The Inkosi Appreciation Thread

Welp, I put my foot down. Told the wife that I won't be relinquishing my new Inkosi for Christmas gift wrapping. She actually agreed, which is hilarious.

Initial impressions. This knife has a magnificent factory edge. Even, symmetrical, sharp. The blade stock is not cartoonishly thick, which is how I remember my first large Inkosi. In fact, I want to experiment and see if it makes a meaningful difference in cutting performance when compared to a Sebenza. The action is on the smoother end of normal for a new CRK. It's stiff, but you can tell it will break in with time.

Ergonomics seem well suited to my hand, although I have not had a chance to do any work with it yet. I think I could beat down a barn door with this pocket knife.

I was thinking of a 30 day Inkosi challenge thread. Would I have any support? Maybe when some of you merry gentlemen finish with your damascus tribulation?

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Modernflame said:
Welp, I put my foot down. Told the wife that I won't be relinquishing my new Inkosi for Christmas gift wrapping. She actually agreed, which is hilarious.

Initial impressions. This knife has a magnificent factory edge. Even, symmetrical, sharp. The blade stock is not cartoonishly thick, which is how I remember my first large Inkosi. In fact, I want to experiment and see if it makes a meaningful difference in cutting performance when compared to a Sebenza. The action is on the smoother end of normal for a new CRK. It's stiff, but you can tell it will break in with time.

Ergonomics seem well suited to my hand, although I have not had a chance to do any work with it yet. I think I could beat down a barn door with this pocket knife.

I was thinking of a 30 day Inkosi challenge thread. Would I have any support? Maybe when some of you merry gentlemen finish with your damascus tribulation?

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I can't commit to the challenge when I am trying to pick one of 400+ knives to carry and getting lightheaded...
 
Modernflame said:
Welp, I put my foot down. Told the wife that I won't be relinquishing my new Inkosi for Christmas gift wrapping. She actually agreed, which is hilarious.

Initial impressions. This knife has a magnificent factory edge. Even, symmetrical, sharp. The blade stock is not cartoonishly thick, which is how I remember my first large Inkosi. In fact, I want to experiment and see if it makes a meaningful difference in cutting performance when compared to a Sebenza. The action is on the smoother end of normal for a new CRK. It's stiff, but you can tell it will break in with time.

Ergonomics seem well suited to my hand, although I have not had a chance to do any work with it yet. I think I could beat down a barn door with this pocket knife.

I was thinking of a 30 day Inkosi challenge thread. Would I have any support? Maybe when some of you merry gentlemen finish with your damascus tribulation?

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I’m in, however I will likely be carrying a second and or a third most days haha

Edit: working from home most days, carrying is a stretch for me but I’m in anyway haha
 
Modernflame said:
Welp, I put my foot down. Told the wife that I won't be relinquishing my new Inkosi for Christmas gift wrapping. She actually agreed, which is hilarious.

Initial impressions. This knife has a magnificent factory edge. Even, symmetrical, sharp. The blade stock is not cartoonishly thick, which is how I remember my first large Inkosi. In fact, I want to experiment and see if it makes a meaningful difference in cutting performance when compared to a Sebenza. The action is on the smoother end of normal for a new CRK. It's stiff, but you can tell it will break in with time.

Ergonomics seem well suited to my hand, although I have not had a chance to do any work with it yet. I think I could beat down a barn door with this pocket knife.

I was thinking of a 30 day Inkosi challenge thread. Would I have any support? Maybe when some of you merry gentlemen finish with your damascus tribulation?

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Finally something to look forward to!!
 
dwskudney said:
Nice selection !
Do you have a favorite, or does it depend on the day ;)
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The inlay (an Insingo) was my first CRK and I would say is my favorite of the three at the moment.

The CF one was from the October batch, and I have only really carried or used it one or two days so far.

The PJ in the back is a very recent arrival, and has probably already been used and carried as much or more than the inlayed one.
 
Danny Linguini said:
On the way …. 4th CRK, first large. I’m just a fool for that insingo blade.

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Well our friend M Modernflame is putting together a 1 Month Inkosi challenge so now you can join the rest of us idiots in ignoring the rest of our knives for 31 of the longest days you can imagine…why are we doing this again?
 
Kettleman said:
Well our friend M Modernflame is putting together a 1 Minth Inkosi challenge so now you can join the rest of us idiots in ignoring the rest of our knives…
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That’s kinda why I’ve had an eye out for a PJ, because I really want to give this some carry time, and I’m more likely to carry this than something with fancy inlays. And because I’m cheap. Because God knows I don’t have any other suitable options to carry. In the drawer. Or on my work desk where there currently sit 11 folders plus a couple of SAKs. Or the two cases full of Bucks, Kershaws, and an assortment of other odds and ends. I was supposed to be done a couple of weeks ago with the Spyderco Smock. Yeah, right. Every one has a story. Unfortunately the stories get weaker and weaker as the knives pile up. 🤣
 
Danny Linguini said:
That’s kinda why I’ve had an eye out for a PJ, because I really want to give this some carry time, and I’m more likely to carry this than something with fancy inlays. And because I’m cheap. Because God knows I don’t have any other suitable options to carry. In the drawer. Or on my work desk where there currently sit 11 folders plus a couple of SAKs. Or the two cases full of Bucks, Kershaws, and an assortment of other odds and ends. I was supposed to be done a couple of weeks ago with the Spyderco Smock. Yeah, right. Every one has a story. Unfortunately the stories get weaker and weaker as the knives pile up. 🤣
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It’s ok it’s ok, let it out. We have you brother!
 
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