The Cold Steel Black Bear Bowie (brand part no. CS97SMBWZ) is a 12-inch bowie-style machete built for chopping, clearing, and heavy bush work. It combines the classic wide clip-point profile of a traditional bowie with the reach and cutting power of a machete, giving outdoorsmen and campers a single tool that handles both fine work and hard chopping. The blade is forged from 1055 carbon steel and finished with a black, rust-resistant coating designed to hold up through repeated exposure to moisture in the field. It rides in a Cor-Ex sheath built for the kind of daily carry that camp and trail work demands.

Key Specifications

• The blade runs 12 inches long, giving enough reach for chopping brush and vines with authority.
• Blade steel is 1055 carbon steel, chosen for toughness and the ability to take a hard-working edge.
• A black, rust-resistant coating protects the blade from corrosion during wet fieldwork.
• The wide clip-point bowie profile gives a strong, controllable tip for finer cutting tasks.
• It comes with a Cor-Ex sheath built for secure, everyday belt carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is the Black Bear Bowie made from? 1055 carbon steel with a black, rust-resistant finish.

Does it come with a sheath? Yes, a Cor-Ex sheath is included for belt carry in the field.

Buy the Cold Steel Black Bear Bowie Machete

For campers and outdoorsmen who want bowie styling with genuine machete reach, the Black Bear Bowie is a rugged, no-nonsense choice. Order it from our Cold Steel fixed blade knives selection and our Lubbock, Texas team will get it shipped promptly.