Cold Steel All Purpose Tactical Machete with Sheath

From the male of the family. I wanted a couple of fighting swords for home defense, and this Cold Steel cutlass is certainly one of my picks. We have a large property, with lots of wildlife on it as well, including javelina (in the pig family), bobcats, coyotes, and more, so it's nice to have a hefty longknife at my side while working out there. Of course, call it a machete and you can get it for a far better price than most "swords," so that's fine with me. I was watching a video on knife fighting, and one of the instructors said, "if you get in a knife fight, don't ever think you're going to use your arm or body to block a blade. Your best defense is always, don't get cut. To that end, go for your attacker's knife hand." Then I remembered reading stories about battles from medieval times when women would go around after the fighting, and fill entire baskets with fingers. You know what I'm leading up to: if you're going to ever use a sword or longknife in self defense, you want to be sure and protect your hand. Most machetes and even a lot of swords don't do this for you. This cutlass does! That tough polypropylene handle will stop a blade -- or thorny branches, for that matter, if you're using it as a machete. We need the hand protection! As for the blade, it is 2 feet of high carbon steel. That means, it will take an edge. Mine came reasonably sharp, but not enough (and I do understand that it's a safety feature, not to ship a blade with it's keenest edge. The makers don't want your first experience to be slicing yourself!). A few minutes with a file, then stone, and I had a wicked edge. The handle is 6 inches long, and fits my hand very well. I like that the blade has a baked on anti-rust finish, and that the cutlass came with a canvas sheath. This is a great price for what you get! Recommended.

Another quality purchase! I admit to having an addiction to machetes and Kukris'. I like Big Knives and I cannot lie . This 25" blade came out of the box SHARP. It did have a little excess oil on the blade, but that just shows that Cold Steel cares about sending their blades protected from rust. Great quality control! Now then, after a run over a strop, it seemed adequately honed and ready for action. At the log pile, it delivered several hard chops and threw chunks impressively. I was a bit concerned over the blade seeming thin at 2.8 mm, but it cut well, and stayed fairly sharp. No vibration was evident. It is LARGE, and won't be riding my hip any time soon, but it is meant for the canoe anyway. I can tell that it WILL be a workout in an extended session, but that's okay. The sheath is very simple and doesn't have molle capability but I can work around that. The price at $35.00 is a steal. I would recommend this beast for anyone that wants a big knife!

I just received this yesterday and have not field tested it yet. I will update my review when I do. So far let me give my initial impressions. The Sheath: The sheath is a well made cordura sheath with a plastic tip to prevent accidental blade protrusions. It's not flimsy and is somewhat rigid. There are 2 snaps on the top of the sheath that you unsnap to remove the machete and resnap to secure it. A lot of people don't like this design and continue to berate the sheath as "cheap" and "bad design". I've thought a lot about this and come to the conclusion that with the kukri type design of the blade there is no other option. The Blade: Well, reviewers are right on the money when they say that is will not come to you sharpened from the factory. I literally ran my finger down the edge of the blade and it was like a butter knife. The only chance I had at being cut was by one of the million burrs or knicks. You WILL have to spend some time putting a decent edge on it. I used a dremel and then a DMT Diafold course sharpener. After about an hour or so I finally had a decent edge on it. How it will hold up, time will tell. Other than that, the blade quality seems to be good. This is not a brush clearer as much as it is a chopper. It has a good weight and forward momentum that leads me to believe it can do much damage in a single swing. I highly recommend you put a lanyard of it, your wrist will thank you and you'll have much more control of the blade. The Handle: The handle very much reminds me of a bicycle handle. The grip is good, but like I suggested, a lanyard is a must. With the kukri design, there is so much forward weight that I think some might have trouble controlling it. The Dreaded Sticker: I have heard horror stories of people ruining the finish on their blade from using solvents to remove the sticker. Eventhough this is a machete made for work I understand that any wear on the finish is better to come from use in the field rather than a pesky sticker. Too many overthink things though. After taking as much sticker off I could with my fingernail and hot water I was left with a mess of glue on the blade. This came off EASILY with some dish soap and a sponge (the kind with a green scrubbing side and yellow sponge side). Use the green side of the sponge with some dish soap hot water and it will come off very quickly without hurting the finish. Overall: So far I'm quite happy with my $21 purchase. Time will tell how the edge holds up, but I think it will do ok. I wish this were made in the USA or another quality country like the UK, Germany, etc instead of South Africa. I know the blade would have come in far superior form. Would have probably cost 2-3 times as much, but it is what it is.

