I like some plastic knife sheaths like in this video BUT I will never have a plastic holster for any handgun. I know a lot of people like them but I don't for a variety of reasons.
I have plenty of experience in a variety of situations in combat. I carried a minimum of 3 knifes. I would agree fixed blades are the way to go. I carried a M9 bayonet, double bladed boot knife, and the tanto knife.
@JeansForLife Kabars are like Acogs, everyone see them in movies and then wants one. trust me kabar arnt the best you can get. You only have to buy a Cold Steel knife once.
I really like your review of this knife. I am deciding wether to get this knife or a kabar tanto. I would use the kabar for camping/survival uses and the kobun for a tactical edc. I am 13 and i was wondering if the kobun handle would fit me or the kabar would be too big. Thanks
For those of you complaining about how long it takes him to unsheathe the knife, just go look it up on google images. The information he gives about the knife while it's in its sheath is equally important to his target audience as what he says about the blade itself.
This knife with San Mai III blade and Recon Tanto handle will be in my opinion excelent affordable high end "universal" tanto knife for everyday use if similary priced as SRK with San Mai III. Althrough there is Recon Tanto with composite blade i find his blade lenght uneccesery long for most of everyday tasks.
Master Tanto on other hand is for my way too expensive as utility / kitchen knife althrought some owners using him for that role.
This knife is awesome, weighs nothing, excellent design for "tactical" use. In the winter I would conceal this as EDC over a tactical folder. For $30 it's incredible value
Are you in the Army or Marine Corps because you sound like you know what your talking bout when it comes to operations and crap good to go good review also i Have carried my Kobun when i got deployed good blade Semper Fi
@Landrymarine He was in the AF for a long time. If I'm correct ( Veri feel free to correct me) he actually has a few videos talking about it. Unfortunately we get a huge amount of armchair warriors doubting his military career, likely the people who could never, ever cut it in the forces.
I've had an OSS for a long time, but I just got a Kobun. I personally think it's equally as awesome. Mine came as sharp as my best Spyderco or Emerson folders.
@nutnfancyJust want to give ya a like on your sheath fix. I.m going to use it on my Master hunter sheath. It has the same problem, and that sucker jumped out and bit me the other day! Should have watched this vid sooner :o) Also, I want to ask you how you reprofile your knife edges. I need to on the Master Hunter
@nutnfancyJust want to give ya a like on your sheath fix. I.m going to use it onn my Master hunter sheath. It has the same problem, and that sucker jumped out and bit me the other day! Should hhave watched this vid sooner :o)
awesome review! just saw this knife on amazon for 31 dollars and freaked out! had to see it my favorite dude on youtube had done a review on it and sure enough he has! i am getting this knife soon!
Great review and insight man. I want to add something, not to offend you, but for clarity: The traditional hold for any tanto blade is a upward 45 degree hand grip. This means that your index knuckle will rest within space of the guard and handle, and your thumb will hold firm support in the middle of the handle-rear. This hold ensures that the blade is controlled utmost, utilizing speed for flicking slices from the elbow and wrist.
would nut n fancy go with a cold steel tanto kobun made with stailess steel aus as 80
or a cold steel gi tanto made with 1055carbon (im afraid of rust for it and if so how can i prevent )(the knife will be used mainly for survivale and throwing)
@VLesPaulV the gi model wich is a cheap crabon 1055 model is good for throwing so im guessing yes go check out the cold steel website they have demonstration on almost evry balde and other weapons
Great review! I am a big fan of this blade. Exceptionally lightweight for the size of the blade. Plus you can not beat the price point on this one. BTW my sheath was actually very secure and I did not experience any of the issues that you addressed, but I understand that you can only review the knife in your possession. This knife gets a lot of negative hits on the blade forums, but I really dig it! Take care!
I know this is a old video. i would just like to know if it actually fits in a boot. the sheath looks really wide, and would like to know if its comfortable to wear. thx
I bought one and I agree with Nutn, this is a high value knife. I first felt that the grips was narrow and small and I have small hands. Once I had it for a while I realized the beauty of this knife is super small and light but a very nice and just right sized blade, what a great value
i ordered a cold steel SRK got this one in error after checking it out i kept this one and reorded the SRK. this KOBUN is a great knife and love the balance
I guess they have come down a lot over the years. But all that aside it is an amazing knife, i also touched mine up. It will shave now lol. Also, i guess this varies from knife to knife. But, mine was VERY tight in the sheath, almost didn't get the damn thing out when i first got it lol.
