most new produced stuff is garbage honestly. they have had to recall like 3 of the bear grylls product line already. most of there stuff will break and not do a quarter of what it should. if your looking for a good machete for a super low price check out the condor line. i would say the golok or parang. I'm not sure if knife lady can get those or not. if you would like to buy something local you can get with her and grab a esee machete. they are condor blades with some nice micarta handles.