The Cold Steel Tactical Tanto Machete (brand part no. CS97TKJZ) puts Cold Steel’s American Tanto blade shape onto a full 13-inch machete platform, giving it both combative utility and genuine bush-craft versatility. The wide, curved tanto point is reinforced by the full thickness of the blade’s spine, making it far more resistant to snapping than a standard tanto tip. It’s built from 1055 carbon steel and finished with a black, rust-resistant coating for reliable performance in humid or wet field conditions. The full-tang build and weather-resistant polypropylene handle make it a tool you can put through real work without babying it.

Key Specifications

• The blade measures 13 inches, giving substantial reach for chopping and clearing tasks.
• It’s forged from 1055 carbon steel for a tough, hard-working edge.
• The black, rust-resistant finish guards against corrosion in wet or humid environments.
• Cold Steel’s reinforced American Tanto point resists breaking under stress far better than a standard tip.
• A full-tang, polypropylene-wrapped handle stands up to hard use and won’t crack or rot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a tanto-point machete? The tanto’s reinforced tip resists breaking under stress, making it useful for piercing and combative-style cutting work in addition to chopping.

What is the handle made from? Weather-resistant, injection-molded polypropylene over a full tang.

Buy the Cold Steel Tactical Tanto Machete

For a machete that pairs serious chopping reach with a genuinely tough point, the Tactical Tanto is built to deliver. Pick one up from our Cold Steel fixed blade knives lineup and our Lubbock, Texas team will get it shipped fast.