Q's about the Insignio for EDC

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UrFrndlyNebrhoodS

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Although I must admit the Insignio never struck that "must have" chord for me when considering a new CRK but recently after reading the many praises for it in various threads, a reconsideration might be a good thing. So I would like to pose the following question(s) to all those present and past owners/users, - what is it about the Insignio do you enjoy most? Other than the obvious benefits of the swedge, are there any other qualities that put the Insignio at the top of the line? Is the warncliff style blade better suited for some tasks than others over the regular style? Really interested in all the comments, good and bad, as it relates to daily usage EDC stuff. Thanks in advance.
 
I've carried my small insignio daily for about the last three weeks. For me, it's a combination of the small size deep in the pocket and the ability to get to the point of the blade for fine work and also slice things open such as water bottle plastic wrap. Lots of utility in a very tight and refined package. I tried to replace it with a spyderco PM2 yesterday afternoon and it was noticeable being carried deep in the pocket.
 
I've been carrying mine for over six months, and just got one with micarta inlays.

The blade shape is just about perfect for me. It is close to a wharncliffe, but with a little bit of curve. That makes it terrific for slicing, and the tip works great for cutting in small places, or for carving articles or sections out of larger papers. I also have no use for a full belly, and do not do some of the things that excells at, like skinning.

Plus all the pluses of any sebenza.

I plan on getting a traditional sebenza, but do not expect it to be as handy.
 
Thanks guys for all the info. Looks like an insigno might very well be that "underestimated" edition. Hope to acquire one soon. :D
 
I had an insigno and sold it to get another 21. At the time I could only afford one CRK and the 21 was a better all around edc for me. The deciding factors for me were the thinner tip on the insigno seemed more fragile, and when I needed to cut a child's toy out of the zip ties on Christmas morning I couldn't work the obtuse tip of the insigno into the loop of the zip tie. I had to go get on of my lesser, yet pointier knives to work the tip into the loops to free the toy.

I think the insigno is a great design, but not the most useful choice in a one knife for all scenarios carry. It would be better off paired with another knife for edc and I like to just carry one. The 21 does everything the insigno does, but the insigno doesn't do everything the 21 does, if that makes sense.
 
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