The Cold Steel Tanto Machete (brand part no. CS97BTMS) is the result of years of prototyping short-bladed machete shapes, and the tanto profile remains one of the best Cold Steel has tested. While the Americanized tanto is best known for combative applications, it also makes an excellent multi-purpose bushcraft blade. In field testing, the Tanto Machete cut and pierced exceptionally well while staying tough enough to endure hard use. Its solid, full-tang construction and hard-wearing, weather-resistant polypropylene handle add real durability and functionality to a genuinely versatile field tool.

Key Specifications

• The blade measures 13 inches, with an overall length of 21.55 inches for solid chopping reach.
• Blade steel is 1055 carbon steel, chosen for a tough, hard-working edge.
• The tanto point gives strong piercing capability alongside general bushcraft cutting.
• Construction is full-tang for maximum strength under hard use.
• The handle is weather-resistant polypropylene, adding durability in wet field conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tanto Machete good for bushcraft? Yes, despite its combative-style tanto point, it performs well as a multi-purpose bushcraft blade for cutting and piercing tasks.

What steel is the blade made from? 1055 carbon steel, a tough choice for hard field use.

Buy the Cold Steel Tanto Machete

A versatile field blade that performs as well in bushcraft as it does in tactical use, the Tanto Machete is ready to work. Order it from our Cold Steel fixed blade knives lineup and our Lubbock, Texas team will get it shipped quickly.