Cold Steel Kobun "American Tanto" Knife - Sharp Saturday

[@rgeraldalexander4278]

For the money, one of the best knives out there IMHO.

[@tigerpisces5506]

I bought the first 1980 Cold Steel old style lock back Tonto Folders when they were San M and made in Nipon. I bought the first Spyderco knives too. I know great knives when I see them.

[@strongbear9304]

I purchased one of the Cold Steel Master Tanto knives in 1985-86 when they first came out. I still have and carry that knife. If this knife holds up anywhere near as well as the Master Tanto, then Cold Steel has another winner!

[@JesusKing1105]

I live in Central America and I've been carrying this blade for about 3 years. Highly recommend it.

[@henryvandeventer2457]

I love the Kobun. It's slim and a great fixed blade EDC. It's extremely slicy as well. Obviously not as rugged as the Revon Tanto or some of the other CS fixed blades, but as a general purpose knife it's great.

[@csh6220]

I think the Kobun would work for bushcraft, especially if the user has some knife skills/talent. I like the strong tip and the handle is grippy, even when wet. It is a great value at $34. Thanks Bryan.

[@michaelschaffer5984]

I recently saw a KZbin video featuring the Kobun. There was no speaking but it appeared to be a Scandinavian man doing all kinds of wood craft with a Kobun. He was feather sticking, batoning all kinds of things that I wouldn't expect a Kobun to do well but it did. He did stop and sharpen the knife once. It was surprising what the Kobun could do.

[@asmith7876]

I love Cold Steel products, have many of them, including that one. They quit production some years ago for a while and I got it on close-out for $20, the made in Japan version. Nice knife, not really designed for outdoors camping type use, definitely a fighting knife. If I'm fighting with a knife it means all my ammo is gone LOL.

[@queefersutherland8495]

Nice. Really agree with that last statement

[@shinydenz2721]

Or if you don’t have time to use the gun in close quarters your fastest option would be a knife

[@frankiethefrog1752]

Give you $25 for it

[@asmith7876]

@@doejon9424 I’ll have to dig it out and check, I’m sure you’re right about Taiwan. I have no problem with it. For $20 it was an outrageous deal but I’ve never actually carried or used it! Let’s hope the legacy lives on and the new owners don’t trash it.

[@asmith7876]

@@doejon9424 My son and I have countless products dating back to the mid-1990’s, swords, spears, tomahawks, knives, throwing knives, stars, blowguns…have some Carbon V stuff made in the USA. It’s really sad to think they will be the next BudK.

[@cristinapayne548]

Hi Brian, Love mine too! Had it about 2 yrs. Very versatile knife. Easy carry!

[@johndagostino2451]

I got one ordered cannot wait to play with it I want it for bushcraft and camping. Chores. I love Japanese blades I own a live blade sword and a higonokami knife love the nostalgia with old blades like my Barlow pocket knives. I subscribe greetings from the uk 🇬🇧 👍🇮🇹🐾🦊

[@bobbie4862]

Excellent knife. Have had a few for years. Comfortable and secure grip. Very good for a fixed edc and many other uses.

[@arturspipins7385]

This is full tang knife?

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

Cool Knife Cold Steel used to be good bargaining good well made knives but now they're expensive as hell since Lynn sold the company but anyway nice reviews and you have a well-behaved husky!

[@Dadolphinsmakemecry]

Love mine,been using it since last small game season. Skinned squirrels and rabbits REALLY well with that tanto tip. Very good feeling in my hand.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Great to hear!

[@FriedPi-mc5yt]

I had that knife up until my second to youngest daughter decided she liked it. I haven’t replaced it yet and I’m not sure I’m going to. The handle was a bit thin for my hand. I’ve got the Master Tanto, Magnum Tanto II and the Magnum Tanto XII, so I’m pretty well taken care of as far as Tanto knives go. I even have the Voyager XL Tanto for a folder. All of them are great knives. Cold Steel knives are never given the credit they deserve.

[@2laughandlaugh]

I have one of the original Recon Tantos from Cold Steel. It came with a leather sheath. Still the best knife I have ever owned. Never sharpened it and still hair shaving sharp.

[@sonofsapporo5523]

Very nice knife for the price. I have become a big fan of Cold Steel knifes. This will be my first tanto style knife and I will be buying one very soon. I also plan on getting a Recon tanto or a Master tanto. Thanks for the scientific review from the SOP world headquarters!

[@BillTheTacticalAccountant]

With over 300 sporting knives in my collection , the Kobun in my favourite fixed blade whether on me while hiking or under a suit coat or in my laptop bag while working. Large enough for my tacticool uses and durable enough for camping while being light and nimble enough to have around me daily. I put a tek lock one and an inside wait J-clip on another. I have even neck carried it for a while. I always appreciate your knife throwing test. I need to find a decent youtube tutorial to practice this fun skill so I won't destroy my drywall or furniture. Thanks for these reviews.

