Great work. The info on keeping the wood and chopping behind the leg, as well as using leverage for splitting were helpful to me... thanks for your time...
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Ben,as the video dwells on safety while using the parang I'd like to make a comment on the safe way to remove and replace a parang from its sheath - even though your parang's sheath is not a conventional one. When removing and replacing the parang, the dayaks who were the originators of this style of parang (called the duku chandung or Ray Mears style) never hold on to the bottom part of the sheath as a safety measure in case the bottom of sheath has been cut through. In which case your hand can be badly cut by the blade as it slides back into the sheath. Instead the sheath is always held by the top portion.Just an observation. No offence meant,
yeah I can't afford this one but I found 2 that I like they are both made by condor and made of 1075 steel one is the bushcraft parang I could buy it for 37.00 but I like the village parang also it is 46.00 I think this will be a good starting point to see if I like the tool. I will buy a nice one later
nice to see a fellow woodsman using a parang safely and efficiently . have to say its a great parang and has become my favourite tool since getting one at the bushcraft show.
Reminds me of the time I accompanied my father to clear the orchard. His parang was a lot longer though, about the length of his leg. I wonder if it's still sharp.
Thanks a lot well we do have a whole video of sharpening the parang on our channel A very simple technique but really safe. Search for sharpening a Parang on our channel Many thanks cheers Ben
Très bonne démonstration. Pourriez nous nous communiquer la marque du Parang que vous utiliser.. En vous remerciant et vous souhaitant bonne continuations pour nous offrir à nouveaux d'autres vidéos démonstratives..
This was super informative. To be honest I wasn't the most familiar with Parangs but am interested in many machete type chopping blades and a lot of these techniques can definetely be applied.
Hi, I wanted to know based on your experience if this is a great parang for bushcraft / survival in nature? Would it be your choice as a long blade for a wilderness trip? Let me know what you think, Michele.
I've seen your stuff , expensive (for me ) but beautiful . You know your stuff and I hope you have financial success because you have clearly found your place in the scheme of things ...:-)
Very good message here. It's refreshing to see ppl on here who isn't all gung ho and is giving ppl very good useful info. You look pretty nifty with that tool, it looks and sounds sharp and solid
Some of these seem obvious and simple, but I wouldn't be surprised at the number of people who've hurt themselves while using this tool. Good video, sir.
Interesting. Well, there are other ways to cut safely using the parang. As long as you're swinging the blade away from you, you'll be fine. If the arc returns towards your body, just make sure there is something heavy in the way. Nice way to use the lanyard though. Personally like most locals I don't use the lanyard.
Chris Chin thanks yes there’s lots more ways to use the tools this is just a few of them. I myself mostly use it without but wanted to show people a safer way. Thanks for the input.
@@BenOrford You *did* show a safer way. :) My parents and grandparents never showed me. I sort of figured it out after a few close scrapes. lol That thing is meant to be SHARP and hard to stop. Mine is a little bit bigger -- 3.5 feet in length. At least I think so. Never bothered to measure it.
Chris Chin great stuff, well I wanted people to be able to be a little safer straight away. Like you said you can learn the hard way and that can be painful too. Wow that sounds like a big parang. What part of the world are you in now? cheers Ben
@@BenOrford That would be Kuala Lumpur. Well, somewhat near KL. I hope people listen and do it like you said. Or I'm pretty sure they'll learn soon enough I guess. Full tang isn't common. I think I remember the blade leaving a hilt once. Somewhat vague, early memory. Someone else's old, poorly maintained parang. Not mine. I sharpen, grease and wrap up mine every time I am done with it since that memory. Flying, heavy, rusting blades are no joke.
I know what your saying, but people probably dislike it because of "the way" you put it. I've had that problem my whole life, but i'm trying to say things with a little more tact. Your totally aloud to say whatever you want but people will take you more seriously if your nicer. It's just a knife video.
Marcosa Tanas the lanyard gives you control, the blade is more likely to slip and become a projectile rather than slip and come back on you. IMHO all large knives need a lanyard.
Orion Sugar cane harvesters don't have them. They chop with huge bolos and machetes all dal. I think the lanyard just protects against losing the knife in case your up the tree or on a hillside. Would be good too if you're in a fight.
Marcosa Tanas That's true and most 'traditional' users don't use a lanyard either, but AFAIAC that isn't the point. I have used a cane knife (both the short and long handled version) and you are right, no lanyard. From what I can tell from personal use a lanyard is more there for other people's safety rather than user safety.
Orion I dislike lanyards as they get in the way and if you let go on a swing it will bounce back and hit you, just let it fly off away from you, you shouldnt be using it that close to others anyway.
Ben hope you are well i was trying to click the website above and it wont open and dont know your email either i woul to order from you that same parang kindly send me your email thanks
Thankyou for making a great tutorial on parang safety and use. It’s a really nice tool there. Strong handle. But the price is too steep for me. I’m just a blue collar guy that likes going out into the woods. Still an impressive tool. Is the warranty unconditional?
danilo escleto we use this technique for splitting wood too like hazel in the video. It’s not just for bamboo as we don’t have that growing naturally in the UK
