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product_id: 1714075
title: "Cold Steel All Purpose Tactical Machete with Sheath"
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price: "AED 231"
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# Weight-forward balance - effortless heavy strikes 17-inch Kukri blade - max chop power 1055 Carbon Steel with anti-rust matte finish Cold Steel All Purpose Tactical Machete with Sheath

**Brand:** cold steel
**Price:** AED 231
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Own the wild with every swing — don’t just survive, dominate!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cold Steel All Purpose Tactical Machete with Sheath by cold steel
- **How much does it cost?** AED 231 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Built to Last:** 1055 Carbon Steel blade with black baked-on anti-rust finish ensures longevity and resilience.
- • **Proven Workhorse:** Trusted by experts for clearing dense brush and survival tasks — a true multitool for the modern outdoorsman.
- • **Ready for Adventure:** Lightweight yet tough, perfect for bushcraft, camping, or belt carry with included Cordura sheath.
- • **Ergonomic & Secure Grip:** Durable polypropylene handle engineered for comfort and safety, even in harsh conditions.
- • **Unmatched Cutting Power:** Out-chops pricier knives with a 17-inch Kukri blade designed for deep, precise cuts.

## Overview

The Cold Steel All Purpose Tactical Machete features a 17-inch weight-forward Kukri blade crafted from durable 1055 Carbon Steel with an anti-rust matte finish. Its ergonomic polypropylene handle offers a secure grip for tough outdoor tasks, while the included Cordura sheath ensures safe, convenient carry. Lightweight yet powerful, this machete excels at chopping through dense brush and branches, making it an essential tool for bushcraft, camping, and survival.

## Description

desertcart.com A reliable workhorse machete, the Magnum Kukri can out-chop and out-cut knives with far larger price tags. The Kukri's 17-inch blade features the same distinctive weight-forward balance as Cold Steel's top-of-the-line models, helping it handle the toughest chores life can dish out. The blade edge is also presented on an angle, so it's guaranteed to "bite" deep with every stroke. As a result, the machete is ideal for clearing fields, chopping tall weeds, and cutting through dense branches. Also outfitted with a sturdy polypropylene handle, the Magnum Kukri comes with a sturdy Cordura sheath. Specifications Blade length: 17 inches Blade thickness: 2.75mm Handle: Polypropylene Overall length: 22 inches Weight: 18.2 ounces 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 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: Cant beat the PRICE!!!!!!!!!! - I must start by saying that I was between many choices- The latin machete , tramontina brazilian machete , the magnum kukri , and the regular kukri , and the ontario machete. I looked into each one , carefully reading all complaints and praises given to each and every one. One by one , I eliminated the choices until I was left with this one and the ontario one. I do not regret my choice!! This machete/kukri has served me well from the start. You have to understand that for a 23.00$ machete , it did have a few minor problems though- but not unfixable! The first one was that it was dull. Not incredibly dull - enough to slash but not sharp enough.That was easily fixed. After an hour or so with a file and sand paper( no power tools , they untemper it!!)I got the edge and bevel sharp and ready . The next problem is that the blade was not 100% straight , but after about 20 min. , I managed to get it pretty straight again. The reason you will find machetes exactly like this only way more expensive is that the other ones come sharp and perfect , which takes valuable time and money to obtain. So I think that the hour and a half was worth it to save myself a hundred bucks:) The last thing is the handle . Im a boy at 14 now ( my name is not maria , its just a user name) and since I have smaller artistic hands , the handle isnt tight on my hand . Rather , I can use BOTH hands( or should I say a hand and a half) for a walloping swoosh!!!That didnt stop me! Enough of the bad stuff now. Now that everything is fixed , lets move onto what it is capable of. It ROCKS!!! I was able to slice through several water bottles cleanly , chop through a vine , and make a path way through brush!! And Im not even full size yet, so just imagine what a full size grown up could do! I love adventuring , but I hate snakes; this weapon was my way out. I also read many creepy stories of wild beasts attacking humans - so I wanted to be ready. Its big on me though . I added paracord at the beginning and at the end of the sheath so now I can carry it on my back: At my waist its way too long:) Over all , you cant go wrong with this baby. I dont see whats wrong with the sheath - I love it!! I consider it a bonus. ( Remember , it was only 20 bucks. ) I plan to do a lot of exploring with it . We just bought our new house , and it has hundreds of acres in the back. With this knife , through rain and snow , jungles and mountains- Ill be ready. Hope this review helped!
Review: It does the job of cutting brush and shrubs both easily and well - It has the weight, length, and shape to do a terrific job of hacking through brush and shrubs. Yes, it does need a bit of work on the cutting edge before you use it, but that is true of most any cutting tool. I've read reviews that said it couldn't be sharpened. It can, if you know what you're doing. If you don't, nothing can be sharpened. I've read reviews that said it wouldn't hold an edge. It does, if you don't try to put a razor edge on it. Too shallow an edge on something meant to do rough work lack the necessary support behind the edge. Granted, this tool won't hold a sharp edge the way a piece of D2 cutting tool steel, that's been hardened to RC 62, will. It's basically made with spring steel and made to be resilient and shock resistant, while holding a serviceable cutting edge. Pretty much any metal will take an edge. This machete is no exception, and it will hold that edge for a reasonable amount of work. Get a decent sharpening stone, and you'll have no trouble maintaining that edge in the field or around the yard. The only thing I'm not completely happy with is the somewhat symmetrical flare to the butt of the grip. The top of the grip tends to chafe the heel of my hand if I'm using it without gloves. I'm pretty sure I can round that lip off with a file and some sand paper. Then it will be bloody perfect! Take proper care of it and don't let it rust (it's not stainless, you know), and it should serve well for a very long time.

