Cold Steel Kobun Fixed Blade Knife - 5.5" AUS-8A Tanto Blade Black Kray-Ex Handle

The Cold Steel Kobun is a purpose-built, no-nonsense fixed-blade knife designed for discreet carry, exceptional strength, and reliable performance. Named after the Japanese underworld term for a loyal "soldier," this slim, lightweight knife has earned a legendary reputation among military personnel, law enforcement, and tactical users for decades.

Specifications
Overall Length: 9 7/8" (9.875 inches / 25.1 cm)
Blade Length: 5 1/2" (5.5 inches / 13.97 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.14" (3.56 mm)
Blade Material: Japanese AUS-8A stainless steel
High corrosion resistance
Excellent edge retention
Easy to sharpen in the field
Blade Style: Reinforced American Tanto
Full spine thickness runs nearly to the tip
Dramatically stronger point than conventional tanto or drop-point designs
Extremely resistant to tip breakage or bending
Blade Grind: Flat ground with hollow-ground secondary bevels
Edge: Plain (non-serrated)
Blade Finish: Satin polish
Handle Length: 4 3/8" (approximately 11.1 cm)
Handle Material: Deeply checkered black Kray-Ex
Extremely secure grip in wet, dry, or bloody conditions
Contoured, slim profile prevents twisting or rolling in the hand
Handle Thickness: ~1/2 inch (12.7 mm) – ultra-slim for concealment
Construction: Full tang
Weight: 4.4 oz (125 grams) – remarkably light for its size and strength

Additional Features: Lanyard hole at pommel
Sheath: Black Secure-Ex (Kydex-style) sheath
Injection-molded, lightweight, and extremely durable
Includes belt/clip attachment for multiple carry positions (belt, boot, MOLLE, horizontal, vertical)
Positive click retention with easy one-handed draw

The Kobun stands out in the boot-knife category because of its combination of feather-light weight, razor-thin handle profile, and unusually strong reinforced tanto point. Unlike many fragile concealed-carry knives, the Kobun is built to survive serious abuse while remaining comfortable and concealable for all-day wear.