thanks, yeah this one is a bit small to be used in a machete type setting. that is why most machetes have large, smoothly rounded handles. this is more a camp style knife. minor chopping, food prep, that sort of thing. for serious chopping you also are better off with a pretty weight forward design. this is one has a pretty neutral balance like most mid-sized knives do. a five inch blade doesn't make for a heavy duty brush chopper. i guess camp knife would be a better term.
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