This guy gets it. I'm myself been past the specs sheets for few years now and I buy stuff that turns me on. Quality is important but nothing better than enjoying your kit. Functional yes, but must be cool :)
Why in the hell do you not have more subscribers? That was a really enjoyable video man. I really like how you just dove into your personal opinion more so than anything and I mean that as a compliment. There's 101 videos on this knife about the specs and the weight and what it's used for but you just seem really more enthusiastic about it than anybody else. I really love how enthusiastic you get about your new knives I was the exact same way when my Kobun was coming in the mail 😂. You earned a sub
@@brokeboytactical much appreciated! I’m 8 months in a tracking pretty good thus far. I’ve wanted to do this for awhile but it took a bit to get my vision going. I’m having a blast haha
Great review 👍🔪🇺🇸. I was anxiously awaiting my Kobun for the last few days also haha. I already had the serrated version. You are absolutely right about these being self defense knives but I have found a very good use for the serrated Kobun as a duct knife, so now I get to use that awesome blade almost every day at work! My new Kobun did get here so now I have two, sitting here looking at them currently lol. I really enjoyed your enthusiasm for this knife as I love it as well👍. And I do carry it in my boot but I wear Doc Martens which are very thin so yeah, it needs to be laced in order to stay in place but it's cool.
A great blade. Cold steel has a lot of budget blades that are worth buying. Person favorites (to name a few) are the XL Vaquero Voyager plain edge, ti lite 6", and the mini tac series. I own a ton of CS products and have only been disappointed a few times.
This blade isn’t one I really the need to give the ole classic beat up review like bushcraft. It’s a fighting knife. I’m sure you can find a Joe X video where he stabs it in the hood of a car. Cold Steel had started to lose me overtime anyway
@@411Outdoors Yeah, indeed, I could watch Joe X reviews - but I'd really like to see your opinion on that .. especially for combat use - e.g. throwing, defending etc Joe X is a bit extreme in those tests - c'mon, every knife can break in some circumstances ... I was shocked that he managed to break TOPS Operator 7 - thick blade in 1075 steel - which is pretty tough stuff ... The man is a beast ! 😊🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺
after using a knife daily for many years at my job, for the task at hand, sheepsfoot/wharncliffe has become my favorite shape for general purpose. plus since the cutting edge is flat and straight it makes it easy to sharpen :)
Okay, to loosen that sheath, put the knife in, make sure its all the way, then using a hair drier set on high, heat up the sheath, until it gets "Pliable" then work the knife in and out of the sheath, it should loosen up a bit. Also check to see if the bolts holding the belt clip on, are effecting how tight the sheath is. And I just ordered one :)
Dude I have this knife and it’s one of my fav knifes I’ve ever owned. And I agree with the whole ‘combat knife’ aspect 😅 I was explaining to Mom yesterday about my Karambit that they’re technically combat knives but I just get them bc they’re cool and I would never wanna have to use a knife on someone. Nice vid btw
There's a video of a knife fight in New York in which one of the guys has a karambit. Pretty vicious but it's here on UA-cam, go figure. If you're interested in that kinda thing.
I had the Kobun until my second to youngest daughter decided she needed it more than I did. I didn’t mind too much, since the handle is a bit small for me. I’ve still got my Master Tanto, my Magnum Tanto II and my Magnum Tanto XII. LOL! I’m a habitual knife buyer. So I’ll probably be getting another Kobun eventually and the Recon Tanto. It’s really hard to make a bad purchase with a Cold Steel. They’ve always tried to make top notch products. They don’t always use the latest and greatest steels. But nobody makes them as solid as Cold Steel.
@@411Outdoors Since you like the size of the Kobun. You should at least get a Master Tanto. They don’t have the full oval guard like the Magnums and the feel in the hand is really exceptional. They feel really lively in hand. The Recon Tanto’s are super nice though. They basically have the same handle as the SRK. My old SRK got a lot of use out in the woods. I never had sore spots on my hands from using it. I think Cold Steel is upgrading all their premium Tanto knives to 3V and won’t be using San Mai III very much longer. You might be able to catch the Master Tanto or one of the Magnums on sale on Amazon. Good luck and keep doing what you do.
I may spell this wrong but Gideons Tactical channel also likes that Buck knife a lot. He has some good reviews of many different edged tools. Also on the quick draw note, the Kabar TDI series of knives are made for quick draw. I’m sure you will like them.
