Something similar to a CS Kobun but in 1095?

[Cereal_killer]

One of my buddies just stopped by to show me his new Cold Steel Kobun, always thought they were cool and I have no problems with AUS-8, its a decent EDC steel in my exp. but the Kobun in AUS-8 doesn't appeal to me. Is there a similar looking/function blade out there, around ~6-10" but in 1095 for around the CS price range (as in <$100, not necessarily the $30 the Kobun costs)

 

[DShiflet]

Ka-bar Short Tanto Fighting/Utility Knife maybe?:

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Ka-Bar-Short-Tanto-FightingUtility--16595

 

[Cereal_killer]

That's a good looking option and I especially like kabar's 1095 (and the price is right) but if I could find something a little bigger that'd be better. This isn't going to be a practical user for me, just something fun to screw around with and see how sharp I can get it and do things like cut 2x4's and baton saplings down, maybe process firewood would be about the only real job I use it for.

 

[Phillski]

The full size Kabar has a 7" blade. I think you can get it in a tanto version.

 

[Cereal_killer]

I did find this one-
http://www.bladehq.com/item--KaBar-Black-Tanto--6490

Does it come in full PE? It looks perfect.

 

[bdmicarta]

do things like cut 2x4's and baton saplings down, maybe process firewood

Maybe you need a Becker BK9 for that.