Chris Reeve Large Inkosi Insingo Frame Lock Silver Hardware

The Large Inkosi, which means "Chief" in Zulu, is the latest advancement in knife making technology from Chris Reeve Knives. This model lives up to that name with several improvements over past models made during the last 30 years of Chris Reeve production. This version comes with the Reeve's Insingo blade is stonewashed CPM-S35VN, plain titanium handles and unique Silver hardware.

Brand new item direct from Chris Reeve Knives.

Blade: Beloved sheepsfoot-styled Insingo stonewashed 3.6" blade is stronger and introduces CRK's Large Hollow Grind technology with dual, silver titanium thumb lugs.The new grind is half way between a flat grind and their standard hollow grind gaining strength from the flat and proven sharpening longevity of the hollow. It also implements a strengthened pivot with a larger stop pin and over sized twin phosphor bronze washers with larger grease pockets (less surface area friction). The washer diameter is wider than the blade ensuring zero sideways play.

Handle: A full titanium frame has ergonomic finger grooves for a pleasurable gripping experience. Other improvements (ceramic ball end lock) provide a lifetime of consistent lockup and changes to the pocket clip eliminating pressure on the lock bar make it the Chief of pocket knives. The Inkosi is the representation of what customers have come to expect from Chris Reeve Knives.

Includes a microfiber cloth, small tube fluorinated grease, LocTite, Allen keys and information packet. 

Date of Birth: May 29, 2019.

CPM S35VN: was designed to offer improved toughness over CPM S30V. It is also easier to machine and polish than CPM S30V and the adjusted chemistry makes CPM S35VN about 15-20% tougher than CPM S30V without any loss of wear resistance. CPM S35VN’s improved toughness gives it better resistance to edge chipping.