[@pyrosmoak53]

Big fan of cold steel products. Definitely gonna have to add the Kobun to my collection. Super slicey dicey how I like my knives to be, and it's got that Kool factor. Great vid as always Brian

[@matthewadler1329]

Seems like a nice, versatile back up boot knife. Thin handle creates tradeoffs, but its a really good product from cold steel. No surprises there.

[@hardrock1826]

Love the Kobun, I bought 2 of them I was so impressed with the feel. Light weight, fast in the hand, I found them to be acceptably sharp. The handle is a joy, the knife feels very secure when holding it. And it just feels to be the right size. My only wish is that I would of liked to see it come with a steel point on the pommel. And the Securex Sheath does hold the knife perfectly secure and it's quiet on the controlled draw. Excellent concealed fix blade carry.

[@joenisnapje712]

Thank you for testing this knife. I was planning to get another master tanto but think the kobun size and weight makes it preferable as a defensive weapon. Also throwing it looks easier than the chunkier master tanto. You have me convinced. It’s gonna be either the Kobun or the Recon 😁👍🏻

[@BrewCityRider]

Very similar to the Outdoorsman Lite that I have with a different blade shape. Love Cold Steel blades!

[@John..18]

I think five and a half Inches, is a great length, it is perhaps the ideal size, for a do it all knife,, I'm gonna get one of these soon, thanks for showing us this one.. 👍

[@powerplay4real174]

Tanto blades seem to be harder to stick when thrown,but you figured out the trick really quick ⚔️😎⚔️

[@j.t.cooper2963]

👍🏻😎I just got one of those last week. Super sharp out of the box. I really like it so far.

[@archiebunker3686]

I'm getting myself one for Christmas 🎄

[@roylapearl7458]

Love my Kobuns always carry one in my boot while hunting and on my belt if I'm hiking

[@SavageAlaskan1]

All your videos are great, thanks for all your work, I just ordered one

[@akejohansson2860]

Mora in the wood, serrated kobun in the hood😉👍

[@johnmachner6450]

I don't blame you for not throwing that Randall.Great video good throwing.i throw just about everything myself even some cold steel pocket knives .My son makes knives as a hobby we throw them then we see how it does in the kitchen .After we clean it lol

[@LearnToSurvive574]

Ive had mine alittle over a yr and love it! One thing I did Is take the clip off and replace it with a tec lock

[@NoobletWasTaken]

came from the plumbing channel. glad to see you're doing well

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks for coming

[@miguelpimentel8539]

Good morning Bryan Have you ever heard of 1). Knives of Alaska 2). Murks 3). Puma 4). Hen and Rooster Check out those brands you’ll love them

[@samthai818]

I bought a couple of them five years ago for around $25. If you are purchasing today at a price in the mid 30's, I would rather get the SRK or for $45 get the Recon tanto. Two much better choices for a survival knife!

[@MutsPub]

That looks interesting. I like the peacemaker 2 (This is an over looked great camp knife. Fits perfect in A Kabar 5 1/2" leather sheath) and the outdoorsman lite. I figured what the heck. So, I just bought one on AMZN it will be here today. Nice review. Thanks

[@theWZZA]

I love the peace maker II! It's got a nice square spine and a good all around grind. Full tang, too. The big reviewers ignore it on YT, lol.

[@jamescrowe7892]

Very nice blade. I have a Cold Steel Tanto with the brass finger guard and butt cap from back when they were being made in Japan. It was razor sharp out of the box and that is how it has stayed over these many years. I would have to be in extremely dire straits to mar up that blade. I shiver just thinking about it. I have other knives for that kind of activity. If the Kubon is anything like my Tanto you can see that all the angles on the blade are perfectly symmetrical. Going back to your Randall knife, I believe SOG Knives still makes one that is similar to the Randall for about half the price. You could put it through the usual paces as a stunt double for the Randall. Enjoy all your blade reviews.

[@ryanhull1381]

I really like Cold Steel products. I own different knives, from self defense ones, such as the Safe Maker 2 and the Super Edge, a bushcraft knife (Finn Hawk), to hunting knives like the Bird and Game. Every knife I have bought has been super sharp from the get go. Now I'm really interested in the Kobun, too.

[@WalkingPrepper]

I have this knife as my edc. The only thing I would change on it is a loop to attach to a belt Ala like carrying inside the belt. Other than that, the knife is great for its size, weight, and price point

[@hostilemgtow603]

Looks like a little brother of the recon tanto.

