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What doesn't the Insingo do well?
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They don't clean fingernails well, but that's about it.
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I would suggest that like many blade shapes, a certian level of skill will render the shape suitable for most tasks.
The short answer to the question is, any task that requires a lot of belly in the blade. Perhaps many never perform such tasks but skinning and tasks like that are among the finest examples. You want to separate two materials from one another without damaging either one, so you need the edge forward and controled. The insingo could do this (so could the tanto) but the abrupt angle near or at the point is eager to snag and pierce the materials being separated.
In a similar manner, straight razors that lack rounded ends and any hint of smile (belly) are rarely recommended for beginners due to the difficulty of use and propensity for the squared off ends to nick the face. Would you like an extreme example of why a bellied blade is superior for shaving? Most necks have undulations and depressions that you would not notice if you don't shave with a straight razor...so lets get extreme and envision shaving your arm pit...think about how the insingo blade would engage the surface and how that point would likely cut you. The drop point, while also a poor choice for this task, is certainly better in that the point is lifted away from the edge an you could conceivably place the edge against the skin without the tip engaging...
The insingo acttually has some belly, but perhaps one can imagine how a true wharncliffe blade would increase difficulty, then you can understand why Chris modified it a bit.
Still, if you like to carve, try making a spoon or a bowl with a bellied knife, then try it with an insingo. I used to insist on carving with whatever knife I had on me at the time....
The short answer to the question is, any task that requires a lot of belly in the blade. Perhaps many never perform such tasks but skinning and tasks like that are among the finest examples. You want to separate two materials from one another without damaging either one, so you need the edge forward and controled. The insingo could do this (so could the tanto) but the abrupt angle near or at the point is eager to snag and pierce the materials being separated.
In a similar manner, straight razors that lack rounded ends and any hint of smile (belly) are rarely recommended for beginners due to the difficulty of use and propensity for the squared off ends to nick the face. Would you like an extreme example of why a bellied blade is superior for shaving? Most necks have undulations and depressions that you would not notice if you don't shave with a straight razor...so lets get extreme and envision shaving your arm pit...think about how the insingo blade would engage the surface and how that point would likely cut you. The drop point, while also a poor choice for this task, is certainly better in that the point is lifted away from the edge an you could conceivably place the edge against the skin without the tip engaging...
The insingo acttually has some belly, but perhaps one can imagine how a true wharncliffe blade would increase difficulty, then you can understand why Chris modified it a bit.
Still, if you like to carve, try making a spoon or a bowl with a bellied knife, then try it with an insingo. I used to insist on carving with whatever knife I had on me at the time....
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my zaan seems to process wood better than my insingo.
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Hey volgrad! Lol fancy seeing you here
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Congrats on your first CRK! You are going to love it, I am sure.
This thread needs a pic or two.
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Only thing it's not good at is staying out of my pocket.
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" What doesn't an Insingo do well?" Look good!. Not my cup of tea... don't buy no ugly knife.
And a +1 to that!
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" What doesn't an Insingo do well?" Look good!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
In the Small package, I think the Insingo blade looks gorgeous, but that's not surprising since my favorite blade shapes are reverse Tanto, closely followed by modified sheepfoot.
When closed, I think the drop point Small Sebeza looks sleeker.
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Agreed. Been working away from home the last three weeks and only brought my large micarta insingo (and a GEC#71
) and it handles itself just fine in any circumstance. Hey Lo/Rez. I'm working actually in Regina so if you're nearbye perhaps we can meet up if you want to handle a large micarta insingo and sell yourself on one!
What's riding in my work pants everyday so far.
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Looks like a darn nice slipjaw plier. ^
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Congrats on your first CRK! You are going to love it, I am sure.
This thread needs a pic or two.
Nice!
Agreed. Been working away from home the last three weeks and only brought my large micarta insingo (and a GEC#71
Hey Lo/Rez. I'm working actually in Regina so if you're nearbye perhaps we can meet up if you want to handle a large micarta insingo and sell yourself on one!
What's riding in my work pants everyday so far.
Thanks for the offer. I'm up near Prince Albert. KDX on CGN. Didn't get the name on here for some reason.