---
product_id: 625785930
title: "CS-97TKMS: Tactical Katana Machete / 36.25\" Overall / 24\" Blade / 2.8Mm Thick"
brand: "cold steel"
price: "C$11195"
currency: NIO
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Cold Steel"
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/625785930-cs-97tkms-tactical-katana-machete-36-25-overall-24-blade
store_origin: NI
region: Nicaragua
---

# 12.25" anti-slip polypropylene handle 24" curved 1055 carbon steel blade Black baked-on anti-rust matte finish CS-97TKMS: Tactical Katana Machete / 36.25" Overall / 24" Blade / 2.8Mm Thick

**Brand:** cold steel
**Price:** C$11195
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Own the edge: Tactical power meets sleek precision.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CS-97TKMS: Tactical Katana Machete / 36.25" Overall / 24" Blade / 2.8Mm Thick by cold steel
- **How much does it cost?** C$11195 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/625785930-cs-97tkms-tactical-katana-machete-36-25-overall-24-blade)

## 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

- • **Durable 1055 Carbon Steel:** Engineered for strength and corrosion resistance with a sleek matte finish.
- • **Broad Full Tang Construction:** Ensures unmatched balance and durability for tactical and outdoor demands.
- • **Ergonomic Polypropylene Handle:** Designed for secure grip and maximum control during heavy-duty use.
- • **Complete Cor-Ex Sheath Included:** Safe, stylish carry and storage solution for on-the-go professionals.
- • **Precision-Crafted 24" Curved Blade:** Cut through dense growth with surgical sharpness and superior leverage.

## Overview

The Cold Steel CS-97TKMS Tactical Katana Machete features a 24-inch curved blade forged from 1055 carbon steel with a black baked-on anti-rust matte finish. Its 12.25-inch polypropylene handle offers an anti-slip grip, supported by a broad full tang for superior balance and durability. Weighing just 1.87 pounds, it comes with a high-quality Cor-Ex sheath, making it a rugged, reliable tool for martial artists, landscapers, and outdoor pros seeking performance and style under $100.

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BXLM7W6B |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,178 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #6 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 | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (67) |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Handle Material | Polypropylene Handle,Steel |
| Item Weight | 1.87 pounds |
| Item model number | CS-97TKMS |
| Manufacturer | GSM Outdoors |
| Product Dimensions | 40 x 6 x 6 inches |
| Style | Modern |
| UPC | 888151038246 |

## 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

![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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good tool, not so good weapon.
*by B***H on May 26, 2025*

In some reviews I read about this machete the handle was a problem, it's not a problem it's just plain nasty. The handle is molded plastic and configured to imitate traditional Japanese wrap. The problem is that the area that is supposed to look like the top layer of the wrap is at least a quarter of an inch higher than the rest of the handle with square edges. After some thought I corrected the problem by using a craft saw to remove the excess material then smoothing the handle with a rasp and sand paper. The modification turned this into a very useful tool. It is NOT a sword it is a machete. It resembles the shape of a katana shape, but if you want a katana, this is not your best choice, if you need a machete then this is a good choice.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-26*