Boker made a knife for corn lovers, the KalashniCOB. This year they made a knife for mini-corn lovers, the Mini KalashniCOB. BladeHQ sent me one for review, so that’s what I did, together with my ever present can of corn!
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Video Summary
Can Google’s Gemini AI summarize a video with such intellectual nuance as one of my unboxings let alone one about a corn themed knife? Well, corn is a major ingredient in pig slop, so it stands to reason it should be present in AI slop too. I fed these kernels of video into the AI and here is its attempt to summarize it:
Boker Mini Kalashna-Cob – The Ultimate Gift for Corn Lovers
In this festive and unique installment, Jim Kinkade unboxes a special exclusive from Blade HQ: the Boker Mini Kalashna-Cob. A playful spin on the iconic Boker Kalashnikov 74 series, this automatic knife is a “must-have” for anyone who appreciates heavy-duty tools with a sense of humor.
Design and “Corny” Aesthetics
The Kalashna-Cob series is the logical follow-up to the popular “Dessert Warrior” line, swapping donut sprinkles for corn on the cob.
- The Handle: The aluminum handle is painted in a vibrant forest green to mimic a corn husk, complete with textured “stitches” that provide a solid grip.
- The Blade: The D2 steel blade is finished with a “corn-like coating,” featuring high-resolution graphics of bright yellow corn kernels.
- Variants: The series comes in four distinct versions—full-sized and mini, with options for both straight-edge and serrated blades. Interestingly, the serrations on the serrated models are specifically designed to match the shape and spacing of corn kernels.
Compact and Pocketable
As a “Mini” model, the Kalashna-Cobb is designed for maximum portability.
- Dimensions: It measures roughly 3.25 inches when closed and 5.75 inches when fully deployed.
- The Blade: The 2.5-inch dagger-style blade (sharp on one side, dull on the top for safe closing) is small enough to fit in the “weird fifth pocket” of your jeans, making it an excellent backup EDC (Everyday Carry) tool.
- Deep Carry Clip: It features a tip-up pocket clip, allowing for fast deployment the moment it’s pulled from your pocket.
Automatic Action and Real-World “Tough Testing”
Staying true to the Jim Kinkade “news, reviews, and abuse” philosophy, Jim puts the automatic mechanism and edge to the test:
- The Snap: The knife features a powerful automatic deployment—simply press the yellow “corn kernel” button and the blade flings open. Jim notes that after a little “lubrication” from fresh corn water, the action became even smoother.
- The “Corn Test”: Jim demonstrates the knife’s razor-sharp factory edge by effortlessly slicing through individual kernels of corn. He even showcases the dagger tip’s piercing ability by “stabbing” kernels for a zesty snack (seasoned with a dash of “tang-jen” or Tajín).
- Opening a Can: To test the structural integrity, Jim uses the Kalashna-Cobb to pierce and cut open a metal can of corn. While the D2 steel is strong enough to handle the task, he cautions that this level of abuse will inevitably scrape and wear away the beautiful corn-themed graphics on the blade.
The Perfect Stocking Stuffer
Packaged in a box styled after an AK-47 magazine, the Boker Kalashna-Cobb is an ideal gift for collectors, outdoorsmen, or anyone with a quirky sense of style. It’s an affordable, durable, and highly functional tool that is sure to “win Christmas.”
Jim concludes with a reminder that Jesus is the reason for the season and the ultimate “gift to mankind.”
Wield the Power of Corn!
Let me know what you guys think of the KalashniCOB knife. So far I think it’s a lot of fun.