Can do must of the chopping work of a small-medium ax and all the duties of a machete. Very well made very well put together. Size is about perfect in it will pack well but still big enough to handle any chopping task shy of cutting down a larger diameter tree. Will chop kindling and firewood well especially if you use a small log as a mallet to assist in spitting wood. I feel a must have camping and survival tool. Sheath is also well made and not all cheaply done. Well worth the price you really get your moneys worth from this chopping tool. Like to add when I bought this Cold Steel Royal Kukri machete I also bought a Accusharp carbide blade knife sharpener. The Cold steel Kukri came only OK sharp. Yes it would cut you, but I felt it to dull for my liking. So I did 50 passes with the Accusharp, tested the blade for improvement and repeated, 50 test, 50 test etc. After 250 passes the Cold Steel Kukri was very sharp and no doubt I could get it even sharper as it's sharpness improved noticeably with every 50 passes of the sharpener, but I got it sharp enough to cut anything I will need to with minimal effort. All in all I can highly recommend both the Cold Steel Kukri Machete and the Accusharp knife sharpener.

I had high expectations for this machete, based on the positive reviews I have seen. It did not disappoint. The blade arrived with adequate sharpening. The blade was well finished. Thus far it has handled all the tasks I have thrown at it with relative ease. To make this review a little more helpful, I will give a little more detail about this machetes performance and quality. STEEL QUALITY This machete is made out of 1055 Carbon steel. It holds an edge well. When in use, this steel is just flexible enough to avoid breaking without compromising performance. It wouldn't be easy break the blade on the Cold Steel Cutlass Machete. For what you pay, I believe this machete's steel quality is astounding. BALANCE It's a cutlass. As such, it isn't usually a very balanced weapon. But I found no difficulty maneuvering the machete during use. I would say that while the balance is not perfect, it does not detract from the functionality of this machete. PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE When subjected to abuse, this machete delivers. If you need a machete that you can abuse, the Cold Steel Cutlass is the machete for you. It's simple to use, maintain, and performs typical tasks with ease. I was able to cut through a one and a half inch thick wooden stick with one blow. That's pretty good for a machete that costs about $30. OVERALL VALUE Taking into account the price tag for this machete, I am convinced that this machete is an amazing value. It does everything you could plausibly expect it to do. It's made out of good steel, it handles well, and is priced well. All in all, I am convinced that you will not find many machetes that are a better value than this one. I own swords (including an ordinary cutlass), and this machete performs more like a sword than a machete. It is truly a joy to use the Cold Steel Cutlass Machete. I hope this review was helpful. If you have any questions, comment. I'll be happy to answer them (if I'm able to!). Enjoy your machete!!!

This is a terrific blade! I bought it in remembrance of my Filipino Mother and my Grandfather who was a Filipino Guerrilla during WW2. the Weight and feel are perfect. Thank you so much Amazon and Cold Steel!

This is one of those cutting tools that you can't help but to feel like a bad-a$$ as soon as you strap the thing on. I was blown away when it arrived, the box was HUGE!! I reverently removed the cutlass from the box and could not help but to giggle maniacally at the sheer size of the thing. I immediately took it outside to judge Mother Nature for a bit and judge I did. You know those weeds that when ignored become small trees? Yeah, well I've got quite a few of those in my yard and there is this particular small forest at the edge of my yard that we refer to as "Little Cambodia". Now, I'm not joking when I refer to this as a "small forest". In fact, I believe the only way I can retake the ground from nature is by virtue of a flame thrower (which my wife just absolutely refuses to allow me to try) and so I chop away at this ground from time to time in order to reclaim it. This cutlass was devastating, despite the factory edge. The length of the blade allows for an awesome swing that requires little effort in devastating nature. Later, I added a fine razor's edge (not the wrestling move - even though that might be cool) and now the thing's just scary. The grip is cool and I love it; however, the PVC composite that the handle is composed of made me slightly uneasy at the prospect of the thing slipping out of my hand and so I wrapped the grip with 550 paracord to enable me to have a better grip, and plus, it just looks cool; however, it should be noted that I can't snap the sheath closed due to the extra diameter of the paracord around the handle, but honestly, that doesn't matter to me much because I must be ready to draw at moment's notice...trees, zombies, demons, rabid weasels, and home invaders (The added benefit would be that it would certainly be easy to take a trophy-arm or whatnot) .... I take down trees with this sword with reckless abandon that would normally require my chainsaw (Chain-Friend) or my ax (Back-Biter) and we're talking like stuff with like 4-5 inch diameters....mind you it takes a few swings, but hell, let's face it, I like the work-out and the opportunity to vent frustration.... Oh yeah, the sheath is straight and not curved like the sword. Again, not a deal breaker, but I thought I would add that. In closing, this sword is awesome! It is a fine friend to have in a myriad of situations. There is actually a video on Youtube where some guys are chopping away at a beef carcass showing off the sword's capability, and I could not help but to be pleased. I have not named my new friend yet, but I'm still working on that....

