Cold Steel Bolo Machete vs Ka-Bar Small TDI Law Enforcement Fixed Blade Knife (2.31" Black) 1480
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| Fixed Blade Knives | Cold Steel Bolo Machete | Ka-Bar Small TDI Law Enforcement Fixed Blade Knife (2.31" Black) 1480 |
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| Overall Length | 23.625" 23.625" | 5.625" |
| Blade Length | 18.00" 18.00" | 2.31" |
| Blade Thickness | 0.11" 0.11" | 0.13" |
| Blade Material | 1055 1055 | AUS-8A |
| Blade Style | Other Other | Drop Point |
| Blade Grind | Flat Flat | Hollow |
| Finish | Black Black | Black |
| Edge Type | Plain Plain | Plain |
| Handle Length | 5.50" 5.50" | 3.32" |
| Handle Thickness | 1.00" 1.00" | |
| Handle Material | Polypropylene Polypropylene | Zytel |
| Color | Black Black | Black |
| Weight | 1 lb. 1.54 oz. 1 lb. 1.54 oz. | 5.60 oz. |
| Sheath | Nylon Nylon | Polymer |
| Knife Type | Fixed Blade Fixed Blade | Fixed Blade |
| Model | Bolo Machete Bolo Machete | TDI |
| Model Number | 97LBMS 97LBMS | 1480 |
| Best Use | Camp/Hike Camp/Hike | Tactical |
| Product Type | Knife Knife | Knife |
| Hardness | 57-59 RC | |
| Designer | John Benner | |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan | |
| Details | ||
| Brand | Cold Steel | Ka-Bar |
| Prices | ||
| MSRP | $27.99 | $61.95 |
| Used Price | $19.59 | $43.37 |
| Sale Price | $18.95 | $43.95 |
Fixed Blade Knives Descriptions
Cold Steel Bolo Machete
This Bolo machete has a grippy black polymer handle and an 18" black finished machete blade. The Cold Steel Bolo machete was built tough with a 1055 carbon steel blade that has been coated in a black baked-on anti-rust matte finish. It has a textured polymer handle which provides a secure, comfortable grip. Item includes a black Cor-Ex belt sheath for comfortable transport.
Ka-Bar Small TDI Law Enforcement Fixed Blade Knife (2.31" Black) 1480
In extreme close quarters encounters where a suspect is attempting to take an officer's handgun, or an officer cannot access his handgun, the TDI knife is available as a "last option" knife. When worn on the pant belt the entire unit - knife and sheath - is well concealed. Designed by John Benner, founder and owner of Tactical Defense Institute. This knife has a black coated blade, black handle and sheath, and black metal belt clip.
