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Cold Steel Tactical Katana Machete 97TKMS
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
238
Old Reviews
139
Unverified
12
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0.11 meters
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Review Analysis - 87 recent, verified reviews
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Build Quality
28cold steel, handle, steel, sword, swing
+71%
-29%
" ... I have personally put it through a lot of punishment and had held up nicely, it's not very practical unless you are a ninja or something or black with dreads and fighting zombies in the apocalypse. ... Does what it's made for and still no signs of damage. ... "
" ... I used leather wrap over the handle to make it more comfortable. ... "
" ... Very soft steel ... "
" ... However, I took some paracord and wrapped it in the grooves of the tang between the high ridges, and that immensely helped the feel - it was a really cheap fix that actually made it look better (I used a black & green paracord and it really pops the color) and now I can use it with zero discomfort. ... "
" ... Very well made. ... "
" ... handle sucks but some grip tape takes care of that. ... "
" ... Sword is super sharp, well constructed and can take a huge amount of abuse. ... "
" ... sheath is just ok but for the price i am good with it 100% ... "
Design
14sword, sheath, looks like, handle, well made
+93%
-7%
" ... Not sure why I bought this, but its cool looking. ... "
" ... Very soft steel ... "
" ... However, I took some paracord and wrapped it in the grooves of the tang between the high ridges, and that immensely helped the feel - it was a really cheap fix that actually made it look better (I used a black & green paracord and it really pops the color) and now I can use it with zero discomfort. ... "
" ... It's a great tool and for those cosplayers it looks like a zanpaktou. ... "
" ... The edge looks like it was sharpened with a rock . ... "
" ... I like it better than the Cold Steel cutlass/saber style machete. ... "
" ... The finish is not all I was hoping for but what more do you want for a functional sword at the $50 price point! ... "
" ... It feels nice to swing around, the handle is comfortable and a good size and shape. ... "
Hair
10machete, cut, tanto, cuts, branches
+80%
-20%
" ... I liked this so much I also bought the one with a thirteen inch blade. ... "
" ... I have cut tree branches off that were larger around than my arm. ... "
" ... The blade is sharp enough, only cut paper didn't try it outside. ... "
" ... it would cut right thru decent sized green wood without a hiccup. ... "
" ... It cuts easy and when needs to be sharpened it is easy to sharpen with an axe/machete sharpen tool. ... "
" ... Now, I bought this just to have a large sword-like blade around. ... "
" ... This costs a bit more, and the finish is a bit crude, but solidly built and works well cutting branches, etc. ... "
" ... Blade was razor sharp right out of the box though I had to run my sharpener over it to clean off some metal shavings that were still on it. ... "
Comfort
10swing, handle, tang, katana, two handed
+100%
" ... I used leather wrap over the handle to make it more comfortable. ... "
" ... However, I took some paracord and wrapped it in the grooves of the tang between the high ridges, and that immensely helped the feel - it was a really cheap fix that actually made it look better (I used a black & green paracord and it really pops the color) and now I can use it with zero discomfort. ... I might have given this an4 star due to that uncomfortable tang, but it was so easy to modify and the rest of the machete is so good - and at a great price - that it deserves a five star. ... "
" ... The grip will eat your hand up. ... "
" ... Balance is perfect grip is good. ... "
" ... I use it at work 3 out 6 days hands down great peace of steel. ... "
" ... I love the long handle and the blade feels light and easy to swing. ... It feels nice to swing around, the handle is comfortable and a good size and shape. ... "
" ... This is generally a two handed wielder. ... I'm pretty big and strong and i find I need two hands for most swings. ... "
" ... Great feel in the hand . ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 0.11 meters
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