The Cold Steel Kobun (brand part no. CS17TS) is a lightweight fixed blade that takes its name from the Japanese underworld, where the word traditionally indicates a soldier or subordinate serving under a boss. It’s proven popular with military users, who value it as much for its light weight and discreet profile as for its durability and cutting potential. The Kobun carries Cold Steel’s iconic reinforced American Tanto point, made highly resistant to bending or breaking because it’s backed by the full thickness of the blade’s spine running almost to the tip. Despite its thin profile, the deeply checkered Kray-Ex handle offers maximum grip and is contoured to resist turning or shifting in the hand.

Key Specifications

• The blade measures 5.5 inches with a serrated, reinforced tanto profile.
• Blade steel is AUS-8A stainless, chosen for a durable, easily maintained edge.
• The American Tanto point is reinforced by the blade’s full spine thickness, resisting breakage.
• The handle is deeply checkered Kray-Ex, contoured against turning or shifting in the hand.
• It ships with a sheath included for carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the Kobun popular with military users? Its light weight and discreet, thin profile make it easy to carry without sacrificing durability or cutting potential.

What makes the tanto point tough? It’s reinforced by the full thickness of the blade’s spine, running nearly to the tip, resisting bending or breaking under stress.

Buy the Cold Steel Kobun Fixed Blade Knife

Discreet, light, and genuinely tough, the Kobun is ready for duty as soon as it’s available. Order it from our Cold Steel fixed blade knives lineup and our Lubbock, Texas team will get it shipped.