I've always liked the look of the (sabre) parangs reviewed on

http://outdoors-magazine.com/s_summary.php

But as I have a bit of an "allergy" to knives which don't have a visibly secured tang, steel-guard between the grip and the edge and a bomb-proof warranty from a reputable manufacturer I've never bought one... Just think an sr77 (or INFI) 12 to 18" long blade sabre parang, it'd take down saplings with one hit on a good draw cut! I suppose really I'd be like a more curved bladed one handed AK. Now that would be cool (not to dis' the khukri idea, a proper one of those is bloody scary sharp and choppy!)