The Cold Steel Gladius Machete is an 18-inch spear-point blade that splits the difference between a full machete and a compact sword—ideal for camp work, trail maintenance, and serious brush clearing. Built from 1055 carbon steel with a black baked-on finish and hand-sharpened at Cold Steel's California facility, this tool delivers the chopping power of a traditional machete without the weight penalty. The full-tang construction keeps the blade rock-solid through years of heavy use, while the high-impact polypropylene handle shrugs off moisture, UV exposure, and temperature swings that would crack wood or soften cheaper synthetics.

At just over 27 ounces, the Gladius handles like a tool that actually wants to work. The spear-point geometry—narrower and sharper than a standard machete belly—excels at precision cuts, detail chopping, and driving through dense vegetation. The classic guard protects your hand during overhead swings, and the ball pommel gives you something solid to grip when you're driving the blade downward into stubborn brush or splitting kindling. Whether you're clearing a hunting trail, preparing a campsite, or maintaining gear in wet conditions, the 1055 carbon steel holds an edge while remaining easy to touch up in the field.

The Gladius ships ready to work: hand-sharpened from the factory and paired with a tough Cor-Ex sheath featuring a belt loop for quick access at your hip. At 25 7/8 inches overall with a 5 5/8-inch handle, it's compact enough to stash in a pack or lash to a pack frame but substantial enough to handle real work. The 2.8mm blade thickness gives you durability without excessive weight—this is a tool that earns its place in your camp kit or truck bed.

The Cold Steel Gladius Machete is an 18-inch spear-point blade that splits the difference between a full machete and a compact sword—ideal for camp work, trail maintenance, and serious brush clearing. Built from 1055 carbon steel with a black baked-on finish and hand-sharpened at Cold Steel's California facility, this tool delivers the chopping power of a traditional machete without the weight penalty. The full-tang construction keeps the blade rock-solid through years of heavy use, while the high-impact polypropylene handle shrugs off moisture, UV exposure, and temperature swings that would crack wood or soften cheaper synthetics.

At just over 27 ounces, the Gladius handles like a tool that actually wants to work. The spear-point geometry—narrower and sharper than a standard machete belly—excels at precision cuts, detail chopping, and driving through dense vegetation. The classic guard protects your hand during overhead swings, and the ball pommel gives you something solid to grip when you're driving the blade downward into stubborn brush or splitting kindling. Whether you're clearing a hunting trail, preparing a campsite, or maintaining gear in wet conditions, the 1055 carbon steel holds an edge while remaining easy to touch up in the field.

The Gladius ships ready to work: hand-sharpened from the factory and paired with a tough Cor-Ex sheath featuring a belt loop for quick access at your hip. At 25 7/8 inches overall with a 5 5/8-inch handle, it's compact enough to stash in a pack or lash to a pack frame but substantial enough to handle real work. The 2.8mm blade thickness gives you durability without excessive weight—this is a tool that earns its place in your camp kit or truck bed.