--- product_id: 1714099 title: "97BWM12S Bowie Machete with Sheath" brand: "cold steel" price: "SAR 214" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Cold Steel" url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/1714099-97bwm12s-bowie-machete-with-sheath store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Durable Cor-Ex sheath for secure carry 12-inch razor-sharp blade 1055 Carbon Steel with anti-rust matte finish 97BWM12S Bowie Machete with Sheath **Brand:** cold steel **Price:** SAR 214 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ—‘οΈ Own the wild with the Bowie machete that’s as sharp as your hustle. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 97BWM12S Bowie Machete with Sheath by cold steel - **How much does it cost?** SAR 214 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/1714099-97bwm12s-bowie-machete-with-sheath) ## 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 - β€’ **Built to Endure:** 1055 Carbon Steel core with tough black baked-on rust-resistant coating for long-lasting edge retention. - β€’ **Ready Out of the Box:** Comes fully sharpened and balanced for immediate useβ€”no waiting, no hassle. - β€’ **Carry with Confidence:** Includes rugged Cor-Ex sheath designed for secure, comfortable belt carry and quick access. - β€’ **Lightweight Workhorse:** At just 14.3 oz, it’s the perfect blend of strength and portability for any outdoor or survival scenario. - β€’ **Precision Meets Power:** Fast, lively 12" blade excels at slashing, chopping, and piercing with Bowie-point versatility. ## Overview The Cold Steel 97BWM12S Bowie Machete features a 12-inch 1055 Carbon Steel blade with a black baked-on anti-rust matte finish, delivering exceptional durability and edge retention. Lightweight at 14.3 oz and equipped with a secure Cor-Ex sheath, this machete combines the power of a Bowie knife with the versatility of a machete, making it an essential tool for outdoor enthusiasts, survivalists, and professionals who demand reliability and performance in every cut. ## Description Cold Steel's Bowie Point Machete is quick, fast and lively in the hand, making it an outstanding slashing blade and admirable chopper. But its most winning attribute is its clipped point, which makes it an excellent piercing tool. It will penetrate just about any obstacle in its path and will lend itself to knife-like utility jobs when a smaller handier blade is unavailable! If you always wanted a Bowie knife, but could never afford one, the Cold Steel Bowie Machete can be yours for a fraction of he price. Fully sharpened, with a tough baked on matte black rust resistant coating and equipped with a sturdy Core-Ex sheath, you will be proud to add this Machete to your collection. Specifications: Blade Length: 12"; Overall Length: 17-5/8"; Steel: 1055 Carbon Steel w/Black Baked on Anti Rust Matte Finish; Weight: 14.3 oz.; Blade Thickness: 2.8 mm; Handle: 5-5/8" Long Polypropylene; Sheath: Cor-Ex. Review: Great value - Don't be fooled by the price or people who say this is a novelty knife. The bowie design is obviously well proven as an outdoor knife and the 1055 steel on this is very strong and functional. Easy to sharpen but holds a good edge. This thing is built to take a beating. It has a just the right amount of flex if thats what you want to call it but it's still thick enough and stout enough to stab. Its also full tang. The factory edge on mine was not that great but after running it through my work-sharp I hacked down 2 oak saplings about 8inches in diameter and then several limbs just to see how it held up and you could tell no difference on the edge at all. Ive done a lot more chopping since then and after putting that first good edge on it I can resharpen it with just a stone in a few minutes. It would make an excellent and durable survival knife because while a full size machete would be much better for constantly chopping a ton of vegetation this blade CAN do it while also being stout enough and sharp enough to do tasks that you'd use a bowie knife for like skinning or defense. It's still really light for what it is (less than a pound) and I carry it every time I'm in the woods. It's just a good all around workhorse for whatever comes your way. The finish on mine has actually held up great so far and none of it has come off. I also see some reviews where people didn't care for the sheath but I was pleasantly surprised by it. It's stitched and riveted together with a tip guard that's also riveted. It's not floppy or thin like a lot of machete sheaths, it's thicker and feels well made. I haven't had the knife move around at all. I would like to see the retraining strap positioned lower on the handle so that it eliminates the possibly of it sliding upward in the sheath and exposing any of the blade but so far that has not been an issue at all. I have a lot of knives in different styles and price ranges but if I could only have 3 this would have to be one of them for the durability and ease of sharpening. No complaints from me for the price! **2 year update** Still loving everything about this knife. I've used it for 2 years now and most of that use was splitting lighter pine for fire building. And believe me I have split a ton of it and used it to process wood while camping. I also used it when skinning a deer and hacked the leg bones off at the joints no problem. This knife is still going strong and has held up great. No chipping on the blade or damage to the handle at all. The finish is actually still looking good on mine too which is rather shocking. I've touched the edge up on my Worksharp maybe 