I have a mil std 18" machete made by Ontario & plastic sheath with the hooks for the WWII style pistol belt. I think that it works well for cutting brush & trimming bushes around the yard. Years ago, it was about $12 for the machete & 11 for the sheath. The blade is .133", slightly over 1/8" thick. No saw back. The length is a compromise between weight for chopping power & lightness to reduce arm fatigue. Cold Steel has a good selection, but the blade thickness is 2mm. Mine is 3.35mm. I wonder what the decrease in blade thickness would do. Does anyone own a Cold Steel machete? I thought about buying one & would be interested in your experience with it.