--- product_id: 1714075 title: "Cold Steel All Purpose Tactical Machete with Sheath" brand: "cold steel" price: "VT19266" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Cold Steel" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1714075-cold-steel-all-purpose-tactical-machete-with-sheath store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 20.1 oz weight, weight-forward balance 17-inch Kukri blade Polypropylene ergonomic handle Cold Steel All Purpose Tactical Machete with Sheath **Brand:** cold steel **Price:** VT19266 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🗡️ Own the wild with every chop — the ultimate tactical machete for the modern trailblazer! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cold Steel All Purpose Tactical Machete with Sheath by cold steel - **How much does it cost?** VT19266 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1714075-cold-steel-all-purpose-tactical-machete-with-sheath) ## 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 - • **Grip & Guard:** Ergonomic, full-tang polypropylene handle offers secure, comfortable hold even in harsh conditions. - • **Ready-to-Go Safety:** Includes durable Cor-Ex sheath for safe carry and quick access on every adventure. - • **Balanced for Action:** Weight-forward design ensures effortless, deep 'bite' with every stroke. - • **Precision Kukri Power:** 17-inch high-carbon steel blade delivers unmatched chopping and cutting performance. - • **Rust-Resistant Finish:** Black baked-on anti-rust coating keeps your blade sharp and ready, season after season. ## Overview The Cold Steel All Purpose Tactical Machete features a 17-inch 1055 carbon steel Kukri-style blade with a black anti-rust finish, balanced weight-forward design, and an ergonomic polypropylene handle for superior grip and safety. Lightweight at just over 20 ounces, it comes with a durable Cor-Ex sheath, making it an ideal, affordable workhorse tool for camping, bushcraft, and tactical use. ## 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: Heavy duty chopper!! - This is cool! A real Cold Steel brute! Good heft! I’m sure it’s strong enough to take heavy use! Very versatile and is damn sharp for a machete chopper! A very elegant blade to boot! I scored it for $29 and some cents! A great deal! Review: Well worth the money great cross between a small ax and a mechete - 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. ## 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 | #35,916 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #10 in Gardening Machetes | | Blade Material | Carbon Steel | | Blade Material Type | Carbon Steel | | Brand | Cold Steel | | Brand Name | Cold Steel | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,792 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 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | GSM LLC | | Manufacturer Part Number | 97MKM | | Model Number | CSMCHTE | | Product Dimensions | 27"L x 5"W | | Product Style | Magnum Kukri Machete | | Style | Magnum Kukri Machete | | UPC | 100076892971 705442006367 731244847815 | | Unit Count | 1.00 Ounce | | Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty | ## Product Details - **Blade Material:** Carbon Steel - **Brand:** Cold Steel - **Handle Material:** Polypropylene - **Item Weight:** 0.6 Kilograms - **Style:** Magnum Kukri Machete ## Images ![Cold Steel All Purpose Tactical Machete with Sheath - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717kVvfqU6L.jpg) ## 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heavy duty chopper!! *by T***P on June 4, 2026* This is cool! A real Cold Steel brute! Good heft! I’m sure it’s strong enough to take heavy use! Very versatile and is damn sharp for a machete chopper! A very elegant blade to boot! I scored it for $29 and some cents! A great deal! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well worth the money great cross between a small ax and a mechete *by A***R on July 24, 2024* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good So Far *by L***N on January 12, 2012* 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. ## Frequently Bought Together - Cold Steel 97MKM Magnum Kukri - Cold Steel 97KMS Kukri Machete,Black - Cold Steel Royal Kukri Machete - 97KMIGS --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1714075-cold-steel-all-purpose-tactical-machete-with-sheath](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1714075-cold-steel-all-purpose-tactical-machete-with-sheath) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-10*