---
product_id: 625785930
title: "CS-97TKMS: Tactical Katana Machete / 36.25\" Overall / 24\" Blade / 2.8Mm Thick"
brand: "cold steel"
price: "S/.438"
currency: PEN
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Cold Steel"
url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/625785930-cs-97tkms-tactical-katana-machete-36-25-overall-24-blade
store_origin: PE
region: Peru
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# 12.25" anti-slip polypropylene handle 24" razor-sharp curved blade 1055 carbon steel with anti-rust matte finish CS-97TKMS: Tactical Katana Machete / 36.25" Overall / 24" Blade / 2.8Mm Thick

**Brand:** cold steel
**Price:** S/.438
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Own the edge: Slash smarter, not harder.

## 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?** S/.438 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/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

- • **Cor-Ex™ Sheath Included:** Secure, high-quality carry and storage solution for on-the-go tactical readiness.
- • **Durable 1055 Carbon Steel:** Black baked-on anti-rust finish ensures long-lasting edge retention and corrosion resistance.
- • **Ergonomic Polypropylene Handle:** Extended 12.25" grip offers maximum control and anti-slip confidence during heavy use.
- • **Precision-Crafted 24" Curved Blade:** Cut through dense growth with surgical sharpness and superior leverage.
- • **Broad Full Tang & Solid Steel Tsuba:** Engineered for unmatched balance and rugged durability in every swing.

## 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 for superior durability. Its 12.25-inch polypropylene handle provides an ergonomic, anti-slip grip, while the broad full tang and solid steel tsuba deliver exceptional balance and strength. Complete with a rugged Cor-Ex sheath, this machete is designed for professionals and enthusiasts who demand precision, power, and reliability in outdoor and tactical environments.

## 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: Sharp as ex-girlfriend's tongue, but forever to get here... - Great product. Machete was in the factory packaging and extremely sharp. Shipping was very slow, slower in fact than any product I have ever gotten. I almost canceled the sale and bought from the manufacturer Cold Steel. Don't blame that on Cold Steel but the insane shipping system. Cold Steel products are some of the most dependable, sharpest, most proven overall on the market!

## 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 | #47,057 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #20 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 out of 5 stars 68 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

![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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sharp as ex-girlfriend's tongue, but forever to get here...
*by J***X on April 20, 2025*

Great product. Machete was in the factory packaging and extremely sharp. Shipping was very slow, slower in fact than any product I have ever gotten. I almost canceled the sale and bought from the manufacturer Cold Steel. Don't blame that on Cold Steel but the insane shipping system. Cold Steel products are some of the most dependable, sharpest, most proven overall on the market!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome!
*by T***E on March 8, 2026*

Way better than a regular machete.

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*Product available on Desertcart Peru*
*Store origin: PE*
*Last updated: 2026-03-13*