Any of the Tramontinas I've used end up with loose handles in time. They're cheap, the blades are okay, but a loose handle to me is unacceptable at any price, especially in a hard use tool.

For less than $20 in a classic machete, I would opt for either an Ontario field machete with Orange handle (17 3/4" blade), or a Cold Steel Magnum Khukri Machete. Okay, the Khukri isn't exactly classic machete style, but it is one darned good bushwhacker. Both are combat grade, as are many, many others.