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Cold Steel 97KMS Kukri Machete,Black

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Brand Cold Steel
Blade Length 13 Inches
Handle Material Polypropylene
Blade Material 1055 Carbon Steel with Black Baked-On Anti Rust Matte Finish
Style Kukri Machete

About this item

  • The less-expensive, yet still excellent-performing "workhorse" version of our popular Gurkha Kukri knife; There are very few knives in the world that we can think of that can out-chop or out-cut a good Kukri
  • Perfect as a lighter-weight bushcraft or camping tool that can be carried on a belt or lashed to a pack, our Kukri Machetes pack a great deal of value into a relatively small, light and inexpensive package
  • The full tang is completely encapsulated in a comfortable and durable polypropylene handle that has been ergonomically designed for comfort and safety, allowing you to keep a secure grip on the Machete even in the most inclement conditions
  • Made of tough and durable 1055 Carbon Steel with black baked-on anti-rust matte finish for extra protection
  • Includes a durable Cor-Ex sheath for added safety and carrying convenience; Dimensions: 13 in blade length, 5 in handle length, 2. 8 mm blade thickness, 16 oz weight
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Craftsmanship
4.7 4.7
Ergonomic
4.5 4.5

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The Cold Steel Kitchen Classics series feature high performance ice tempered, cryo-quenched and precision flat ground 400 series steel blades for exceptional cutting performance. All models in the series come with a razor sharp edge that lasts and lasts, and some have serrated edges uniquely appropriate to the tasks they were designed to do

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Cold Steel is a company dedicated to making the strongest, sharpest knives in the world. Over the last three decades, Cold Steel has been at the forefront of the many innovations that have helped to define the knife industry. Quickly adopted by Military, Law Enforcement Special units, Emergency Services Personnel, Self Defense professionals as well as members of the Martial Arts community, Cold Steel quickly became renowned for quality, strength, reliability and dependability in every day carry (EDC).

Cold Steel has introduced pioneering new materials and designs that have helped to shape the world of the modern knife, edged weapons and tools. Our diverse and varied line-up quickly grew to include not only a massive selection of folding knives (from smaller "EDC" blades, to our iconic giant “mega-folders”) but fixed blades, swords, sabers, pole-arms and halberds, as well as hunting gear, spears, blowguns, axes, machetes, tomahawks and tools!

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Product Description

There are very few knives in the world that we can think of that can out-chop or out-cut a good Kukri. It’s true that some of the best Kukris (like our Gurkha model) can be somewhat expensive, and while that “thoroughbred” performs extraordinarily well, sometimes what’s required is a good, inexpensive, “workhorse” model – and our Kukri Machetes are those workhorses! Available in two sizes (one with thirteen inch blade and one with a whopping seventeen inch blade) our Kukri Machetes are ready to plow through the toughest chores! Perfect as a lighter-weight bushcraft or camping tool that can be carried on a belt or lashed to a pack, our Kukri Machetes pack a great deal of value into a relatively small, light and inexpensive package.

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A sturdy, convenient Cor-Ex sheath is also included. In the right kind of climate, a machete is an essential, "workhorse" tool. This affordable model, from creative cutlery company Cold Steel, has a simple, sharp, 13-inch steel blade and durable polypropylene handle. The Kukri offers the same distinctive weight-forward balance of Cold Steel's top-of-the-line models, presenting the knife's edge on an angle in order to boost bite with every stroke. A convenient, durable Cor-Ex sheath is also included.

Specifications

  • 18-inch overall length
  • 13-inch blade
  • 2.75-millimeter blade thickness
  • 16-ounce weight
  • Polypropylene handles

    Warranty
    All Cold Steel knifes are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship. Details are included with your purchase.

    About Cold Steel
    Cold Steel, Incorporated was founded in 1980, with the goal of making the strongest, sharpest cutlery in the world for knife enthusiasts. Over the last three-plus decades, the company has been at the forefront of many design innovations that have helped innovate the knife industry, including introduction of checked Kraton handles, and the tanto point blade styles which have become industry hallmarks of quality and sophistication.

