Difference between these machetes?

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Hello all,

I've seen these two listings on Smoky Mountain Knifeworks and wondered if there is a difference.

Ontario 18" machete. Product number: ON6145

http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce/product.jsp?Mode=Brand&Brand=84&A=&SKU=ON6145

Ontario 18" machete. Product number: MA1

http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce/product.jsp?Mode=Brand&Brand=84&CatalogName=&PriceStart=&PriceEnd=&Feature=&Cat=&filter=&SearchText=machete&list=50&SKU=MA1

Anyone know? The second listing looks like the machete is more refined maybe. It seems to have a shiny plastic handle. I've never seen one though in person.

The reason I ask is that I'd hate to order the MA1 and recieve something that looked like ON6145 which is what I already have. The machetes I own look like the first listing. I'm interested in getting that MA1...but I want something that looks like that picture and not something different.

 

[tltt]

I can't tell you the difference, but the second is the standard military machete. The handle is a very slick polished type of plastic.

 

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I can't tell you the difference, but the second is the standard military machete. The handle is a very slick polished type of plastic.

So it would seem that there are two different machetes listed there.

I might have to make a run to SMKW to see the difference in person.....

Thanks.

 

[Vendetta]

I have the first one listed in your post. It is a solid machete for the money!

 

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