I'm thinking about getting this knife, but I am wondering about the sheath. How do I go about carrying that on my right hip? Would the sheath itself just go on the inside of my belt, with the clip pointing outwards? Also, can you make a video showing how to tie the sheath to MOLLE or a belt using paracord?
Man, if that thing had 2 inches of serration, I would carry one on my gear! I don't need the defensive characteristics of the knife (I'm a paramedic) but if it came with serration, it would be the perfect utility knife!
Good review, but if you have issues with the handle I would recommend the cold steel recon tanto, the kobun was designed as a boot knife so that is why the handle is thin.
I got mine when the old version ( better quality ) was on closeout sale also. I have two of them, one with full serrations and one with the razor edge like in the review here. With regards to a tactical self defense blade that would not be used for any utility reasons I prefer the serrated blade. It is wickedly sharp and would do severe damage with little force exerted. Great knives. Vey concealable.
@themrpanda1 That kind of comment is unwelcome here. Its only a 10 min review, extremely short by TNP standards. If you cannot absorb 10 minutes of knife talk....walk on and don't look back. Another hissy fit like that and I'm blocking you.-- Veri (Nutn's sister)
@nutnfancy although i disagree with how he reacted, i'm afraid i feel the same way. Sometimes Nutn just gets so absorbed with talking about his experiences with the knife, he forgets to show us the knife until late in the video! And yes, it is very frustrating. xD At least the wait is usually worth it. If you are impatient, just fast forward 2/3rds the video, guys! Problem solved.
This is just an awesome carry everywhere knife i just got mine yesterday it fits on my belt really nice and also on my Army boots i just love it and its a really good steel for the price AUS 8A so if you have about 35.00 dollars laying around go to Amazon.com and get yours you wont regret it!
The clip is not on the wrong side, it's designed to be worn iwb inside the waist band or inside a boot.
The tanto blade shape of the kobun lends itself best to a fighting knife, as a survival knife, it just won't work as well for skinning and other tasks. Also it's 1/8th of an inch thick, that is pretty thin for a "survival" knife.
There is no best blade steel, manufacturers come out with the "best" magic metal all the time. Allot of it is preference. I personally like my fixed blades to be
Thank you for this review. I understand you are saying it is a great knife as a backup weapon BUT - 1. the handle might get in the way 2. notwithstanding that the handle is not substantial enough 3. the cross guard might allow your thrusting hand to slip up on the blade. 4. You better practice with it.
It seems that all those concerns are covered with the CS Safe Maker 1 with the
4 1/2" blade. - Same AUS - 8 but with foolproof thrusts and weapon retention:
@nutnfancy I couldn't read the backside of the blade. Where was that particular kobun made? I have 2 kobuns of different steels. And bought one from a source other than ColdSteel. I want to be sure i have a aus8. current model. Also do you know what the model number on the box was? 17T maybe? Yours should be made in taiwan. The first kobun's I think came in aus8 w/ matte finish.
yourcornerstore just got some of these in stock and they're selling them for $27. For just a few bucks more than the GI tanto and you get a kraton handle, AUS-8A stainless steel and a secure-ex sheath. What a deal!
What is your suggestion for survival / emergency knife? I am so far looking at...
I am looking to buy SOG Elite Pup, but what are the difference among... SOG seal pup elite E37T-K, M37T-N, E37-N, E37S-K, E37S-N, E37TS-N, SE37-M Team? and what is Tini, ??
