Knife - Essential Tool for Camping, Outdoor Adventure and collection

The Chris Reeve Inkosi Large Tanto is the evolution of the iconic Sebenza, designed for those looking for a sturdy and precise folder with a decisive tactical soul. This version features a CPM-MagnaCut steel tanto blade, one of the most modern and high-performance alloys: excellent edge retention, very high corrosion resistance, and superior toughness for truly heavy-duty use.

With its titanium frame lock with hardened steel reinforcement, precision phosphor bronze bearings, and oversized integral spacer, the Inkosi is built to last a lifetime and beyond. The tanto geometry offers exceptional penetration and a reinforced tip, making it ideal for precise cuts and EDC or tactical applications where strength is essential.

Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts who want the best of American engineering in a high-end folding knife.

Intended use: Sports / Collection

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM-MagnaCut steel at 63/64HRC with blue anodized titanium thumbstud
Blade finish: Stonewashed
Handle: Sandblasted 6AI4V titanium with blue anodized titanium lanyard bead
Blade length: 88mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Closed length: 122mm.
Total length: 210mm.
Closed thickness: 17mm.
Weight: 142g.
Closure: RIL (Reeve Integral Lock / Frame Lock)
Clip: removable, titanium
Packaging: cardboard box with Chris Reeve logos, warranty certificates, routine maintenance tools
Notes: New item, with certificate dated May 2025

KNIFE FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: Collected from a private individual, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition.
* Commercially available: First series, pre-2017, discontinued; a revamped series with CPM-S35VN steel and redesigned kidex sheath was introduced in 2017, also discontinued.
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: A few small marks due to time.
* Marks on handle: A few small marks due to time.
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Not present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Sporting/Tactical

Type of production: Midtech
Country of Production: USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-S30V 55/57HRC
Blade Treatment: KG Gun-Kote
Handle: Stainless steel CPM-S30V 55/57HRC
Blade Length: 86mm.
Blade thickness: 4.2mm.
Total length: 184mm.
Weight: 85g.
Sheath: made of Kydex manufactured by Blade Tech
Packaging: white cardboard box with Chris Reeve logos
Notes: Design by William W. Harsey

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in good condition, with some signs of wear and tear. 
* Commercially available: Still in catalog, with current delivery time of about 5 yearsfrom order
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: None, but small signs of anodization discoloration on opening pin
* Marks on handle: Small abrasion marks on clip.
* Box: Present and complete
* Scabbard: Originally not included, original, purchased separately, but with visible signs of wear.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Sporting / Collection

Type of manufacture: Midtech
Country of Production: USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-S35VN 58/59HRC
Blade treatment: stonewashed
Handle: titanium 6Al4V microbead blasted
Blade length: 92mm.
Blade thickness: 3.56mm.
Length closed: 123mm.
Total length: 212mm.
Thickness when closed: 19mm.
Weight: 140g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium, removable
Package: cardboard box with Chris Reeve logos, Warranty certificates, Microfiber cloth, Maintenance kit, leather pouch, additional set of brass washers, keys for maintenance and disassembly.
Notes: -

Intended Use: Collection / Sports

Blade: CPM-S35VN stainless steel 58/59 HRC
Country of Origin: USA
Finish: stonewashed
Handle: Titanium
Blade length: 92mm.
Blade Thickness: 3.56mm.
Closed Length: 123mm.
Overall length: 212mm.
Weight: 140g.
Lock: Frame Lock
Clip: Titanium
Packaging: cardboard box with CRK logos, microfiber cloth, guarantee certificates
Notes: -

Intended use: Tactical / CQC

Type of production: Industrial
production Blade: Taiwan
Blade: D2 steel Flipper opening system
Blade treatment: satin
Handle: Black G10
Blade length: 86mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed Length: 125mm.
Overall length: 215mm.
Thick when closed: 16mm
Balancing: -
Weight: 216g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: removable and reversible stainless steel
Notes: opening on ball bearings
Packaging: cardboard box with Hoffner logos

Intended use: Tactical / CQC

Type of production: Industrial
production Blade: Taiwan
Blade: D2 steel Flipper opening system
Blade treatment: satin
Handle: carbon fiber
Blade length: 86mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed Length: 125mm.
Overall length: 215mm.
Thick when closed: 16mm
Balancing: -
Weight: 212g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: removable and reversible stainless steel
Notes: opening on ball bearings
Packaging: cardboard box with Hoffner logos