For real, There so light, and Razor out of the box, and the American Tanto , is my favorite nlade profile, I have Probably 5 G.I. tanto, 2-3 Kobun, and 2 Old School Master Tanto
@@411Outdoors im excited to see that review next! Thanks for the info on this knife though. I was on the fence because the blade shape is beautiful, but I didn't know how practical it was for throwing. You're a better thrower than me so il take your word on it. Also do you ever carry knives in your boot? I've been interested in that
Just watched Black Rain for the 100th time..lol. I just got my Kobun a couple days ago, awesome knife. You should look into the Oyabun by Coldsteel. I've had mine for over 20yrs. Great review brother!
Thanks bro! I’m most definitely gonna look at that blade you mentioned. Yeah that scene in black reign disturbed me bad as a kid. I did not see it coming but it was very well done and original
I agree, that scene just ripped my heart out and having to see Michael Douglas' character just watch it happen was devastating. My wife is half Japanese and her mother lives in Osaka where alot of the movie takes place, so when we go visit I always think of the movie. You should also look at the Fox Knives tactical tanto.
great movie man! left an impact on me as well , that ambush was nasty Very cool knife , the motorcycles in that movie I remember were wild, you can get prob a guy to make a leather sheath for you but the polymers give you protection , leather prob be ok and faster, it has some disadvantages , years ago CS supplied leather
Yep...I went to Grug at tactical and saw his review on the buck...and the sheath...well.worth the extra money...iam still gonna try the ulticlip for the kobun due to the lightness...Greg says to say Happy Birthday to you !!!
Kobun is good knife.. I bought Tanto from Amazon beautiful burl wood scales and brass pins,came with leather sheath and there’s scarab engraved on it.Whoever made it,did a good job, and after long search I still don’t know who made it?Trust me,that Kobun will serve you for life. I will stick with my Mora Companion as she’s my companion and always beside me…
I have it,many people tell me that knifes are useless and can get me in trouble,but my knifes been useful and helpfull all my life,even those who said that they are useless,they ask me for a knife when they need to cut stuff at work,so far kobun is best knife i ever had. Great video by the way and stay safe and god bless u
@@411Outdoors as an older Japanese Jujitsu practitioner, (lots of Katana/Wakizashi/Tanto training) the first thing I do with my new knives is remove any clips from the sheath and convert it to a static line sheath. It’s easy, just run paracord through the sheath and use a Double Fishermans knot (it must be a Double Fishermans knot for safety don’t use any other knot and no it’s not a knot that’s used much in fishing) to make a large adjustable loop. This makes the sheath a static line carry sheath. The loop can then be lengthened or shortened as required by moving the knots (pulling on the line has no effect on the length). Now simply take the line and wrap it round your belt or a belt loop or around your waist or shoulder. Once tied to your belt etc just put the sheath in your waist band. When you wish to deploy your blade just grab the handle and pull and it’ll automatically deploy and the sheath will still be attached to your belt. The advantages of static line carry are that it’s much much more comfortable than a bulky clip, and that the knife can be moved around the waist band on the fly extremely quickly when moving or sitting etc to maintain comfort. It’s easier to conceal the knife. It’s easy to place the blade centreline and easily deploy the blade with either hand. Deployment is also very very quick as the knife can be deployed in the direction of your attacker. It’s also much easier and safer to sheath the knife as you can see it and use two hands to sheath it. I’m sure if you search static line carry or something there must be a video on it. It’s a very old method that’s been used by the Japanese for hundreds of years now. I hope you do get a chance to try it, as people I show this method almost never go back to clips again.
@@411Outdoors I really hope it is useful to you. It’s so much more comfortable, it’s safer and it’ll allow you to deploy the Kobun much faster. I think a static line carry sheath is actually very appropriate for this knife as it’s a Tanto with a Japanese name. The Japanese have been using static line sheaths for carrying the Tanto for well over a thousand years. Kobun (コブン) is Japanese slang referring to the rank of soldier in the Yakuza. A Yakuza (also called bōryokudan or gokudōgang) boss is called Oyabun meaning “boss” literally “parent status” and their followers are called Kobun meaning “apprentice” or “protégé” literally “child status”. The Yakuza (meaning “good for nothing”) still use samurai like rituals and training. They are thought to have been formed and descended from Ronin (masterless samurai) during Japans feudal period, which started in the late 1100s. I was right as well,…there are UA-cam vids on the static line knife carry method. ua-cam.com/video/nq75wCgAd4Q/v-deo.html This was the top hit and he probably shows and explains it better than I can by writing to you. P.S thanks for the great video, I’ve liked and subbed!
