To introduce a new family of folding knives from Chris Reeve Knives, the "Inkosi 1st 30" is a limited, highly collectible edition of 30 production prototypes. The 30 piece edition honors 30 years of Chris Reeve Knives, a milestone in 2014 when this knife was designed.

Because Inkosi means Chief in Zulu, the 1st 30 Inkosi features a graphic that echoes the shield traditionally carried by the Zulu Chief, and a midnight blue lanyard tie with an "Inkosi 1st 30" bead. Both handle slabs are engraved "1st 30 - 2015" on the inside. None of these features will be present on the production version of the Inkosi.

The Inkosi folder is a new design by Chris Reeve that builds on the inherent strengths of the Integral Lock. This knife is a smaller, more compact everyday folding knife with Chris Reeve Knives award-winning manufacturing excellence. Inkosi is the Zulu word for Chief and this knife certainly commands respect.

Chris Reeve Knives is continually improving their knives and the Inkosi features a number of refinements:

The blade is 8% thicker than the Small Sebenza 21 and utilizes CRK's Large Hollow Grind technology.

Double thumb lugs are standard.

Oversized phosphor bronze washer with extra-large grease pockets

Larger, sturdier stop pin.

Added stability to the locking mechanism and ceramic ball lock bar interface.

Pocket clip rests on the spine rather than contacting the lock bar to avoid undue pressure on the lock.

Information from Chris Reeve Knives