Cold Steel Gladius Machete Review

[@Koschai]

I've watched a lot of reviews of this sword/machete and this is the best, most honest, clear and down to earth review I've seen to date. Good job!

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

Koschai Thank you! I really appreciate that.

[@evansmoak7182]

I've been looking at this as well as other Cold Steel machetes (swords). Cold Steel makes a buckler (small 🛡) that would pair nicely with the Gladius. I already own the Kershaw Camp 14, so I'm having trouble justifying the purchase of the Gladius. I love the double edged factor, but don't know if it's as tough as my Camp 14? Any thoughts? This is for my non-firearm home defense option btw.

[@richardkersey4960]

Traditionally Roman soldiers wore the gladius from a belt loop on the strong hand/right it was not worn as a cross-draw like most swords. The shortness made that possible also, the Roman soldier carried a heavy shield on their left which made drawing the sword from the right side more practical. The soldier was trained exhaustively to fight with this particular style. The Gladius was primarily a thrusting sword, not designed to be as efficient at chopping.

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

Richard Kersey That’s all very interesting, but this is a machete designed to be a chopper and belt carry with this sheath sucks. I strap it to my back when I carry it because it’s more comfortable plus then I can still carry a knife as well. Thanks for the history though.

[@saraupton7503]

Thanks for the review. Since watching, I've purchased the Cold Steel Gladius machete along with the Cold Steel buckler and they make an awesome combination.

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

Sara Upton That’s awesome! I’m glad I could help in your decisions. Cold Steel really has some sick machetes. This Gladius is definitely one of my favorites.

[@stevenrobertson6656]

PS...the last time it was legal to own one of those things in Britain the Romans were carrying them !

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

Steven Robertson Wow 😂

[@danbrookes2997]

Lol it is legal to own now

[@MrLennybach]

I use it for yard work lilac trees went down fast

[@charlieb4011]

Never been illegal to own one in britain

[@qcarr]

Great video! I bought the Cold Steel Gladius several years ago and agree that it is awesome. Definitely more sword than machete, but can be used to cut brush of course. Thanks for your videos!

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

qcarr Thanks for the comment!

[@pbjones1275]

Nice Roman sword.. But man you look moor like a Viking.

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

PB Jones You know, I wish I had a Viking sword. That would be sweet!

[@sicilianmammalian]

You're right the rounded pommel is for hand and a half, if you have gloves you can grab the blade too (usually for longer blades)

[@trcsonic]

Pretty good. I have to buy one.

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

GhostFace They are pretty awesome!

[@ScottAT]

Modify the scabbard to wear it diagonally like a 45 degree. The “ball” is great. It’s helpful. I re-ground the edge at 17 degree to make it even sharper. I like mine a lot. Steel is fine for the price point.

[@armorvestrus4119]

As a sword your in business, and yes the tip should not have bent so easy but just widen the tip a little and it will go right through the aluminum. Remember swords were meant to cut meat not metal.

[@rooroo9216]

It's very rare I see a video with something I actually have!! I do have one of those but never take it outside, it's more of a collection piece (same with other stuff). Although I don't collect as much as I used to, I still like looking at stuff like this or watching videos about interesting swords or similar stuff. Everything you said about it is pretty much the same with mine (I won't go stabbing aluminium with mine now though.....not that I had that in mind). The edge is sharp/ish but I need to work on it to make it sharper, the handle is built like a tank and the steel is pretty hard too (besides the tip, but it can be fixed). I've not tried, nor have I needed the belt loop, but it's still there anyway, it could even serve as one sling attachment loop. Mine doesn't have the "made in Africa" engraving though, and I did attach a lanyard just for the hell of it. Have you ever seen some of the cold steel adverts? Some of them are hilarious!! xD You should also check out Skallagrims channel if you like swords btw, he trains in HEMA so actually knows how to use the stuff too! Anyway cheers again (Ryan was it??) :D

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

Rooroo92 With mine I removed the black finish, added a twine wrap on the handle and redid the edge. Now it’s more like a sword and it’s sharp! I also fixed the tip and improved it and I’m about to weave a back strap out of paracord. You may not use it much, but take it out from time to time and pretend lol! It’s just fun to play with as long as you’re safe with it. And yes I have seen Cold Steels videos. They are pretty hilarious, but at least they show some testing no matter how silly it is. Most other companies won’t dare do that stuff. Also yes my name is Ryan. I’m glad someone finally remembered it! lol

[@rooroo9216]

I thought I saw someone else say Ryan, so I figured I was right (usually I'm dreadful with names).. That sounds great the work you've done to your one, it'll be interesting to see once you've finished with it!! Yeah I do admire my one now and then, whether or not I'll ever remove the black finish, I'm not sure about yet. Cold Steel are great for testing their products, I really like the ones where they test with the ballistic gel torsos, or the slabs of meat, but the durability tests are also interesting to see too. Rofl I saw one the other day where a guy had 2 swords and he turned into some kind of ballet ninja, and started spinning around with them xD!!

[@timwarren9383]

Should be here any day now...keeping it in the car...imagine someone fuckin with you and you go all Roman on there ass..

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

Tim Warren part of me hopes someone tries to get in your car because they’ll definitely regret it 😂

[@timwarren9383]

Ive been keeping coldsteels gunstock Indian war club in my ride...first people go WTF, then they see the potential the thing has to end life...not that I aim to of course.