Great vid! Just subscribed:),ive also had the kobun awhile now and it is pretty awesome. Also for a quick draw trick,put the knife in your front right pocket,either using the steel clip or not,but put your hands on the grip, then push the kydex sheath off with your thumb whilst simultaneously pulling the tanto out without taking the sheath with it Practice it a few times and u will get it down :) By chance have you checked out the battle ring 2 by cold steel? I'm not even sure where to begin with how practical that thing is,both for self defense And just as a tool,plus it has a ulti clip Would be great to see you do a review of that :)
Youre spot on with the thumb deployment in through trial and error that became my go to say thank you! I have not checked out the battle ring but I probably will because I’m a Cold Steel nut 😂
Good afternoon buddy. You had me at tanto! 😂. Seriously though, think back to those round tip buck knifes you had as a kid. After a bit of use, the straight portion was always sharper than the round tip and no matter how hard you tried, you just couldn't make the round bit a razor blade. A tanto goes from straight edge to straight edge, much easier to maintain. For daily precision tasks that require a finger along the spine, there's very little learning curve in terms of technique, example cleaning a fish, chopping vegetables etc. The ease of maintenance easily outweighs an adjustment in technique. That particular example might present some challenges simply because of its large size, but for heavier utility tasks, (kindling) and of course combat, it has distinct advantage. In terms of the sheath movement making the draw harder. Paracord my Friend! I typically carry a couple of six foot pieces anyway. You can certainly use one to secure the sheath to your belt. The only downside is it takes longer to change into a fresh pair of pants. 👍
@@411Outdoorsno my question was the small knife (Gerber ) you show in the video do you have review for this because I didn’t know the knife ? And also is it complicated to run with the knife since he’s under the belt
Yeah just got to strap that sheath 2 your belt some how that's the same trouble I had. I was disappointed but I just put it in my pocket I still have not had a answer how you can mount it to my belt. That clip is not tight enough to hold to your belt. I wish cold steel could have gave with it a better belt carry but the price is cheaper than a voyager XL folder that's why I bought 3 of them.
Why not try a ulticlip to keep the sheath fixed ? Another guy made the same point...the kobun is so much cheaper than most and very very light....appreciate your review
For a while, I did a pocket carry with Ulticlip but to be transparent, my fanboy days with these knives are pretty much a thing of the past. There are a few Tops blades that I carry now one being the Saw 02 and the other the Loaner. I still really like the Kobun though. Just not as blown away as I once was.
Hi bud much love from UK, just ordered this and the marauder. If you like tantos check out the fox ryu. All the best and happy sling shooting Ben Banham
Cheqck out the chaoa push dagger seems dumb but a it a serious weapon and good hand defense if I could ont grab one knife to get in a fight with it's this knife
I wanted to buy one, for 70$. But i am not sure if this shape tanto blade is practical for bushcraft/survival. For example, with bowie, you can drill hole if you need. But not with tanto. Tanto is mostly combat blade.
Rarely would actually but not against throwing a knife if it’s a good shot and it’s not Ge only one I have. I’m thinking knife throwing is very rare anyway. I just like knowing how to do it mainly. That is satisfying enough haha
All are made in Asia. So even if it is fake, months later it is worth the money, keeps an edge really well, and I use it everyday. As an old bloke that has over 30 knives, some cheap, some expensive, for the money it is money well spend. And if you look at the line of CS knives, most are not made in the USA. Although I did by it off Ebay, I don't mind if it would be a fake. Now I own a Muela Bowie, the one from that film, and I would be unhappy if that was a fake, hence I bought it directly from the manufacture, a $28 knife not so much, but believe me, I give the knife a 10 out of 10, fake or not. Hope that helped.@@aaronjames7266
This guy gets it. I'm myself been past the specs sheets for few years now and I buy stuff that turns me on. Quality is important but nothing better than enjoying your kit. Functional yes, but must be cool :)
Been my every day carry for a couple of years. An awesome knife. Great vid!
