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Home Products Large Inkosi Tanto Flat Dark Earth

Large Inkosi Tanto Flat Dark Earth

by Reeve, Chris

SKU 1048933

Date Added 06/29/2022

# Available This product is out of stock

Price $745.00

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Overview

The Inkosi is a family of folding knives that will claim the position of Chief alongside the iconic Sebenza. This design continues to push the characteristics of the Integral Lock, blade strength, pivot and lock tolerances as well as overall ergonomics.

A carefully developed hollow grind, strengthened pivot, and sturdy lock up were the starting points for this family of Inkosi folding knives. While challenging the standards of the Integral Lock, the Inkosi is the most overbuilt knife of its kind, a true testament of strength. Using a ceramic ball as an interface for the lock bar to the blade tang, it ensures a lifetime of consistent lock up.

This is the first time Chris Reeve has been able to use twin, oversized washers with an Integral lock. The washer diameter is wider than the blade securing zero sideways play. With larger lubrication holes there is even less surface area of friction. With the Large Hollow Grind technology, they use a shallow radius to add more strength to the blade, making it halfway between a flat grind and a standard hollow grind.

Features

  • At 97 HRC, the strength of the ceramic ball end lock provides a lifetime of consistent lockup
  • Mounted Pocket Clip rests on the back face, eliminating the possibility of pressure on the lockbar and provides a more ergonomic grip
  • Large Hollow Grind, a more shallow radiused grind, provides a combination of strength from a flat grind with proven sharpening longevity from a hollow grind
  • Twin over-sized Phosphor-bronze washers
  • Slip Through Stop Pin
  • Large Pivot

Specifications

  • Blade Length: 3.60"
  • Closed Length: 4.80"
  • Overall Length: 8.40"
  • Blade Material: CPM-S35VN Stainless Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 0.140"
  • Blade Hardness: 59-60HRC
  • Blade Style: Tanto
  • Blade Grind: Large Hollow
  • Blade Finish: Flat Dark Earth KG Gun Kote
  • Handle Material: 6Al4V Titanium, Flat Dark Earth KG Gun Kote
  • Handle Scale Thickness: 0.150"
  • Locking Mechanism: Frame Lock
  • Pivot Assembly: Washers
  • Pocket Clip: Titanium (Tip-Up, Right Carry)
  • Double Thumb Lug: Titanium
  • Stop Pin, Pivot Pin, Backspacer: Stainless Steel
  • Weight: 4.96 oz.
  • Designer: Chris Reeve
  • Made in the USA

Comes with original box and COA dated August 19, 2019. Excellent condition.

Product Details

Blade Length 3.5

Overall Length 8.325

Closed Length 4.825

Weight (oz) 5

Source Previously owned

Additional Specs

Knife Type Tip Up Carry, Tip Up Clip

Blade Material S35VN

Blade Details Drop Point, Tanto

Handle Material Metallic

Other Details Tactical

About the Maker

Reeve, Chris
Reeve, Chris

Chris Reeve Knives began operations on January 1, 1984, in a one-car garage in Durban, South Africa, when Chris moved from full-time Tool and Die Maker/part time knife maker to full-time knife maker. For a couple years he was the only employee but gradually and steadily, the company has grown to reach its present position as a well equipped manufacturing company and a noted brand in the industry. The road between 1984 and today has not always been smooth. For many years, the endeavor was under-funded but with determination, Chris and Anne put all they had into producing the best knives possible, within the resources available. In March 1989, they moved from their native South Africa and settled in Boise, Idaho. That move in itself was a major undertaking but vital for the future of the company. Chris has always "pushed the envelope". Whether on a motorcycle or behind a belt grinder, he dreamed of being a world champion. He did not win a motorcycle world championship but in many respects, the standing of CRK today represents one. His induction into the Cutlery Hall of Fame in June 2015 could be considered his championship trophy. The single thought in Chris' mind has always been to design every model with deliberation, taking into account how the knife works, its intended purpose and the most appropriate materials. On this foundation, CRK is a vibrant business, has a great staff of well-trained employees, and remains a company with a worldwide reputation for raising the standards bar - "pushing the envelope" - for the industry.

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