I thought SOG Elite PUP was the only ONE model, now I am so confused which one to buy ? For everyday utility / survival / emergency purpose
I have owned and used a kobun for about four years now and i totally agree with your comments, even after all this time i still struggle to find fault with this knife. the blade has a lot of penetrating power and is exelent for slashing and even fine work is a pleasure with the kobun. 5/5
Buddy u give great reviews on all equipment and I hope I can see more of them in the futureI have a request though, could you make a comparison between Tanto blade and Spear blade knives? I think it would be worth to give a review on advantages and disadvantages of one and another so that one could match the type of blade vs demands of application
I would love to see a review of the cold steel UWK which i have tried to destroy and the Oyabun which is the big brother to this knife. My CS UWK I have had for about 6 years and I have cut small trees, used it fishing and wadeding rivers when it was submerged for hours , I have also used it for a hammer ,and batoned with it .This is the best knife I have ever owned. it's a great knife. Anyway I love nutnfancy you have the best reviews i have every seen and keep up the good work my friend
i was gifted this knife from a friend, it was discontinued before my time i guess, Its a hell of a knife, i keep it on me as my EDC. Its light, its small, but not too small. overall its a hell of a knife and its a shame they discontinued it.
I have this knife, and I can say that it is certainly performs well. When I went camping, I cut down a sapling that was over an inch wide with this knife, dulled very little, edge was undamaged. Very nice knife.
@nutnfancy i have both and love the kobun, light and compact . just butchered a deer and it was great covered with tallow after easy to clean and the steel beads when water hits it. love this knife and for the price its a no brainer.
Funny Pou,
My Kobun has become my wifes go to knive for carving Turkey and roasts. Thought you'd appreciate.
Hazmattdown 22 hours ago
I like the thin handle and the size of the guard. The length of the handle is just right for me.
My only complaint would be that out of the box, it was barely sharp enough to cut butter. It literally would not cut paper.
SAsgarters 1 week ago
thanks for the very very thorough review. I bought this knife on your recommendation, and like it a lot.
mezimon 1 week ago
Great review. I fixed the shealth just like you did. Thank you for that detail.
jogge66 2 weeks ago
A major downside is the handle. It is to thin for me, so I won't be buying it.
QRFCombatVET 1 month ago in playlist BEST SOLDIER GEAR by Nutnfancy
I like some plastic knife sheaths like in this video BUT I will never have a plastic holster for any handgun. I know a lot of people like them but I don't for a variety of reasons.
QRFCombatVET 1 month ago in playlist BEST SOLDIER GEAR by Nutnfancy
I have plenty of experience in a variety of situations in combat. I carried a minimum of 3 knifes. I would agree fixed blades are the way to go. I carried a M9 bayonet, double bladed boot knife, and the tanto knife.
QRFCombatVET 1 month ago in playlist BEST SOLDIER GEAR by Nutnfancy
Anybody who knows what they're talking about have any thoughts on using this for EDC as a civilian. 5,1/2 inches is legal where I live.
stopthemadness99 1 month ago
no whip sound :( whhatcheee
M40Hawkeye 1 month ago
this is my back up to my back up
ThePatrick6122 2 months ago 3
Lol its about$23 now :/ derppp
phillip53k5hun8 2 months ago
you have come along way since these OG table tops!
dnasplice 2 months ago
i just bought my kobun knife for 28 bucks o yea i cant wait..this will be my duty knife but first i need to practice with it..
JUKEBOXX1990 2 months ago
its all about the kabar
JeansForLife 2 months ago in playlist BEST SOLDIER GEAR by Nutnfancy
@JeansForLife Kabars are like Acogs, everyone see them in movies and then wants one. trust me kabar arnt the best you can get. You only have to buy a Cold Steel knife once.
BigDirtyBasterd 2 months ago in playlist BEST SOLDIER GEAR by Nutnfancy
420 and aus 8 botjh suck. Get he san mai III! How much more can it be?
BigRooster747 2 months ago
@BigRooster747 A hundred bucks at least.
Kylef7735 1 month ago
if you wanna see the blade so bad, then just skip to when he unsheathes it...morons
unphazed123 2 months ago
haha he pronounced tanto wrong....
FordHuntington1 3 months ago
@FordHuntington1 No he didn't.
zednotzee7 2 months ago in playlist BEST SOLDIER GEAR by Nutnfancy
I really like your review of this knife. I am deciding wether to get this knife or a kabar tanto. I would use the kabar for camping/survival uses and the kobun for a tactical edc. I am 13 and i was wondering if the kobun handle would fit me or the kabar would be too big. Thanks
phillip53k5hun8 3 months ago
For those of you complaining about how long it takes him to unsheathe the knife, just go look it up on google images. The information he gives about the knife while it's in its sheath is equally important to his target audience as what he says about the blade itself.
horrorfan13666 3 months ago 21
He takes the knife out @ 6:29
NaZiKilLEr5000 4 months ago
@NaZiKilLEr5000 OMG YES:_)!!!!!
