I sharpened a $9 Machete from Harbor freight and it cut through 2 inch branches like crazy.<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> one swipe.<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Though the edge didnt last that long..... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> And the handle came loose quite quick. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />