This week I picked up my Kumar Kobra at the Post Office. At first sight, I was impressed. Great workmanship and finish. After handling it for a few days, I'm hooked.
I was surprised by how well the Kobra handles. It is well balanced and feels very light for a knife of its size. Anything that can be done with a rattan stick can be done with a Kobra. Motions that use a lot of wrist action, such as fanning, can be executed without a noticeable strain. I really thought I would have to make more adjustments to accomodate the knife.
I haven't run it through any endurance tests, but it appears to be very solid. I am confident it won't fail. Of course, I don't intend to use is as a pry-bar. I have other tools I use for that.
I think Kumar has hit on a great design. It's a natural for escrima or arnis practitioners. He should be kept busy making more Kobras if the word gets out.
I was surprised by how well the Kobra handles. It is well balanced and feels very light for a knife of its size. Anything that can be done with a rattan stick can be done with a Kobra. Motions that use a lot of wrist action, such as fanning, can be executed without a noticeable strain. I really thought I would have to make more adjustments to accomodate the knife.
I haven't run it through any endurance tests, but it appears to be very solid. I am confident it won't fail. Of course, I don't intend to use is as a pry-bar. I have other tools I use for that.
I think Kumar has hit on a great design. It's a natural for escrima or arnis practitioners. He should be kept busy making more Kobras if the word gets out.