Very cool!💯 and thanks so much 🙂👊
Why in the hell do you not have more subscribers? That was a really enjoyable video man. I really like how you just dove into your personal opinion more so than anything and I mean that as a compliment. There's 101 videos on this knife about the specs and the weight and what it's used for but you just seem really more enthusiastic about it than anybody else. I really love how enthusiastic you get about your new knives I was the exact same way when my Kobun was coming in the mail 😂. You earned a sub
Awesome brother! Much appreciated my friend🙂👊!
I just started my channel back in the spring but I’m working my boys off to get it going if you know what I mean LOL
@@411Outdoors No problem! I give credit where it is due
@@411Outdoors well keep it up and you should do just fine.
@@brokeboytactical much appreciated! I’m 8 months in a tracking pretty good thus far. I’ve wanted to do this for awhile but it took a bit to get my vision going. I’m having a blast haha
Got mine on the way, can't wait👍nice review
Very cool! This is such a slick knife. Thanks for watching my friend🙂👊
Love this guys videos, normal dude that is practical.
Thank you!!
Saw that badass movie! And I just ordered that Kobun with serrations... Can't wait to get it!!! Great review here too!!!
Trust me u will love it
One of my favorite knives. Thank you for a nice video.👍
🙂🤝
Can confirm that I instantly became a member of the Yakuza upon wearing this blade. A great EDC.
Got both plane edge and the serrated, really like the serrated for defensive use.
Perfect for trail running or hiking,.. good length, light weight, and slim.
Gruggs is an awesome dude and that buck is probably my favorite tanto blade.
It’s real hard to find. So many are out of stock
Great review 👍🔪🇺🇸. I was anxiously awaiting my Kobun for the last few days also haha. I already had the serrated version. You are absolutely right about these being self defense knives but I have found a very good use for the serrated Kobun as a duct knife, so now I get to use that awesome blade almost every day at work! My new Kobun did get here so now I have two, sitting here looking at them currently lol. I really enjoyed your enthusiasm for this knife as I love it as well👍. And I do carry it in my boot but I wear Doc Martens which are very thin so yeah, it needs to be laced in order to stay in place but it's cool.
A great blade. Cold steel has a lot of budget blades that are worth buying. Person favorites (to name a few) are the XL Vaquero Voyager plain edge, ti lite 6", and the mini tac series. I own a ton of CS products and have only been disappointed a few times.
My collection is building for sure. Two Tantos with a Recon to go. I have their War Hawk and some mini flight sports
Great review brother! Man, now you’ve got me interested! Thanks brother! Like I need another addiction!👊😂
Hahahaha! I’ve got my mind made up but I’m getting two more tantos and that’s it lol
After watching your video, I went on Knife Center’s website and ordered one. I can’t wait to get it!
That’s too cool! I hope you enjoy it as much as I 🙂👊
I'm glad to see you so happy having this knife !
Waiting for the actual review 😊
This blade isn’t one I really the need to give the ole classic beat up review like bushcraft. It’s a fighting knife. I’m sure you can find a Joe X video where he stabs it in the hood of a car. Cold Steel had started to lose me overtime anyway
@@411Outdoors Yeah, indeed, I could watch Joe X reviews - but I'd really like to see your opinion on that .. especially for combat use - e.g. throwing, defending etc
Joe X is a bit extreme in those tests - c'mon, every knife can break in some circumstances ...
I was shocked that he managed to break TOPS Operator 7 - thick blade in 1075 steel - which is pretty tough stuff ...
The man is a beast ! 😊🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺
@@lucianbrad4291 come to think of it. I did a throwing video on this knife. Let me see if I can find the link for you.
@@lucianbrad4291 here’s a thRowIng test, my friendua-cam.com/video/mfDE0W5o6gE/v-deo.html
Hi, I have the Kobun and I love it.
I have the recon tanto in the SK5
arriving any day now.
I really like the channel.
Thanks a million my friend🙂 that recon tanto is a beast
She is beautiful! Got one myself!
That’s so cool😁👏 Gonna be getting the Recon and the Buck too. Hopefully they’re in my tanto obsession will be settled lol
My order from Blade HQ shipped today and I can hardly wait! This will be the first knife I have ordered in Years! 😃⚔🗡
Very cool, Jeffrey! This is one the greatest knives for its price
Just got mines and I love it
Love the Kobun!🙂👍
Great review. Really positive enjoyable presentation style
There are 2 little tabs where the rubber finger guard catches. I shaved them down a little bit with a Dremel to make the draw smoother.
I own the Kobun in Aus8 and the Master Tanto in San Mai VG10. The Master Tanto is a beast and came sharp as a razor...