## Features

- The less-expensive, yet still excellent-performing "workhorse" version of our popular 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: 17 in blade length, 5 in handle length, 2.8 mm blade thickness, 20.1 oz weight
- Workhorse machete with 17-inch Kukri-style blade
- Weight-forward balance handles tough jobs
- Angled blade edge "bites" deep with every stroke
- Comfortable, sturdy polypropylene handle
- Includes Cordura sheath; measures 22 inches overall

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0017V19VK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #24,345 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #12 in Gardening Machetes |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Blade Material Type | Carbon Steel |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| Brand Name | Cold Steel |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 857 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00705442006367 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Polypropylene |
| Included Components | Machete, Sheath |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 27"L x 5"W |
| Item Length | 22 inches |
| Item Type Name | Machete |
| Item Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Manufacturer | GSM LLC |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 97MKM |
| Model Number | CSMCHTE |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Product Dimensions | 27"L x 5"W |
| Product Style | Magnum Kukri Machete |
| Style | Magnum Kukri Machete |
| UPC | 100076892971 705442006367 731244847815 |
| Unit Count | 1 Ounce |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Blade Material:** Carbon Steel
- **Brand:** Cold Steel
- **Handle Material:** Polypropylene
- **Item Weight:** 0.6 kg
- **Style:** Magnum Kukri Machete

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Material Type, Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: which one would be better for zomies Cold Steel 97MKM Magnum Kukri or Cold Steel 97KMS Kukri Machete?**
A: Magnum, hands down. More chopping power to breach zombie skulls. For woodcrafting, the multi plus is my pick. Either is a backwoods bandsaw when batoned through a branch of small log.

**Q: what is the blade material? Carbon or Stainless steel?**
A: 1095 carbon. Has a coating, but keep the edge oiled to prevent rust.

**Q: Is it sharp enough to cut through brush?**
A: It's sharp enough to cut through very light brush, but anything larger than the diameter of a pencil will require either more effort unless you put a better edge on it. I used a belt sander & a 1000 grit belt to put an edge on it that will cut through 1inch branches with ease.  The edge will hold up for a long time because the blade seems to be well tempered.

**Q: how thick is the blade /**
A: Not as thick as a full tang survival knife but thick enough to take a real beating. I have had this knife for over a year and used it for everything from bushes and weeds in the yard to clearing shooting lanes for my tree stand. An added bonus is that the Kukri shape makes this very easy to swing and generate speed so when the Zombies attack I will have this knife in one hand and my SOG tomahawk in the other.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cant beat the PRICE!!!!!!!!!!
*by M***R on June 28, 2011*

I must start by saying that I was between many choices- The latin machete , tramontina brazilian machete , the magnum kukri , and the regular kukri , and the ontario machete. I looked into each one , carefully reading all complaints and praises given to each and every one. One by one , I eliminated the choices until I was left with this one and the ontario one. I do not regret my choice!! This machete/kukri has served me well from the start. You have to understand that for a 23.00$ machete , it did have a few minor problems though- but not unfixable! The first one was that it was dull. Not incredibly dull - enough to slash but not sharp enough.That was easily fixed. After an hour or so with a file and sand paper( no power tools , they untemper it!!)I got the edge and bevel sharp and ready . The next problem is that the blade was not 100% straight , but after about 20 min. , I managed to get it pretty straight again. The reason you will find machetes exactly like this only way more expensive is that the other ones come sharp and perfect , which takes valuable time and money to obtain. So I think that the hour and a half was worth it to save myself a hundred bucks:) The last thing is the handle . Im a boy at 14 now ( my name is not maria , its just a user name) and since I have smaller artistic hands , the handle isnt tight on my hand . Rather , I can use BOTH hands( or should I say a hand and a half) for a walloping swoosh!!!That didnt stop me! Enough of the bad stuff now. Now that everything is fixed , lets move onto what it is capable of. It ROCKS!!! I was able to slice through several water bottles cleanly , chop through a vine , and make a path way through brush!! And Im not even full size yet, so just imagine what a full size grown up could do! I love adventuring , but I hate snakes; this weapon was my way out. I also read many creepy stories of wild beasts attacking humans - so I wanted to be ready. Its big on me though . I added paracord at the beginning and at the end of the sheath so now I can carry it on my back: At my waist its way too long:) Over all , you cant go wrong with this baby. I dont see whats wrong with the sheath - I love it!! I consider it a bonus. ( Remember , it was only 20 bucks. ) I plan to do a lot of exploring with it . We just bought our new house , and it has hundreds of acres in the back. With this knife , through rain and snow , jungles and mountains- Ill be ready. Hope this review helped!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It does the job of cutting brush and shrubs both easily and well
*by L***M on September 12, 2015*

