--- product_id: 14033888 title: "Cold Steel 97LBM Bolo Machete without sheath Fixed Blade" brand: "cold steel" price: "S$57" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Cold Steel" url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/14033888-cold-steel-97lbm-bolo-machete-without-sheath-fixed-blade store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # Black baked-on anti-rust matte finish Ergonomic ambidextrous polypropylene handle 18-inch razor-sharp carbon steel blade Cold Steel 97LBM Bolo Machete without sheath Fixed Blade **Brand:** cold steel **Price:** S$57 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🗡️ Own the wild—cut sharper, clear faster, and never get left behind. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cold Steel 97LBM Bolo Machete without sheath Fixed Blade by cold steel - **How much does it cost?** S$57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/14033888-cold-steel-97lbm-bolo-machete-without-sheath-fixed-blade) ## 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 Yard Warrior:** Perfect for clearing overgrown blackberry patches and light-duty landscaping tasks. - • **Durable Black Matte Finish:** Anti-rust coating ensures long-lasting performance and sleek stealth look. - • **Trusted Cold Steel Quality:** Backed by a 2-year warranty and a cult following among outdoor pros. - • **Ergonomic Ambidextrous Handle:** Comfortable grip with textured checkering for secure control, even with gloves. - • **Precision-Crafted 18" Carbon Steel Blade:** Cut through dense brush and 1.5" branches with effortless power. ## Overview The Cold Steel 97LBM Bolo Machete features an 18-inch 1055 carbon steel blade with a black baked-on anti-rust matte finish, designed for durability and precision. Its ambidextrous polypropylene handle offers a secure, ergonomic grip, making it ideal for clearing thick brush and light branches. Lightweight yet powerful, this machete is a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts and gardeners, backed by a 2-year manufacturer warranty. ## Description Still popular throughout Asia and Pacific Rim, the Bolo Machete features a wide point that shifts its weight forward, making it capable of excellent work when heavy chopping or slashing is required. Review: A Machete made by a company that knows how to make Machetes! Great product at a great price. - Quite happy with this machete. Use it regularly clearing brush from a wood lot so my elderly father has an easier job of getting in there to cut down trees with his chain saw. I spent about 5 minutes using a file to de-burr the edge of the machete when I first received it but that's about it. The machete slices right through saplings that are as big around as my thumb with only a moderate effort behind the swings. There has been no damage to the cutting edge of the machete(or any other part of it) and I haven't had to re-file the edge since the first time. Very impressed with this cheap but very effective product. I bought the machete originally to use while camping since I thought it would be a better "all around" tool than a hatchet and I'm very happy to discover that I was right. This machete is far more versatile than a camp hatchet ever would be. It will chop up(or down) anything that a camp hatchet would AND clear a path through thick underbrush(which you couldn't do very efficiently with a hatchet). From what Ive read in the reviews for different machetes is you have to be careful about just which brand you buy. Some brands(like Gerber apparently) have welded on handles instead of a full, solid tang and use metal for the blades which is too brittle, making chipped cutting edges and even broken blades quite common. Other brands use metal that is too soft which ends up causing blades and cutting edges which warp and bend very easily. Cold Steel apparently knows exactly the right way to temper metal for machete making and as far as I'm concerned, it shows in the hardiness of my own Cold Steel Machete. The coolest thing about the entire situation is that Cold Steel machete's are among the most reasonably priced machetes out of all of them out there. Kinda sucks that they don't come with sheaths though. Review: Great for clearing overgrown blackberry growth. - This has good weight with a nice balance,very easy to use and very versatile. The blackberries had grown about 6' high in an open field and I was easily able to clear it down to the dirt. This also takes out 1 1/2" maple branches in a single swipe with 2 hands. 3"branches takes a few cuts. I keep it sharp with just a 4" angle grinder. It may seem heavy for a machete but it's a lot easier to carry this up a ladder than most power tools and can do a lot of light duty work,quickly. The soil is extremely rocky and it does ding the edge but,like I said,it's an easy fix. Excellent tool and got 2 friends to get these for yard work,they like it too! ## Features - Popular blade shape throughout Asia and the Pacific Rim - Features a wide point that shifts its weight forward, making it capable of excellent work when heavy chopping or slashing is required - Tough full-tang steel construction and a tough polypropylene handle for a safe, secure grip - Made of tough and durable 1055 Carbon Steel with black baked-on anti-rust matte finish for extra protection - Includes a durable Cor-Ex sheath for added safety and carrying convenience; Dimensions: 18 in blade length, 5 5/8 in handle length, 2 mm blade thickness, 19 oz weight ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00HZIHCGA | | Best Sellers Rank | #590,874 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #301 in Gardening Machetes | | Blade Length | 18 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 83 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00705442011828, 00705442011835 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Polypropylene | | Included Components | Product | | Item Length | 23.58 Inches | | Item Type Name | Holster | | Item Weight | 0.1 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Cold Steel | | Manufacturer Part Number | 97LBM | | Model Number | 97LBMS | | Product Style | Bolo Machete | | Style | Bolo Machete | | UPC | 705442011835 705442011828 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 Year Manufacturer | ## Product Details - **Blade Length:** 18 Inches - **Blade Material:** Carbon Steel - **Brand:** Cold Steel - **Handle Material:** Polypropylene - **Style:** Bolo Machete ## Images ![Cold Steel 97LBM Bolo Machete without sheath Fixed Blade - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512-9kwVljL.jpg) ![Cold Steel 97LBM Bolo Machete without sheath Fixed Blade - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ac3B-bENL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is it full tang** A: Not sure. There is no exposed steel on the handle. If i had to guess i would say it is pretty close to full tang. **Q: how long is the blade? tom** A: The blade itself is 18”, the entire machete including the handle is 23 5/8”. **Q: is that polypropylene hilt grippy?