I really want that one too!🙂
I just ordered this!Thank you for sharing!I just subscribed your channel.I’ll be using this Saturday afternoon and videoing it.Thank you again🔪👍
Very cool! Thank you my friend🙂
@@411Outdoors
Thank you!
The master tanto is sick, I’ve had one for years. I’ve held off on this one but I think I want to just hold it and maybe gift it lol..
after using a knife daily for many years at my job, for the task at hand, sheepsfoot/wharncliffe has become my favorite shape for general purpose. plus since the cutting edge is flat and straight it makes it easy to sharpen :)
Love this comment because I have a video coming out about the Sheepsfoot design!
Great review
Okay, to loosen that sheath, put the knife in, make sure its all the way, then using a hair drier set on high, heat up the sheath, until it gets "Pliable" then work the knife in and out of the sheath, it should loosen up a bit. Also check to see if the bolts holding the belt clip on, are effecting how tight the sheath is. And I just ordered one :)
Thank you sir👍
Dude I have this knife and it’s one of my fav knifes I’ve ever owned. And I agree with the whole ‘combat knife’ aspect 😅 I was explaining to Mom yesterday about my Karambit that they’re technically combat knives but I just get them bc they’re cool and I would never wanna have to use a knife on someone. Nice vid btw
Thanks my friend!
There's a video of a knife fight in New York in which one of the guys has a karambit. Pretty vicious but it's here on UA-cam, go figure. If you're interested in that kinda thing.
I had the Kobun until my second to youngest daughter decided she needed it more than I did. I didn’t mind too much, since the handle is a bit small for me. I’ve still got my Master Tanto, my Magnum Tanto II and my Magnum Tanto XII. LOL! I’m a habitual knife buyer. So I’ll probably be getting another Kobun eventually and the Recon Tanto. It’s really hard to make a bad purchase with a Cold Steel. They’ve always tried to make top notch products. They don’t always use the latest and greatest steels. But nobody makes them as solid as Cold Steel.
You’ve got me wanting to buy all those Tantos your talking about now 😂😂 the habit is definitely real. In literally bought two Recons lol
@@411Outdoors Since you like the size of the Kobun. You should at least get a Master Tanto. They don’t have the full oval guard like the Magnums and the feel in the hand is really exceptional. They feel really lively in hand. The Recon Tanto’s are super nice though. They basically have the same handle as the SRK. My old SRK got a lot of use out in the woods. I never had sore spots on my hands from using it. I think Cold Steel is upgrading all their premium Tanto knives to 3V and won’t be using San Mai III very much longer. You might be able to catch the Master Tanto or one of the Magnums on sale on Amazon. Good luck and keep doing what you do.
@@FriedPi-mc5yt thanks my friend! I will most definitely check that blade out
It’s a awesome knife
I may spell this wrong but Gideons Tactical channel also likes that Buck knife a lot. He has some good reviews of many different edged tools.
Also on the quick draw note, the Kabar TDI series of knives are made for quick draw. I’m sure you will like them.
Thanks so much for the info. That is a great UA-cam channel for sure! I’m definitely wanting to get into that Kabwe series 👍👍
For real, There so light, and Razor out of the box, and the American Tanto , is my favorite nlade profile, I have Probably 5 G.I. tanto, 2-3 Kobun, and 2 Old School Master Tanto
Can't believe it. This exact knife was on my Amazon wishlist. Its safe to say il be ordering it next payday lol
😂👏 that is so cool
I’m gonna get that big ole Recon Tanto next lol
@@411Outdoors im excited to see that review next! Thanks for the info on this knife though. I was on the fence because the blade shape is beautiful, but I didn't know how practical it was for throwing. You're a better thrower than me so il take your word on it. Also do you ever carry knives in your boot? I've been interested in that
@@viewtifuljay2531 I’ve never been a boot carrier. I mostly walk around in hiking or tactical boots but I may try It sometime
Love it
🙂👊
Just watched Black Rain for the 100th time..lol. I just got my Kobun a couple days ago, awesome knife. You should look into the Oyabun by Coldsteel. I've had mine for over 20yrs.
Great review brother!
Thanks bro! I’m most definitely gonna look at that blade you mentioned. Yeah that scene in black reign disturbed me bad as a kid. I did not see it coming but it was very well done and original
Yesir I need that knife haha
I agree, that scene just ripped my heart out and having to see Michael Douglas' character just watch it happen was devastating.
