_I'm Brazilian...and I want to thank Lynn Thompson for her creations. I managed to buy 2 Katana machetes (one for me and one for my son)...but unfortunately I can no longer find the gladius machete in Brazil...I really wanted to have a copy. I have a small collection of blades....but I was still missing a sword....and the katana machete left me very satisfied...due to the quality of the product. Thank you Mr. Thompson._
Beautiful knife. Lynn is such a character, “may aid in penetration,” “knife fighters’ mange,” “my ninja camp-where I train everyday”😂 Love that guy, thanks for consistently bringing him on Cold Steel.
Another totally badass creation by the Man, The Myth and The Legend Lynn Thompson. You are the greatest. Not sure if he’ll see this but I just wanted to say awesome job! Lynn and Stick and T are the best. Love your videos and love your products. I’ve been carrying The Mayhem everyday and I will say that it’s awesome and I can’t wait to get my hands on the new Kobum and I know for a fact that it will not disappoint. Keep up the great work
Thank you Mr. Thompson for everything you do, I'm legally blind so owning a firearm isn't a good idea, since I'm disabled I'm a target, Luckily I own the pocket shark and I take it everywhere and I keep the cold steel kukri machete right next to my bed just in case...your products are AWESOME.
XL Voyager Tanto is my favorite main knife. I carry at least one everyday everywhere I can. My favorite back up is the Tiger Claw serrated, that one goes in my left pocket reverse so if my strong hand is attacked or bound up somehow I can pull the tiger claw out with my left hand, catching it with the wave plate on my pocket and it snaps open edge out to counter any threat. A SanggletoothMF on the XL Voyager tanto makes it even more awesome!
That really is one handsome knife. I'm a big fan of that shade of green and for anyone that collects Cold Steel is gonna think the signature on the box. I've kept all my boxes for one reason or another but I think it's really cool that it's his real signature and not something just embossed on the box.
Yeah I used to brag that I was Cold Steel's best unpaid salesman. Used to be A LOT of very nice usable affordable Cold Steel knives offered. I carried the Voyager knives for a lot of years along with the CarbonV Master Hunter and Recon Scout. I still have a good many, and I didn't have to pay a fortune for any of them new. All good useable affordable knives. It's a shame what C.S. is turning into. We don't need another high end knife company. I guess it's the reality of 2023
GSM Outdoors has stockholders unlike when Lynn Thompson owned it. (GSM will cost gouge the public riding on Lynn's coattails) I'm glad I bought my cold steel knives back when I did too! @@maxpinson5002
Ok I have to say this as a non-American who also lives in one of the most milquetoast countries in the word when it comes to self defense rights/awareness. But Lynn is like that uncle you have that may occasionally say stuff that raises eyebrows but you can't help but love the man because his heart is in the right place and he seems to genuinely CARE. Much respect to you good sir, and may you continue to live a joyful fulfilling life.
When I saw the original Kobun, I bought two immediately. They are amazing blades. I tried getting one of the newer curved model when I saw it online at the Blade Show. But could never find it. I did manage to get a signed Leatherneck Bowie Knife as soon as they came available. And I will do my best to get one of these new Lynn Thompson signed Kobuns. Another incredible offering from Mr. Thompson. Thank You for your contribution to the Knife World. It would be bland and boring without your presence. All The Best To You Lynn Thompson.
This looks super slick. Love the different blade shape on this model. I'd really like to see a video, or maybe even a short documentary about Lynn as "the father of the American tanto," where he discusses the history of the blade, the utility and unique capabilities of the blade shape, what sparked his interest in them, and what attracted him to the idea of bringing them to the American market. I'd be very interested to hear his take on it, and I'm sure many others would too! It would be a great piece of history to have documented for the knife industry, and especially the knife community!
I prefer my serrated American Tanto Kobun in comparison to the Japanese Tanto Kobun without serrations for SD. It's such an evil cutting machine. Nearly as nasty as BTII serrated which I EDC since the first day it came out with XHP steel. Thanks for everything Lynn. Because of you I have a big collection of CS folders and fixed blades of all generations. From your very first two hand opening Tanto folder, Shinobu Large, to your last folder and unbelievable massive Hidden Angel. It's sad that so many fans of yours in the US didn't have the opportunity to grab your last masterpiece...
My first cold steel weapon was a tanto in 1976. I was in Rakkasan Battalion, Screaming Eagles. Never have been disappointed in a cold steel product. Looks like I'm looking at my next purchase.
