Cold Steel Garden & Camp Machete Grass Slasher (26″)

The Cold Steel 26 Inch Garden & Camp Machete Grass Slasher is a unique and highly specialized tool, representing Cold Steel’s interpretation of a traditional African agricultural implement. It is specifically designed for efficient grass cutting, clearing weeds, and light brush, making it a valuable asset for garden maintenance, camp chores, and land management. Its long, lightweight, and double-edged blade allows for an intuitive, sweeping motion to make quick work of vegetation.

Full Description: Cold Steel 26 Inch Garden & Camp Machete Grass Slasher

The Cold Steel 26 Inch Garden & Camp Machete, also known as the “Grass Slasher,” is an innovative and highly effective tool for maintaining gardens, clearing campsites, and managing light to medium vegetation. Inspired by a traditional African agricultural tool, this machete excels at cutting grass, weeds, and thin brush with remarkable speed and ease. Its design promotes an “economy of motion,” allowing users to clear large areas with minimal fatigue through a natural back-and-forth sweeping action. It’s a lightweight yet powerful solution for a variety of landscaping and outdoor tasks.

Key Features:

• Blade Material: Primarily constructed from durable 1055 High Carbon Steel. Some current production models may utilize 65Mn steel, both chosen for their toughness, ability to hold an edge, and spring temper, which helps the long, slender blade withstand flexing without breaking.
• Blade Finish: Features a tough, black baked-on anti-rust matte finish, providing excellent corrosion resistance and a non-reflective surface suitable for outdoor use.
• Blade Design: A very long, slender, and double-edged blade, measuring 26 inches. This design is optimized for slashing and sweeping cuts against herbaceous plants, grass, and thin woody stems. While it has a primary grind from the factory, some users may wish to further sharpen it for a finer edge. It features a full tang construction for robust durability.
• Handle: Equipped with a 6.5-inch long, textured hard polypropylene handle. This handle material provides a secure and comfortable grip, allowing for extended use without excessive hand fatigue. It is rugged and typically includes a lanyard hole for added security.
• Sheath: Please note: This machete typically does NOT come with a sheath. Its unique double-edged, long, and slender design makes standard sheaths impractical. Users often fashion their own or find alternative storage solutions.
• Dimensions:
  • Blade Length: 26 inches (approximately 66 cm)
  • Handle Length: 6.5 inches (approximately 16.5 cm)
  • Overall Length: Approximately 32.5 inches (around 82.5 cm)
  • Blade Thickness: Approximately 0.07 to 0.08 inches (1.8 mm to 2.0 mm), making it very lightweight.
• Weight: Weighs approximately 17.6 to 18.1 ounces (around 500 to 513 grams), making it exceptionally light and easy to swing for prolonged periods.
• Performance: Incredibly effective for trimming grass and weeds, clearing brush from camp sites, hunting blinds, and shooting lanes. It can also be used as a probe in long grass to detect obstructions or small varmints. Its speed and reach can also make it a formidable last-ditch self-defense tool.
• Country of Origin: Often manufactured in South Africa.

Important Note: Due to its very thin and sharp double-edged blade, it is crucial to avoid hitting stones, rocks, or hard obstacles, as this can easily damage the fine cutting edge. Regular maintenance, including cleaning and sharpening (especially after hitting hard objects), is recommended.