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Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
978 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, weight and value of the machete. For example, they mention it's well made, strong and feels solid. Some appreciate the value for money, saying it'll fill the bill quite nicely. That said, some complain about the durability, saying the finish became marred and the edge was ragged. Opinions are mixed on sharpness and comfort.

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262 customers mention215 positive47 negative

Customers like the quality of the sword. They say it's well made, functional, and strong. Some say the quality is exceptional, and the blade is hardened steel. The metal is thick and sturdy, making it a great chopper.

"...It seems really great and has a nice minimalist design. It feels solid, is decently sharp out of the bag, has a nice forward heavy weight to it,..." Read more

"...PRO: Functional, nice weight, handles nice and throws decent, good for the price.CON: Imported, not actually Cold Steel, needs edge work." Read more

"This thing is a workhorse and a cutting beast! I chopped down an 8" thick oak in 1 min 45 sec with it. The 1055C blade is all function and no frills...." Read more

"Sharp hardened steel. Great size" Read more

159 customers mention118 positive41 negative

Customers like the value of the machete. They say it's an inexpensive chopping tool and fills the bill nicely.

"...PRO: Functional, nice weight, handles nice and throws decent, good for the price.CON: Imported, not actually Cold Steel, needs edge work." Read more

"...Bottom line this machete is great for the money!..." Read more

"...Bottom line- a superior value for the price & better than 90% of the kukris available online...." Read more

"...Yes it's not the best. It's rough, and depending on what your chopping the angle may not be the best...." Read more

73 customers mention61 positive12 negative

Customers like the weight of the sword. For example, they say it's heavy enough to get the job done, and has lots of weight for heavy chopping. The overall heft and weight distribution are nigh-on perfect, and the blade feels good in the hand. It's also very portable and comfortably light.

"...It feels solid, is decently sharp out of the bag, has a nice forward heavy weight to it, the handle is grippy and comfortable, and the sheath is..." Read more

"...PRO: Functional, nice weight, handles nice and throws decent, good for the price.CON: Imported, not actually Cold Steel, needs edge work." Read more

"...It is weighted well and you can chop wood and brush with ease. This machete is a work horse, and it does that well...." Read more

"...The blade's overall heft and weight distribution were nigh-on perfect, making bamboo whacking and clean-up a breeze...." Read more

44 customers mention40 positive4 negative

Customers find the grip of the sword solid, ergonomic, and grippy. They say the handle stays in their hand and doesn't slip off. Customers also say the full tang molded PVC grip makes this an all purpose tool and weapon. However, some customers report that the texture can wear off over time.

"...sharp out of the bag, has a nice forward heavy weight to it, the handle is grippy and comfortable, and the sheath is actually pretty good for a $21..." Read more

"...PRO: Functional, nice weight, handles nice and throws decent, good for the price.CON: Imported, not actually Cold Steel, needs edge work." Read more

"...After a couple hours of testing, I found the grip's texture, size and shape very comfortable, making it easy for me to adjust my swing as needed...." Read more

"...Good forward ballance for chopping, great grip, good sheath, easily sharpened and holds an edge well when properly used..." Read more

195 customers mention119 positive76 negative

Customers are mixed about the sharpness of the sword. Some mention that it's fairly sharp out of the box, and can trim shrubbery with clean cuts. However, others say that it doesn't come well sharpened and needs some time to sharpen.

