Nyala questions

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Hello all,

I was wondering how many of you have a Nyala and if so, how do you like it? Do any of you have a custom sheath with it?
 
Yes and yes and yes. :D

I picked one up in trade. It's like a fixed blade Sebenza on steroids! :)

Mine came with a custom kydex sheath (& the factory one too). Both are nice.
 
And the newest ones come with the PVD coating the insingo version has. Don't know what I think about it yet. It looks good but wonder how it holds up.
 
Just got mine today.

Wanted a fixed blade for when I go fishing and camping. I like the way the knife feels and the look. I do not like the leather sheath though. Will have to pick up a kydex one eventually.

Plan to go catch some reds on Sunday so I'll put her to use then.

 
I prefer the raw micarta on the new knives over the sealed/varnished handles on the older knives, I'm still not sure about the new blade finish though.
 
jon1all said:
Yes and yes and yes. :D

I picked one up in trade. It's like a fixed blade Sebenza on steroids! :)

Mine came with a custom kydex sheath (& the factory one too). Both are nice.
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+1 ^

Same here.
Favorite outdoor knife. I don't care for the leather sheath even though it's very well made. I have Kydex for my standard Nyala's and Kydex on the way for my Insingo Nyala.
 
I forgot to mention that I'm still on the fence about the new coating on the Nyala's.
I don't see the point considering that it's a stainless steel and considering that the stonewashed finish on my other 2 show no wear and are CRK perfect. The only reason that I can think of for using it would be if it saved money in production, I'm only assuming this but considering that my Insingo Nyala has a few very small pits in the blade I'm wondering if it's because they have removed a step that coating will normally cover.

If it wears well I'll be fine with it, as I assume most people would be but if your a collector and not a user you'll hate how it shows finger prints and every thing.

Oh how I wish that they just kept stone washing the blade.
 
My insingo has a card showing the hardness at Rc 58-59 and the date of April 11, 2014. Nice size blade at just over 4" with 3.812" sharpened. The leather sheath is stamped Geller Casemakers with their web address and Meridian, ID 88642.

The pvd blade coating might be a blend of zirconium and another material, and was applied over the tiny production marks on the flat surfaces. Looks good, overall.

Only used in the kitchen to disassemble rotisseri chickens. It's hollow ground and the edge touches-up quickly.
 
Haze said:
I prefer the raw micarta on the new knives over the sealed/varnished handles on the older knives, I'm still not sure about the new blade finish though.
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I'm with you 100% on this. Like raw micarta. The PVD looks good but I'd prefer a good stone wash.

I'll probably get one sooner than later but just ordered the Survive 3.5 and the thinner stock will fit my current needs more.
 
It's a nice knife, used it while hunting.
It performed very well, even the hunting-guide was impressed how it held it's edge while cleaning a wild boar.
As stated above it's like a fixed blade Sebenza and the leather sheath is quiet and nice.
red mag
 
I've used mine hunting quite a bit. I like the blade but I have what I guess is the older, sealed handles. I have found it a little slick a few times and have actually cut myself once because of it (not badly). For me the slickness in combination with the grooves make my hand slip directly towards the blade. I have been thinking of getting some different handles made but I will probably just try to rough it up with the Dremel or sandpaper first.

I also might be in the minority in that I like the leather sheath it comes with. I don't mean to sound like I don't like the knife as I really do. If the newer handles are not as polished and a bit more raw then that fixes my only gripe.
 
icybluesmile said:
I've used mine hunting quite a bit. I like the blade but I have what I guess is the older, sealed handles. I have found it a little slick a few times and have actually cut myself once because of it (not badly). For me the slickness in combination with the grooves make my hand slip directly towards the blade. I have been thinking of getting some different handles made but I will probably just try to rough it up with the Dremel or sandpaper first.

I also might be in the minority in that I like the leather sheath it comes with. I don't mean to sound like I don't like the knife as I really do. If the newer handles are not as polished and a bit more raw then that fixes my only gripe.
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I have one from what is believed to be the first batch released and it's handles are definitely darker, shinier, and more slippery than the one that I have that has the IM stamp on it. The new Insingo version I have has a touch more texture to the grip than the 2013 IM stamped one does but I'm not sure if it's because it's brand new ( only prepared dinner a couple of times ) and not worn in at all yet or if it's a slight variation in manufacturing. Either way I like all three of them very much, just wish the Insingo was stone washed instead of coated.
 
1AbominAble1 said:
+1 ^

Same here.
Favorite outdoor knife. I don't care for the leather sheath even though it's very well made. I have Kydex for my standard Nyala's and Kydex on the way for my Insingo Nyala.
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Any pics of the other ones in the kydex? Really liking the Insingo one.
 
I have one of the older ones, post Idaho Made, though. I am one of those who love the sheath. It carries high and very close to the body so you barely notice you are wearing it. I think the sheath looks great, too. I've used it for hunting and as a camp knife. Works great on deer, though I would prefer a slightly longer blade. For cooking, the heavy spine makes it tend to split veggies like potatoes and carrots rather than slice them, but it's great for pounding through heavy stuff. Great all around knife.
 
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