My wife is half Japanese and her mother lives in Osaka where alot of the movie takes place, so when we go visit I always think of the movie.
You should also look at the Fox Knives tactical tanto.
great movie man! left an impact on me as well , that ambush was nasty Very cool knife , the motorcycles in that movie I remember were wild, you can get prob a guy to make a leather sheath for you but the polymers give you protection , leather prob be ok and faster, it has some disadvantages , years ago CS supplied leather
It would be sweet to have a leather sheath with this for sure
@@411Outdoors support your local guys in town do you have any leatherworkers near ?
@@chillios2222 I think my buddy has a connection
thats cool!
🙂👊
Ordered one, cheap and its cool
Get ya a cold steel magnum tanto their a beast !
Try the ulticlip slim 3.3 instead. Works great for iwb carry in front of your hip . I have my Kobun like that 👍
Sweet review dude
I appreciate it bro!
👍 Dude actually uses his knives, not these collectors who imagine what their blades can and can not do are a waste of time and frustration.
Love ur attitude lol
Yep...I went to Grug at tactical and saw his review on the buck...and the sheath...well.worth the extra money...iam still gonna try the ulticlip for the kobun due to the lightness...Greg says to say Happy Birthday to you !!!
Thanks my friend!
To block the sheath You can use the UltiClip Slim 3.3
I ended up adding that very clip to this blade👍 thanks my friend
Cool cid you could always tie line through the sheath at thw bottom and anchor it to your leg or somthing and clip to your belt or pocket for one hand
Really good tip 👍👍
Kobun is good knife.. I bought Tanto from Amazon beautiful burl wood scales and brass pins,came with leather sheath and there’s scarab engraved on it.Whoever made it,did a good job, and after long search I still don’t know who made it?Trust me,that Kobun will serve you for life. I will stick with my Mora Companion as she’s my companion and always beside me…
Sounds very nice my friend 🙂👍
@@411Outdoors One day I will get Sam Mai XII in VG10 it’s the last knife I will ever buy…
@@ilijabosnjak76 I have been eye balling that San Mai. So want to pull the trigger and buy it 😂😂
I have it,many people tell me that knifes are useless and can get me in trouble,but my knifes been useful and helpfull all my life,even those who said that they are useless,they ask me for a knife when they need to cut stuff at work,so far kobun is best knife i ever had.
Great video by the way and stay safe and god bless u
Thanks so much and God bless you bro🙂👊 I am really excited about my Kobun. Glad you love it. I just ordered me a Ulti clip 3.3 to better carry it
@@411Outdoors oh wow thats cool
@@411Outdoors as an older Japanese Jujitsu practitioner, (lots of Katana/Wakizashi/Tanto training) the first thing I do with my new knives is remove any clips from the sheath and convert it to a static line sheath.
It’s easy, just run paracord through the sheath and use a Double Fishermans knot (it must be a Double Fishermans knot for safety don’t use any other knot and no it’s not a knot that’s used much in fishing) to make a large adjustable loop.
This makes the sheath a static line carry sheath. The loop can then be lengthened or shortened as required by moving the knots (pulling on the line has no effect on the length).
Now simply take the line and wrap it round your belt or a belt loop or around your waist or shoulder. Once tied to your belt etc just put the sheath in your waist band. When you wish to deploy your blade just grab the handle and pull and it’ll automatically deploy and the sheath will still be attached to your belt.
The advantages of static line carry are that it’s much much more comfortable than a bulky clip, and that the knife can be moved around the waist band on the fly extremely quickly when moving or sitting etc to maintain comfort. It’s easier to conceal the knife. It’s easy to place the blade centreline and easily deploy the blade with either hand. Deployment is also very very quick as the knife can be deployed in the direction of your attacker. It’s also much easier and safer to sheath the knife as you can see it and use two hands to sheath it.
I’m sure if you search static line carry or something there must be a video on it. It’s a very old method that’s been used by the Japanese for hundreds of years now.
I hope you do get a chance to try it, as people I show this method almost never go back to clips again.
@@faithwilson3150 This is some really cool information. I greatly appreciate it
@@411Outdoors I really hope it is useful to you. It’s so much more comfortable, it’s safer and it’ll allow you to deploy the Kobun much faster.
I think a static line carry sheath is actually very appropriate for this knife as it’s a Tanto with a Japanese name. The Japanese have been using static line sheaths for carrying the Tanto for well over a thousand years.
