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product_id: 44072576
title: "All Purpose Tactical Machete with Sheath"
brand: "cold steel"
price: "COP 288368"
currency: COP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Cold Steel"
url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/44072576-all-purpose-tactical-machete-with-sheath
store_origin: CO
region: Colombia
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# Weatherproof polypropylene grip 13-inch full tang blade 1055 Carbon Steel with anti-rust matte finish All Purpose Tactical Machete with Sheath

**Brand:** cold steel
**Price:** COP 288368
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Own the wild with the Cold Steel Black Bear Bowie – where toughness meets precision.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** All Purpose Tactical Machete with Sheath by cold steel
- **How much does it cost?** COP 288368 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/44072576-all-purpose-tactical-machete-with-sheath)

## Best For

- cold steel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cold steel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Survival Tool:** Perfect for bushcraft, trail clearing, and tactical readiness—be the one prepared.
- • **Rugged 1055 Carbon Steel:** Black powder-coated for corrosion resistance and long-lasting edge retention.
- • **Ambidextrous Sheath Design:** Carry confidently on either side with a secure, durable Cor-Ex sheath.
- • **Ergonomic Weatherproof Grip:** Injection-molded polypropylene ensures comfort and control in any condition.
- • **Precision-Crafted 13" Bowie Blade:** Cut through brush and vines with surgical sharpness and durability.

## Overview

The Cold Steel All Purpose Tactical Machete features a 13-inch full tang blade made from durable 1055 carbon steel with a corrosion-resistant matte black finish. Its injection-molded polypropylene handle offers a weatherproof, comfortable grip, while the ambidextrous Cor-Ex sheath provides versatile carry options. Designed for survival, bushcraft, and tactical use, this machete delivers exceptional chopping power and knife-like precision in one rugged package.

## Description

Continuing our ground breaking tradition for creating unusual and eye-catching “tactical machetes”, our R&D team devised a bold new blade for 2017 – the Black Bear Bowie! It’s extra wide, 13” long blade is black-powder coated with a matte-black corrosion resistant finish and then sharpened right here at Cold Steel HQ. The Black Bear Bowie’s generous full tang and solid steel guard are completely injection over-molded with fine-textured high-impact Polypropylene, creating a very comfortable but tough, weatherproof grip. Supplied with a sturdy Cor-Ex sheath for ease of carry and convenience of use in the field, the Black Bear Bowie is fast and lively in the hand, and wide enough to chop through small vines and saplings, clear brush and perform admirably in many survival or bushcraft duties. If you are looking for a truly epic bowie knife, but at an affordable price, then you will be hard pressed to find something better than the new Cold Steel Black Bear Bowie!

Review: Now That's a Knife! - I was immediately impressed with the sheer size of the thing, having never owned a true Bowie style knife before. Just about every other type though, including an original Buck Master (close to a Bowie style blade but thicker than this one), a Gerber Mark II combat, original Spyderco and so many others I have lost count! This one is mean looking in flat black, and comes very sharp. One surprise was that the back half blade was also extremely sharp! The whole thing is very solid and tight, although the blade is not thick enough at about 1/8th" to be used as a machete, which is okay. The handle is not tacky at all, and is a hard plastic with little grip, so this would be one weak point I would have to say. The sheath is such that it was be worn on the right or left side, as it is not shaped to the blade. Seems very snug and made well though. This is a great deal on a very large knife, if that is your preference.
Review: Just awesome! - UODATE; Cold Steel stopped producing this South African made 1055 carbon steel machete Bowie for a few years..Now that it's available again, you're foolish not to buy one. It would be difficult to find a more versatile knife/machete combo I actually sent this knife back after buying it, and then purchased it again from another retailer, because returning it was seriously stupid. I had to purchase it from another retailer, because it was out of stock at desertcart, and Cold Steel discontinued it. I hope they bring it back someday, but they probably won't. I own a lot of fixed blade knives, many of which cost 6-8 times as much as this knife. For some inexplicable reason, this machete knife remains my favorite fixed blade. You won't be disappointed. The handle is slippery, so put some grip tape on it, or heat shrink grip like I did. This knife can clear small branches on a trail. It can also kill an angry black bear, or some drunken hillbilly, who has a knife that's smaller than your awesome 12" Bowie machete blade, which is also sharpened on the back swedge of the clip point for extra devastation. I've seen a few of these still being sold on lesser known websites. Go ahead and pl ay up to $40 for it. You won't regret it.

## Features

- Features a full tang and solid steel guard completely injection over-molded with fine-textured high-impact Polypropylene, creating a very comfortable but tough, weatherproof grip
- Fast and lively in the hand, and wide enough to chop through small vines and saplings, clear brush and perform admirably in many survival or bushcraft duties
- Retains knife-like capabilities when a smaller and handier blade is required
- Made of tough and durable 1055 Carbon Steel with black baked-on anti-rust matte finish for extra protection

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B071Z3JF36 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #18,488 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #6 in Gardening Machetes |
| Blade Length | 13 inches |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Blade Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| Brand Name | Cold Steel |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 321 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00705442016946 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Polypropylene |
| Included Components | Machete, Sheath |
| Item Length | 17.75 inches |
| Item Type Name | Machete |
| Item Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Manufacturer | Cold Steel |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 97SMBWZ |
| Model Number | CSMCHTE |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Product Style | Black Bear Bowie |
| Style | Black Bear Bowie |
| UPC | 705442016946 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | Knives & Blades: We stand behind our products 100%. We subject them to the highest standards in the industry and strive to make each as perfect as possible. We warrant that this product is free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, resharpening, damage caused by misuse, lack of normal maintenance, or disassembly. Remember, anything can break or… |

## Product Details

- **Blade Length:** 13 inches
- **Blade Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Brand:** Cold Steel
- **Handle Material:** Polypropylene
- **Style:** Black Bear Bowie

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Now That's a Knife!
*by N***S on January 8, 2020*

I was immediately impressed with the sheer size of the thing, having never owned a true Bowie style knife before. Just about every other type though, including an original Buck Master (close to a Bowie style blade but thicker than this one), a Gerber Mark II combat, original Spyderco and so many others I have lost count! This one is mean looking in flat black, and comes very sharp. One surprise was that the back half blade was also extremely sharp! The whole thing is very solid and tight, although the blade is not thick enough at about 1/8th" to be used as a machete, which is okay. The handle is not tacky at all, and is a hard plastic with little grip, so this would be one weak point I would have to say. The sheath is such that it was be worn on the right or left side, as it is not shaped to the blade. Seems very snug and made well though. This is a great deal on a very large knife, if that is your preference.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just awesome!
*by T***R on November 4, 2022*

UODATE; Cold Steel stopped producing this South African made 1055 carbon steel machete Bowie for a few years..Now that it's available again, you're foolish not to buy one. It would be difficult to find a more versatile knife/machete combo I actually sent this knife back after buying it, and then purchased it again from another retailer, because returning it was seriously stupid. I had to purchase it from another retailer, because it was out of stock at Amazon, and Cold Steel discontinued it. I hope they bring it back someday, but they probably won't. I own a lot of fixed blade knives, many of which cost 6-8 times as much as this knife. For some inexplicable reason, this machete knife remains my favorite fixed blade. You won't be disappointed. The handle is slippery, so put some grip tape on it, or heat shrink grip like I did. This knife can clear small branches on a trail. It can also kill an angry black bear, or some drunken hillbilly, who has a knife that's smaller than your awesome 12" Bowie machete blade, which is also sharpened on the back swedge of the clip point for extra devastation. I've seen a few of these still being sold on lesser known websites. Go ahead and pl ay up to $40 for it. You won't regret it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's not a big knife. It's a small (and very useful) macheté.
*by M***E on August 31, 2025*

Buy it (period)...it is, however, made in China (What's wrong with South and Central American Macheté manufacturers?) come on, cold steel! China aside, this is a great macheté. I purchased a Western W49 knife in 1970 and still own it. There is no comparison between the two; the Western is a big knife; the Cold Steel is a small macheté.

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*Store origin: CO*
*Last updated: 2026-08-30*