My bad, the blade shape and style reminded me of this pos
Good call. Often people are disconcerted by someone wielding an offensive weapon that is of an 'up close and personal' nature. Cold Steel certainly makes a high quality machete, as does Gerber and SOG.
Personally, I own and often practice with a SOG Tactical Tomahawk Imagine seeing a person strutting through a riot with a cocky hitch in their step; a tomahawk in their hand and machete across their back. Most people will search for easier prey.