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Help me choose!

  • Small Plain Insingo

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  • Small Insingo w/Micarta inlays

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Small 21 w/wood inlays

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Mnandi

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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Flint Hills

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I just got my first CRK, a small Starbenza, and I'm already looking for the next one. Other than this Starbenza, all of my knives are traditionals.

I'm really torn between these four, help me decide!

1. Small Plain Insingo
2. Small Insingo w/Micarta inlays
3. Small 21 w/Wood inlays
4. Mnandi
 
As the choices all have different applications, I'd say that more info is needed for sure. If you are looking for an elegant, capable knife that can be worn with anything nicer than jeans: Mnandi is my vote. If you are looking for something to EDC and plan on using the piss out of it: Small Micarta Insingo.

The only reason I didn't consider small wood inlay is because you already have a small clip point. This one will come in due time.

I voted Mnandi, but my real vote is for a Large 21 either Micarta or Plain Jane.
 
I voted plain Jane Insingo. Blade shape is great to me there is just something about the plain Jane look.
 
Corskin said:
As the choices all have different applications, I'd say that more info is needed for sure. If you are looking for an elegant, capable knife that can be worn with anything nicer than jeans: Mnandi is my vote. If you are looking for something to EDC and plan on using the piss out of it: Small Micarta Insingo.

The only reason I didn't consider small wood inlay is because you already have a small clip point. This one will come in due time.

I voted Mnandi, but my real vote is for a Large 21 either Micarta or Plain Jane.
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Thanks for the response. As to more info, I wear slacks to work and don't like to carry a clipped knife as it's not really appropriate for my work setting. So I usually carry a small slipjoint in pocket.

This next CRK will be used for sure. I have always leaned toward traditional designs which is why I'm considering the Mnandi but I just love the Sebenza (another reason I like the wood inlaid sebenza because of the traditional look). I really think I would prefer the Insingo blade shape for my uses though, so....you can see the dilemma lol!
 
You certainly have some great choices there. I love my small Micarta Insingo! The Mnandi clip looks like a pen. It can even be worn in a shirt pocket.
 
My favorite is a small with wood inlays, but I voted for Mnandi because you already have a small Sebenza.
 
The Mnandi actually just arrived an hour ago. I thought a few pics may help you decide my friend.

Small Sebenza 21 and Mnandi
















Email incoming in a few minutes.
 
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The Mnandi is an amazing extension of classic slip joints. It is designed to be two handed opening, though many are able to single hand open it. I need two hands as they are big(ish). The Mnandi is sexy, elegant and robust compared to a slippie.

You will love it.
 
So, I went with the least popular choice in the poll, a small 21 wood inlay. I always have been a little different... :D

Thanks for all of the comments/votes! I'll post up some pics when it comes in. I found just what I wanted thanks to Lone_Wolfe. ;)
 
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