BigRooster747 2 months ago
This knife with San Mai III blade and Recon Tanto handle will be in my opinion excelent affordable high end "universal" tanto knife for everyday use if similary priced as SRK with San Mai III. Althrough there is Recon Tanto with composite blade i find his blade lenght uneccesery long for most of everyday tasks.
Master Tanto on other hand is for my way too expensive as utility / kitchen knife althrought some owners using him for that role.
IonorRea 4 months ago
"Sorry for the phone". For a little while I thought it was funny. Cool review though.
SuperRip7 6 months ago
Looks like a mini Katana.
SuperRip7 6 months ago
I worry about the Kraton handle and guard on mine. Wouldn't it wear out quickly or be sliced through by enemy's blade?
miiigoreng 6 months ago
This knife is awesome, weighs nothing, excellent design for "tactical" use. In the winter I would conceal this as EDC over a tactical folder. For $30 it's incredible value
mofoshrimp 6 months ago
thanks for all the talk on the sheath. any one who knows anything knows the sheath is just as important as the knife. nice vid,
420smokedatweed 7 months ago
Are you in the Army or Marine Corps because you sound like you know what your talking bout when it comes to operations and crap good to go good review also i Have carried my Kobun when i got deployed good blade Semper Fi
Landrymarine 7 months ago
@Landrymarine airforce
BigSean1992 7 months ago
@Landrymarine He was in the AF for a long time. If I'm correct ( Veri feel free to correct me) he actually has a few videos talking about it. Unfortunately we get a huge amount of armchair warriors doubting his military career, likely the people who could never, ever cut it in the forces.
shibdiby 7 months ago
I've had an OSS for a long time, but I just got a Kobun. I personally think it's equally as awesome. Mine came as sharp as my best Spyderco or Emerson folders.
batista777 7 months ago
Just bought this... yesssss.
RENOGUY777 8 months ago
@nutnfancyJust want to give ya a like on your sheath fix. I.m going to use it on my Master hunter sheath. It has the same problem, and that sucker jumped out and bit me the other day! Should have watched this vid sooner :o) Also, I want to ask you how you reprofile your knife edges. I need to on the Master Hunter
gravityprone 8 months ago
@nutnfancyJust want to give ya a like on your sheath fix. I.m going to use it onn my Master hunter sheath. It has the same problem, and that sucker jumped out and bit me the other day! Should hhave watched this vid sooner :o)
gravityprone 8 months ago
Is there a Bowie like this size and weight wise? not a fan of tanto.
WarzoneMerc 9 months ago
Dear nutn this or the G.I tanto please reply.
AntebellumOg 9 months ago
@AntebellumOg i ain't nutn but i'd say kobun because the kobun is legal for carry in some states depending on knife laws. i carry mine all the time
theNICAguy 7 months ago
Great review!
FireTeamGhostHawk 10 months ago
where is this knife made?
JMinCali 10 months ago
Would you recomend this over the Recon 1 Tanto?
PirateKiller47 10 months ago
NICE VIDEO DO YOU KNOW IF THE KNIFE IS FULL TANG?
carodriguez1977 10 months ago
@carodriguez1977 yes it is
yoanmilenkov 9 months ago
Ziva from NCIS has this knife!!!
daboodeef179 11 months ago
awesome review! just saw this knife on amazon for 31 dollars and freaked out! had to see it my favorite dude on youtube had done a review on it and sure enough he has! i am getting this knife soon!
marshall3win 11 months ago
@knifefight19 Shoo - Veri
nutnfancy 11 months ago
Great review and insight man. I want to add something, not to offend you, but for clarity: The traditional hold for any tanto blade is a upward 45 degree hand grip. This means that your index knuckle will rest within space of the guard and handle, and your thumb will hold firm support in the middle of the handle-rear. This hold ensures that the blade is controlled utmost, utilizing speed for flicking slices from the elbow and wrist.
senseidarkfox 11 months ago
if i'd did not have that blade a year ago in a gun fight i wood have bin dead cus my gun jam'd up
usmcmajormichael 1 year ago
would nut n fancy go with a cold steel tanto kobun made with stailess steel aus as 80
or a cold steel gi tanto made with 1055carbon (im afraid of rust for it and if so how can i prevent )(the knife will be used mainly for survivale and throwing)
TheOriginalSourBanan 1 year ago
@TheOriginalSourBanan Keep it well oiled
hamsteryte 1 year ago
can u throw it?
