Cold Steel All Terrain Chopper Review: A Beast of a Blade for Outdoor Enthusiasts

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Hey there, blade enthusiasts. Today, we're diving into a Cold Steel All Terrain Chopper review. Some people really get what I'm about, like this dude Joe Dirt. For months, he's been pestering me to review this chopper while downing some Steel Reserve beer.  

So, let's get into the nitty-gritty of this Cold Steel All Terrain Chopper review. 

In This Article

1. Pros and Cons
2. Dimensions and Specs
3. Design and Materials
4. Handle and Ergonomics
5. Sheath
6. Comparison
7. Video Review
8. Conclusion

Key Takeaways

• The All-Terrain Chopper is a big fucking machete from Cold Steel.
• It's made from 1055 carbon steel with a baked-on anti-rust coating.
• The blade has no distal taper and maintains constant spine thickness.
• The Polypropylene handle is hard-wearing and comfortable.
• The sheath is more like a sling and can't be attached to a belt.
• It's probably overkill for most tasks, but it's fun to swing around.

Pros and Cons

PROS	CONS
Substantial size and weight for heavy-duty chopping. Durable 1055 carbon steel blade with anti-rust coating. Comfortable Polypropylene handle with good grip. Consistent spine thickness for uniform chopping power. Versatile sling-style sheath for easy carrying.	May be overkill for most everyday tasks. Heavy and long, potentially fatiguing for extended use. No distal taper, which might affect precision work. Sheath design makes quick deployment difficult. Potential to rust if not properly cared for.

Dimensions and Specs

The All Terrain Chopper is just Cold Steel for a "big fucking machete.

Here’s my scientific take:

• Overall length: Long enough to keep people away in line at the bank.
• Weight: With and without the sheath, it's substantial.
• Blade size and cutting edge: Wharncliffe style, if you can call a machete that.
• Handle size and grip area: Room for your hand and your drunk friend's.
• Spine thickness and handle thickness: Consistent all the way through.

Now, for all you number crunchers: 

Feature	Value
Overall Length	30.50"
Blade Length	21.50"
Weight	2 lbs. 3.50 oz.
Blade Thickness	0.11"
Blade Material	1055
Blade Style	Reverse Tanto
Blade Grind	Flat
Finish	Black
Edge Type	Plain
Handle Length	9.00"
Handle Material	Polymer
Sheath	Cordura
Country of Origin	South Africa
User	Right Hand, Left Hand

Design and Materials 

The All Terrain Chopper sports a Wharncliffe-style blade—if you can even call it a machete. It's made from 1055 carbon steel with a baked-on anti-rust coating straight from the Cold Steel kitchen in South Africa. 

The blade has no distal taper, meaning it's just a flat piece of steel with a sharpened edge. It maintains a constant spine thickness all the way from the handle to the tip. To me, the edge has a slight convex grind. 

Remember, 1055 will rust if not cared for or if you spill beer on it. That explains its murdered-out aesthetic.

Handle and Ergonomics 

The handle is made from Polypropylene, which is a fancy way of saying "hard-wearing plastic." There's plenty of room for your hand and enough texture to keep it there even when drenched in... well, let's just say "all sorts of fluids." 

Fun story: while prepping for this Cold Steel All Terrain Chopper review, my box arrived opened without any padding inside. Thanks, eBay Seller. The handle had a puncture in it, which I probably would've done anyway. It's got front and rear quillons that just don't quit. Maybe it's the beer talking, but I think I'm in love. 

Sheath 

The sheath is really more of a sling that protects you from the blade. You can sling it over your shoulder to keep people from talking to you in line at the bank or at church. Fair warning: you can't attach it to a belt.

There are three snaps keeping it retained, and even after unsnapping them, it's a pain to get out because of the wide tip. Good luck if you've been drinking.

Comparisons

Let's stack this up against some other blades:

Ontario 18" Machete

See @ Amazon

About a pound lighter and cheaper. For non-real men like me, it's less fatiguing for brush clearing. I prefer something shorter for cutting through brush that's less tiring.

Aranyik Cane Machete

A shorter but heavy option that might make more sense for pure chopping power. For chopping, you generally don't use something as long as a sword unless you're all out of bubblegum, so something shorter with a thicker blade stock could be better.

Yoshimi Machete

See @ Amazon

This blade is about the same weight as the All Terrain Chopper, but with thicker blade stock and a more compact profile. I feel similarly about this as I do the ATC. This one has a very nice sheath but costs quite a bit more.

Aranyik Extended Magnum Latin Machete

Another thick-stock option, like all of Aranyik's neighbor gossip-generating lawn swords, but also kind of long and heavy. Just to repeat myself, short and heavy is better than long and heavy for most chopping tasks.

Don't you dare say, "What about an axe?" The Cold Steel All Terrain Chopper falls somewhere between these options, offering a unique blend of length and heft that might appeal to those looking for a larger, more intimidating tool.

For wilderness survival or bushwhacking, the ATC could be overkill. But if you're into Cold Steel's particular brand of "bigger is better" philosophy or you just want to feel like you're wielding a small sword while clearing brush, the All Terrain Chopper might be right up your alley. 

Video Review

Conclusion

So, what's the verdict on this Cold Steel All Terrain Chopper review? It's a beast of a blade that's probably overkill for most tasks, but damn if it isn't fun to swing around. Pair it with a Steel Reserve beer for the full experience – just don't blame me for the hangover.

Remember, stay sharp out there, and thanks for reading this Cold Steel All Terrain Chopper review.