Machetes are OK, but I find that I mostly use an old kukri for machete-type work around the yard. It would be just as illegal in England.
I’m a big fan of the Gurkha knives. My former C/O used to gift a kukri to members who provided distinguished service. Even with that provenance it would likely be illegal under the new code described in the post. A useful tool being criminalized because of its misuse.
A cane knife makes quick work of the Buckthorn I have growing along the back edge of my property...