VLesPaulV 1 year ago
@VLesPaulV the gi model wich is a cheap crabon 1055 model is good for throwing so im guessing yes go check out the cold steel website they have demonstration on almost evry balde and other weapons
TheOriginalSourBanan 1 year ago
@TheOriginalSourBanan thanks dude
VLesPaulV 1 year ago
Great review! I am a big fan of this blade. Exceptionally lightweight for the size of the blade. Plus you can not beat the price point on this one. BTW my sheath was actually very secure and I did not experience any of the issues that you addressed, but I understand that you can only review the knife in your possession. This knife gets a lot of negative hits on the blade forums, but I really dig it! Take care!
Scentapede 1 year ago
Made a video response to this with my Kobun. Primarily the 550 cord handle I put on it. You should check it out Nutn and let me know what you think.
StreetLegendsUT 1 year ago
I know this is a old video. i would just like to know if it actually fits in a boot. the sheath looks really wide, and would like to know if its comfortable to wear. thx
DONSnPiEsALOT92 1 year ago
I bought one and I agree with Nutn, this is a high value knife. I first felt that the grips was narrow and small and I have small hands. Once I had it for a while I realized the beauty of this knife is super small and light but a very nice and just right sized blade, what a great value
madogblue 1 year ago
It is sharp but not sharp enough for me so i sharped it ".... shread ... shread ... shread"
I didn't know there is some one on the planet that need's sharper blade than CS prevents
umberdus 1 year ago
i ordered a cold steel SRK got this one in error after checking it out i kept this one and reorded the SRK. this KOBUN is a great knife and love the balance
coolcub1 1 year ago
$40!? Wow.. I got mine for $27 off Amazon.
I guess they have come down a lot over the years. But all that aside it is an amazing knife, i also touched mine up. It will shave now lol. Also, i guess this varies from knife to knife. But, mine was VERY tight in the sheath, almost didn't get the damn thing out when i first got it lol.
sherman614 1 year ago
Just ordered one of these yesterday, you gave a great review of it. Now comes the wait for the fed-ex man!
andyw513 1 year ago
how do you think this blade stacks up against the sog tsunami? looks like the tsunami has more aggressive geometry.
cryptomnesiac 1 year ago
Hey Nutnfancy!
I'm thinking about getting this knife, but I am wondering about the sheath. How do I go about carrying that on my right hip? Would the sheath itself just go on the inside of my belt, with the clip pointing outwards? Also, can you make a video showing how to tie the sheath to MOLLE or a belt using paracord?
PTownAirSofter 1 year ago
Love this knife! I got it for about 9 bucks after a coupon on ebay!
pdjr1991 1 year ago
Man, if that thing had 2 inches of serration, I would carry one on my gear! I don't need the defensive characteristics of the knife (I'm a paramedic) but if it came with serration, it would be the perfect utility knife!
Krindol 1 year ago
Good review, but if you have issues with the handle I would recommend the cold steel recon tanto, the kobun was designed as a boot knife so that is why the handle is thin.
MrBlackfox44 1 year ago
looks like a sword... cept better! keep it up nutn! :D
KENJI92799 1 year ago
looks like a sword... cept better!
