Chris Reeve Inkosi Insingo vs Sebenza 21 Insingo

In this video I compare my new Inkosi Insingo vs by Small 21 Insingo and also highlight the major differences between the Sebenza 21 and Inkosi. Thanks for watching.
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[@crommy927]

I'm a CRK fanboy so I'm extremely biased. But once I finally bought my first one I understood the hype. Now I have seven on them.

[@jackfarmboy]

Wow that blade really does take it up a notch in my opinion. Looks more complete with that shape.

[@jasongray2807]

That is a small regular, plaza cutlery exclusive dog paw. Very nice! The classic was the precursor to the 21. The regular was retired unfortunately I for one preferred the regular format. Thanks for the comparisons.

[@jasonjennings8465]

I love how the large Inkosi Insino just falls right into my finger grooves. I got the charcoal lanyard and it really goes well with the natural micarta. Both knives are great, but I keep reaching for the Inkosi.

[@Iberstine191145]

I believe the cut out on the blade spine may be for sparking ferro rods.

[@jaypowell0185]

Sebenzas are well worth the price

[@lucacadianalbert]

CRK is still my benchmark when it comes to other knives in that price range and it goes beyond the knife - like you said, their CS/Spa is unmatched.

[@lucacadianalbert]

with they spa they also have an option to replace the blade for a small fee. That's amazing!

[@overlandedc]

Agreed everything I buy is measured against CRK. Most don't measure up!

[@shaunpearson7905]

That's one reason (only?) why I hesitate; if I have a problem or want the "spa" treatment I couldn't send it in without risk. edit: Oh yeah, I forgot to mention - ...because I'm Canadian

[@kimberlyvance6506]

One of these days...I will get a Sebenza

[@OLMmedic]

Exactly. I like that cross hatch pattern

[@DougFLA123]

I wish you would compare the Large Inkosi to the Large Sebenza 21

[@Montblanc1986]

Some guys have been through a few blades, same frame. A lot of people use them for work

[@gerardopietrantoni6452]

I have two large Sebenzas (insingo and tanto), one small Sebenza (clip point), a large inkosi clip point and small inkosi insingo, all plain janes. It’s true the pivot on the Sebenzas is easier to deal with but the Inkosi (large and small) feel more solid and come smooth straight out of the box without a hint of lock stick. There’s no break in period. And centering an inkosi is very easy. The handle grooves make more sense in the large inkosi than in the small ones. But it doesn’t bother me although I wish the handles in the small inkosi were straight like the sebenzas. Both knives are great and in the end other knives are merely fads based on the flavor of the month. CRK knives are a benchmark with hardly any significant faults. That’s my two cents. Great review.

[@LocoDirewolf]

I will be picking up a small Inkosi with the insingo blade in January to complement my regular large Sebenza from 2001.

[@hyssean12]

The blade is thicker on the inkosi. .14 as opposed to .12 on the 21.

[@SOUTHAFRICANKNIFEGUY]

The 25 could be considered a prototype but then again the 25 was built through the most common surveys taken for improvements suggestions to the 21

[@onpointedc4744]

Love the look of that Inkosi, still can't decide whether to wait for them to be available or go ahead and buy a 21

[@hyssean12]

it comes with grease and loctite. Not 2 things of grease.

[@overlandedc]

Sean H cool should have thought of that or looked closer

[@carknelson5895]

Thanks for making this video. I’m like you a gun guy (the safes are full), and find knives exciting! I don’t normally like small knives but want to collect CR wood knives

[@overlandedc]

Good choice! CRK is top notch quality.

[@shaunpearson7905]

Are those paw prints on that classic, as you called it. I really like that humorous/fantastical design element. edit: commented too soon - dog paws. Got it!

[@harryberry474]

Doesn't the spa treatment cost extra $$, you mentioned warranty in the same breath?

[@overlandedc]

Only the cost of shipping unless you are replacing the blade or getting dual lugs installed

[@nathankendall3519]

The gimping on the inkosi looked different, looks like it has high and low gimping grinds. Just another difference looks like.

[@ImageLoX]

The thickness behind the edge is also a “big difference”. 20 wheel vs a 10 wheel. Reviewing a knife with the highest standards and tightest tolerances deserves the same treatment on the review.

[@peterjackson4517]

ImageLoX burn!!!!!!

[@samdee9653]

it is used to struck a ferel rod sorry for the spelling

[@gandolflitke]

That was my first thought when I got my inkosi, perfect for striking a feral rod.

[@Blingem14]

The inkosi has a thicker blade. IMO the inkosi is a cheap out. There is only one precision ground stand off to keep the symmetry between the scales from top to bottom. Also, the screws are not the same. That free floating stop pin is a waste as well as it doesn't matter how think it is the scales can still compress on the blade. The Sebenza is superior. If they combined the best of both knives they'd have the perfect knife. $450- 600 is waaaaay over priced for the Inkosi in it's current config. Maybe for the Sebenza...

[@STERLING43O]

Inkosi is the best knife. Large hardware. Thicker blade. There is a reason Chris made the knife at a later time in life. You may feel that the sebenza is best. But your wrong. Call Chris and ask. The fact that the blade is thicker. There are less screws.... You should understand engineering if your buying knives at this price. Get with the program or shut the fuck up

[@ARes13FOX]

@@STERLING43O dayum. C No chill. I'm on Inkosi team too haha

[@TheDigitalcrack]

Sorry... Benchmade warranty is better than Chris Reeves warranties. Like the knife but I think you are a little biased on the brand.

[@overlandedc]

TheDigitalcrack what does Benchmade have to do with this video? Also how do you know? Have you had to use both and have a personal experience to base it on?

[@TheDigitalcrack]

EDC Gear Reviews yes..I have both. Maccasar ebony sebenza 21 and a custom Benchmade mini crooked river. Benchmade is mention because video said that there was "no other company" who has a better warranty. Chris reeve warranty won't cover if you flick your blade (Benchmade does)..and Chris reeve won't cover your knife if you aren't the original owner, again Benchmade will. So the that easily shows they have a better lifetime warranty. The Sebenza 21 and other Chris reeve knives are still the very best, that's not what I debating. My comment was only based in who had the best warranty. GREAT VIDEO BY THE WAY

[@overlandedc]

@@TheDigitalcrack CRK will do a spa treatment on any of their knives, even if you aren' the original owner. I know because I've purchased many used CRK's and have sent them in before. As far as the flick thing I mean how would they have any idea if you've flicked your knife open? Plus I think that was an old wives tail from when Chris was in charge. No doubt Benchmade has a great warranty.

[@gandolflitke]

Sorry but no. Benchmade has the worst quality control when it comes to warranty. There are many videos and accounts of people sending knives in to benchmade just to have them send it back without doing anything to the knife or having another problem that they did not have when they sent it in. Not to mention benchmades life sharp warranty is a joke, uneven bevels and too course of a grind. CRK warranty sends back a brand new knife after a spa treatment. I've seen people get second hand sebenza and send them to crk with 15 years of wear and tear and CRK takes care of it. There is a difference in quality when sending in a $400 knife apposed to a $150-$250 knife. CRK beats benchmades joke of a warranty by far.

[@no1up]

@@TheDigitalcrack i think the difference is you won't NEED the warranty as much with CRK

[@Mrplacedcookie]

The divot on the spine on the Ikosi can't be a design choice. I guess it's an reference point while the blade is ground.

[@knflvr06]

I love crks but inkonsi's inlays.Really ugly and no symtry.21 inlays are so pretty

[@shaunpearson7905]

Not much different to my eye - in both cases the inlays are simply following the contours of their respective shapes.