I think I would like to see a Parang or Golok styled blade. There are not enough good Parang or Golok designs out there. Bolos are nice too and I think Barongs are quite cool. But, I think a well designed Parang might be a bit more useful.
I still get a bit confused about what gets called a Parag vs. what gets called a Golok. I think some makers I have seen have used the terms incorrectly causing confusion.
So, the terms Golok and Parang seem to offer a wider variety of designs than probably their origins justify (????).
I think the design I have in mind is more of a Parang design. - Something along the lines of the Martindale #2 Golok, Brith Sheffield Golok (which I think are both more like traditional Parangs than Goloks (?????). <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
Another along the lines in my head is the Valiant Parang Bandol.

In any event, I have some thoughts and design concepts in mind, but unfortunately, my drawings are not really welcome. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Anyway, I think I would like a good chopping Golok at around 20 - 22 ounces tops.

Probably about a 12.5" - 14.0" blades tops. (probably no more than 13.5")

My thoughts would be to use the new Regulator handle (ideally suited for larger blades and choppers. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />) and a blade design along the general design of the Martindale #2 Golok - Thinner at the ricasso, taller towards the tip, shallow belly, reverse tanto"ish" tip . I have some design variations in mind, but too hard to describe and again, unfortunately concept pictures are not wanted. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Anyway, that is what I would like to see. Would be a GREAT all around camp, woods, property - beater chopping tool. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />



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Valiant's Parang (with satin finish and sheath) is around $90 USD. I am willing to pay a bit more for American made and Busse heat treat, warranty, etc.
But, considering I like satin and have to go find sheat options on my own, I would like to see prices closer to the $100 mark... But, that's me. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />


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