Intended use: Tactical / CQC

Type of production: Industrial
production Blade: Taiwan
Blade: D2 steel Flipper opening system
Blade treatment: satin
Handle: G-10 chiseled
Blade length: 86mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed Length: 125mm.
Overall length: 215mm.
Thick when closed: 16mm
Balancing: -
Weight: 218g.
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: removable and reversible stainless steel
Notes: opening on ball bearings
Packaging: cardboard box with Hoffner logos

Intended Use: Collection / Sports

Blade: CPM-S35VN stainless steel 58/59 HRC
Country of Origin: USA
Finish: stonewashed
Handle: Titanium
Blade length: 92mm.
Blade Thickness: 3.56mm.
Closed Length: 123mm.
Overall length: 212mm.
Weight: 140g.
Lock: Frame Lock
Clip: Titanium
Packaging: cardboard box with CRK logos, microfiber cloth, guarantee certificates
Notes: -

Sebenza 25: 
Making the Best Even Better

Virtually every year since the inception of the Sebenza in 1987 has seen small, incremental developments, improvements and changes. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Sebenza in 2012, Chris brought some new concepts to the Sebenza 25. 

• Large Hollow Grind Technology—the first blade to feature this new grind that blends the best of hollow and flat grinds.
• Shaped phosphor bronze washer on the lock side brings additional stability to that side of the blade.
• One-eighth inch ceramic ball acts as the interface between the lock bar and the blade, and doubles to drop into the detent, ensuring the blade stays in place when closed.
• Larger perforations in the washers reduce friction, store more lubricant and offer space for small dirt
particles to move away from the blade/washer 
interface, helping to prevent blade action from 
becoming “sticky”.
• 416 Heat treated stainless steel stop pin is interference fit into the lock side of the handle.
• Asymmetrical pattern thumb serrations on a curved thumb ramp of the blade give excellent purchase. 
At 0.140” (3.56mm), the blade is more robust than previous Sebenza models.



SPECIFICATIONS:
Blade Material:
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel
Blade Hardness:
58-59 RC
Blade Length:
Large - 3.625" (92 mm)
Blade Thickness:
0.14" (3.56 mm)
Overall Length:
8.335" (212 mm)
Handle Length:
4.71" (147.64 mm)
Handle Material:
6Al4V Titanium
Handle Thickness:
0.150" (3.8 mm)
Weight:
5.2 oz. (145 g)
Fittings:
303 Stainless Steel
Double Thumblugs:
6Al4V Titanium
Pocket Clip:
6Al4V Titanium

Use target: Neck Knife / Sportsman / Tactical

Type of production: semi-industrial
Country of production: Boise - Idaho - USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-S35VN 55 / 57HRC
Surface treatment: PVD
Handle: Stainless steel CPM-S35VN 58 / 59HRC
Blade Length: 86mm.
Blade thickness: 4.2mm.
Total length: 184mm.
Weight: 85g.
Sheath: in Kydex, ultra-thin
Packing: white cardboard box with Chris Reeve logos, Warranty Certificates
Notes: Design by William W. Harsey

Use target: Neck Knife / Sportsman / Tactical

Type of production: semi-industrial
Country of production: Boise - Idaho - USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-S35VN 55 / 57HRC
Surface treatment: PVD
Handle: Stainless steel CPM-S35VN 58 / 59HRC
Blade Length: 86mm.
Blade thickness: 4.2mm.
Total length: 184mm.
Weight: 85g.
Sheath: in Kydex, ultra-thin
Packing: white cardboard box with Chris Reeve logos, Warranty Certificates
Notes: Design by William W. Harsey

Use target: Neck Knife / Sportsman / Tactical

Type of production: semi-industrial
Country of production: Boise - Idaho - USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-S35VN 55 / 57HRC
Surface treatment: PVD
Handle: Stainless steel CPM-S35VN 58 / 59HRC
Blade Length: 86mm.
Blade thickness: 4.2mm.
Total length: 184mm.
Weight: 85g.
Sheath: in Kydex, ultra-thin
Packing: white cardboard box with Chris Reeve logos, Warranty Certificates
Notes: Design by William W. Harsey