Description
The Cold Steel Gladius machete brings the iconic silhouette of the Roman gladius sword into a modern, heavy-duty cutting tool. Built around an 18″ blade forged from 1055 carbon steel, this full-tang machete is spring tempered and hand sharpened to deliver serious cutting performance for brush clearing, bushcraft, and general outdoor work. The blade carries a black matte baked-on anti-rust finish that protects the high-carbon steel from corrosion in demanding field conditions.
At 25.88″ overall and weighing 27.20 oz, the Gladius balances like a sword thanks to its classic crossguard and ball-shaped pommel, details drawn directly from the Roman original. The black polypropylene handle is contoured for a secure, comfortable grip and stands up to weather, impact, and hard use. A full-tang construction runs the steel continuously from pommel to tip for maximum strength.
The plain edge makes for clean, easy resharpening in the field, and Cold Steel includes a rugged Cor-Ex sheath to protect both the blade and the carrier during transport and storage. Whether you are clearing trail, processing kindling, or adding a Roman-inspired blade to your kit, the Cold Steel Gladius is a purpose-built machete ready for the task.
