Small Sebenza 21: Clip Point vs Insingo

[cchu518]

The small clip point seemed too small for me. The large is great but not for my edc at work. The Insingo feels like it has more cutting edge than a cp, thus making it feel like it is a bigger blade than a cp (IMO). I carry a small Micarta Insingo and love it.

Either way, for an edc, go Micarta and you won't be disappointed. I promise.

I would jump on a 3.25" bladed Insingo or clip sebbie, but have been told that's never gonna happen. I can still dream....

 

[Ptman2000]

I wasn't a big fan of the large initially. But it's really grown on me! It doesn't carry like a big knife at all!

 

[mlamb]

I have both styles, personally I like both equality as much for different uses.

 

[flyingjon]

Voted for the Insingo, because I have a Small Starbenza. Someday I'll order a spare Insingo blade for it.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that CRK will only fit a clip point blade to an existing insingo knife, but not the other way around, right? I tried that once too, and was told, no can do...

 

[James Y]

My CRKs are a drop point large regular Sebenza, an Umnumzaan, and small and large plain Jane Insingos. I much prefer the Insingos for EDC. Lately, I've been carrying and using the large one more. The Insingo is my favorite CRK design. It works so well, and I can keep my wrist in line when cutting better than with the standard shapes.

I will say that, although the Insingo's tip looks beefier, IMO it's actually ground quite thin; much sharper than my Sebenza's drop point. And its edge is ground evenly from heel to tip.

To me, the Insingo is a thing of beauty.

Jim

 

[Dantone05]

For pure utility usage and a non aggressive looking blade shape the small Insingo is pretty much prefect in my books. Still smile everytime I carry my small classic clip though.

Both are fantastic in there own ways but the Insingo got the vote.
Something about it just as others say pulls you towards it...

 

[daybd]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that CRK will only fit a clip point blade to an existing insingo knife, but not the other way around, right? I tried that once too, and was told, no can do...

I'll have to buy another Sebenza. Now with Insingo blade. Damn ! And then....a Tanto version. Daaaaaamn!

 

[TTTis]

Definitely an insingo convert over here. Don't own any clip point sebs anymore.

 

[Knave]

I want to like the Insingo, because it looks like a very useful blade profile. Ultimately, though, it's too much of a Wharncliffe blade for me. I hate Wharncliffes.

 

[TTTis]

I want to like the Insingo, because it looks like a very useful blade profile. Ultimately, though, it's too much of a Wharncliffe blade for me. I hate Wharncliffes.

I hear you and share your dislike for Wharns. I will say this, I've handled four small insingos and all had varying amounts of belly. Depending on the final sharpening some have a bit more upsweep to the tip. The edge reminds me of the spyderco leaf blade style, which I quite like in a small edc. I'd say give it a shot and you may be surprised (I was).

 

[kilogolf65]

I'm sitting here with my Insingo and Clip Point (both small) and I literally cannot decide which I like better. Be different and start with the Insingo. You'll love it. Then get a Clip Point. You'll love it as well.

 

[Knave]

I hear you and share your dislike for Wharns. I will say this, I've handled four small insingos and all had varying amounts of belly. Depending on the final sharpening some have a bit more upsweep to the tip. The edge reminds me of the spyderco leaf blade style, which I quite like in a small edc. I'd say give it a shot and you may be surprised (I was).

I see your point. It's definitely got more belly than the typical Wharncliffe. If I could be assured that I was getting one with a more upswept tip, I think I could give it a try.

 

[uofaengr]

I'm not a wharncliffe fan whatsoever, just look like box cutters to me, but I think the small Insingo blade is gorgeous and extremely useful. The most elegant rendition of the sheepsfoot I've ever seen.

 

[sutherland]

I found this older thread when searching insignia vs regular Sebenza.

Thought I would bring it back up for some more opinions. I'm interested in getting a large 21 and can't decide in the blade shape.

What does everyone think?

Thx!

I tend to prefer the Insingo blade on the Small 21. The Large 21, I prefer the Clip Point.

The Insingo, in my opinion, is a very quirky/goofy looking blade. There are times when I look at the profile and just flat out dislike it...like some weird folding kitchen knife. I would pick the one that resonates with you. Both are great all around blade shapes that are more than capable conducting any general EDC task (boxes, rope, packaging, food prep, etc.). The Insingo may have an edge in some areas, the Clip Point in other areas, but the differences in performance are not as noticeable in the Large 21 as it is in the Small 21.

 

[fmendez]

I voted for the Insingo which I'm carrying today but it really does not matter. Recently I find myself carrying either an Insingo or the Inkosi

 

[BARLOWgan09]

I want to get this thread going again. I told myself I only wanted one CRK, so for that reason I went with the small 21 drop point. I always admired the insingo blade, and having tried that blade shape on many other knives it is obviously better for EDC. But for just the ONE CRK, I had to do the classic style blade shape. If I ever have the chance to get another, I will get the small insingo next. I do kind of think the insingo blade is ugly...only because its paired with such a simple and gentlemen style handle design, but not ugly enough for me not to love it. This is a seriously tough choice, but honestly I would have to give it to the small 21 classic drop point for overall looks and extended functionality.

 

[Therom]

My first CRK was a small insingo
It is a very good blade shape for EDC but I think that shall I have only one CRK I will go for the more standard/versatile drop point blade shape


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[Ken44]

I didn't vote before because I'd never had an Insingo.

I would've thought Clip Point for sure, but I've discovered I was wrong about that when I got a small Insingo Saturday. Seems like a lot of blade in such a small package, and it penetrates much better than I thought it would.

I held up a piece of paper freehand, and I tried two sharp drop points, and they just moved the paper back when slowly pushed against. Did the same with the Insingo and it slid right through the free hanging paper. I was very surprised, as before I would've thought it would've been the opposite until I saw the killer swedge on the Insingo. When I looked the swedge over is when I went to get the paper thinking it would penetrate very well, and it does.
IMO, If you don't hunt, and won't need to skin with it, I would go for the small Insingo.

I'm sitting here with my Insingo and Clip Point (both small) and I literally cannot decide which I like better. Be different and start with the Insingo. You'll love it. Then get a Clip Point. You'll love it as well.

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I stepped out on porch not ten minutes ago to snap a pic of the same two knives, except my WC is the large...

 

[Foobar]

I own 3 Chris Reeve knives. A mammoth Mnandi that only sees the light of day a couple of times a year when I take it out to admire. Still can't believe I spent that much money on a knife I will never carry/use. The other two are a Sebenza Classic with the clip point that I've carried daily for 8 years and an Insingo that I've carried for just over a week. When I first saw the Insingo I thought it looked ugly, I would never buy that. That was then, this is now. I took the plunge and bought a used one here knowing that if I hated it I could turn it back around and not lose any/much money. It's replaced the clip point. I like the looks and functionality better than the clip point. You can't go wrong with either one, but if circumstances dictated that I could have only one Sebenza, it would be the Insingo. I chose a small because I'm an office warrior, not an outdoors survivalist.

 

[Anarchy84]

I love both blade shapes, but if I had to choose one or the other I'd choose the Insingo. For pretty much any cutting task I find it both easier to use and more effective. CRK has some truly great and diverse clip points, though. The Umnumzaan, Inkosi, and Ti-Lock are all very different (and wonderful) blades.

You can't go wrong either way, but if you can't justify both, get the Insingo.