4 times in the last 2 years. A belt sharpener will put a convex edge on a blade which makes it a great chopper that won't chip. I've been impressed with this knife to the point that I purchased 2 more. I haven't used them, I just wanted some extras incase they ever stop making them. The sheath is still working great and this blade so light weight and easy to carry on your belt but packs a ton of usefulness. For the money this is probably my best knife purchase ever. Review: Good Bowie for the costs - Any cold steel blade holds an impressive edge and this knife is so sharp its dangerous. This item is basically a machete, with a quality polypropylene handle that has been ground into a bowie knife and as such is flexible and a flat blade without the raised back edge or articulation of the blade, however this makes it light. This weapon is a utilitarian blade that you can use without fear of scratching as its inexpensive, yet serves as a reliable weapon when needed and is very light. The black matt finish and grip does not reflect light, only the ground razor sharp edge does making it a good stealth knife that can serve as a machete in a pinch. The drawbacks to the knife is that is a ground down machete, the shape is not a perfect bowie knife shape, it has no cross guard, and is similar to a Saxon knife or native American pioneer scalping knife- it is light and fast but doesn't have balance weight of an actual knife- the fulcrum balance point is about four inches forward of the hilt but it is so sharp and the steel so tough it compensates. After all in a fight, often a knife is wrenched from your grasp when an enemy is struck, muscles tensing in the wound or bones trapping the blade and having multiple knives is needed, which is why inexpensive workhorse knives like this one are useful. It doesn't measure up to a cold steel Laredo Bowie, which is over 150 bucks but can inflict the same amount of damage and if scratched or lost isn't as upsetting. ## Features - Fast and lively in the hand, making it an outstanding slashing blade and an admirable chopper - Retains knife-like capabilities when a smaller and handier blade is required - Comes fully sharpened, with a tough, baked-on matte black rust resistant coating - 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: 12 in blade length, 5 5/8 in handle length, 2. 8 mm blade thickness, 16. 2 oz weight - Steel: 1055 Carbon Steel w/Black Baked on Anti Rust Matte Finish - Overall Length: 17-5/8" - Weight: 14.3 oz. - Handle: 5-5/8" Long Polypropylene - Sheath: Cor-Ex ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00BD558JY | | Best Sellers Rank | #134,431 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #195 in Tactical Knives | | Blade Length | 12 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 357 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00705442010821 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Polypropylene | | Included Components | Machete, Sheath | | Item Dimensions L x W | 1"L x 1"W | | Item Type Name | Machete | | Item Weight | 16 ounces | | Manufacturer | Cold Steel | | Manufacturer Part Number | 97BWM12S | | Model Number | CSMCHTE | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Product Style | Bowie Machete | | Style | Bowie Machete | | UPC | 705442010821 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | Knives & Blades: We stand behind our products 100%. We subject them to the highest standards in the industry and strive to make each as perfect as possible. We warrant that this product is free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, resharpening, damage caused by misuse, lack of normal maintenance, or disassembly. Remember, anything can break or… | ## Product Details - **Blade Length:** 12 inches - **Blade Material:** Carbon Steel - **Brand:** Cold Steel - **Handle Material:** Polypropylene - **Style:** Bowie Machete ## Images ![97BWM12S Bowie Machete with Sheath - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71l3uKemcXL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How this is the blade?** A: Great. I ran it thru my "work sharp" belt sharpener when I got it and it works great. I've cut saplings one to two inches in diameter around my tree stand and cleared brush and tree limbs in the yard. You could cut a small tree with it but it will take a few extra whacks more than a full size blade. The point is good to have in case a critter comes at you in the woods. Can't beat it for the price. Better than some more costly machetes. **Q: How do you strip the coating off this machete?** A: I havent tried to strip the coating on mine but Ive used klean strip on other blades and it works well. Make sure you wear gloves and read the warning labels because it is potent stuff and you do not want to get it on your skin. **Q: I have a gopher problem... would it help?** A: Gophers are varmints, and a varmint will never quit...they're like the Viet Cong...varmint cong **Q: Is this full tang** A: Yes, it's full tang. Simple use of a magnet indicates a ferrous attraction exists through the entire length (past the lanyard hole) and including the inside edge of that slip-guard pommel. