I really hate to be a "wet blanket", but I seriously doubt a fairly expensive bolo would chop much better than a $6.00 or so Tramontina machete. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> They are tough to beat for the money, and I'm sure that HornDog will agree with me. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />