Cold steel kukri machete

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poppajoe

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Any opinions on the cs kukri machete? I'm thinking about getting one and would like some information please.
 
I have the cold steel one and its not bad for what it is. it is far from a real kukri but for a brush clearer its ok after reshaping the edge. the factory edge wouldnt stay sharp for s***. I like the Ka-bar kukri machete better and it holds up alot better for hard use for only alittle more $$ if you are not needing a stought one from HI or similar. I'd wait and get some thing better if possible.
 
I bought several and sharpened one. The CS Kukri Machete is rather thin and the steel is soft. A Nicholson file really bites into the steel when you go to reprofile the edge. The blade sharpened up razor sharp using some emery paper on a mousepad after the reprofile step.

I have not used these yet. Probably OK for light brush, or heaven forbid, defense. Intending to put one in each car's trunk for emergencies. They are cheap and I wouldn't feel real bad if they get lost or stolen. For any heavier work, get a real khukuri from HI.

Jeff
 
It would be interesting to know who makes these items for Cold Steel. The apparently identical item is sold as a "no name" product by several Internet stores.

The Ka-bar is said to be made of 1085, a higher carbon steel capable of taking a harder edge than the 1055 steel in the "Cold Steel" product.
 
Dont have one but many people dont like them because the edge rolls easily.
 
Thanks for the info I already use a Ontario beaver tail for most heavy work but was looking for something more for brush work. I think I will stick with ontario for my machetes. I was really inpressed with their rat-7.
 
I was impressed by the performance for the price, great chopper on sub-1" branches and saplings, light brush is no problem. The sheath is well made for the price as well. My only real complaints are the edge retention( about the same as any other machete grade steel) and the handles are a bit rough for my liking, I wear gloves when using to stop the blisters.
 
i called cold steel about the kukri machete. even the sales rep told me as compared to most other knives it was crap. she told me that next to other cold steel knives it didn't even come into the same zipcode in quality (duh). so take my two pennies for whatever you want...but I'm staying away from it. it's either a becker bk7 or ka-bar kukri for me.
 
I would have to say, If you want a machete, go for something from ontario, or even Tramontina. Or, if you want a kuk, get something HI imports
 
Well, it's like this. If you don't have much money it will do a pretty good job of yard work and self defense (should you be so unfortunate as to live where you can't own a gun). Be prepared to spend at least half an hour working on it with a sharp file when you get it, though. They cost about $15 and are made in South Africa, so draw your own conclusions. Still, for a spare chopper to keep in your vehicle, it's not a bad deal. It certainly has it's uses. I bought several on their Christmas sale a couple of years ago, and I gave some away as Christmas gifts. No complaints, either!:thumbup:
 
It's a fine machete, with the shape of a kukri. Thicker stock than many machetes (.125"), I like the handle, and the kukri shape seems to offer some advantages. Contrary to what Thomas Linton says earlier in the thread, I haven't seen any identical no-name versions of the CS. There are several no name kukri machetes on the market, but all I've seen are not the same and seem to be produced in China.

CS machetes in general seem to be as good as any others. All I've seen need to have a good edge put on them, but that seems common condition with machetes of many brands.
 
I would agree with the above posts for the most part both good and bad.

Reality wise I used mine as a chopper to 'log size' a 12 foot branch that was 6 inches in diameter. It took a while and the edge needed a little touch up at the end, but it survived making the whole limb into about 8 logs. I was pleasantly surprised.
 
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