I have a Tramontina also and I like it. I have also used the Cold Steel Kukri machete and it is pretty good too. I gave one to a friend and he even chops branches with it no problem.

http://www.coldsteel.com/97kms.html

The Magnum Kukri Machete looks like it would be quite suitable for cutting vines.
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