Cobra Steel.

Just to be clear, I'm assuming you mean the Windlass Cobra Steel series...as found at KoA.

I got the Kindjal and been meaning to post a mini-review but here's my take:
Wasn't very impressed at first. The sheath is cheesy mostly because it's light leather and riveted way too tight. Its hard to sheath and remove the blade. Seems like the kind of thing you'd get with a cheap stainless steel wall-hanger type. The blade seems light and not substantial - or as substantial as one might like; on the light side. But then... I decided to do a little cardboard testing. It was a long box that I received another sword in. Flung it in the air and on its way down, sliced at it. Cut that puppy right in half. I was actually shocked because it didn't feel like I had cut it in half.

Let's see if I can load a pic up. My first time on the new forum...

Cool. That was easy. So there is a pic I took of the cut. The blade was undamaged except for some light scuff marks that came right out. So no question - the blade is sharp, cut with ease, and has a nice light feel.

Conclusion: for the $60+ dollars...it's ok. If you feel like you can afford the gamble I say go for it. You may like it, you may not but for the money it won't overly disappoint. You can always carry it around in the back of the pick-up truck for any road- side assistance I guess. I like the looks of the Lakonia and the Sickle, and one of those might be on my next list. So I like em enough to consider a second one.

thanks RV...I like the look of them, the grips are butt ugly, but that can be fixed, may have to wait till after x-mas to get one.

rvhernandez,

I have a Kindjal too, and, was also surprised at it's OOB sharpness. I set up a couple of free standing paper towel tubes on the hassock and sliced right thru them while sitting in the rocking chair. That was a happy shock for me. Didn't really expect that kind of performance. I'm very happy with this piece so far. Am also happy the hassock is still intact. :shock:

About the sheath, your sheath will fit the blade perfectly in a couple of weeks. It needs some wear in time. I've run across this so many times as a knife collector (and maker) that it has become routine. In fact, if a knife is not really tight into and out of the sheath at first, I begin to worry because with use that sheath will relax with use. And, if it's not tight at first it ain't gonna get better with time.
My Kindjal's sheath is already getting easier to use and I've it for nary a week now.
Also, I'm with you about the sheath's thickness. Somewhere I read it used "saddle leather". What BS. This is merely 4-6 oz. leather on a good day. It needs to be a minimum of 8-10 oz to be considered "saddle leather".


Finally, now I can hardly wait for payday to order that awesome looking Lakonia.