** A: Yes it's perfect **Q: So is there reay a big chip in the blade?** A: Chip? No. Big nasty burr though. Take a file or grinder to it. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Machete made by a company that knows how to make Machetes! Great product at a great price. *by T***A on April 23, 2016* Quite happy with this machete. Use it regularly clearing brush from a wood lot so my elderly father has an easier job of getting in there to cut down trees with his chain saw. I spent about 5 minutes using a file to de-burr the edge of the machete when I first received it but that's about it. The machete slices right through saplings that are as big around as my thumb with only a moderate effort behind the swings. There has been no damage to the cutting edge of the machete(or any other part of it) and I haven't had to re-file the edge since the first time. Very impressed with this cheap but very effective product. I bought the machete originally to use while camping since I thought it would be a better "all around" tool than a hatchet and I'm very happy to discover that I was right. This machete is far more versatile than a camp hatchet ever would be. It will chop up(or down) anything that a camp hatchet would AND clear a path through thick underbrush(which you couldn't do very efficiently with a hatchet). From what Ive read in the reviews for different machetes is you have to be careful about just which brand you buy. Some brands(like Gerber apparently) have welded on handles instead of a full, solid tang and use metal for the blades which is too brittle, making chipped cutting edges and even broken blades quite common. Other brands use metal that is too soft which ends up causing blades and cutting edges which warp and bend very easily. Cold Steel apparently knows exactly the right way to temper metal for machete making and as far as I'm concerned, it shows in the hardiness of my own Cold Steel Machete. The coolest thing about the entire situation is that Cold Steel machete's are among the most reasonably priced machetes out of all of them out there. Kinda sucks that they don't come with sheaths though. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for clearing overgrown blackberry growth. *by C***S on August 11, 2019* This has good weight with a nice balance,very easy to use and very versatile. The blackberries had grown about 6' high in an open field and I was easily able to clear it down to the dirt. This also takes out 1 1/2" maple branches in a single swipe with 2 hands. 3"branches takes a few cuts. I keep it sharp with just a 4" angle grinder. It may seem heavy for a machete but it's a lot easier to carry this up a ladder than most power tools and can do a lot of light duty work,quickly. The soil is extremely rocky and it does ding the edge but,like I said,it's an easy fix. Excellent tool and got 2 friends to get these for yard work,they like it too! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Bolo! *by B***S on June 25, 2022* I grew up in a rainy valley on the windward side of Oahu, Hawaii. Out there, we mainly used 2 kinds of machetes - cane knives and bolos. Both have heritages in Hawaii that can traced back to the sugar cane industry (cane knives) as well as Filipino immigration (bolos). I am comfortable and happy with both having used them for the tasks each were designed for. Given this, I’ve developed a strong affinity to these machete types and am not nearly as comfortable using Latin machetes that are most commonly found on the market in the US. I already had a Brazilian Tramontina cane knife and a South African Cold Steel Heavy Machete (in a cane knife format), so wanted to round out my quiver with a bolo machete as well. I really like my Cold steel heavy chopper so ordered a Cold Steel bolo I found on sale on Amazon. Upon arrival, I was pleasantly surprised to find a very serviceable sheath included despite the description making clear one is not included - super bonus! Pros: Perfect length for a bolo (18” blade); I love the forward balance of the power-inducing tip bulge; a good blend of toughness and hardness from the properly heat treated 1055 carbon steel; durable handle material with ergonomic shape for multiple hand sizes; and I like the semi-rigidity but somewhat lightness of the 2mm thickness for a long blade that is meant for all day work. Cons: Arrived with a painted over edge that was practically non-existent requiring 1hr+ with a bastard file and ax sharper to get a proper edge; and a handle texture that is oddly slippery but rough at the same time needing an overwrap of some sort (I used a bicycle inner tube). Once I had the bolo set up to my liking, including a lanyard, I tested it out. It was pretty good cutting up a hard, dead, dried out lemon tree (held an edge and didn’t roll or chip), but not as good as my heavy chopper (no surprise there). However, this bolo tore into grass, reeds and light shrubbery like freakin’ demon, totally awesome!!! My super light Tramotina is good for all day light duty work, but the bolo is not bad for long periods either and can take out a much wider range of foliage with no problem. All and all, I really love this bolo and it takes me back to clearing patches of jungle for flower beds as a kid in Hawaii. Despite some finishing and edge issues out of the box, it’s a really good bolo design and I highly recommend it if you are willing to put a little work into it. Chop, chop, chop! ## Frequently Bought Together - Cold Steel 97LBM Bolo Machete without sheath Fixed Blade - Cold Steel SRK 6" SK-5 Clip Point Razor-Sharp Blade 4.75" Durable Kray-Ex Handle Tactical Fixed Blade Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath - COLD STEEL SRK Compact 5" SK-5 Clip Point Razor-Sharp Blade 4.5" Durable Kray-Ex Handle Tactical Fixed Blade Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/14033888-cold-steel-97lbm-bolo-machete-without-sheath-fixed-blade](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/14033888-cold-steel-97lbm-bolo-machete-without-sheath-fixed-blade) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*