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

Tim Warren I really need to get a gun stock war club. They’re bad ass!

[@krispybeats6615]

When intruder comes... Ask him if he's got a gun... And if he says no... Say: "wait a second, let me grab my sword". 🤣

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

KRISPY BEATS or just run out there naked holding a sword and screaming. They wouldn’t know what to do!

[@Darkhunter218]

Oh fuck it's a barbarian!! XD

[@krispybeats6615]

@@ThatWhiteCat920 ye they would be like : "damn... wrong house". :D :D

[@bushcraft_in_the_north]

the romans used a baldric and that is still the best way too carry them.

[@bubba7626]

I'm thinking of cutting a 1/4 to 1/2 inch off the tip and turning it into a chisel point. Still would be fairly pointy and penetrate well...

[@MrLennybach]

I have four, for $30 they are great. I use one for yard work. The other I take with me as my forest sword. lol the other two are one is none two is one principal. lol

[@MaximilianEnVT]

>South Africa is pretty good with machetes. Wew lad, thanks for the great review mate! good thing i can get these in australia!

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

I'm surprised you can get one in Australia. They seem pretty strict over there.

[@MaximilianEnVT]

@@ThatWhiteCat920 Ridiculously strict but not consistent, i can own a Gladius Machete no problem as well as a soviet PTRD anti-tank rifle on my normal AB gun license, but its illegal for me to even touch a semi-automatic .22LR bunny-rifle. apparently those bunny-guns are deadly, but knocking out armored trucks off the gun shop racks are fine.

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

@@MaximilianEnVT wow that's crazy! I'm glad I live in America. I shoot guns in my yard and nobody cares. I carry machetes like this one down the road and it's fine. My 15 year old neighbor walks over with duel swords in case he sees an angry raccoon or something. They wanna try to ban "assault rifles" whatever that means, but they'll only start another civil war.

[@knifecraze2.087]

I want this.

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

Knife Craze 2.0 You should get one. They’re pretty awesome!

[@kirkmillerBO84]

Basically does look like a sword but I like it

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

kirk miller That was a big selling point for me. I love swords!

[@bladesnmore9526]

Awesome as always!

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

BLADES N' MORE Thanks!

[@rottvang]

Is there a difference between the ones made 4 years ago vs the ones made today?

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

rottvang Honestly I would have no idea. I will however say the older it is the better most likely. They’re quality drops a bit as the years go by. Either way it’s still a solid piece and I like it a lot. I put new edges on mine and now it’s just brutal.

[@rottvang]

Fat Horse Productions ok cool. It's because I heard on a video that they improved on the tip. Or they put a better bevel edge. What's impressive is how fast you chopped that piece of wood.

[@stevenrobertson6656]

Here in the UK if you wore that thing on your belt you'd get 20 life sentences lol

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

Steven Robertson That’s insane! I’m glad I’m not in the UK.

[@stevenrobertson6656]

Fat Horse Productions Yeah I know it's ridiculous. Don't even have the right to defend yourself.

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

Steven Robertson I couldn’t handle that. What do you do if you get robbed?

[@stevenrobertson6656]

Fat Horse Productions Your not allowed to use any weapons even if your getting robbed. You can end up being prosecuted if you do. You can use your fists and feet but even then if it is deemed to be excessive you may end up on the wrong side of the law. The only circumstance your allowed to use excessive force is if your life is being threatened...even then your not ℅100 sure of not being prosecuted. It's ludicrous !

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

Steven Robertson That is some of the dumbest shit I’ve ever heard. I noticed Canada is pretty much the same way now. It’s sad that so many people around he world don’t even have the right to defend themselves. I can carry this machete on me down the street and nobody gives a damn. I’ve walked down the street here holding a shotgun with a katana on my back and a cop passed me. He looked, waved at me and kept driving. I’m damn glad I live in America!

[@MrLennybach]

The ball is called a Pommel. lol

[@Mex_the_Fox]

Now, in 2023 the quality totally went to sh*t... The sheath is ok, the handle is still nice - but that's it. The blade is uneven, poorly ground, gritty and dull 😢 used to love CS

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

I can't speak on the Gladius, but I just got a Chinese war sword machete last year and it's amazing! I've gotten quite a few Cold Steel blades in the last few years and I really can't complain. Regrind the Gladius and sharpen it.

[@Mex_the_Fox]

@@ThatWhiteCat920 thx for your reply - seems that only the gladius version has poor quality... Ist not just the grind, it's totally asymmetrical... You'd have to do a full reshaping to get the left and right side matching... I'm just disappointed... Read so many good things and now received this "elementary school project"... And just for information, where I'm from, the thing costs 55€ which is like 60 bucks... For 45€ I can get the united cutlery gladius which is 1060 steel and waaaay better built overall....

[@ABCD-ko5xl]

Alright

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

A B C D ok

[@barra650]

Double edged , in my state , get arrested and end up before the judge .

[@ThatWhiteCat920]

barra650 What state do you live in? That seems stupid.

[@Jesus-vd6ny]

The word of Jesus is like a sword. ..Ephesiens 6.17

[@Jesus-vd6ny]

@Jesus Christ / Jesus 2030 Very good

[@torgomax]

👍🗡👀

[@rnkmode1876]

So it's not made in China. 👍🤣👏