[@rustytygart405]

I’ve bought quite a few of these over the years and given them away when a friend needs a knife or takes a liking to them and inevitably I always buy another I just like them I guess and they are a hell of a bang for your buck Would be nice to see them swap out the steel for something a little better The signature series is pretty sweet but dang that price

[@Konstantinos340]

i have 2 of these, one serrated one plain, i edc either one they are awesome proper low profile defensive blades.

[@theWZZA]

"Bushido Blade" was my favorite game on the PS2 :)

[@Denman500.]

Cool video Brian.

[@redsorgum]

I have five Cold Steel knives, one of them is the Finn Bear, definitely a light weight slicey dicey knife. I’ve thought about buying that knife.

[@kencochrane8795]

I have one of these and love it. The first one I bought from E**y 😢was a knockoff. The one I got from A****n was real. Be careful, lots of fakes of this one!😊

[@bushcraftagustinmontoya6324]

Merry Christmas to the whole Family!!🎅 A Greeting.

[@danielcuevas5899]

Excuse me sir, but I was just wondering if your selling you Sonoran Fox titanium spork? I’ve been looking everywhere but I can’t seem to find them being sold anywhere.

[@dasta7658]

I've seen this knife around and I've considered buying it but the Aus8 steel puts me off. My SOG Seal Pup Elite in Aus8 goes well buts dulls quickly using it on wood or plastic cable ties. For the price it might be worth a another look.

[@exexpat11]

Having a curved knife fly straight is impressive in itself. Notice that most dedicated throwers are straight. CS all the way!

[@kylec166]

Awesome knife own 3 of them the serated version throws very nice

[@ethanbox2010]

Is the handle like a hard plastic or like a softer grippy rubber?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Sort of in between

[@tigerpisces5506]

Brian do you review the premium tonto?

[@tigerpisces5506]

Is the Koburn better than Magum Tonto?

[@mmgoodwings3981]

Great review! Thanks Brian

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Glad you liked it!

[@joshshook8378]

Some people say kobun means soldier,. But the only translation I can get is it just means old writing XD

[@johnb.798]

Your dog really cracks me up!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

He is a mess

[@TheJKDGuy]

Love your testing at the end brother 💪❤️🔪

[@bennysimp8757]

I have a question if you could recommend me a good affordable boot knife but I’m looking for a clean boot knife with a good sheet what would your recommend

[@connerrex7701]

Will coconut oil work to stop the knife from rusting??

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

i think so

[@dano9060]

Always enjoy your presentation…..!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Glad to hear that!

[@alfonsedente9679]

Well is it, or isnt it a hollow grind? The blade is in your hand

[@lylesmith5079]

Yes it's hollow ground

[@alfonsedente9679]

@@lylesmith5079 cool thanks

[@christophercollins8845]

I’ve been kind of interested in the benchmade bushcrafter knife have you done a review on this knife? Or does anyone know if that’s a worth while knife to buy?

[@40belowful]

Nice knife :) Merry Christmas Bryan :)

[@stantom100]

Scout carry would be better ??

[@toothless-tiger]

Thats a great knife! I'm looking at the Coldsteel Peacemaker 2 do you have any experience with that model?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

no

[@MutsPub]

For a boot knife PM2 vs the Kobun? There are + and - for both. It's a push. I've had the PM2 for years. I just got the Kobun. I already wrapped the handle because it was to thin and tossed the clip. I don't carry a boot knife (felony in my lovely state). The peacemaker2 (or smaller peacemaker 3) are a really good cheap knives. The PM2 sheath is for a boot knife and kinda a PTA to draw and wonky to replace.. You can trim it to be more user friendly and draws a lot better. It is simple. If you want I can tell you how. But, I just put in a ~$10 Kabar 5 1/2" leather sheath and call it a day for camp use. Both PM2 and Koban fit that sheath. The PM2 clip is small and tight and will jack up a boot. The blade is shaped like the Mora 2000, Kansbol, and Bushcraft Forest except wider. More versatile than the Koban. I cut off the top guard on the PM2. The PM2 steel is 4116 stainless. It sharpens easy but dulls really easy. PM2 has 90 degree spine. Koban spine needs to be sharpened to strike a ferro rod or scrape. The Koban is aus 8. (Taiwan or Japan?) For camp I prefer the 2000 or Kansbol. First impressions, the Koban clip is sketchy. If you don't push off with your thumb the whole sheath pulls out. It depends on the knife retention of the sheath? This is getting way to long. So, I'll stop

[@toothless-tiger]

@@MutsPub Thank you! That is the kind information I was looking for I'm looking for a light knife with at least 5" blade to replace my Mora Clipper. My purpose for the knife is for fishing and camping down here in Central Florida but the only thing holding me back was the odd looking sheath, once again Thank you for your feed back.

