Cold Steel 17T-ODBK Kobun Light Weight Boot Knife Fixed 5.5" Black Tanto Plain Blade, OD Green Kray-Ex Handle, Secure-Ex Sheath
* Pricing Info

$64.95

MSRP* : $91.95 | You Save* : $27.00 (29%)
rated 5.0 stars out of 5 Read 1 reviewWrite a Review
Part #: CS17TODBK | Cold Steel Knives
In Stock
Calculate Shipping
Save to Wishlist
Earn 650 knifeREWARDS Points!

Description

CS17TODBK: Kobun - Black, OD Green

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-ODBK
  • Name: Kobun
  • Blade Length: 5.50"
  • Cutting Edge: 4.80"
  • Handle Length: 4.375"
  • Overall Length: 9.875"
  • Blade Material: AUS-8A Stainless Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 0.20"
  • Blade Style: Tanto
  • Blade Grind: Flat
  • Blade Finish: Black
  • Handle Material: OD Green Kray-Ex
  • Handle Thickness: 0.55"
  • Weight: 4.1 oz.
  • Weight with Sheath: 6.60 oz.
  • Made in Taiwan

UPC Code: 813628007166

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

Badges

Product Steel Type Badge: AUS-8 Stainless Steel

Customer Reviews

Cold Steel 17T-ODBK Kobun Light Weight Boot Knife Fixed 5.5" Black Tanto Plain Blade, OD Green Kray-Ex Handle, Secure-Ex Sheathrated 5.000 stars out of 5 (1 review)
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 star
1
4 star
0
3 star
0
2 star
0
1 star
0
Cold Steel 17T-ODBK Kobun Light Weight Boot Knife Fixed 5.5" Black Tanto Plain Blade, OD Green Kray-Ex Handle, Secure-Ex Sheath
rated 5 stars out of 5
Joez
 KY
Jan 20, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight
Cons: None
Thin, light weight, quality
This is a very thin, light weight knife with a lot of blade. Not a primary knife in my opinion, but a discreet back-up knife. Boot knife or perhaps a discrete IWB knife. There are a number of folding knives that can fill this role, but if you want a fixed blade, this one may work. Very sharp. Seems like a decent back-up knife for someone in law enforcement, military. Or if you wanted a very thin, light fixed blade EDC knife to cut boxes. Made to carry, not so much made for comfort when using. Handle is thin though good grip material. Very small finger guard to keep knife thin. Good choice for price relative to other options. Cold Steel makes a great product for the money and KnifeCenter is top notch retailer. Also, the sheath is great.