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value *by S***S on March 16, 2018* Don't be fooled by the price or people who say this is a novelty knife. The bowie design is obviously well proven as an outdoor knife and the 1055 steel on this is very strong and functional. Easy to sharpen but holds a good edge. This thing is built to take a beating. It has a just the right amount of flex if thats what you want to call it but it's still thick enough and stout enough to stab. Its also full tang. The factory edge on mine was not that great but after running it through my work-sharp I hacked down 2 oak saplings about 8inches in diameter and then several limbs just to see how it held up and you could tell no difference on the edge at all. Ive done a lot more chopping since then and after putting that first good edge on it I can resharpen it with just a stone in a few minutes. It would make an excellent and durable survival knife because while a full size machete would be much better for constantly chopping a ton of vegetation this blade CAN do it while also being stout enough and sharp enough to do tasks that you'd use a bowie knife for like skinning or defense. It's still really light for what it is (less than a pound) and I carry it every time I'm in the woods. It's just a good all around workhorse for whatever comes your way. The finish on mine has actually held up great so far and none of it has come off. I also see some reviews where people didn't care for the sheath but I was pleasantly surprised by it. It's stitched and riveted together with a tip guard that's also riveted. It's not floppy or thin like a lot of machete sheaths, it's thicker and feels well made. I haven't had the knife move around at all. I would like to see the retraining strap positioned lower on the handle so that it eliminates the possibly of it sliding upward in the sheath and exposing any of the blade but so far that has not been an issue at all. I have a lot of knives in different styles and price ranges but if I could only have 3 this would have to be one of them for the durability and ease of sharpening. No complaints from me for the price! **2 year update** Still loving everything about this knife. I've used it for 2 years now and most of that use was splitting lighter pine for fire building. And believe me I have split a ton of it and used it to process wood while camping. I also used it when skinning a deer and hacked the leg bones off at the joints no problem. This knife is still going strong and has held up great. No chipping on the blade or damage to the handle at all. The finish is actually still looking good on mine too which is rather shocking. I've touched the edge up on my Worksharp maybe 4 times in the last 2 years. A belt sharpener will put a convex edge on a blade which makes it a great chopper that won't chip. I've been impressed with this knife to the point that I purchased 2 more. I haven't used them, I just wanted some extras incase they ever stop making them. The sheath is still working great and this blade so light weight and easy to carry on your belt but packs a ton of usefulness. For the money this is probably my best knife purchase ever. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Bowie for the costs *by G***A on May 29, 2013* Any cold steel blade holds an impressive edge and this knife is so sharp its dangerous. This item is basically a machete, with a quality polypropylene handle that has been ground into a bowie knife and as such is flexible and a flat blade without the raised back edge or articulation of the blade, however this makes it light. This weapon is a utilitarian blade that you can use without fear of scratching as its inexpensive, yet serves as a reliable weapon when needed and is very light. The black matt finish and grip does not reflect light, only the ground razor sharp edge does making it a good stealth knife that can serve as a machete in a pinch. The drawbacks to the knife is that is a ground down machete, the shape is not a perfect bowie knife shape, it has no cross guard, and is similar to a Saxon knife or native American pioneer scalping knife- it is light and fast but doesn't have balance weight of an actual knife- the fulcrum balance point is about four inches forward of the hilt but it is so sharp and the steel so tough it compensates. After all in a fight, often a knife is wrenched from your grasp when an enemy is struck, muscles tensing in the wound or bones trapping the blade and having multiple knives is needed, which is why inexpensive workhorse knives like this one are useful. It doesn't measure up to a cold steel Laredo Bowie, which is over 150 bucks but can inflict the same amount of damage and if scratched or lost isn't as upsetting. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not a knife, not a machete...but COOL! *by C***R on October 1, 2019* I can see this being very helpful for Fall camping chores, and it looks great! As the title suggests, it's not a fine knife for delicate work, and it's a bit small for heavy chopping...it falls somewhere in-between. I wish the handle was more of a rubberized feeling material and had more of a finger guard, but with a piece of 550 para-cord through the lanyard hole, I don't worry much about losing grip and/or possibly cutting my fingers. It came sharp on the back edge as well as the primary edge, but not as sharp as it will be with minimal effort. All in all, a fine purchase that will serve well and should last a long time. :) ## Frequently Bought Together - Cold Steel 97BWM12S Bowie Machete with Sheath - Cold Steel Black Bear Bowie Machete Blade 17-3/4" Long, Black, 12", One Size - Cold Steel All Purpose Tactical Machete with Sheath, Great for Clearing Brush, Survival, Camping and Outdoor Activities, Gladius Machete, One Size,Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/1714099-97bwm12s-bowie-machete-with-sheath](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/1714099-97bwm12s-bowie-machete-with-sheath) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-09-03*