Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight
Cons: None
looks like a useful tool.
who is going to pay $58 for a $20 tool?
Reviews and Ratings for Cold Steel 97GSM Garden & Camp Machete 26" Blade, Polypropylene Handle
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Customer Reviews
Jb
Idaho woodsMar 13, 2026
Ivan The Tolerable
AfricaSep 14, 2021
Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Golf Swing
Great tool for clearing long grass and thatch. You get into a rhythm swinging it and it might actually do your golf sqing some good. Cuts using both sides of the blade on both forward and reverse swings and makes short work of clearing an area. Good no fuss bit of kit that gets the job done. Keep it clean to avoid corrosion and give it a couple of strokes on a stone now and then to touch up the edges.
Peter
Akron, OhMay 11, 2015
Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Sheath/Scabbard
Does the Trick
I wish the handle was large enough to use to handed. Other than that, it was a GREAT substitute for a stubborn to start weedwacker at the beginning of the season. All the neighbors were jealous. Way more useful for normal yard work than a regular machete. No sheath.
Mike
PanhandleOct 06, 2014
Pros: Weight
Cons: Blade Sharpness
Handy!
Used in the yard, and it worked pretty good. For the price you can't lose. Knifecenter is the only place that has this tool in stock.
Paul T
Statesboro, GaAug 19, 2015
Pros: Weight
Cons: Sheath/Scabbard, Blade Sharpness
Handy
Very handy machete for wacking weeds and high grass around the property or yard. Lightweight and easy to swing. Wasn't very sharp on arrival but easy to put an edge on. No sheath. Good value for the price.