It is sometimes good to disregard the brand of a product when reviewing to ensure maximum objectivity. Were it not for the Cold Steel brand, I doubt so many people would defend negative reviews of this machete so feverishly. There is definitely a cult-like following among some people of Cold Steel. Ok, on to the machete which I received. First problem and probably the worst nightmare of blade enthusiasts is having a blade that is not true. From the handle to the tip of the blade, there was about a 5 degree offset or bent on my machete. Very obvious visually as soon as I picked up the machete. A slight effort on my part and I was able to bend it back fairly close to true but not entirely. This steel's temper is nothing to boast about. It is definitely easily bent and malleable. This damage or defect could have occurred either in the factory or afterwards somewhere during the handling process. Definitely a letdown in terms of quality. Now the most common complaint of this machete is the condition of the edge it comes in. Mine was no exception. It is a very rough edge and had sections where the steel was rolled over. This is surely a sign of poor workmanship at the factory. This was no surprise to me as I had half expected it and I plan to spend some time putting on a decent edge. However, the machetes I have seen for sale at retail stores all have much more decently finished edges than this one. Why is this Cold Steel brand product allowed such leeway? The black finish on the blade is good and similar to that of many other machetes. I particularly like the profile of this kukri blade. It has just the right amount of curve to it for me and not too much like some other kukri profiles. This was the main reason I chose this machete. I wanted a decent and cheap Kukri style chopper. The handle is pretty nice and is one of the strong points of this machete. It is not a completely hard plastic but rather has a slight cushioning property to it. This helps in absorbing shock. The handle material here is listed as polypropylene but so is the handle on the Cold Steel Katana Machete, which I also own. But that one is a hard rigid type plastic and feels different. Lot's of people have disliked the sheath. I actually find it to be slightly above average compared to the sheaths similar machetes come with in retail stores. It is designed very practically and the small plastic reinforcement panels at the tip is nice. The belt loop stitching is sturdy and done well with a X pattern reinforcement. Overall the Kurki machete concept is the best feature of this machete considering the price. The quality of the machete itself is only average and a bit under what I expected of Cold Steel. I am giving this 3 stars.

Who doesn't want a Big Bowie Knife that also happens to be a Machete. This thing is great, fits the hand solid. The handle is smooth but stays put. It has good weight to it for that chopping benefit, it comes pretty sharp, although everyone has a different position on sharpness. And it comes with a sheath that is really great, my Ontario SP10 should have a sheath like this, really well suited to the Black Bear Bowie. I give this thing 5 stars, it's simple but will do the job you need it to do. For campers, hunters, bushcrafters this Bowie would be a welcome addition to your gear kit. It was like a really great price from Amazon, if you have people to buy for, get them all one.

