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product_id: 15071641
title: "Cold Steel 97KMPS Kukri Plus 1055 18 Inch Curved Tactical Survival Machete with 13 Inch Carbon Steel Blade, Polypropylene Handle and Cor Ex Sheath"
brand: "cold steel"
price: "$65.57"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Cold Steel"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/15071641-cold-steel-97kmps-kukri-plus-1055-18-inch-curved-tactical
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region: United States of America
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# Includes durable Cor-Ex sheath for safe carry 13" razor-sharp 1055 Carbon Steel blade Integral solid steel guard for ultimate hand protection Cold Steel 97KMPS Kukri Plus 1055 18 Inch Curved Tactical Survival Machete with 13 Inch Carbon Steel Blade, Polypropylene Handle and Cor Ex Sheath

**Brand:** cold steel
**Price:** $65.57
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Own the wild with precision and power — don’t get left behind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cold Steel 97KMPS Kukri Plus 1055 18 Inch Curved Tactical Survival Machete with 13 Inch Carbon Steel Blade, Polypropylene Handle and Cor Ex Sheath by cold steel
- **How much does it cost?** $65.57 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/15071641-cold-steel-97kmps-kukri-plus-1055-18-inch-curved-tactical)

## 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

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** 18" overall length with a 13" curved blade—perfect balance of agility and chopping force for brush clearing or defense.
- • **Sleek Matte Black Finish:** Rust-resistant baked-on coating keeps your blade looking sharp and ready for action season after season.
- • **Safety First with Steel Guard:** Integral solid steel guard prevents hand slippage, giving you confidence in every swing.
- • **Precision-Crafted Carbon Steel:** Expertly tempered 1055 steel blade delivers unmatched cutting power and edge retention for survival pros.
- • **Ergonomic Grip, All-Weather Ready:** Polypropylene handle with full tang design ensures secure, fatigue-free handling even in the harshest conditions.

## Overview

The Cold Steel Kukri Plus Machete is a high-performance outdoor tool featuring a 13-inch curved 1055 carbon steel blade with a rust-resistant matte black finish. Designed with an ergonomic polypropylene handle and a solid steel guard, it offers superior grip and safety. Lightweight yet durable, it comes with a tough Cor-Ex sheath for convenient, secure transport—ideal for camping, survival, and brush clearing.

## Description

The Cold Steel Kukri Plus Machete features the same wide, curved blade that makes our Kukris capable of delivering the kind of performance that's the envy of many swords or bushcraft tools, but with the addition of an integral solid steel guard for added protection and safety. Its full tang is completely encapsulated in a comfortable and durable polypropylene handle that has been ergonomically designed for comfort and safety, allowing you to keep a secure grip on the Machete even in the most inclement conditions. Featuring a rust resistant baked on matte black coating, the fully sharpened and expertly tempered 1055 Carbon Steel blade is safely and securely carried in a sturdy Cor-Ex sheath.

Review: Great Kukri knife machete, well worth the money. - Wanted a Cold Steel kukri machete for awhile, after I already got the CS Magnum Kukri a few years ago, but wanted a shorter version. This one filled the bill: sharp, great handling, and cheap when I bought it for $17.84. I didn't hesitate, snapped it up. You shouldn't either, buy one! UPDATE: So, I have had this a few months, and wanted to give additional perspective. Great balance in the hand, extremely fast and agile. Much smoother to use than my original CS Magnum Kukri, not so heavy or fatiguing, and actually cut brush and foliage better in my hands. The guard against hand creep is a great safety feature, first started with the CS Royal Kukri machete. Overall, it is nice and sturdy, not too much flex at all. It chops it up with the best of them. I got this thing at an insane price on desertcart for less than $18, an absolute bargain! It comes sharp, but I am a sharpening *demon and hit it up again. Now, it is deadly sharp, so bring on those zombies! 2nd UPDATE: I love this Kukri more and more, use it for home defense and it is deadly for that purpose. It is sharp as hell, and even after yard chores around the house, keeps its edge. I let my yard man use it to trim back bushes, and he didn't want to give it back, and then wanted to know where could get one. Just as I predicted, it would go up in price, it is now almost $30 plus shipping, while I got it for less than $18.00 plus free shipping. For those few complaining about the grip or edge, well it is your job to maintain it, so sharpen it and put grip tape, leather wrap, or ranger bands on it. It is a devastating chopper for bushing weed and saplings, and a superb home defense weapon, and again I just love mine.
Review: Nice kukri - Just unboxed my new kukri plus. As I suspected, it's made in China. I have a Cold Steel sax machete also made in China that I've had no problems with. I have several Cold Sreel products and so far all have arrived with good sharp edges. I guess I'm just lucky. I will update review after field testing.

