Don't know off hand what the above look like but in my time I have used a few cheepo machetes and the main thing I look for if I am going to buy one now. Comfortable handle first one I bought the handle was to short with bumps at aether end and gave me calluses on my hands/hurt to use. Second one I bought was longer and could swing all day long.
To me I found that having a handle that's smooth and longer than your hand is beneficial because like an axe they tend to slide when you hit thus by having the longer grip you can allow this and yet still control it and the vibrations don't bother you as much.
Also I wouldn't get one that's overly long just long enough and heavy enough to do the job so you don't get tired swinging it extra weight at the point can be beneficial but I actually prefer the whole blade being thicker. My good machete is twice as thick as the crap ones I had and its more of a straight blade where they had the belly at the tip.
Might have to go shopping for one again one of these days, put my good one down a while back and can't remember where I put it. Also it would be cool to have a serrated area near the hilt, so you could saw down some things.
To me I found that having a handle that's smooth and longer than your hand is beneficial because like an axe they tend to slide when you hit thus by having the longer grip you can allow this and yet still control it and the vibrations don't bother you as much.
Also I wouldn't get one that's overly long just long enough and heavy enough to do the job so you don't get tired swinging it extra weight at the point can be beneficial but I actually prefer the whole blade being thicker. My good machete is twice as thick as the crap ones I had and its more of a straight blade where they had the belly at the tip.
Might have to go shopping for one again one of these days, put my good one down a while back and can't remember where I put it. Also it would be cool to have a serrated area near the hilt, so you could saw down some things.
