
 
A large Inkosi is on my list of future purchases, but I cannot decide among the colors of micarta and the carbon fiber.
 
Congratulations, I look forward to your thoughts after some use!
I had been drooling over that knife after edc'ing a large 21 I picked up about a month ago!
 
SpyderPhreak said:
I look forward to giving this new CRK a fair shake. It's a bit hard for me when I could have a couple nice production Spyderco, Benchmade, or ZT's with custom scales and more exotic blade steel for the same money, but there is no question that this Inkosi is a finer knife overall.
Click to expand...

First off, congrats on a killer knife. I myself have really large hands and the Large Inkosi just works for me.

Second, I completely get the above quote and it's one of many reasons I have sold many CRK's after getting them but for me those folders just don't offer what a CRK does these days. S35vn is a killer steel, the simplicity and encouragement to maintain your own knife is wonderful, and the knife is designed so well; whether it's riding in my pocket or in my hand cutting something.

I love the Chief!
 
That knife was just taunting me for what felt like forever! I couldn't believe how long it was in the exchange! I'm looking forward to picking up an inlayed large Inkosi soon! I hope you enjoy the knife!!


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
 
Very nice knife! I also appreciate a different aesthetic with you trying to darken the scales. A lot of people attempt to keep them grey. Cool to see a different opinion. Use it in good health!
 
archieblue said:
That knife was just taunting me for what felt like forever! I couldn't believe how long it was in the exchange! I'm looking forward to picking up an inlayed large Inkosi soon! I hope you enjoy the knife!!


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

I guess it was meant to be! For so many reasons... Not only should I have still been in bed, but I sure as heck didn't wake up and say, "Self, you should go buy a CRK now." LoL!!! :p

kidcongo said:
Very nice knife! I also appreciate a different aesthetic with you trying to darken the scales. A lot of people attempt to keep them grey. Cool to see a different opinion. Use it in good health!
Click to expand...

They won't stay that dark. Eventually, they'll even out somewhere in between the clean light gray and the freshly-oiled black. This just gets the micarta there faster.

Lone_Wolfe said:
Congrats!

The holes under the inlays are a fairly recent change.
Click to expand...

Thanks. Enabler numero uno. :p ;) :thumbup:

Also thanks for answering that question. I couldn't recall ever seeing those holes before in Sebenza pics, and guessed it might be a new thing. Good idea!

Any idea what the notch in the blade is for? Or is it just a convenient way to transition between the crowned blade and the chamfered jimping?
 
SpyderPhreak said:
I guess it was meant to be! For so many reasons... Not only should I have still been in bed, but I sure as heck didn't wake up and say, "Self, you should go buy a CRK now." LoL!!! :p



They won't stay that dark. Eventually, they'll even out somewhere in between the clean light gray and the freshly-oiled black. This just gets the micarta there faster.



Thanks. Enabler numero uno. :p ;) :thumbup:

Also thanks for answering that question. I couldn't recall ever seeing those holes before in Sebenza pics, and guessed it might be a new thing. Good idea!

Any idea what the notch in the blade is for? Or is it just a convenient way to transition between the crowned blade and the chamfered jimping?
Click to expand...

This was my thought not so long ago.. It hasn't been confirmed.
I will ask Tim when I see him on Monday though.
 
bhyde said:
This was my thought not so long ago.. It hasn't been confirmed.
I will ask Tim when I see him on Monday though.
Click to expand...

That would satisfy my curiosity as well, the 25 prototype does not have that notch.
 
bhyde said:
This was my thought not so long ago.. It hasn't been confirmed.
I will ask Tim when I see him on Monday though.
Click to expand...

I would be extremely grateful. :thumbup: As I'm sure many others would be! :cool:

archieblue said:
The notch is just aesthetic transition between the rounded crown and the jimping.
Click to expand...

That was my completely uninformed guess as well, and turns out it's the general consensus. We should know for sure soon enough.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top