@faatal Please buff the machete. Overall it’s the weakest end game weapon in the game. They have limited knockback, and do not stun or knockdown. They offer no protections against multiple foes. Dismemberment chance can't save you when radiated enemies have HUGE resistance to dismemberment. Bleeding damage is also completely worthless. 140dmg over 20s at 5/5 is pretty crappy btw. The more health and regen an enemy has, the more they laugh about debuffs like bleed and burning, no to mention how fast zombies move in the later stages.
I think a very reasonable and easy fix would be to buff bleed damage and give the machete some knockdown. Kinda dumb that the knife can knockdown enemies bue the machete can't.
Also give Blades a dedicated perk book.