Techno vs. Inkosi

anthony cheeseboro

anthony cheeseboro

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How do these two compare? I thought the Techno was very close in quality to the Inkosi. I want to hear what others think.
 
Interesting question. The techno is the reason I got an Inkosi as it made me realise I liked smaller modern knives. The techno makes me smile but I carry the inkosi every day. Quality wise they are a lot closer than the price.
 
I love the techno, so much so I've got two. It's been my pervious EDC for the past year plus. That changed recently though after picked up an Inkosi. It's all that the techno is but in a more refined package.
 
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matt009au said:
Interesting question. The techno is the reason I got an Inkosi as it made me realise I liked smaller modern knives. The techno makes me smile but I carry the inkosi every day. Quality wise they are a lot closer than the price.
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I actually did not buy an Inkosi because my Techno is so close in quality. When I held my Techno beside an Inkosi in the shop, I could not justify essentially doubling my money for a knife that was very similar to what I already had. That said, the Inkosi is a delightful little knife that feels like fine jewelry except it is actually a useful tool.
 
I prefer the look of the Techno, personally. All the Chris Reeve knives look the same to me, boring.
 
T.K.C. said:
Then you are seriously missing out. The Inkosi is tough, badass, little knife.
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In the past, I have owned a small Sebenza and a Mnandi. I think companies like Spyderco, Reate, ZT, Kizer, and others have really closed the gap between themselves and Chris Reeves Knives. A Chris Reeves knife will never be bad, it just isn't in a league by itself anymore.
 
Biginboca said:
Can someone post a few side by side pics? Would like to see how they compare!
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That would be nice to see. One's memory is not always accurate. That said, the Inkosi is the larger knife overall by maybe 3/4". The Inkosi also has a longer blade by about 1/4". The Techno has thicker blade stock, but a true flat grind. I think their fit and finish is nearly even.
 
anthony cheeseboro said:
In the past, I have owned a small Sebenza and a Mnandi. I think companies like Spyderco, Reate, ZT, Kizer, and others have really closed the gap between themselves and Chris Reeves Knives. A Chris Reeves knife will never be bad, it just isn't in a league by itself anymore.
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I would agree with this to a certain extent although I still have not handled a knife that had the same feel as a Chris Reeve when opening or closing. Lots of really good offerings out there now days for similar pricing to CRK.
 
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thewheel82 said:
I would agree with this to a certain extent although I still have not handled a knife that had the same feel as a Chris Reeve when opening or closing. Lots of really good offerings out there now days for similar pricing to CRK.
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My point is that lots of knives that are cheaper than Chris Reeve knives are actually very similar in fit and finish.
 
[video=youtube;l_aeVkq0Iwg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_aeVkq0Iwg&feature=youtu.be&t=10m28s[/video]

I briefly compare the two here...skip to around 10:30 ^

I think the Techno remains to be one of the best knives for the money in Spyderco's entire lineup. Not long after this video I ended up selling the Techno. The ZT 0900 compares well also. Although it's a flipper, I prefer the blade shape over the Techno's. Similar price and quality too. I like a nice pointy tip on my blades, and that is something that the Techno lacks. The Inkosi still wins out for being so much lighter than these two.
 
Spinny said:
[video=youtube;l_aeVkq0Iwg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_aeVkq0Iwg&feature=youtu.be&t=10m28s[/video]

I briefly compare the two here...skip to around 10:30 ^

I think the Techno remains to be one of the best knives for the money in Spyderco's entire lineup. Not long after this video I ended up selling the Techno. The ZT 0900 compares well also. Although it's a flipper, I prefer the blade shape over the Techno's. Similar price and quality too. I like a nice pointy tip on my blades, and that is something that the Techno lacks. The Inkosi still wins out for being so much lighter than these two.
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Thanks for sharing. I had actually watched your video before, but not all the way to the end, or I would have seen the Techno comparison. The Inkosi is definitely the thinner of the two knives. I do like that the Inkosi is chunky. It can be good for a smaller knife to feel substantial.
 
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I've handled a Techno and not the Inkosi, but I have a small 21 and a Zaan and based on that experience I can't imagine choosing the Techno over the Inkosi. If it were entirely down to the difference in price, I'd probably wait to pick up a used CRK.
 
Hackenslash said:
I've handled a Techno and not the Inkosi, but I have a small 21 and a Zaan and based on that experience I can't imagine choosing the Techno over the Inkosi. If it were entirely down to the difference in price, I'd probably wait to pick up a used CRK.
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So far, all of the Inkosi preference is coming down feel aesthetics. I haven't seen where anyone is pointing out engineering inferiority of the Techno, and that supports my position that it is a knife of similar quality at a lower price. Being cheaper does not mean that it is a better knife for some people, but knife preferences go well beyond manufacturing quality.
 
anthony cheeseboro said:
So far, all of the Inkosi preference is coming down feel aesthetics. I haven't seen where anyone is pointing out engineering inferiority of the Techno, and that supports my position that it is a knife of similar quality at a lower price. Being cheaper does not mean that it is a better knife for some people, but knife preferences go well beyond manufacturing quality.
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I'd never think the Techno demonstrated engineering inferiority, but I don't think it's similar quality at a lower price. I consider it appropriate quality at a lower price. It's a damn fine knife, although I personally don't care for the ergos and blade shape, but the CRK is higher quality in a myriad of small ways. I find both knives to be appropriately priced.
 
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