KENJI92799 1 year ago
I got mine when the old version ( better quality ) was on closeout sale also. I have two of them, one with full serrations and one with the razor edge like in the review here. With regards to a tactical self defense blade that would not be used for any utility reasons I prefer the serrated blade. It is wickedly sharp and would do severe damage with little force exerted. Great knives. Vey concealable.
mkeulr 1 year ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
show the goddamn knife for fucksake!
themrpanda1 1 year ago
@themrpanda1 That kind of comment is unwelcome here. Its only a 10 min review, extremely short by TNP standards. If you cannot absorb 10 minutes of knife talk....walk on and don't look back. Another hissy fit like that and I'm blocking you.-- Veri (Nutn's sister)
nutnfancy 1 year ago 79
@nutnfancy GJ Veri.
sonamy123 1 year ago
@nutnfancy does it rust?
erickr1980 1 year ago
@erickr1980 no, i din`t think so.
longboarders1 1 year ago
@nutnfancy great looking knife!
krazy4knives 1 year ago
@nutnfancy although i disagree with how he reacted, i'm afraid i feel the same way. Sometimes Nutn just gets so absorbed with talking about his experiences with the knife, he forgets to show us the knife until late in the video! And yes, it is very frustrating. xD At least the wait is usually worth it. If you are impatient, just fast forward 2/3rds the video, guys! Problem solved.
noise117 1 year ago
@nutnfancy can you make video on how to sharpen the kobun ?
erickr1980 1 year ago
@nutnfancy Well said Veri! Good on ya!
Iryman 2 months ago in playlist BEST SOLDIER GEAR by Nutnfancy
@themrpanda1 It adds to the tention man. don't you get it
Uri24 1 year ago
I love this guy he keeps on goin
Huffdev 1 year ago
Good God, show the damn knife already!
sackett68 1 year ago 3
can some onee link me to some tek-loks that fit this knife's sheath? pretty please thank you.
luaghingman123 1 year ago
This is just an awesome carry everywhere knife i just got mine yesterday it fits on my belt really nice and also on my Army boots i just love it and its a really good steel for the price AUS 8A so if you have about 35.00 dollars laying around go to Amazon.com and get yours you wont regret it!
PEREZCHOOCH 1 year ago
when coming out of the shealt, does the blade dull?
crazyphilly555 1 year ago
toys
MilosBencic 1 year ago
I went to Fallujah! In Nov. of 04, not April. I didn't make it all the way to the end though! Keep on Keepin on Nutn'!
Hobbes0331 1 year ago
"It could probably use a little steel work to be honest"
*watches jagged rip form through the paper*
yes, yes it could
Spectre426 1 year ago
The blade steel is junk. I have a carbon v kobun.
mesa401 1 year ago
Very good review.
adryanv 1 year ago
6 minutes 29 seconds to show the blade WOW
niemaya 1 year ago
good boot knife?
CutleryNovice 1 year ago
I think a civilian is more likely to get into a knife fight than a professional soldier in Iraq. I love my kobun.
pacificimporters 1 year ago
I bought this and it is amazing for it's price, great for hiking on dry trails. Thanks for backing up my buy. :D
theNewCodingFrontier 1 year ago
Herp derp I knows weapons alots cuz I r operator. Hyuk hyuk hyuk.
KyleCMJohnson 1 year ago
Like.
gorencl 1 year ago
Sheath sucks, good knife.
Mekurion 1 year ago
The clip is not on the wrong side, it's designed to be worn iwb inside the waist band or inside a boot.
The tanto blade shape of the kobun lends itself best to a fighting knife, as a survival knife, it just won't work as well for skinning and other tasks. Also it's 1/8th of an inch thick, that is pretty thin for a "survival" knife.
There is no best blade steel, manufacturers come out with the "best" magic metal all the time. Allot of it is preference. I personally like my fixed blades to be
luke2236amen 1 year ago
Is this a knife review or a sheath review?
whitethronebooks 1 year ago 2
@whitethronebooks You wouldnt carry a pistol without a holser, you cant have a fixed blade without a sheath, its an important part.
Kylef7735 1 year ago 2
6:30 to see the knife
zarbar123456789 1 year ago 24
what is the best steel to make a knife
husnainanwaar1992 1 year ago
Thank you for this review. I understand you are saying it is a great knife as a backup weapon BUT - 1. the handle might get in the way 2. notwithstanding that the handle is not substantial enough 3. the cross guard might allow your thrusting hand to slip up on the blade. 4. You better practice with it.
It seems that all those concerns are covered with the CS Safe Maker 1 with the
4 1/2" blade. - Same AUS - 8 but with foolproof thrusts and weapon retention:
youtube.com/watch?v=OO8i5d4NE3I
bigresonance 1 year ago
Blade length?
