Author Topic: New Cold Steel Machete (Read 2473 times)

RMc · « **on:** January 28, 2012, 03:24:31 PM »

Machetes are standard equipment for any off road endeavor in the coastal South. Here is one that elevates this common tool to weapons grade hardware.

http://www.coldsteel.com/cutlassmachete.html

sarge712 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2012, 09:30:40 PM »

Dang! Which one ? The cutlass or gladius?

strangelittleman · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2012, 09:32:07 AM »

Niether, they both border on fantasy F head swords. Here's a couple more practical models:
Two Handed 21" Latin Machete
Bolo Machetes

sarge712 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2012, 10:34:42 AM »

Shades of Chuck Norris! Now how in the seven hells am I going to use a two handed Latin machete when I'm busy firing my Mac-10 with my weak hand? Hmmm? Think man!

Nah, I think I'll stick to my Ontario GI machete with the tip modified to a clip point in any event though the cutlass machete me gusto mucho. I might pick one up at the gun show if I see one for grins and giggles.

strangelittleman · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2012, 12:00:35 PM »

Quote from: sarge712 on January 29, 2012, 10:34:42 AM

Shades of Chuck Norris! Now how in the seven hells am I going to use a two handed Latin machete when I'm busy firing my Mac-10 with my weak hand? Hmmm? Think man!

Hold it in your mustache! That way your weak hand ( Now wait a GD minute, does Chuck have a weak hand?) MAC-10 technique won't be fussed and your STRONG HAND is free for spinning back fists to the jaw!

Desert Rat · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2012, 03:34:23 PM »

I want that cutlass machete for my ZPAW closet. If I need serious cutting tools for work, that's what my Tremontina bolos and Becker knives are for. The niche machetes are just for funsies.

onesmack4u · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2012, 06:44:13 PM »

I have always wanted a gladius to play with, so I am getting that one for sure. The cutlass looks like it may be fun to play with too. I wish someone around here carried that kind of thing. I want to see how they handle.

Tom The Impaler · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2012, 07:58:36 PM »

Already have a CS Barong, and a Filipino ginunting, and a couple cheapass samurai swords given by friends. 'Fraid I'll have to pass.

RMc · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2012, 09:42:09 PM »

Guess I ought to tell you, my preference is a 1909 Argentine Short Sword.
Shame Cold Steel hasn't come out with one of those.

JD · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2012, 12:19:36 AM »

I've seen both mentioned. I have a couple of C.S. sh**s & giggles blades. If I went with a Gladius, I want a full on real deal version. Heck, an even better modern take on the design. Hey! Ethan Becker! Any ideas!?!?

RMc · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2012, 09:56:05 PM »

Quote from: strangelittleman on January 29, 2012, 09:32:07 AM

Here's a couple more practical models:
Two Handed 21" Latin Machete
Bolo Machetes

http://www.coldsteel.com/two-handed-21-inch-latin-machete.html

21" blade, 9" grip, 30" OAL: Indeed a Man's Machete!

GeorgeHill · « **Reply #11 on:** April 08, 2012, 11:16:15 PM »

29 bucks?
Huh... I like that.

Desert Rat · « **Reply #12 on:** April 08, 2012, 11:22:29 PM »

$24 off amazon with free shipping.

GeorgeHill · « **Reply #13 on:** April 08, 2012, 11:51:39 PM »

Quote from: Desert Rat on April 08, 2012, 11:22:29 PM

$24 off amazon with free shipping.

Winning.

JesseL · « **Reply #14 on:** April 09, 2012, 12:19:12 AM »

You can get a lot lower than that. Google shopping lists it down to $8.77 with shipping.

GeorgeHill · « **Reply #15 on:** April 09, 2012, 07:22:47 PM »

Link me....

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JesseL · « **Reply #16 on:** April 09, 2012, 08:25:39 PM »

Here's the cheapest I'm seeing:
http://www.fedtacticaldirect.com/Cold-Steel-Two-Handed-Latin-Machete-Sheath-SC97TM21_p_35620.html

If you want somebody more familiar, the price at MidwayUSA is $6.49:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/421327/cold-steel-2-handed-latin-machete-sheath-cordura-black?cm_mmc=Froogle-_-Knives+%26+Tools+-+Swords+%26+Machetes-_-PriceCompListing-_-421327

Evil Jim · « **Reply #17 on:** April 09, 2012, 08:28:43 PM »

Those are just for the sheath...

Jim

JesseL · « **Reply #18 on:** April 09, 2012, 08:32:37 PM »

Times like this are when I'm most tempted to abuse my admin authority - to make the last couple posts didn't happen.

Doug Wojtowicz · « **Reply #19 on:** April 09, 2012, 08:42:30 PM »

Two-handed Latin Machete.... homer-like drool forming.

Still...

http://www.coldsteel.com/kopismachete.html

That's sexy, and it knows it.