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Bad sheath
The knife is great. But the sheath is horrible. Everybody else has a problem with it holding on to the knife. Mine won't stay in the sheath. If I bend over, out drops the knife. Way too loose
Cold Steel 17T Kobun Light Weight Boot Knife Fixed 5.5" Tanto Plain Blade, Kray-Ex Handle, Secure-Ex Sheath
Part #: CS17T | Cold Steel Knives
Description
CS17T: Kobun
Cold Steel
Cold Steel describes this item as follows:
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 Kraton 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.
Specifications
- Item Number: 17T
- Name: Kobun
- 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
- Made in Taiwan
UPC Code: 705442008132
Related Categories
Cold Steel Knives, Cold Steel Kobun Fixed Blade Knives Series, AUS-8 Blade Steel, Kray-Ex Handle Material, Fixed Blade Knives, Fixed Blade Knives Boot Knives
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Customer Reviews
Scott
Waterloo, IAFeb 25, 2023
Charles
Beaumont, TexasMay 11, 2022
Pros: Blade Sharpness, Weight, Overall Quality, Materials, Handle Material
Cons: None
It Is Made In Taiwan!
This knife is everything it said to be, Cold Steel brand, light, sharp, and NOT made in China! I love the sharpness, and this will be one kept at hand for emergencies. I like the sheath, minimal, but effective. At the price point several can be acquired and kept in various spots for use at a moments notice. Made IN Taiwan! Let's Go Brandon!
Tonta
USA Apr 06, 2022
Pros: Blade Sharpness, Weight, Overall Quality, Materials, Handle Material
Cons: Blade Sharpness, Weight, Finish, Materials, Blade Material
"Tanto"
"The most tonto is the most tonto."
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