Kobun (コブン) is Japanese slang referring to the rank of soldier in the Yakuza. A Yakuza (also called bōryokudan or gokudōgang) boss is called Oyabun meaning “boss” literally “parent status” and their followers are called Kobun meaning “apprentice” or “protégé” literally “child status”.
The Yakuza (meaning “good for nothing”) still use samurai like rituals and training. They are thought to have been formed and descended from Ronin (masterless samurai) during Japans feudal period, which started in the late 1100s.
I was right as well,…there are UA-cam vids on the static line knife carry method. ua-cam.com/video/nq75wCgAd4Q/v-deo.html This was the top hit and he probably shows and explains it better than I can by writing to you.
P.S thanks for the great video, I’ve liked and subbed!
The Kobun is an excellent knife. Just wish the Buck GCK was still in production.
Me too! I wanted that knife so bad
Great vid! Just subscribed:),ive also had the kobun awhile now and it is pretty awesome. Also for a quick draw trick,put the knife in your front right pocket,either using the steel clip or not,but put your hands on the grip, then push the kydex sheath off with your thumb whilst simultaneously pulling the tanto out without taking the sheath with it
Practice it a few times and u will get it down :)
By chance have you checked out the battle ring 2 by cold steel?
I'm not even sure where to begin with how practical that thing is,both for self defense
And just as a tool,plus it has a ulti clip
Would be great to see you do a review of that :)
Youre spot on with the thumb deployment in through trial and error that became my go to say thank you! I have not checked out the battle ring but I probably will because I’m a Cold Steel nut 😂
@411 Outdoors LLC you need the battle ring 2 :) trust me brother
@@jackwyatt517 wow yea I do👍
Good afternoon buddy. You had me at tanto! 😂. Seriously though, think back to those round tip buck knifes you had as a kid. After a bit of use, the straight portion was always sharper than the round tip and no matter how hard you tried, you just couldn't make the round bit a razor blade. A tanto goes from straight edge to straight edge, much easier to maintain. For daily precision tasks that require a finger along the spine, there's very little learning curve in terms of technique, example cleaning a fish, chopping vegetables etc. The ease of maintenance easily outweighs an adjustment in technique. That particular example might present some challenges simply because of its large size, but for heavier utility tasks, (kindling) and of course combat, it has distinct advantage.
In terms of the sheath movement making the draw harder. Paracord my Friend! I typically carry a couple of six foot pieces anyway. You can certainly use one to secure the sheath to your belt. The only downside is it takes longer to change into a fresh pair of pants. 👍
That’s a great idea! Depending on what territory I travel in could be well worth it. Great tips there buddy. I love this as an EDC
Thanks for the review. Gonna pick this up today. Just subbed also. Stay Ready.
Thanks bro! 💯🙂👍
Cool knife and very useful for a lot of things 🙂
Indeed! The Kobun remains a budget fave for me!
@@411Outdoors Do you have review for the small one you carry ? I’m woundering can you run with the small knife you show under your belt ?
@@411Outdoors edit- is the Gerber knife is comfortable if need to running and he is under the belt
@@KhanKubratDulo oh the Kyoto Tanto with zip ties has been a dream
@@411Outdoorsno my question was the small knife (Gerber ) you show in the video do you have review for this because I didn’t know the knife ? And also is it complicated to run with the knife since he’s under the belt
If I have the Recon tanto, would you recommend getting the Kobun too?
I like the Kobun in a little bit better. You can put a clip on it for great pocket carry
Cheers for the reply. The Kobun is next on my list of knives to get.
I ordered one yesterday from Blade HQ. 👍🗡
Great blade!
Ziva David on the TV show NCIS carried this knife. In one of the first episodes that she appeared, season 3, you can see her with it.
That’s so cool!
I used one while contracted, still one piece but the handle came off
I wished these same knives could be redone and full tanged
6:14 we all be like that, lol!
Haha! Yep 😄
Yeah just got to strap that sheath 2 your belt some how that's the same trouble I had. I was disappointed but I just put it in my pocket I still have not had a answer how you can mount it to my belt. That clip is not tight enough to hold to your belt. I wish cold steel could have gave with it a better belt carry but the price is cheaper than a voyager XL folder that's why I bought 3 of them.
