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I have had good luck with my Ontario Knife Company 18" Military Machete. It is made from 1095 High Carbon Steel and performs better against heavier growth. The blades are hardened to 50-55 HRC. This is done so that they'll resist "plate-shear chipping" of the steel. They are quite tough and have been used by the US Military since 1943.
If you are using the machete to cut lighter brush, try a Tramontina Machete from Brazil it has a thinner (2mm) blade and uses lower carbon steel. This also endures "toughness". While you may have to sharpen the lower carbon steel blade more frequently, the ability of the blade to bend and "spring back" to its original shape will make it worth your while.
Last edited by Captain O; 04-29-2019 at 09:47 PM.
Reason: errant spelling
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