Eine einfache, schlichte, fast schon martialisch anmutende Arbeitsmachte, die im Finish zwar nur mäsig punktet, bei der dafür aber nicht am Stahl und an der Codura-Scheide gespart wurde. Das Ganze gibt es zu einem wirklich angemessenen Preis. Sicher werden einige sagen, diese Machete käme im Finish nicht an ihre vertrauten Solinger Stahlwaren heran, sähe man an den Kanten doch noch die Stanzspuren, sei das Heft zwar ergonomisch und griffig, aber doch auch sehr einfach und lieblos in der Anmutung. Aber wir reden immer noch von einem Arbeitsgerät. Dass dieses Arbeitsgerät eine gut wärmebehandelte, gleichermaßen zähe wie harte Legierung aufweist, deren feinkörniges, martensitisches Gefüge sich bald rasiermessergleich herausschleifen lässt und die darüber noch lange schnitthaltig bleibt, auch wenn sie mit Harthölzern gefordert wird, sollte entgültig überzeugen. In deutschen Katalogen, Onlineshops und Läden feilgebotene, vermeintlich in D. hergestellten Macheten werben großspurig mit "wertigem" 420er Stahl, aber das ist lächerlich. Chrom ist ein Schneidenschädling und bestenfalls für Küchenmesser geeignet. Wer grob hauen oder sehr fein schneiden möchte, sollte deshalb auf rostfreie Stähle verzichten lernen und damit leben sein Werkzeug entweder trocken zu lagern oder nach Gebrauch mit einem öligen Lappen abzuziehen. Wenn man das Ölen vergisst, macht es auch nix, sofern nichts besonders saueres am Stahl frisst, weil auch dieser Stahl leidlich rostträge ist. Wenn man die Machete auspackt erschaudert man kurz, so mächtig und massiv mutet sie an. Viel Stahl fürs Geld. Sie flext nicht, weil sie doch 3 Milimeter stark ist und es lässt sich eine - nicht nur gemessen am Einsatzzweck - sehr feine Schneide herausschleifen, die sogar einer Rasur genügen würde, die darüber auch hält, also weder zu schnell abstumpft, noch ausbricht oder eindellt. Die Machete erinnert insgesamt mehr an eine Waffe als an ein Forstwerkzeug, Assoziationen zu den Orkwaffen aus dem "Herr der Ringe" Epos liegen nahe. Für eine Waffe wäre sie aber zu schwer und träge, was aber für ein Hauwerkzeug im schweren Gelände wiederum ideal ist. Sie ist trotz ihres hohen Gewichtes dank des griffigen Beidhänderheftes aus Kunststoff sehr führig, auch bei Schweißnässe. Sie ist aber keine Gras- o Schilflandmachete, dafür ermüdet man damit zu schnell. Sie ist eher fürs harte Unterholz vorgesehen und sollte man keine Axt zur Hand haben, erledigt sie deren Aufgaben auch gleich mit, ohne sich dabei Blöße zu geben. Ich kann das Produkt empfehlen. Ergänzend sollte man sich trotzdem noch eine leichte und dünne einhändige Machete vorhalten, eben für die weniger holzigen Pflanzen um nicht zu ermüden. Unterschätzen sie nicht, wie wuchtig und schwer das Werkzeug am Ende daherkommt.

Pros: Light but enough weight at end to chop like a small axe. Came with a rough but effective edge. Decent quality steel with enough flex as to not easily warp & break. Comes with a sheath. Big enough to do light to moderate chopping, hacking & slashing. Can even use the flat tip as a small shovel. Blade came with a coat of oil so you know the product & its steel was made & handled with professional care. Product arrived in just a few days. Price was unbeatable!!! Cons: The sheath though serves its purpose well & the snap buckles hold the blade snug because of the design I would be careful slinging it around on your packsack, etc to rigorously as I have a slight concern of the snaps coming undone over time & the blade falling out BUT sew a couple small pieces of velcro or an other buckle or two & it should holdfast. I should be getting quite a bit of use out of this simple yet extremely versatile piece of equipment. All in all for the price I give it 5/5 stars.

L'ho appena ricevuto: quarantasei centimetri de fero! Una cosa che apprezzo è che arriva con la lama ingrassata, il fodero ha il puntale rinforzato il plastica rigida. Non l'ho ancora usato (sto in campagna e lo userò x la legna) ma sembra molto comodo, il manico sagomato in quel modo aiuta a mantenere salda la presa, anche se la plastica è piuttosto scivolosa e il peso del colpo va a gravare molto sul mignolo. Penso che proverò a immergerlo nel plastidip (come suggerito da un utente) per dargli maggiore grip. Edit: ho rivestito il manico con del Nastro grip per bastoni da hockey e va benissimo, molto comodo. Dato che il manico non è dritto, ci vuole un po' di attenzione per attaccarlo in modo che non faccia pieghe.

It showed up as advertised dimensions are nearly spot on and no warps in the blade oiled before shipped so if whiped clean there would be more oil inside the scabbard only complaint is actual width of the steel at 1/8th of an inch i would gladly pay more for a thicker cold steel product still the steel is strong and doesnt bend when swung around overall a great product for the price I paid