Blade
Shape: Pure quality. With a
high grind on a 16 inch wheel and a gentle upswept curve to 60% of the
blade, it is a highly effective survival / utility knife, equally at home
chopping kindling or potatoes - and all kinds of tasks in between!
Two
Facets on the Spine: Reminiscent of
traditional Japanese swords - an idea lent to Chris Reeve by Bob Lum (who
is the originator of the modern style tanto blade). The effect is stylish
and Chris soon realized that it provides an excellent thumb forward grip,
with lateral support.
Innovative
Screwdriver Kit, secured in the aluminum butt cap and stored in the
hollow handle, provides a highly effective multi-tip tool. The six
piece bit selection covers a wide variety of general purpose applications,
but you can customize your kit with standard 1/4 x 1 inch bits, available
at your local hardware store. (You could even include a 5/64"
Allen wrench with which to service your Sebenza!).
The
sheath employs the unique characteristics of leather to retain the
knife. This patent pending idea is the brainchild of Steve
Derricott of Gfeller Casemakers, who makes all of the Chris Reeve leather
sheaths. The sheath is soaked in water based polyurethane to seal
the leather after if has been formed, giving almost Kydex ©-like water
resistance and durability.
The
one piece concept is a tried and tested part of the 18 year line up of
fixed blades from Chris Reeve Knives. At present, the 7.5" Nkonka is
made from A2, heat treated to 55-57RC. It is coated with KG Gun-Kote
TM and sharpened to the legendary CRK edge.