I got an Ulticlip for mine. It carries pretty discreetly in the pocket and Ive just gotten quick with thumb deployment
Why not try a ulticlip to keep the sheath fixed ? Another guy made the same point...the kobun is so much cheaper than most and very very light....appreciate your review
Thanks a million🙂. I went back and got me a ultil clip for this one and reviewed it
Dude you deffo need to try out the tanto lite from cold steel if you love this one then I highly recommend the lite
I’m gonna look that one up haha! Thanks for sharing 🙂👍
@@411Outdoors honestly for the price it's hard to beat I got mine for around £36 and I love it
Thanks 👍
Hello sir,
How do you sharpen a tanto, i have an imitation and it gets the job done. I just don't know how to sharpen it in the future
Hello my friend, check out the video i did on sharpens, best sharp and spark. I sharpen a Kobun in that video.. search 411 outdoors sharpens best
@@411Outdoors thx a lot. I will
I love my kobun
Super attractive and deadly haha
@@411Outdoors for sure
Is this original cold steel kobun?
It’s an au8s steel. Probably a down graded version
HURRY ON ORDERING THE BUCK! We deal buck where I work and that knife is no longer available from them. Awesome knife though
Oh wow! I will probably try to pull the trigger on that this week lol
did you ever saw kobun tang width and thickness
I think it’s 4mm
So how are you going to carry it?
For a while, I did a pocket carry with Ulticlip but to be transparent, my fanboy days with these knives are pretty much a thing of the past. There are a few Tops blades that I carry now one being the Saw 02 and the other the Loaner. I still really like the Kobun though. Just not as blown away as I once was.
To deploy the Kobun You must push your thumb against the sheat
Thanks my friend! Yep had to learn that through trial and error.
Awesome blade brother, I want to get me a GI tanto, are you going to throw it
My GI is my favorite thrower. So powerful! I will probably get one more Kobun to throw for sure🙂👍 it is awesome for throwing
@@411Outdoors nice brother of the blades
Check out the warcraft tanto instead of the recon. Worth the extra cheese.
That thing has a sweet looking handle! Knife obsession is real 😂. Great suggestion 👍
Hi bud much love from UK, just ordered this and the marauder. If you like tantos check out the fox ryu. All the best and happy sling shooting Ben Banham
Thanks brother! That’s awesome hear and I’ll most definitely check that out 🙂👍
And you can get it serated had 3 of them
The serated is a scary blade for sure 👍
Gruggs is the man
Cheqck out the chaoa push dagger seems dumb but a it a serious weapon and good hand defense if I could ont grab one knife to get in a fight with it's this knife
I wanted to buy one, for 70$. But i am not sure if this shape tanto blade is practical for bushcraft/survival.
For example, with bowie, you can drill hole if you need. But not with tanto.
Tanto is mostly combat blade.
Definitely 👍
Why would you throw your weapon away?
Rarely would actually but not against throwing a knife if it’s a good shot and it’s not Ge only one I have. I’m thinking knife throwing is very rare anyway. I just like knowing how to do it mainly. That is satisfying enough haha
I just bought 1 for $28 AUD. Will sub as well.
Thanks my friend 🙂
@@411Outdoors Welcome, warm greetings from Aussieland!
That'll be fake for $28 AUD.
Genuine one is closer to $100 AUD.
All are made in Asia. So even if it is fake, months later it is worth the money, keeps an edge really well, and I use it everyday. As an old bloke that has over 30 knives, some cheap, some expensive, for the money it is money well spend. And if you look at the line of CS knives, most are not made in the USA. Although I did by it off Ebay, I don't mind if it would be a fake. Now I own a Muela Bowie, the one from that film, and I would be unhappy if that was a fake, hence I bought it directly from the manufacture, a $28 knife not so much, but believe me, I give the knife a 10 out of 10, fake or not. Hope that helped.@@aaronjames7266
Check out the tanto mini tac for edc.
Most def will! 🙂Thanks bro
just use your thumb
Yep 👍 figured that out later on. With these sheaths that’s totally best
Careful when buying these the Chinese have a knockoff. It looks just like it and they market it as if it's actually Cold Steel.
Yep very true 🙂👍 I had to go to Cold Steels site to make sure it matched up. I found out they do have some made in China
What is the clip you are using?
I switched over to ulti clip for this one
I know alot of professional bodyguards and they all carry the Kobun.
3:18 Don't pull on the knife, push the sheath off with your thumb.
Appreciate the tip and yep overtime learned the thumb deployment is easier