[keifer]

Originally Posted by Mr. Bowmont

I'd rather spend more and get a machete made of 1095 high carbon steel:

http://www.eseeknives.com/junglas_machete.htm

If you are going for 1095, it is not advisable to have a coated blade. The coating is not condusive to fire-strikers in which case renders the blade useless for throwing sparks. Aside from that, why cover up such beautiful steel.