Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni Fixed Blade – CPM S45VN Drop Point, Natural Canvas Micarta, Slim Kydex Sheath

Description

The Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (INY-1001) — Zulu for “bird” — is pure minimalist mastery: an ultralight fixed-blade engineered for effortless performance without excess. Handcrafted in Boise, Idaho, this 2022 example (dated May 11, 2022) weighs a mere 68 g (2.4 oz) with handles — or ~45 g (1.6 oz) sans scales for the ultimate weight-obsessed minimalist — making it the go-to for ultralight backcountry trips, precise bird and trout processing, discreet everyday carry, or as a rare gem in any serious Chris Reeve collection.

The 95.9 mm (3.775″) drop-point blade is forged from CPM S45VN stainless steel, tempered to 61-62 HRC for outstanding edge retention, exceptional toughness, and superior corrosion resistance — delivering the real-world durability and slicing prowess that define Chris Reeve’s powder-metallurgy legacy. The stonewashed finish offers refined, low-maintenance elegance that conceals wear beautifully, while the full-tang hollow grind and generous belly provide razor-sharp utility for field dressing, food prep, or detailed tasks.

Ergonomic natural canvas Micarta scales (removable for further weight reduction) deliver secure, textured grip in wet, bloody, or gloved conditions, with that timeless patina collectors adore as it ages gracefully. The slim, molded black Kydex sheath (Chris Reeve-made, with standard hole spacing for versatile carry options) ensures quick, secure, low-profile access, complemented by the included paracord lanyard.

Complete with original box, care notes card (detailing maintenance for blade and Micarta), and provenance — this Inyoni embodies the uncompromising precision of the Sebenza and Inkosi lines in a featherlight fixed-blade format. Ideal for the ultralight adventurer who demands no-compromise capability, the field user needing specialized finesse, or the collector chasing documented, date-specific Chris Reeve excellence.