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product_id: 2474849
title: "Cold Steel 97KMS Kukri Machete,Black"
brand: "cold steel"
price: "B/.118"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Cold Steel"
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# Lightweight 16 oz with durable Cor-Ex sheath 13-inch 1055 Carbon Steel blade Ergonomic polypropylene handle with full tang Cold Steel 97KMS Kukri Machete,Black

**Brand:** cold steel
**Price:** B/.118
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Own the wild with the ultimate tactical edge!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cold Steel 97KMS Kukri Machete,Black by cold steel
- **How much does it cost?** B/.118 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/2474849-cold-steel-97kms-kukri-machete-black)

## Best For

- cold steel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cold steel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-Weather Grip:** Ergonomically designed polypropylene handle ensures a secure, comfortable hold even in wet or rugged conditions.
- • **Ultimate Portability:** Weighing just 16 oz, it’s the perfect bushcraft companion—belt-ready or pack-lashable for on-the-go adventurers.
- • **Precision Cutting Power:** Out-chops and out-cuts most kukris with a razor-sharp 13-inch high-carbon steel blade.
- • **Safety Meets Convenience:** Includes a tough Cor-Ex sheath for secure carry and quick access—because your gear should work as hard as you do.
- • **Rust-Resistant Durability:** Black baked-on matte finish protects your blade from corrosion, keeping it battle-ready season after season.

## Overview

The Cold Steel All Purpose Tactical Machete is a 13-inch kukri-style blade crafted from durable 1055 carbon steel with a black baked-on anti-rust finish. Featuring a full tang encapsulated in an ergonomic polypropylene handle, it offers superior grip and safety in all conditions. Weighing just 16 ounces and paired with a rugged Cor-Ex sheath, this machete is a lightweight, versatile tool designed for bushcraft, camping, and heavy-duty chopping tasks—delivering professional-grade performance at an accessible price point.

## 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.

Review: Another quality & value packed Cold Steel product - This is just a first impressions review of the Kukri Machete. 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, the handle is grippy and comfortable, and the sheath is actually pretty good for a $21 machete. The only negative for me was I was expecting two of them for the $21, but that's not Cold Steel's fault so it doesn't reflect in my rating. I have plenty of other Cold Steel products that have been fantastic so I'm certain this will be too. Lots of hard use reviews on Youtube and plenty of good feedback online as well. I will say this first, desertcart is great at addressing any issues. Mine was a fulfillment issue on this item. Be cautious if ordering it via the desertcart Smile 2-Pack listing. I ordered this and only received one machete not two as expected. There was a mix up with the order fulfillment I guess. It had the desertcart Smile 2-Pack symbol on the order page and it was verified by me and a Customer Service Rep thru a Chat prior to ordering that it was definitely for a 2-Pack offer at that price. However only 1 item was received. Customer Service was great and said they would credit the account for the missing item, but it was disappointing to not receive both ordered items as expected. But for half price it makes this machete even better.
Review: It's like having a hatchet and a machete in one package. Outstanding. - I can honestly say I have waited over 3 years to write this review. I bought the Cold Steel Kukri Machete based on what I had heard online and my own experience with the Cold Steel GI Tanto. I can say that after 3 years of pretty hard use, occasional neglect and then more abuse this thing is still a SOLID buy. For the money you cannot beat this thing. I have cut down small trees. Split wood and even pounded in a tent stake with it sideways, which is like...one of the worst things you can do with any knife/machete. It personifies the word "Chopper". The steel is some combination of adamantium and mithril. I actually make knifes as a hobby and I can say that cold steel got this spring steel JUST right. It holds a decent edge and bounces back from just about anything. I have heard and seen a lot of gripping about the factory edge on it. Yes it's not the best. It's rough, and depending on what your chopping the angle may not be the best. HOWEVER I honestly believe there is a method to Cold Steels madness. If you take it out and start using it, you'll notice that the rough factory edge starts to polish it's self with use. The edge starts to smooth with each subsequent chop and in essence the more you use it, the sharper it gets. Now if you don't want to wait for that then, go nuts as soon as you get it, I used a simple file and a good old sharpening stone and had the thing slicing paper in no time. That edge has stayed on it pretty well considering what I've done to the poor thing. If you are worried that the handle will break, don't be. If you are worried that it's too thin for hard work or a survial/ bug out bag etc. don't be. If you are worried about it not being a good chopper, don't be. For the money it's superb.

## Features

- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000FJRR2K |
| Best Sellers Rank | #122,146 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #51 in Gardening Machetes |
| Blade Length | 13 Inches |
| Blade Material | 1055 Carbon Steel with Black Baked-On Anti Rust Matte Finish |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| Brand Name | Cold Steel |
| Color | Kukri Machete |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 976 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00705442005162 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Included Components | Machete, Sheath |
| Item Shape | Rectangular |
| Item Type Name | Machete |
| Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | GSM LLC |
| Model Name | All Purpose Tactical Machete with Sheath |
| Model Number | CSMCHTE |
| Part Number | 97KMS |
| Power Source | hand_powered |
| Size | 13" |
| Style | Kukri Machete |
| UPC | 705442005162 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Knives & Blades: We stand behind our products 100%. We subject them to the highest standards in the industry and strive to make each as perfect as possible. We warrant that this product is free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, resharpening, damage caused by misuse, lack of normal maintenance, or disassembly. Remember, anything can break or… |

## Product Details

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

## Images

![Cold Steel 97KMS Kukri Machete,Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61oVLQ-TnbL.jpg)
![Cold Steel 97KMS Kukri Machete,Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61thxN-vFpL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: why did this machete go up so much in price?**
A: We get these products from a few different distributors, some are priced different then others. If your seeing in increase in price it's possible one of our distributors is out and its reflecting the price from other in stock distributors. Hopefully that will answer your question if you have any more your more then welcome to contact us.Thanks,Alejandro

**Q: any one cut large bamboo?**
A: I have not, but I have chopped three or four inch tree limbs with it.  It doesn't cut straight through, but takes a few cuts.

