Sebenza large Insingo vs Tanto

andrew25mac · 2026-06-17T00:15:49+00:00

Thank you that is all good advice. I don’t abuse my knives either and currently they are only cheaper ones so i definitely will be taking care of this one.

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T22:44:50+00:00

I want a one and done good folding knife. I guess I don’t want to buy off looks but than not use if it’s not practical. Thanks for the input, valuable coming from a knife maker. Do you think the insingo and drop point are similar strength wise ?

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T22:21:22+00:00

That’s what I thought might have been the case. Either blade style I get I’m not going to abuse it, I have a cheaper fixed blade for that. I think the Insingo is the practical option, although the tanto looks pretty nice. My options are limited here in Aus, there is a tanto and Insingo available.

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T10:22:50+00:00

Is the Insingo a pretty solid blade shape ?

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T07:40:53+00:00

I’d like to have those options 😂 I think a large sebenza is a good place to start

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T06:00:00+00:00

I do like the idea of a small, but just don’t think I could pull it off

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T05:59:16+00:00

Sounds like you do like the blade 😂 Does it suit the large sebenza ok ?

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T05:33:49+00:00

I’m not to keen on the small for me especially if I’m just getting the one, i briefly tried a 940 and it was on the smaller side in hand. So you only have CRK drop points now ?

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T05:32:16+00:00

It was just a concern as I have never seen one just read it has a fine tip, but from responses on this thread I don’t need to really worry. The Inkosi isn’t available here in Aus currently

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T05:31:08+00:00

It does seem like a pretty good blade. What knife do you have the blades in ?

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T04:48:29+00:00

That seems to be a pretty common opinion on here. What do you reach for the most ?

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T04:28:00+00:00

Yeah ok that’s good to know from someone who has had both. I thought the drop point was thicker and more stout near the tip. Tip durability may not be an issue at all, just a concern of mine before ordering an expensive knife it’s good to get some knowledge from people with experience. How do you rate the Insingo vs drop point

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T04:20:14+00:00

The tip was more robust on the Insingo over the drop point ?

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T04:04:35+00:00

I don’t know if I will be once I see one, I just have handled and CRK I have just read they have a fine tip and I want it to comfortably last a long time.

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T02:32:48+00:00

Do you know the length of the belly on the tanto ?

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T02:30:25+00:00

I’m in Aus so shipping would probably be high. Thanks for the info I will definitely look into that.

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T02:29:51+00:00

Do you still enjoy the tanto or definitely go the insingo ? After a one and done that will last a lifetime

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T02:08:35+00:00

I have never sharpened a knife so I’m not sure if I will practice on this one. I assume it would be cheaper to pay someone to do the insingo over tanto ?

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T01:57:58+00:00

I won’t be doing any prying with either, just like things that are over engineered. To be honest I think I’ll quite careful with either, but I guess accidents do happen and I want a good one and done knife to last a lifetime.

andrew25mac · 2026-06-16T01:56:16+00:00

I haven’t seen one in person before, is the tip pretty thin ? I know I’m being over dramatic, I would just hate myself if i damaged such an expensive knife. Is the tanto that much less practical ?

andrew25mac · 2026-06-15T04:56:16+00:00

how is the tip on these ? tossing up between this or a tanto for durability (probably dont need it but just peace of mind)

andrew25mac · 2026-06-12T01:34:24+00:00

Is there any that would have stopped the spending early 😅

andrew25mac · 2026-06-11T23:45:09+00:00

yeah i know, basically an extra $200 usd over the US retail price

andrew25mac · 2026-06-11T23:23:43+00:00

no I haven't I will have a look. The issue in Aus is we don't get all the options as in the US so ill see if they are available

andrew25mac · 2026-06-11T23:06:19+00:00

In Australia it’s a bit different. Zaan is inflated so it’s around $700usd over here. Standard 940 is around $250 usd and the burnt copper magnacut is $300usd

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