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product_id: 625785930
title: "Cold Steel CS-97TKMS: Tactical Katana Machete / 36.25\" Overall / 24\" Blade / 2.8Mm Thick"
brand: "cold steel"
price: "₩234011"
currency: KRW
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Cold Steel"
url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/625785930-cold-steel-cs-97tkms-tactical-katana-machete-36-25-overall
store_origin: KR
region: South Korea
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# 12.25" anti-slip polypropylene handle 24" curved 1055 carbon steel blade Black baked-on anti-rust matte finish Cold Steel CS-97TKMS: Tactical Katana Machete / 36.25" Overall / 24" Blade / 2.8Mm Thick

**Brand:** cold steel
**Price:** ₩234011
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Own the edge: Slash through the ordinary with Cold Steel’s Tactical Katana Machete!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cold Steel CS-97TKMS: Tactical Katana Machete / 36.25" Overall / 24" Blade / 2.8Mm Thick by cold steel
- **How much does it cost?** ₩234011 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/625785930-cold-steel-cs-97tkms-tactical-katana-machete-36-25-overall)

## 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

- • **Broad Full Tang Design:** Solid steel tsuba and full tang construction ensure unmatched balance and strength.
- • **Ergonomic Power Handle:** Generous 12.25" polypropylene grip designed for maximum leverage and anti-slip control.
- • **Ready-To-Use Sharpness:** Comes razor-sharp out of the box, perfect for heavy-duty cutting and tactical use.
- • **Secure & Practical Sheath:** Includes rugged Cor-Ex™ sheath for safe carry and quick deployment in the field.
- • **Precision-Crafted Carbon Steel:** Durable 1055 steel blade with corrosion-resistant matte finish for relentless performance.

## Overview

The Cold Steel CS-97TKMS Tactical Katana Machete features a 24-inch 1055 carbon steel blade with a black baked-on anti-rust matte finish, paired with a 12.25-inch polypropylene handle for superior grip and leverage. Weighing 35.2 oz, its broad full tang and solid steel tsuba deliver exceptional balance and durability. Ready sharp and equipped with a durable Cor-Ex™ sheath, this machete is engineered for professionals and enthusiasts who demand power, precision, and reliability in every cut.

## Description

Weight: 35.2 oz. Overall length: 36.25” Blade Length: 24” Blade Thickness: 2.8mm Steel: 1055 Carbon Steel w/ Black Baked-On Anti-Rust Matte Finish Handle Length: 12.25” Handle Material: Polypropylene Cor-Ex™ Sheath

Review: Quality tool, excellent value, zero complaints - Martial artist and landscaper here, familiar with swords, tools, machetes, axes, etc. I also have an older, straight-bladed TKM model from Cold Steel, with which I have cut 2” green bamboo and 1.5” mulberry and black locust. The curved blade of this model is superior, though further testing will be done at which time this review will be updated. (Update: After several more tests it’s clear this model is superior to the straight-blade. Looking forward to putting it to heavier testing and reporting here.) Multiple reviews mention the bad handle design. This is only a problem if your hands are more used to keyboards and tissue paper than tools and handles. The handle by itself is fine from a practical standpoint: it’s very anti-slip and has no sharp corners. Wrap it with some sports wrap or wear gloves when using it if it hurts your hands. When I’m actually using a machete to clear land or blaze a trail I would typically be wearing gloves anyway to protect from briars and poison ivy. Several other reviews mentioned a dull blade and crappy sheath. This one came perfectly sharp for its intended use and the sheath appears to be high quality and protects things around the machete from getting damaged. This isn’t intended for iaijutsu practice after all. Draw it, drop the sheath and go to work. Now for the elephant in the room: the price. This isn’t a beautifully made heirloom, but it is one heck of a deal for under $100. It’s well-made using quality materials by a company that knows what they’re doing. And it’s badass. Great balance and weight for powering through heavy growth combined with a generous handle length for maximum leverage will make you question ever using a 1-handed machete again.
Review: good display piece - comes very sharp out of the box, looks awesome, good value and seems sturdy. however the grip is not very good as it can be quite uncomfortable while swinging

## Features

- 1055 Carbon Steel with Black Baked-On Anti Rust Matte Finish
- 12-1/4in Long Polypropylene handle
- Deeply curved blade
- Broad full tang, solid steel tsuba
- Comes complete with a Cor-Ex sheath for carry and storage

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,406 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #5 in Martial Arts Swords |
| Blade Length | 24 Inches |
| Blade Material | 1055 Carbon Steel with Black Baked-On Anti Rust Matte Finish |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 65 Reviews |
| Handle Material | Polypropylene Handle,Steel |
| Item Weight | 850 Grams |
| Style | Modern |

## Product Details

- **Blade Length:** 24 Inches
- **Blade Material:** 1055 Carbon Steel with Black Baked-On Anti Rust Matte Finish
- **Brand:** Cold Steel
- **Handle Material:** Polypropylene Handle,Steel
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

![Cold Steel CS-97TKMS: Tactical Katana Machete / 36.25" Overall / 24" Blade / 2.8Mm Thick - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UHxePzaAL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality tool, excellent value, zero complaints
*by M***N on August 21, 2025*

Martial artist and landscaper here, familiar with swords, tools, machetes, axes, etc. I also have an older, straight-bladed TKM model from Cold Steel, with which I have cut 2” green bamboo and 1.5” mulberry and black locust. The curved blade of this model is superior, though further testing will be done at which time this review will be updated. (Update: After several more tests it’s clear this model is superior to the straight-blade. Looking forward to putting it to heavier testing and reporting here.) Multiple reviews mention the bad handle design. This is only a problem if your hands are more used to keyboards and tissue paper than tools and handles. The handle by itself is fine from a practical standpoint: it’s very anti-slip and has no sharp corners. Wrap it with some sports wrap or wear gloves when using it if it hurts your hands. When I’m actually using a machete to clear land or blaze a trail I would typically be wearing gloves anyway to protect from briars and poison ivy. Several other reviews mentioned a dull blade and crappy sheath. This one came perfectly sharp for its intended use and the sheath appears to be high quality and protects things around the machete from getting damaged. This isn’t intended for iaijutsu practice after all. Draw it, drop the sheath and go to work. Now for the elephant in the room: the price. This isn’t a beautifully made heirloom, but it is one heck of a deal for under $100. It’s well-made using quality materials by a company that knows what they’re doing. And it’s badass. Great balance and weight for powering through heavy growth combined with a generous handle length for maximum leverage will make you question ever using a 1-handed machete again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ good display piece
*by G***A on April 2, 2025*

comes very sharp out of the box, looks awesome, good value and seems sturdy. however the grip is not very good as it can be quite uncomfortable while swinging

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality is quite good
*by U***N on November 21, 2024*

As cold steel known, it's quite good quality, should be perfect for cutting bush, not too sharp out of the box but, enough I'd say, decent weight, absolutely horrible handle, very hard plastic and I'm sure it could slip, add some kind of wrap, otherwise it will hurt from grabbing and all the more from the actual impact, very uncomfortable grip, I added a baseball bat rubber grip tape, looks great and feels great now.

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*Store origin: KR*
*Last updated: 2026-01-25*