**Q: would this be a good knife for chopping wood?**
A: Yes as long as the wood is not to thick. Best for chopping 1 or 2 inch branches for firewood or for splitting already cut wood. It is not heavy enough to fully replace a good camping hatchet and definitely will not take the place of an axe. The design of the blade though makes it a much better chopper than a heavy hunting knife or a large Bowie knife. I take mine camping as as a combo light hatchet and heavy knife just keep in mind really large branches will take time and arm power.

**Q: anyone tried cutting black bamboo?**
A: No black, only green bamboo in my backyard. But it does cut through it well, as long as you have a decent edge on the blade and you don't try to strike right at the nodes.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another quality & value packed Cold Steel product
*by A***R on March 23, 2018*

This is just a first impressions review of the Kukri Machete. 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, the handle is grippy and comfortable, and the sheath is actually pretty good for a $21 machete. The only negative for me was I was expecting two of them for the $21, but that's not Cold Steel's fault so it doesn't reflect in my rating. I have plenty of other Cold Steel products that have been fantastic so I'm certain this will be too. Lots of hard use reviews on Youtube and plenty of good feedback online as well. I will say this first, Amazon is great at addressing any issues. Mine was a fulfillment issue on this item. Be cautious if ordering it via the Amazon Smile 2-Pack listing. I ordered this and only received one machete not two as expected. There was a mix up with the order fulfillment I guess. It had the Amazon Smile 2-Pack symbol on the order page and it was verified by me and a Customer Service Rep thru a Chat prior to ordering that it was definitely for a 2-Pack offer at that price. However only 1 item was received. Customer Service was great and said they would credit the account for the missing item, but it was disappointing to not receive both ordered items as expected. But for half price it makes this machete even better.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's like having a hatchet and a machete in one package. Outstanding.
*by P***K on July 28, 2017*

I can honestly say I have waited over 3 years to write this review. I bought the Cold Steel Kukri Machete based on what I had heard online and my own experience with the Cold Steel GI Tanto. I can say that after 3 years of pretty hard use, occasional neglect and then more abuse this thing is still a SOLID buy. For the money you cannot beat this thing. I have cut down small trees. Split wood and even pounded in a tent stake with it sideways, which is like...one of the worst things you can do with any knife/machete. It personifies the word "Chopper". The steel is some combination of adamantium and mithril. I actually make knifes as a hobby and I can say that cold steel got this spring steel JUST right. It holds a decent edge and bounces back from just about anything. I have heard and seen a lot of gripping about the factory edge on it. Yes it's not the best. It's rough, and depending on what your chopping the angle may not be the best. HOWEVER I honestly believe there is a method to Cold Steels madness. If you take it out and start using it, you'll notice that the rough factory edge starts to polish it's self with use. The edge starts to smooth with each subsequent chop and in essence the more you use it, the sharper it gets. Now if you don't want to wait for that then, go nuts as soon as you get it, I used a simple file and a good old sharpening stone and had the thing slicing paper in no time. That edge has stayed on it pretty well considering what I've done to the poor thing. If you are worried that the handle will break, don't be. If you are worried that it's too thin for hard work or a survial/ bug out bag etc. don't be. If you are worried about it not being a good chopper, don't be. For the money it's superb.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice but needs edge work
*by K***O on July 3, 2012*

I actually bought this by accident, thought i was getting the larger 17" blade, once I realized it I also ordered the larger model before i received this one. These are imported from South Africa not manufactured by Cold Steel, which if i would have known (ordered via the phone app and didn't see the origin) i probably would not have purchased them. As stated in other reviews the edge is not all that great, mine came with a decent enough edge to take chunks out of an old table made from 2x4s with out a problem and you could probably do some damage with it as is. The grind on the edge was uneven (the grind on the larger version was better) but after some file work it sharpened up pretty nice (did get it to shave hair of my arm) and stayed sharp even after destroying an old 6x6 i had laying around. I even accidently tried to stick it into a cement floor with no noticeable damage to the tip (wouldn't suggest testing that however). The blade has minimal flex, handle is comfortable and it is fairly well balanced (actually throws pretty nice). I have never owned a Kukri style machete and i haven't really gotten this one out in the field yet, but after using it a bit i can see where it could be much more functional and preferable to a hatchet. comparing it to the larger 17" version (23" over all), this 13" version (18" over all) feels like the prefect size to weight ratio and unless you are chopping zombies, seems much more functional than the larger blade. This would also be a great inexpensive blade to throw in a get home bag to just leave in a vehicle. Aside from being imported i would probably pick up another one. The sheath is functional but not a whole lot to talk about, i will probably cut the lower snap off as it seems unnecessary. PRO: Functional, nice weight, handles nice and throws decent, good for the price. CON: Imported, not actually Cold Steel, needs edge work.

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