The Cold Steel Kobun Plain Edge (brand part no. CS17TZ) gives the popular Kobun tanto knife an all-black tactical finish for buyers who want a lower profile than the polished silver original. The 5.5-inch blade is machined from AUS-8 stainless steel into Cold Steel’s reinforced American Tanto point, a design backed by the blade’s full-thickness spine running nearly to the tip for genuine resistance to bending or breaking. A black Kray-Ex handle is deeply checkered and contoured to resist turning or shifting in the hand, keeping the same secure grip that’s made the Kobun a favorite among military users. Full tang construction and a Secure-Ex sheath round out this discreet, hard-use fixed blade.

Key Specifications

• The blade measures 5.5 inches in Cold Steel’s reinforced American Tanto profile with a plain edge.
• Blade steel is AUS-8 stainless, finished in a low-profile black tone.
• Overall length runs about 9.88 inches.
• The handle is deeply checkered black Kray-Ex, contoured to resist turning in the hand.
• Construction is full tang, with a Secure-Ex sheath included.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from the standard Kobun? This version uses an all-black finish on both the blade and handle for a lower-profile, more tactical look.

What makes the American Tanto point strong? The blade’s spine runs at full thickness almost to the tip, reinforcing the point against bending or breaking.

Buy the Cold Steel Kobun Fixed Blade Knife

Add a discreet, tactical-finish tanto blade to your gear with the Cold Steel Kobun. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping right to your door. Explore our fixed blade knives selection to find your next blade.