It has the weight, length, and shape to do a terrific job of hacking through brush and shrubs. Yes, it does need a bit of work on the cutting edge before you use it, but that is true of most any cutting tool. I've read reviews that said it couldn't be sharpened. It can, if you know what you're doing. If you don't, nothing can be sharpened. I've read reviews that said it wouldn't hold an edge. It does, if you don't try to put a razor edge on it. Too shallow an edge on something meant to do rough work lack the necessary support behind the edge. Granted, this tool won't hold a sharp edge the way a piece of D2 cutting tool steel, that's been hardened to RC 62, will. It's basically made with spring steel and made to be resilient and shock resistant, while holding a serviceable cutting edge. Pretty much any metal will take an edge. This machete is no exception, and it will hold that edge for a reasonable amount of work. Get a decent sharpening stone, and you'll have no trouble maintaining that edge in the field or around the yard. The only thing I'm not completely happy with is the somewhat symmetrical flare to the butt of the grip. The top of the grip tends to chafe the heel of my hand if I'm using it without gloves. I'm pretty sure I can round that lip off with a file and some sand paper. Then it will be bloody perfect! Take proper care of it and don't let it rust (it's not stainless, you know), and it should serve well for a very long time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not pretty, but once honed, it's a workhorse
*by J***B on September 27, 2012*

I was disappointed when I opened the package and pulled the blade out of the sheath. It looked terrible. The machined edge on this blade was nasty. It looked like something with fangs had bitten the edge of the blade to pull the steel off to create a semi-edge. In fact, it looked somewhat like the edge of an arrowhead chipped away to be sharpened (but with nasty gooves and burrs). Cut marks in the steel... Awful. I pulled out my sharpener and spent every sitting minute for a week -- literally several hours -- running the blade over the sharpener, peeling back the burrs the grooves, the cuts and the marks. I could have done it using a grinder, but the blade had too much grind and not enough love and it needed to be fixed. While this is a working machete, not a showpiece, I found myself unable to resist working the edge to razor sharpness. I mean hair-shaving, paper slicing, bloody thumb sharp. It was overkill, but it did a lot to make it look and perform better. Being high carbon steel, it also took and held that edge well. I didn't get all the marks, grinds, grooves and machine cuts out of the edge near the cutting blade, but I improved it a lot. It looked a lot better, was a lot sharper and, most importantly, working it in the field proved it could withstand tremendous abuse. I've had it for a year or more now and I've used to baton wood, to cut back brush, to chop limbs for firewood off deadfalls and I've even used its flat blade to scoop up fire coals for cooking. It still has marks where the machining abused the steel. It's also still a little thinner than I'd like. But it is a beast. We took a SOG Fasthawk, a Bear Grylls Gerber Machete (parang) and this Cold Steel Magnum Kukri and the bites into a wooden log were very similar. As a friend and I worked side by side on a red cedar deadfall, collecting wood, his Bear Grylls Gerber Machete broke at the handle (a failing like others that has led to a recall of that blade). The Cold Steel Kukri keeps on kicking. I think it's inexcusable for the blade to have come in the condition it did and if others rate it a 2 overall, I can certainly understand why. Out of the box, this thing was horrific and Cold Steel makes too many great products not to know better. In fact, they should have put another brand name on this blade, because some folks will see this and will think it represents the company's work. That would be a shame to confuse this South African (where it's made) machined abuse with typical Cold Steel quality. Anyway, once sharpened correctly, it maintains an edge, it has good weight and power and it's the kind of blade you can use again and again and not sweat hurting the steel. I like it and enjoy having it ride with me in my expedition kayak for utility use, firewood chopping, path clearing and more. Seeing its utility over time has given me a new respect for it that was lacking when it arrived on my doorstep. ** EDIT - I purchased another one for a friend as a gift and was going to go ahead and clean up the edge... It came in MUCH better shape than my first one did. While it was obvious that a machine grind had been used and the edge was semi-dull, it was far superior to the burred up mess I got the first time around. Quality control appears to have improved. (11/15/2013).

## Frequently Bought Together

- Cold Steel 97MKM Magnum Kukri
- Cold Steel 97KMS Kukri Machete,Black
- Cold Steel Royal Kukri Machete - 97KMIGS

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