For self-defense/survival I would go with a good bolo rather than a true machete.
I've seen that Cold Steel Gladius machete. It might be worth a look too but appears to be more weapon than well designed brush and grass slasher which is what I consider more the purpose of a "machete."
I've seen that Cold Steel Gladius machete. It might be worth a look too but appears to be more weapon than well designed brush and grass slasher which is what I consider more the purpose of a "machete."