The Inkosi Appreciation Thread

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I have both the large and small Inkosi and love them both. But, sometimes when I'm handling my small Inkosi I have to ask myself "When would anyone need such a heavy duty, thick blade on such a small knife? Any task I am working on that requires a blade that hefty would be better served with something I can actually hold on to - like a fixed blade knife or large Inkosi. The grip of the Small Inkosi seems designed for light, delicate work that would be performed better with a thin blade(like the Bugout, for example). The small Inkosi is a beautiful example of quality but as far as usability it is almost a novelty knife. As much as I love mine mine, I can't really think of a logical reason to chose it over any of my other knives for EDC🙁
 
Sibyrnes said:
I have both the large and small Inkosi and love them both. But, sometimes when I'm handling my small Inkosi I have to ask myself "When would anyone need such a heavy duty, thick blade on such a small knife? Any task I am working on that requires a blade that hefty would be better served with something I can actually hold on to - like a fixed blade knife or large Inkosi. The grip of the Small Inkosi seems designed for light, delicate work that would be performed better with a thin blade(like the Bugout, for example). The small Inkosi is a beautiful example of quality but as far as usability it is almost a novelty knife. As much as I love mine mine, I can't really think of a logical reason to chose it over any of my other knives for EDC🙁
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Try an Insingo. It's the perfect blade for a small Inkosi as it's a better slicer.
 
Sibyrnes said:
I have both the large and small Inkosi and love them both. But, sometimes when I'm handling my small Inkosi I have to ask myself "When would anyone need such a heavy duty, thick blade on such a small knife? Any task I am working on that requires a blade that hefty would be better served with something I can actually hold on to - like a fixed blade knife or large Inkosi. The grip of the Small Inkosi seems designed for light, delicate work that would be performed better with a thin blade(like the Bugout, for example). The small Inkosi is a beautiful example of quality but as far as usability it is almost a novelty knife. As much as I love mine mine, I can't really think of a logical reason to chose it over any of my other knives for EDC🙁
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If you look at my pictures above your post you can see that I can still get a fairly full grip on my small Inkosi, especially with a thick and tight lanyard that extends my grip. It’s perfect with the insingo blade.
 
I’ll agree with a thinner blade stock on the inkosi would be nice. That said with a sharp edge I can’t think of to many edc tasks
Where the inkosi would fall short.
 
Anyone handled a glass-blasted Inkosi next to a stonewashed one? I think I like the latter more but would appreciate some input on which you prefer.
 
JohnM said:
Anyone handled a glass-blasted Inkosi next to a stonewashed one? I think I like the latter more but would appreciate some input on which you prefer.
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My only glass blasted CRK is a small Sebenza 31 with Macassar Ebony inlays and Tanto Magnacut blade. I really like how refined it makes the knife look - more of a gentleman's knife than utilitarian knife. My other 7 CRK (including 2 small 1 large Inkosi) are sand blasted/sand washed, whatever they call it.
 
JohnM said:
Anyone handled a glass-blasted Inkosi next to a stonewashed one? I think I like the latter more but would appreciate some input on which you prefer.
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I just got my first glass blast and it's awesome. I agree that it looks more refined/modern, and I think the average non knife person would like it more. That said, it also looks a little pedestrian in comparison... Less unique than the old blast. It's not quite as shiny/smooth as the PJ Spartan Harsey Ti if that means anything to you.
 
MrStabby7 said:
I do think the Inkosi is the better built knife... but there is just something about the Sebenza that I like. My favorite keeps changing.
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I will give the Sebenza points for having more variation such as wood inlays, UG's and Damascus options.

But I do believe the Inkosi is the better knife.
 
badmatt said:
I will give the Sebenza points for having more variation such as wood inlays, UG's and Damascus options.

But I do believe the Inkosi is the better knife.
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A wood inly Inkosi would be amazing! I like the little bit thinner blade on the Sebenza too.
 
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