The Kobun is nicely finished. I would have preferred a thicker handle/palm swell, but it's a keeper. Additional thumbs up for the Skull. That is a real favorite. A really great folder, that doesn't overstuff the pocket.
I bought my Lynn Thompson kobun From midway USA the 10/24/23 My only question is why didn’t Lynn use the American tanto? He created that tanto I get why he went with the more classic tanto from Japan But still I prefer the American tanto like on the OG KOBUN IN MY COLLECTION
Mine will be here Friday. I hope I don’t have to return it like I did the Mayhem for a scratched up blade. It’s a beautiful knife but NOT cheap. I happen to love the Kobun so I payed the price. Hoping my number is low since I bought it right as it went on sale. Looking forward to this work of art 👊🏼
This is the Cold Steel Outdoorsman blade in the Kobun body. That may be a perfect hybrid of two Cold Steel knives. I'm going to pick one up for hunting. You ought to consider issuing this in orange too like you did with the SRK. I think you made a light hunting knife. Ounce counting mountain hunters would be into this. It's only an ounce heavier than Benchmade's Steep Country but the blade is 2" longer. I have a feeling you could easily dress an elk and fillet a salmon with it.
Hey lynn, would be great to see you on IWA in Nürnberg. As a custom knifemaker I can tell you its an awesome toothpick. Love it. I will also release a knife with a batch of 100pcs also as a tanto. Moulded handele made in Germany. Best regards from Germany 🇩🇪
I bought a magnum tanto xii..love the blade..feel it I worth the 8x increase in price for better steel, balance, and just good feel in hand..amazing knife
I wish it was easier to get Cold Steel knives in Hungary, sometimes not even Cold Steel Deutschland has all of them. This special Kobun is definitely one I really want!
If you mean choil, that should be a pretty easy fix for a file, or a dremel. It's your knife. You paid good money for it, so make it yours. There's no good reason not to alter it to suit your preference.
I was looking at my CS Bowie knife and placed it on the bed. It went through the sheet just by the weight of it pushing the front against a bunched up area. Now I’m scared to touch it.
How is the Kobun (as a knife) better than the Outdoorsman Lite? Obviously the green version is a collector's piece {why are they mostly black?}. The Amazon price for the stock Kobun is about $45, but the green signature edition is nearly $170. That's a lot for color and some polishing {and the signature}. I would _love_ to see a glow-in-the-dark version! But speaking of polish, I really miss the old Voyagers, the blades thereof which were polished. The stone wash finish is perhaps the ugliest finish for a knife I've ever seen next to a Parkerized finish. The DLC is great, but when you open the blades at the same point every day, it doesn't take long before white spots form on the blade and the flippers. I think Cold Steel has the _BEST_ heat treat in the industry. And while some people berate AUS8A as a low-grade steel for neanderthals, I have several brand new Pro-Lites which ain't for sale (and they're the best 440A specimens I've ever seen, better far than Böker and SOG budget knives). Years ago I spoke to a tech guy at Cold Steel, and he didn't even _try_ to hide his contempt for 440A, even the stuff CS had apparently purchased at a great price. He seemed to think CS was going in the wrong direction, but those 440A blades had some of the most vicious edges I've ever seen on a knife. I had Night Forces, Pro-Lites, Recon 1s in both plain and serrated blades. And I couldn't tell the difference between 440A and AUS8A blades.
I like the serated kobun. But the clip didn't work for me. I wish cold steel fix blades all of them would come with different kinds of carry options. Just saying
I have carried the coldsteel knives since they came out The old Japan Coldsteel knives are some of the best ever made, but the new china, Taiwan, etc, aren't really that good this comment is from experience and use .
Hey Boss you need to step down or let me do your job for free. I have the Original Kobun and it has a crappy sheath. The new version can you put clip on otherside?
I think that You have never seen a custom knife before... That tanto style os called Japanese style tanto, original one FYI. Color is fake like You Thompson, You have some trees behind You for beautiful contrast. And BTW... You have nothing to this joke of a knife. Somebody else designed it and probably China or Taiwan produced it
What's your beef with Lynn? You sound like a seriously weird unit. Weirdo stalker vibes matey... You would never say it him up close, for he would sit on you and fart in your face for your disrespect.
The origin of manufacturing is irrelevant. The fit and finish as well as reliability is what is important for tools. Manufacturing overseas is necessary to keep products affordable. It only becomes a problem when the product is unreliable and needs to be frequently replaced.