"...It feels solid, is decently sharp out of the bag, has a nice forward heavy weight to it, the handle is grippy and comfortable, and the sheath is..." Read more

"...the edge is ground and not the same on both sides either, I could cut myself easier if I ran into a wall than I ever could right out of the box, I..." Read more

"...but after some file work it sharpened up pretty nice (did get it to shave hair of my arm) and stayed sharp even..." Read more

"...It is weighted well and you can chop wood and brush with ease. This machete is a work horse, and it does that well...." Read more

54 customers mention36 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the comfort of the sword. Some mention that it feels good in the hand, has an ergonomic grip, and has a nice light feel. However, others say that the handle isn't the most comfortable, it can get uncomfortable while chopping for a long time, and it doesn't feel like a real Kukri.

"...has a nice forward heavy weight to it, the handle is grippy and comfortable, and the sheath is actually pretty good for a $21 machete...." Read more

"...The blade has minimal flex, handle is comfortable and it is fairly well balanced (actually throws pretty nice)...." Read more

"...I will say the handle isn't the most comfortable, but it does work. It is weighted well and you can chop wood and brush with ease...." Read more

"...This blade is tough and easy to sharpen ,very useful, and feels good in the hand...." Read more

57 customers mention4 positive53 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the sword. They mention that the finish became marred, has blemishes in the blade coating, and has scuffed off some of the black finish. The edge was ragged and could be easily manipulated with their thumb. The metal looks like it's sandwiched and filled with some cheaper metal. The lack of finish means that it will rust.

"...The only down side is the sheath is cheap nylon and only has a belt loop, wish it had more areas on the sheath to tie onto." Read more

"...is utility sharp (dull-ish) with smudgy black finish coating that's also on the blade edge...." Read more

"...The "edge" was ragged and could be easily manipulated with my thumb...." Read more

"...It's perfectly capable of splitting a carcass.The sheath is cheap canvas with a plastic tip, but does exactly what it's supposed to do..." Read more

54 customers mention0 positive54 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the dullness of the sword. They say that the blade is extremely dull and misshapen in parts. The factory edge is dull, and the sword comes to you very dull. The paint is also very dull, giving the tool a cheap appearance.

"...arrived with a blotchy black paint job that gives the tool a cheap appearance...." Read more

"...The factory edge is dull, but if you want it to be easier to use, get a file and get to work on that edge! ;)..." Read more

"...Yes, the knife comes DULL. Mine wasn't just dull it had burs/rough spots on the blade towards the handle end...." Read more

"The edge as it came was duller than most lawnmower blades with a bad bur on one side of the edge...." Read more

Excellent Cost:Benefit Ratio
5 Stars
Excellent Cost:Benefit Ratio
As expected, the Cold Steel 97KMS Kukri Machete arrived with a blotchy black paint job that gives the tool a cheap appearance. The cutting edge was roughly shaped with a burred, rolled ribbon edge along its full length. It was probably sharp enough to take brush-busting right out of the carton, but I like to tweak and clean up a blade before use.One coat of Citristrip Paint and Varnish Stripping Gel and then buffing with steel wool improved its appearance enormously. I know the black paint was for rust-protection, but acid-etching the blade with mustard produced an interesting tiger-striped finish and keeping the blade oiled should retard rusting.Fifteen minutes with a file and then ceramic rods reshaped and honed the blade to a paper-slicing edge; sharper than needed for yard work, but I was curious to see how long it would take to reach that level without a belt sander.The 97KMS performed up to Cold Steel's reputation in field tests, the sharpened blade trimming shrubbery with clean cuts that required no follow-up knife work. The blade's overall heft and weight distribution were nigh-on perfect, making bamboo whacking and clean-up a breeze. A relaxed grip and flick of the wrist were sufficient to slice through silver maple branches up to an inch thick. After chopping an aggressive 4" wide, 4" deep notch in a seasoned ash log, I checked the blade and saw no nicks, rolls, or dings. The edge was still sharp enough to slice cleanly through a hanging 3/8-inch nylon climbing rope in a single stroke.After a couple hours of testing, I found the grip's texture, size and shape very comfortable, making it easy for me to adjust my swing as needed. I was very pleased with this sub-$20 purchase. A nice addition to my bug-out bag
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