ahh looks like I was answering while you were. Lets see theres the Cold Steel line http://www.coldsteel.com/machetes.html they have some intresting machetes theres the heavy duty Ontarios http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/eCommerce/prodlist.jsp?Mode=Brand&Brand=84&A= that work better on wood and are thicker than Trams or Cold Steel and then theres my personal favorite of all the machete types the Gerber Brush Thinner http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/eComme...&SKU=G41061 it looks odd but the handle allows you to extend your reach and put some power into chopping it's light and comfortable to use even if it can't strike fear into the hearts of men although if you smacked someone with it I dont think they would be laughing.