Cold Steel OYABUN
"For years we have thought about making a folding knife that closely emulates our famous Tanto.
Andrew Demko worked on the problem, and with Lynn Thompson's input, a satisfactory solution was discovered.
The result is what we offer here, the Oyabun!
It incorporates a reinforced blade point, a high satin polish, expert heat treatment (Rc57 and sub-zero quenched), and the kind of stunningly sharp edge Cold Steel's reputation was founded upon. Furthermore, it is equipped with an integral flipper for effortless opening, and a (patent pending) leaf spring lock and safety.
The lock/safety on the Oyabun was first utilized in our Crawford 1 folder and has proved to be quite tough and reliable. The 4034 stainless steel blade is housed in a strong, economical handle that's reinforced with stainless steel liners.
The handle is injection molded with a Griv-Ex™ foundation and then over molded with soft, checkered Kray-Ex™ fastened to the frame with two robust bolts." - Lynn Thompson
Weight: 4.1 oz
Blade Thickness: 3.8mm
Handle Length/Material: 4 3/4in Long GRN w/TPR Inlay Handle
Blade Steel: 4034SS Steel
Blade Length: 3 1/2in
Overall Length: 8 1/4in
Knife Type: Folder
Blade Length Range: 3-5 in
Steel Family: 4034
Blade Shape: Tanto
Locking Mechanism: Spring Leaf Lock