(Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality
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Cold Steel 97TKLZ Tactical Wakizashi Machete 18" Carbon Steel Blade, Polypropylene Handles, Cor-Ex Sheath
Part #: CS97TKLZ | Cold Steel Knives
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Description
CS97TKLZ: Tactical Wakizashi Machete
Cold Steel
Cold Steel's Tactical Series of machetes are inspired by their hugely popular and record-breaking Warrior Series of Tantos, Wakizashis and Katanas. Each of these fun and distinctive machetes features a wide, curved tanto point blade and solid steel tsuba made from heat treated 1055 high carbon steel with a baked-on anti-rust coating. Their broad full tangs are injection over-molded with high impact polypropylene, making them incredibly durable and weather resistant.
Cold Steel recreated the look of a traditional cord wrapped handle, Fuchi and Kashira, but used modern materials that will not shrink, warp, tarnish or rot and require very little maintenance. Sharpened right here in Cold Steel's Ventura, CA headquarters, the Tactical Wakizashi Machete comes complete with a Cor-Ex sheath for convenient carry and storage.
Specifications
- Item Number: 97TKLZ
- Name: Tactical Wakizashi Machete
- Blade Length: 18.0"
- Overall Length: 25.0"
- Steel: 1055 Carbon Steel w/ Black Baked-On Anti Rust Finish
- Weight: 25.1 oz
- Blade Thickness: 2.8 mm
- Handle: 7.0" Long Polypropylene
- Sheath: Cor-Ex
- Made in South Africa
UPC Code: 705442016977
Related Categories
Cold Steel Knives, Cold Steel Fixed Blade Knives Series, 1055 Blade Steel, Zytel Handle Material, Fixed Blade Knives, Fixed Blade Knives Machetes, Made in South Africa
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Customer Reviews
Jon
CaDec 04, 2024
Gabby Rios
So. Calif.May 10, 2024
Pros: Blade Material, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight
Cons: Blade Sharpness
A Great Bang For The Buck Product From Cold Steel
Over time, I've purchased a lot of items from Knife Center but this Wakizashi sword from Cold Steel is the best bang for the buck item that I have purchased so far. My order arrived earlier today (5/9/24) and was well packaged with a light coating of grease and in excellent condition. Upton inspecting it, I noticed a gap of about 1/8 in. from the hand guard to the handle. Other than that, everything was good. Before I go on, I do need to say that I view this item as a short sword and not a machete. That's what Wakizashis are, short Japanese style swords. My main purpose for purchasing this sword is for home self-defense, SHTF, and a zombie apocalypse ... LOL There are some reviewers that stated their Wakizashi blade was bent. Mine was very straight. and when I applied some pressure to it, it flexed a little but not much. The blade edge had a rough grind and wasn't sharp. But, for me, that's okay. I don't mind taking a few minutes sharpening blades. Everything felt solid. No hand guard rattling. There were also some that complained about the handle. I didn't find the handle to be a problem. It's a tough rubbery material with distinct contours on it. The nylon sheath is well made, simple, and matter of factly with a belt loop. It would of been better if it had came with a sling instead of a belt loop given it's length, but that's okay I can improvise. I paid about $45 for the Cold Steel Wakizashi sword and when I consider the overall quality of it, I got something that's is definitely worth much more than that. If you're into swords, you can't go wrong the this Cold Steel Wakiszashi!!!
Dan
Twin Falls, IdMar 17, 2023
Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Sheath/Scabbard
Money well spent
Right out of the box the blade was sharp. The weight feels very controllable with only one hand. Definitely going to get the big brother and little sister to the wakizashi.
