Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza vs Inkosi vs Umnumzaan

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[whalehands]

I have the Inkosi Insingo in s45vn and the Sebenza 31 with Magnacut on order. Needless to say, the Inkosi made me sell a lot of my knives because I wasn't using them.

[dan_taninecz_geopol]

Just got my inkosi insingo magnacut. Pretty staggering fit and finish.

[dr.oetqer]

I own a Umnumzaan Tanto in S35VN for a few years, and I like it even more than I thought I would. It's truly a hard use EDC knife, and can literally take a beating. I'm not afraid of using it, although it is my most expensive knife in my collection, and it's definitely not a safe queen.
The Umnumzaan is in my top 3 of favorites for EDC together with a Spyderco Para 3, and Spyderco PM 2.

[TheRoadDawg]

I just got my 31 (small Sebenza; dark inlays) in Magnacut. Super happy right out of the box. I got the drop point, mainly because I couldn’t find the Insingo blade. Which means at some point I’ll have to save up to get another, lol.

[milkymodi]

I believe it’s the Umnum that has a deep hollow grind and the other two have a regular hollow grind. Great video tho thank you for taking the time to put it together!

[Tom-ujuf]

My favorite is the Sebenza. I love everything about it. I never really understood the point of the Inkosi, looks like a Sebenza with finger grooves and without the CRK signature pivot bushing. I respect the style of Umnumzaan, but don't really like its features: The blade shape with the thumb cut-outs, thumbstuds with rubber o-rings, the pattern on the titanium handles, the protruding lock bar and the clip which sits so close to the side of the knife. The Plain Jane Large Sebenza 31 with drop point is the one I own, carry every day and love.

[kHunter]

Great video. Thanks for the detailed explanation on everything.

[abcf]

I really like them all, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be the inkosi. Feels the best in hand.

[RIP]

I seen you inbox your first Sebenza. That was the best video. You could hear the excitement in your voice.

[Foxrock]

One year later….I have all three…AND I’m on the four year wait for the Sebenza 31 Magnacut with inlay ( burl maple) dual studs

[tolkienboutstuff]

I always assumed the Inkosi and Zaan had the bushing also. Another point for sebanza imo as that’s one of my favorite features.

[erhon]

I haven’t ventured into that price range yet but I’m sure someday I will get atleast a sebenza. I love the new inlay pattern on the 31 so I would probably lean towards getting the inlay version because I doubt I will buy multiple Chris reeves so might as well get the one I like.

[fnc]

The original Umnumzaan has a much more comfortable lock bar that people complained they could not close but they just needed to break it in and it helps to use the pad of your thumb to close it. I’ve had several Umnumzaan and different versions and the original from 2008 up to part 2009 is the best

[mrgoodkat]

My first CRK was a large 31 with micarta. Took some warming up to because i was used to spyderco and benchmade. But the longer i had it the more i fell for it. Just got a large inkosi with and micarta and insingo this weekend and i already love the inkosi more than the sebenza. For me the ergos are better than the sebenza.

[Josh-jwcb]

I really am not a fan of the inlays of the sebenza. To me in kinda ruins the ergos for my hands but I think it depends greatly on hand size. Polishing the washers and using the right lubricant combination can make the action really good on any of these. Great video!

[MrJohnny]

I am waiting for my sebenza 31 with double lugs and black canvas micarta inlays in s45vn 👍💪😁

[qdp]

Magnacut is here! Full switch is expected in Q4 according to Tim Reeve.

[matusknives]

This review was long overdue, thank you for making it. One point though (at the risk of repeating myself) - I have heard a few (subjective) opinions on the S45VN CRKs not being great with edge retention. Did you notice any relevant difference to CRK’s S35VN? I personally would anyway wait for the MagnaCut … I am not in a hurry.

[jackeddemon]

Lefty here, can I switch the thumb stud placement on the Sabenza?

[taazen]

I love the color on these blades. I truly want one in this, that will never happen. (Also fully Black is nice). Anyway, Wonder if there's someone who can stonewash/sandblast them Dark Grey, blade, handle, hardware(screws, thumbstuds and more?) And also, l truly like the Tanto. It looks Great for a working-knife(like a prybar at the front. But this will be my last knife, , at least my primary one, EDC. So, what would you have choosen as your main blade style? Would love to hear your opinion. Means alot. Best wishes, Thomas, Norway