The Cold Steel Kobun is a lightweight knife that has become incredibly popular with the Military, where it is prized for its light weight, discreet profile, durability, and cutting potential. The knife takes its name from the Japanese underworld, where the word "Kobun" is sometimes used as an indicator of rank that suggests the word "soldier", or one who takes orders from his "Oyabun" or boss. This name is a fitting one for a knife that was effectively designed to be "a good soldier".

The Kobun features Cold Steel's iconic reinforced "American Tanto" point, which makes it highly resistant to bending or breaking because it is reinforced by the full thickness of the blade's spine (which runs almost to the very tip of the blade). Despite its thin profile, the Kobun's deeply checkered Kray-Ex handle is designed to offer maximum grip and is contoured to resist turning or shifting in the hand.

The blade of the Kobun is made with expertly heat-treated Japanese AUS 8A Steel, which is tough, corrosion-resistant, has good edge-holding ability, and is easy to re-sharpen. The knife has a blade length of 5 1/2 inches and a handle length of 4 3/8 inches, with a total weight of 4.4 ounces.

In summary, the Cold Steel Kobun is a lightweight and versatile knife that has found favor with the Military due to its combination of features. Its reinforced "American Tanto" point, durable construction, and ergonomic handle make it a reliable and practical tool for a variety of tasks, both in the field and in everyday use.

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