My Small Insingo arrived today, so I thought I'd post some first impressions while they are fresh in my mind.
The closest thing I have to it is the Spyderco Sage II, so I've drawn a few comparisons.
Very nice knife.
The blade on this thing is amazing. Perfect in every way.
The shape, the machining, the grinding, the tip.
Wow, wow, wow, wow.
The blade is a work of art.
In comparison, the Sage II's blade is rough. Extremely functional, but rough.
The new style body screws are pretty cool.
Lockup is 85% plus, but I don't have a problem with this.
The ergonomics of the body are great.
It really fits my hand well.
It's a bit like an Opinel.
The handle looks like it would be uncomfortable, but when you hold it, it really feels right somehow.
The finish on the body is pretty good.
I prefer the finish on the Sage II, but it is still nice and no complaints.
The body seems small, compared to the blade.
When closed, the knife seems small, but this large blade is hiding within.
When you open it, it's like the blade is bigger than the space inside.
It's very economical. it's my favourite thing about the knife.
In comparison, the Sage II seems enormous and ugly.
But when you put them side by side, the Sage II is hardly bigger at all and probably has a shorter cutting edge on the blade.
It's my least favourite thing about the Sage II.
The action of the knife is OK, but I'm not blown away.
It's smooth, but almost difficult to open.
You really have to bend your thumb hard to get your nail under the thumb stud.
It opens three quarters of the way easily and smoothly, but never wants to easily open all the way to lock unless you are very deliberate with your opening action.
The action on my Sage II is noticeably better and more intuitive.
Although after some time, I guess I'll form the muscle memory to open it without thinking.
The Sebenza makes a nice thunk when you open it, but a nasty high pitched metal on metal rough click when you close it.
In comparison, the Sage II has a nice, smooth almost soft, clunk when you close it.
I really wish the Sebenza had the same closing action of the Sage II.
The Sage II really has a superior closing action.
I know it's been done to death, but I really have to say the Idaho Made stamp looks out of place.
I'm on the look-out for a plain handle I can swap this blade into.
Sebenzas are extremely rare down here, so I don't undertake this option lightly.
I get the feeling, I will own and carry this knife for a long time.
I would really, really love an Umfaan now.
Especially an Umfaan Insingo.
It would be awesome if Chris Reeve brought it back.
The closest thing I have to it is the Spyderco Sage II, so I've drawn a few comparisons.
Very nice knife.
The blade on this thing is amazing. Perfect in every way.
The shape, the machining, the grinding, the tip.
Wow, wow, wow, wow.
The blade is a work of art.
In comparison, the Sage II's blade is rough. Extremely functional, but rough.
The new style body screws are pretty cool.
Lockup is 85% plus, but I don't have a problem with this.
The ergonomics of the body are great.
It really fits my hand well.
It's a bit like an Opinel.
The handle looks like it would be uncomfortable, but when you hold it, it really feels right somehow.
The finish on the body is pretty good.
I prefer the finish on the Sage II, but it is still nice and no complaints.
The body seems small, compared to the blade.
When closed, the knife seems small, but this large blade is hiding within.
When you open it, it's like the blade is bigger than the space inside.
It's very economical. it's my favourite thing about the knife.
In comparison, the Sage II seems enormous and ugly.
But when you put them side by side, the Sage II is hardly bigger at all and probably has a shorter cutting edge on the blade.
It's my least favourite thing about the Sage II.
The action of the knife is OK, but I'm not blown away.
It's smooth, but almost difficult to open.
You really have to bend your thumb hard to get your nail under the thumb stud.
It opens three quarters of the way easily and smoothly, but never wants to easily open all the way to lock unless you are very deliberate with your opening action.
The action on my Sage II is noticeably better and more intuitive.
Although after some time, I guess I'll form the muscle memory to open it without thinking.
The Sebenza makes a nice thunk when you open it, but a nasty high pitched metal on metal rough click when you close it.
In comparison, the Sage II has a nice, smooth almost soft, clunk when you close it.
I really wish the Sebenza had the same closing action of the Sage II.
The Sage II really has a superior closing action.
I know it's been done to death, but I really have to say the Idaho Made stamp looks out of place.
I'm on the look-out for a plain handle I can swap this blade into.
Sebenzas are extremely rare down here, so I don't undertake this option lightly.
I get the feeling, I will own and carry this knife for a long time.
I would really, really love an Umfaan now.
Especially an Umfaan Insingo.
It would be awesome if Chris Reeve brought it back.