AceC1992 1 year ago
would this be good as a survival knife
DjSkyfaze 1 year ago
Jeez, 6 min and 26 seconds into the 10 min vid and you havent drawn the blade yet.
I8ASUPRAforLUNCH 1 year ago 5
Why is the clip on the wrong side of the sheath?
FatzoMcUgly 1 year ago
@nutnfancy I couldn't read the backside of the blade. Where was that particular kobun made? I have 2 kobuns of different steels. And bought one from a source other than ColdSteel. I want to be sure i have a aus8. current model. Also do you know what the model number on the box was? 17T maybe? Yours should be made in taiwan. The first kobun's I think came in aus8 w/ matte finish.
Cliff32286 1 year ago
great review
bensilvana 1 year ago
i keep this knife in my chest rig, with my kershaw blur.
TacticalAngel86 1 year ago
i had to skip 70% of the video just to see the knife, lol.
shinobitech13 1 year ago
this sucker is 27$ currently
no1livez4evr 1 year ago
I LOVE THE OSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! However I will be deploying the Kobun sometime soon : )...
I found this knife on yourcornerstore (dot) com for only $27... It was around $45 everywhere else I looked...
KarmicJuggernaut 1 year ago
you should make a review on the master tanto from coldsteel i think a lot of people would appreciate that, its a great knife in my opinion
samstterhamstteer 1 year ago
where can you get the Tech Lock fasteners, Anyone?
ArmyBoyRFA 1 year ago
hey nutn, what do you think of kabar's tanto? thanks
ZaphodUk1 1 year ago
yourcornerstore just got some of these in stock and they're selling them for $27. For just a few bucks more than the GI tanto and you get a kraton handle, AUS-8A stainless steel and a secure-ex sheath. What a deal!
mindsmirror 1 year ago
Do civilian need this kind of knife ???
What is your suggestion for survival / emergency knife? I am so far looking at...
I am looking to buy SOG Elite Pup, but what are the difference among... SOG seal pup elite E37T-K, M37T-N, E37-N, E37S-K, E37S-N, E37TS-N, SE37-M Team? and what is Tini, ??
I thought SOG Elite PUP was the only ONE model, now I am so confused which one to buy ? For everyday utility / survival / emergency purpose
urkingod 2 years ago
wow the kobun has belly
MrConner227 2 years ago
all talk, no blade
TheSirCaliban 2 years ago
just like goldey locks!
julianstocks 2 years ago
Just ordered one and a Ti-Lite.
amethystwyvern 2 years ago
cold steel just released a version of this in san mai III steel
haruu111 2 years ago
@haruu111 actually that was of the recon tanto.
bobjoemagee 2 years ago
nope
FatzoMcUgly 2 years ago
They just brought it back man! Go get one while they last.
Templarium 2 years ago
They just brought the Kobun back so I'll have a chance to get it. :)
Templarium 2 years ago
And the new versions is in AUS8A as well.
boerenkool 2 years ago
I dont know i love tando knives but somehow the cold steel tanto fix blades remind me of a kitchen cucamber cuting knife.
5b4afq 2 years ago
Dude you went six and a half minutes with out enven showing the blade
viperdude400ltd 2 years ago 5
So... skip forward...
RegainTruth 2 years ago
I'd carry this as EDC just cuz it looks so nice, haha.
romanosalvatore 2 years ago 4
I carry one as well. Not everyday, but its an amazing concealed tactical knife. Inside the waistband for me. Low profile and light.
If you can get your hands on one people, do it. Getting rarer and rarer.
Even if you get a 420 Sub-zero quench, with a matte finish, you wont regret it.
iamtheender 2 years ago
I have owned and used a kobun for about four years now and i totally agree with your comments, even after all this time i still struggle to find fault with this knife. the blade has a lot of penetrating power and is exelent for slashing and even fine work is a pleasure with the kobun. 5/5
TheDoomwizard 2 years ago
dam that knife looks sexy
the tip looks like a katana
Airsoft9eleven 2 years ago
lol 3 minutes in: ok now lets start with the sheath.