[@MutsPub]

@@toothless-tiger Morakniv Kansbol or 2000. Stainless steel only 4 inches. Kansbol has 90 degree, 2000 you will have to make if you want. They are the standard. BPS knives puts out the "Adventurer" ~$40 which is the size and shape you are looking for but NOT stainless. 1066 carbon steel, leather dangler with ferro rod. Made in Ukraine. Blade will rust if not cared for. I sanded of the hawksbill from the pommel to make it more of a broomstick handle. Love this knife! If this is for a camp knife and you are deciding between the PM2 and Kobun. PM2 in a kabar 5 1/2" sheath (black) no question. Mora makes a 5.8 inch blade Mora all around 5.8" carbon $23.31 (1 left) click on 5.8" not 4" Mora 748mg 5.8" stainless $ 36.95 amazon Good luck!

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

Balance Orientation And Rotation Device.....board.....lol that had to be intentional and several late nights hahaha

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

;-)

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose ive been watching your videos for a long while and just finally realized that 😅

[@boogboog8097]

That no weight handle is throwing your throw 😜

[@juhanisuutari7562]

Could you assist what is the sharpening angle of Kobun and Recon Tanto?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I have no idea.

[@aldousorwell3807]

I have the Recon Tanto. It's the O.G. beefed up version of this. It's a great knife too. Cold Steel seems to put out well made blades at a very reasonable price.

[@henryvandeventer2457]

I love my Recon Tanto. It's a beast. I have the Recon 1 Tanto folder as well and it's tough as nails.

[@arturspipins7385]

This is full tang?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Pretty much

[@TheSaxon1]

Only issue is the coldsteel securex sheaths are terrible. They dull the blade with every pass.

[@raphlvlogs271]

the clip also allows you to "Mexican carry" it concealed.

[@db477]

what is Mexican carry?

[@pattrass7692]

How’s that titan light holding up?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I tried it the other week before I took it on my Elk hunt and it still had fluid after a year.

[@kizlyarblades]

Very nice 👍

[@EduardoGarcia-fj2uc]

Amazing ❤

[@indianprepper2478]

where is GI Tanto video ?

[@JK-tm7vj]

There is a better Way to use a Firesteel with this Knife! There is the unsharpend Part of the Blade use it not scraping use it like you would lf you want to cut down your firesteel.Hope you understand what i want to say

[@timsmith3751]

The first thing I learned in the Army about knife fighting is NEVER throw your knife. You can miss, or it bounces off. Your enemy picks it up and kills you with your own weapon. Do you think you are a ninja or Chuck Norris or something?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Did I say anything about fighting? It is just good, clean fun. Lighten up a little man.

[@exexpat11]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose "A samurai that throws his sword throws his soul." Outside of fun it is the last ditch effort of someone that is skilled with the knife. The last resort. If successful you can injure your opponent. Maybe injure or distract an attacking animal. Outside of that... IT IS FOR FUN! Have fun. Plus crap knives often fly crappy if their balance is off. I like the center balance test some do as well to find the COG of blades. Where the breaking point is when it tips. Hilt? Handle? Or somewhere on the blade itself. Tells a lot.

[@LETME-kl9jg]

i THINK THAT i HAVE SEEN COLD STEEL KNIVES ON TEMU AND i KNOW THAT I HAVE SEEN CRKT KNIVES ON TEMU.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I think there is a very high likelihood those are counterfeits. Maybe higher than very high.

[@stantom100]

MUST ... PET ... THE ... DOGGIE ........

[@stepabove2136]

Lol dog minds about like my wife 😮.

[@MA-lq6eb]

💥😎4 EHT MHTIROGLA 👍🇺🇸 Nice 🔪...I'm 1st, I win!!!

[@roygreer5615]

It's pronounced "koh-boon".

[@youtubecensorspeace1874]

This is a piece of wood from a 2 by 4 four tree. P.s I love tonto blades but only buy American (or at least never buy Chinese) and most knives I have looked at by Cold Steel were made by under paid children (China) so I stopped looking but if this blade is actually made in the USA, I might show them a little support.

[@metaller_alex]

I am VERY disappointed with this knife. Handle is WAY too small.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I guess that depend on your hand size ;-)

[@tigerpisces5506]

Knife guys should not teach their dogs to play fetch.

[@GreasyMooseKnuckle69]

I love the feel but I'm not a big fan of the steel Good price though

[@BigDaddySwingingMeat]

Aus 8 is a perfect steel for wet, damp, and swampy environments. Yes there are better steels as far as edge retention and toughness are concerned (like CPM 3V) but Aus 8 beats all the "super steels" in corrosion resistance. Check the stats for yourself. The Kobun would be a great boat knife, fishing knife, or self defense knife. It fills those specific roles very nicely.