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CHRIS REEVE
NKONKA
The Nknonka (Zulu
for Bushbuck) is an innovative new design from Chris Reeve Knives.
Here are some of the
features of the new Nkonka:
Innovative Screwdriver
kit: Fits into the hollow handle, and is secured by the aluminum butt
cap. 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!).
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From Chris
Reeve:
"Motorsport
has been a passion in my life for as long as I can remember - I
have ridden a motorcycle of one kind or another since I was 15 years
old and spent 4 years competing on the South African circuit riding
Yamaha 125cc and 250cc grand prix style road racing motorcycles.
I have owned road bikes, trials bikes, dirt bikes and loved every
moment of riding any one of them. It is not just the competition
or the speed of motorcycles and race cars that inspires me, but
the technology and the continual thrust for improved performance.
Shortly
after I had stopped racing, my co-workers at the Lithotone nicknamed
me Nkonka, a name I am proud to share with a knife that has been
several years in the planning, and represents a pinnacle in terms
of competition and performance. It is a design of which I am proud
- innovative, progressive and competitive. Like every other knife
from Chris Reeve Knives, it is a combination of hi-tech materials,
exact execution and old fashioned elbow grease. The Nkonka bears
evidence of some of the details I have learned in the 27 years that
I have been designing and making knives, and reflects influences
from just a few of the many creative people in the industry"
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The kit is detailed
with practical features that will ensure performance -
- silicone 'O' rings
ensure snug assembly;
- 3 1/2" hexagonal
aluminum shaft;
- aluminum bit holder/coupler;
- plastic injection
molded bit storage;
- removable titanium
tommy bar to aid torque as needed;
- set screw in the
butt cap to secure tommy bar;
Bedpost Style Titanium
Finials: Reminiscent of designs by turn-of-the-century English cutlers,
Joseph Rodgers & Co. They offer an effective cross guard and a comfortable
thumb forward grip.
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Nkonka
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CRK-NKONKA
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Length,
Overall:
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12.75" |
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Blade
Length:
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7.5" |
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Blade
Material:
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A2 |
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Handle
Length:
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5.25" |
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Handle
Material:
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A2 |
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Weight:
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1.06
lb |
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Sheath
Material:
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Leather |
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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 (whi 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.
 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 Chris Reeve's 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™ and sharpened
to the legendary CRK edge.
The performance of
the Nkonka is fast, smooth and elegant - like a bushbuck running through
the bush!
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