Gerber 18" Machete

[Timelord]

It will be too thin. At 19quid I suspect it is not durable enough. A blade with a thick back edge tapering to the cutting edge is ideal. Normal thin machetes of indigionous type were only used for cutting light brush etc. For heavier cutting needs a heavier blade. Simple physics. NR's advice on getting your own made is a good way to go. A parang is one of the most advanced blade forms but forget Bear Ghrylls which is no more than a butchers cleaver and thin to boot.