The Kobun® is a lightweight Tanto styled boot knife. It takes its namesake from the Japanese martial, or underworld where the word "Kobun" means "soldier". It's a fitting name for a knife like the Kobun®, which was effectively designed to be "a good soldier". In profile it closely resembles our Master Tanto, but it sports a thinner blade, and that supports its main function; to be a light weight boot knife.
Like our Tantos, it features the Tanto styled reinforced point. This contrasts sharply with most boot knives on the market today which are notorious for their paper thin points which are easily broken or bent. In contrast, the Kobun's® point is highly resistant to bending or breaking because it is reinforced by the full thickness of the blade's spine which runs almost to the very tip of the blade.
The Kobun's® deeply checkered Kray-Ex™ handle is designed to offer minimum bulk with maximum grip. Its cross section was made as thin as possible (approximately 1/2 inch), then contoured to resist turning or shifting in the hand. The Kobun® comes complete with a Secure- Ex® sheath.
Kobun rocks
I have a lot of knives, and never go out the door without one. For a fixed blade, I choose the Kobun. The Kobun is a most practical version of the tanto, because it is so light weight and fits the hand so well. I like the way it takes an edge after some hard use, easily restored to its original razor sharp condition. This knife is almost a Cold Steel best kept secret. It does not receive the promotion some other blades do, but it is one of the very best.
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11/20/2011 10:01 AM
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Kobun
This is a great knife. Strong and sturdy and holds it edge. Very nice grip and easy to clean, fits well in any sized hand. The secure-X sheath is very durable and sleek. Cant go wrong purchasing this knife.
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Specifications:
Blade Length: 5 1/2"
Overall Length: 9 7/8"
Steel: Japanese AUS 8A Stainless
Weight: 4.4 oz
Handle: 4 3/8" Long Kraton®
Sheath: Secure-Ex® Sheath