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08/16/10 04:26 AM
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I like the idea, but doesn't some parang styles have a point, in case you need to poke something. The Lofty Wiseman one has a point : http://www.scorpionknives.com/john_wiseman.htm
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Re: I think we need a Parang !
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08/16/10 07:48 PM
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Vic's parang blade shape with Reg' handles would be a winner! Made with 3/16" stock it would even be a 'user'. IF Dan does a parang at all and puts a point on it, (like Lofty's design) let's have the standard large handle and a steel lug guard not the Reg' handle!
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Re: I think we need a Parang !
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08/16/10 09:04 PM
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I say keep it simple and keep it cheap. You can easily find parang style knives for under $100, usually made in 1055 or such. The British Army Martindale #2 Golok has a definite parang shape to it. The steel is pretty soft, though, but you can find them for under $60. But one in SR77 or SR 101 with a nice fat cushy Res C handle would be sweet. Keeping the price down is important in these "beaters". Only a bonafide fanatic like me would pay for a custom parang. Dan's would bridge the gap between the really cheap military models and the expensive customs, and out perform them.
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Re: I think we need a Parang !
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08/16/10 10:33 PM
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Well said.
That one you have is just incredible Vic...
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Re: I think we need a Parang !
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08/17/10 02:06 AM
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Well said.
That one you have is just incredible Vic... Yup,just needs Res-C. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: I think we need a Parang !
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08/17/10 02:44 AM
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Instead of a radius on the spine at the tip make it angled like a reverse tanto,
then it'll be plenty pointy & probably easier to make with less grinding.
Come on Dan you can do it.
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Re: I think we need a Parang !
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08/17/10 10:22 PM
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Now I have thought about it a bit, I really want one more than I did before. I have a British small Golok but the steel won't take an edge, I think it is too soft. Now some SR77 would be perfect for me.
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Re: I think we need a Parang !
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08/17/10 11:24 PM
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Check out this beauty ! ![[Linked Image from img.photobucket.com]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/ROCK-6/Blades/DSC03836.jpg)
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Re: I think we need a Parang !
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08/18/10 02:29 PM
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Pitman, we could go on for a long time showing pictures of good parangs by other makers. I'm sure Dan gets the message by now. Here is hoping we see one from the Yard soon.
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Re: I think we need a Parang !
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08/18/10 04:42 PM
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Pitman, we could go on for a long time showing pictures of good parangs by other makers. I'm sure Dan gets the message by now. Here is hoping we see one from the Yard soon. Your dead right Vic...I just get carried away ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
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Re: I think we need a Parang !
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08/18/10 04:45 PM
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Pitman, we could go on for a long time showing pictures of good parangs by other makers. I'm sure Dan gets the message by now. Here is hoping we see one from the Yard soon. Your dead right Vic...I just get carried away ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> So do I sometimes. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: I think we need a Parang !
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08/18/10 04:46 PM
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That is a cool parang though, Pitman
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