Ray, I have one of the BG Parangs. It isn't expensive and actually is a pretty good knife. I just used it the other day to clear out about a 6X6 ft section of "Brush" on my stepsons property so you could get to the 4th property stake. Worked really well, knocking down 1 inch trees easily. PLUS if ya get it "Dinged" on rocks or such, it will sharpen out fairly easily. I keep mine in the truck all the time. It's my go to beater that I'll use in rocks or around metal piles where I don't want to mess up one of my BusseKin blades.