Quick Insingo question.

[Omega Leather Works]

Are they generally preferred over the standard Sebbie?

What I'm getting at is, do you ever see someone asking to trade an Insingo for a standard?

Are they rare, or more expensive?

I'd imagine that someone who buys one knows that they want it, but I guess that would generally apply to any high end knife, and isn't always the case.

 

[Locutus D'Borg]

I personally prefer the standard blade shape, but many prefer the insingo, I think. They are readily available at CRK authorized dealers. KnifeArt has an exclusive on the CF scaled model, though.

 

[Kenny_Powers]

They are the same price and readily available.

 

[MostMenAreRuthless]

As far as personal preference goes that is entirely subjective, but MY personal preference is the small Insingo over any other Seb I have. I don't know that the blade shape is really any more "useful" for my needs, but I sure love the way it looks!

 

[frontline29]

I was not a huge fan of the insingo blade shape until I bought one and started using it. Now I'm definitely a big fan of the insingo. It's grown on me pretty quickly. If I had to choose between the two I'm not sure which one I would go with.
IMHO you can't go wrong with either. Buy what appeals to you the most.

 

[Omega Leather Works]

Thanks guys. Maybe if I see one in the exchange I'll make a trade offer.

 

[Kalsu]

I really liked the insingo I had. I found myself carrying it probably just as much if not a little more than my large classic. It was one heck of a slicer. If I see one with micarta inlays up for sale in the exchange I would be hard pressed to not pick it up.

 

[Sonnydaze]

I've had a small and a large. Both were fine. I think it is more of a special use blade; more of a Wharncliffe, I suppose. The shape helps to prevent accidental penetration of the tip, if you stumble or are bumped. They seem to be more rare (on the Exchange) than the "standard" Sebbie blade, but worth the same, in my book. I don't know whether there is any particular advantage beyond that.
I've had perhaps 15 or so Sebbies, and only those two were Insingos.

 

[Omega Leather Works]

That's the thing, I'm a huge wharncliffe fan, so when I saw the Insingo I fell in love. I may even be able to use one (at least in a limited role) as a woodcarving knife.

I'm definitely going to keep my eyes open. Thanks guys.

 

[Lone_Wolfe]

Thanks guys. Maybe if I see one in the exchange I'll make a trade offer.

PM me with a trade offer, I have one coming available. Double lug small.

 

[김원진]

personal preference in what you're going to use it for, mine stays with food stuff, but love the clip point just as much if not more

 

[marthinus]

Those that know me know I love the Insingo. I bought mine a while back in 2010 and it has been used in my EDC for some time. As of late...not that much any more since I received my grail (Des Horn Imvubu), but it remains one of my favorites.

Ignore the wrong date on this photo.

This is how it looks now with its sheath. Approaching 3 years since I got it.

 

[Omega Leather Works]

Awesome "in use" pics! I don't see cheap knives used like that, it's great to see yours used for its purpose. I plan to use mine (regular 21) too. I've been carrying it since I got it, and it's the only knife that has been able to get any use besides my Contego. Tonight, while getting out of my truck, I heard something skittering across the concrete, and my heart sank. I just knew that I dropped my nearly perfect knife, then realized that it was just my lighter. I'll use it, but I sure don't want to drop it by accident!

One question for you Insingo owners. Is the spine rounded like on my knife? That would be a huge bummer if not. I love rounded spines, and I've never ever needed to strike a flint or mag bar... I think that more makers should do it. Adds a lot of class in my opinion.

 

[marthinus]

Awesome "in use" pics! I don't see cheap knives used like that, it's great to see yours used for its purpose. I plan to use mine (regular 21) too. I've been carrying it since I got it, and it's the only knife that has been able to get any use besides my Contego. Tonight, while getting out of my truck, I heard something skittering across the concrete, and my heart sank. I just knew that I dropped my nearly perfect knife, then realized that it was just my lighter. I'll use it, but I sure don't want to drop it by accident!

One question for you Insingo owners. Is the spine rounded like on my knife? That would be a huge bummer if not. I love rounded spines, and I've never ever needed to strike a flint or mag bar... I think that more makers should do it. Adds a lot of class in my opinion.

Thanks for the kind words. I actually dropped the Insingo from about 3m while working on the roof. I have dropped all my knives by accident at some stage....it sucks, so know how you felt at that moment.

Yes the spine is rounded.

 

[jackthedog]

Nice shots. I have a Large Micarta that I like very much, though I feel like I need large plain Insingo. It just looks like a fantastic user.