VengeanceIV 2 years ago 3
like goldilocks just right lol
baker972 2 years ago 4
R.I.P to the 6 Italian soldiers died in Afghanistan.. always with us, you Folgore boys
fenotipobombay 2 years ago 6
i love this knife i only wish the handle was longer and had an exposed shull crusher.
DeamxofxHer665 2 years ago
Has anyone been able to find one of these anywhere lately?
Toastthe3rd 2 years ago 2
Ka-Bar has a few on their website and I think A.G. Russell does as well.
CashW90 2 years ago
as if this video wasn't awesome enough for the content/quality. You throw in little funny sayings like WROL and "just like goldie locks, just right".
5/5
Teutonik 2 years ago 2
A guy has one for 20 bucks, brand new in box...should I buy it?
67mustangreg 2 years ago 43
Hell to the YES.
twreck45 2 years ago 31
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its a fake
UltraViolence14 2 years ago
@67mustangreg you need to examine it first. make sure it real and not a counterfeit
because if your friend has any sense he can sell it for at least what he bought it for
r1234x67p 1 year ago
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Don't like newer Kobun knife with made in TAIWAN stamped on the blade..Used to be made in JAPAN....
sniper4usmc 2 years ago
Buddy u give great reviews on all equipment and I hope I can see more of them in the futureI have a request though, could you make a comparison between Tanto blade and Spear blade knives? I think it would be worth to give a review on advantages and disadvantages of one and another so that one could match the type of blade vs demands of application
Ilirjandi 3 years ago 8
this is a good knife. i used it several times in my daily patrols. can do lots of thing on and off roads. good review.
unclevit 3 years ago 4
You can get these for like 30 bucks now.
RobbyTheSheef 3 years ago 2
really?? where??
fenotipobombay 3 years ago
Rocky national just sold me one. Shop around, google it.
RobbyTheSheef 3 years ago
what kind of oil is suitable?
HIQUALITYSHIT 3 years ago
what kind of oil is suitable? baby oil...
davidbrucemusicvideo 2 years ago
I would love to see a review of the cold steel UWK which i have tried to destroy and the Oyabun which is the big brother to this knife. My CS UWK I have had for about 6 years and I have cut small trees, used it fishing and wadeding rivers when it was submerged for hours , I have also used it for a hammer ,and batoned with it .This is the best knife I have ever owned. it's a great knife. Anyway I love nutnfancy you have the best reviews i have every seen and keep up the good work my friend
valron626 3 years ago
fallujah if it isnt hell its in the same zip code... so i have heard
JasonX150 3 years ago
i was gifted this knife from a friend, it was discontinued before my time i guess, Its a hell of a knife, i keep it on me as my EDC. Its light, its small, but not too small. overall its a hell of a knife and its a shame they discontinued it.
Crazymike00 3 years ago
Great review! The "a" in tanto though is more like an "ah" so it is more pronounced 'tahn-toe'.
nihonknives 3 years ago
45! in australia they charge $340. u got lucky
SuperChevy446 3 years ago
the original tanto from c. steel was a hell of a piece - nowdays, they are made by the chicoms.
canariojoe 3 years ago
hey i want to get one of those and am big into hunting and camping and was wonderin if u would recamend it for that or not
ductapepro14 3 years ago
I have this knife, and I can say that it is certainly performs well. When I went camping, I cut down a sapling that was over an inch wide with this knife, dulled very little, edge was undamaged. Very nice knife.
JesusFuckingChrist84 3 years ago 2
DANG that knifes Killer!
kingboru121 3 years ago
nice vid ;)
arhvash 3 years ago 2
why did you chose the kobun and not the recon tanto
sonjenruiu41 3 years ago 3
It's lighter and cheaper.
nutnfancy 3 years ago 8
@nutnfancy i have both and love the kobun, light and compact . just butchered a deer and it was great covered with tallow after easy to clean and the steel beads when water hits it. love this knife and for the price its a no brainer.
jagrench62 1 year ago
@sonjenruiu41 it's fire power versus mobility
ValenSabreAngel 1 year ago
wow o.O i must have really small hands if, when i grip the knife, i still have the section from the lanyard hold down free
timho 3 years ago
you could be saving soilder lives
LIGHTNINGLEVIS 3 years ago
oss or tanto?? srry i yust wanna know
sparkypim 3 years ago
OSS=Better reach