ESEE formerly RAT Cutlery is coming out with a great Machete with Micarta scales....
RAT Cutlery Co.
above mentioned cold steel if it is the older CS made from Carbon V then I'd say yes,the new stuff is not better than the brands he steered you away from IMO... I had a pair of SRK's with AUS8 steel and snapped both between the blade & handle area....
I regret selling my SRK made from Carbon V steel ,I have baton limbs with out a hitch...
If your looking for a good machete and since ESEE is not out yet, Ontario made in USA found anywhere.