Parang

[dave budd]

Here is the reuslt of a commission that I've just finished. The blade (and overall knfe) is based on the pattern that Rob Evans sent me for his blade.

Hope you all like :) (oh, sorry about the crappy pictures, my good camera ran out of power so I took some phone pics and the close ups are shocking!)

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i98/buddknives1/Knives/parangyew1web.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i98/buddknives1/Knives/parangyew2web.jpg http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i98/buddknives1/Knives/parangyew3web.jpg

Blade Length…….13 ½” (11 ½” cutting edge)
Overall Length…...19”
Blade….CS80CrV2 high carbon steel, forge finish
Handle………….. English Yew
Furniture………...Mosaic pins and brass lanyard
Sheath…………….Brown leather, semi dangler

[Matt]

Ansum me ansum

[AdrianRose]

Really really good craftsmanship. But I feel one of those "do we need a parang in Britain?" discussions about to start.

But I love it.

Ade.

[bikebum1975]

Damn nice Mate

[Ben Casey]

Very nice and of course we need them in the UK what with the climate change and all :)

[Roadkillphil]

Thats it! I'm never coming on Natural Bushcraft ever again! Everytime I login, I see something else I need(want very very much!) I'm gonna break soon and have to skint maself. :zombie-fighting:

Seriously though, Bleddy fine bit o stuff there Dave :D

[dave budd]

thanks guys :)

as to 'do we need a parang in this country?'. Well to my mind we have the billhook, same tool different shape for the local environment and traditions. I like my billhooks very much but to be honet they are a PITA to make compared to a parang! Also, this was a commission, if I were to make a parang on spec then it would be a stick tang like chopping tools are meant to be ;)


Phil, don't want to make you skint by tempting you with shinies. So I won't tell you that I have some knives at reduced prices on my website right now :D

[jus_young]

Phil, don't want to make you skint by tempting you with shinies. So I won't tell you that I have some knives at reduced prices on my website right now :D

Ha ha you've done it now :D

[Fletching]

Very nice indeed Dave!

Steve :)

[CanadianMike]

Superb Dave, makes me want to make one now too...... damn you, I already have too much on the go and just finished (again) my Webtex golok replica.............. plus working on arrows, have a couple knives I need to start (for Phil) and finish.............argh!!!!

[Dan XF]

Looks a lot nicer than my Gollock/Parang that's for certain. Very nice piece of art/engineering.

[David_JAFO]

hello,
I have both a Parachete & a MoD Survival Aircrew Knife in my kit along with a
khukri or khukuri (spelling) as an alternative parang type blade.
I don't carry all at one time but have used such over the years on various
service as well as courses.
Regards
David
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[rosseveritt]

Lovely piece of work as always Dave. :)

[AL...]

Real nice workhorse Dave I like it alot.

Cheers
AL

[paulthefish2009]

Very,very nice Dave.Paul

[biker-bri]

Whether or not we need one - I want one!. Fantastic work as always
Cheers Bri

[Survive]

That is beautiful handiwork. Your leather work is top notch too!

[dave budd]

thanks :) i should really pull my finger out and make some more parangs over the winter, though I also fancy making a barong for some reason?

[Jason]

Very Nice !!

[Tigger004]

Nice work, like the finish...Tiggs

[Howling Dingo]

Really nice work...!