## Features

- Kurki machete features a wide curved blade for an unmatched performance
- Sold steel guard provides additional protection and safety
- Polypropylene handle designed for the utmost comfort and secure gripping experience
- 13-inch 1055 carbon steel blade features an anti-rust matte finish
- Includes Cor-Ex sheath for ultra-portability and security

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00HZIF7N0 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,984 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #22 in Camping Fixed-Blade Knives |
| Blade Length | 13 Inches |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Blade Material Type | Carbon Steel |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| Brand Name | Cold Steel |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,107 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00705442012146 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Polypropylene |
| Included Components | Machete, Sheath |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 20"L x 5"W |
| Item Length | 18 Inches |
| Item Type Name | Machete |
| Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Cold Steel |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 97KMPS |
| Model Number | CSMCHTE |
| Product Style | Kukri Plus Machete |
| Style | Kukri Plus Machete |
| UPC | 705442012146 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Blade Length:** 13 Inches
- **Blade Material:** Carbon Steel
- **Brand:** Cold Steel
- **Handle Material:** Polypropylene
- **Style:** Kukri Plus Machete

## Images

![Cold Steel 97KMPS Kukri Plus 1055 18 Inch Curved Tactical Survival Machete with 13 Inch Carbon Steel Blade, Polypropylene Handle and Cor Ex Sheath - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dk9wQPGpL.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Kukri knife machete, well worth the money.
*by K***A on June 28, 2016*

Wanted a Cold Steel kukri machete for awhile, after I already got the CS Magnum Kukri a few years ago, but wanted a shorter version. This one filled the bill: sharp, great handling, and cheap when I bought it for $17.84. I didn't hesitate, snapped it up. You shouldn't either, buy one! UPDATE: So, I have had this a few months, and wanted to give additional perspective. Great balance in the hand, extremely fast and agile. Much smoother to use than my original CS Magnum Kukri, not so heavy or fatiguing, and actually cut brush and foliage better in my hands. The guard against hand creep is a great safety feature, first started with the CS Royal Kukri machete. Overall, it is nice and sturdy, not too much flex at all. It chops it up with the best of them. I got this thing at an insane price on Amazon for less than $18, an absolute bargain! It comes sharp, but I am a sharpening *demon and hit it up again. Now, it is deadly sharp, so bring on those zombies! 2nd UPDATE: I love this Kukri more and more, use it for home defense and it is deadly for that purpose. It is sharp as hell, and even after yard chores around the house, keeps its edge. I let my yard man use it to trim back bushes, and he didn't want to give it back, and then wanted to know where could get one. Just as I predicted, it would go up in price, it is now almost $30 plus shipping, while I got it for less than $18.00 plus free shipping. For those few complaining about the grip or edge, well it is your job to maintain it, so sharpen it and put grip tape, leather wrap, or ranger bands on it. It is a devastating chopper for bushing weed and saplings, and a superb home defense weapon, and again I just love mine.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice kukri
*by J***R on April 18, 2026*

Just unboxed my new kukri plus. As I suspected, it's made in China. I have a Cold Steel sax machete also made in China that I've had no problems with. I have several Cold Sreel products and so far all have arrived with good sharp edges. I guess I'm just lucky. I will update review after field testing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chopped down a tree with it easily, as fast as an axe
*by A***R on August 22, 2016*

Holds up to abuse well. Chopped down a tree with it easily, as fast as an axe, faster than a large fixed blade. For the money is a great blade, but I do have a few minor complaints 1. The blade has to grind to it. It's essentially flat the entire way up from the bevel. But the bevel is so gradual it works great for whatever you need from it, it's a machete thing. 2. I'd recommend using gloves with it, the handle will be rough on your hands after periods of extensive chopping, I got blister the first time I used this knife for several hours. But it could easily be avoided with care 3. It came rather dull, much more dull than I had expected, I sharpened it myself with a very basic sharpening system and it held that edge through a tree and more It's made in south Africa. Maybe the cold steel production group there doesn't quality control as well, or maybe cold steel just doesn't ship machetes as sharp as their folders, but it wasn't a big deal to me. This is probably the best kukri you could get for this price if you want to get some use and abuse out of it. If you somehow managed to break it, less than twenty bucks isn't anything to cry about, but from my heavy chopping and mild prying it hasn't ever given me reason to think it would fail when I needed it not to. Great product, would buy again.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-13*