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...
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.
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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.
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
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
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.
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,
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
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.
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..
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.
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?
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 ...:-)
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.
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.
It's a machete local to South-East Asia. Common around Malaysia and Indonesia. You can probably attach a wooden handle to a car leaf spring and grind one out. The parang has a distinctive shape with a distinctive handle. It's edge is slightly curved. The back is curved away from the edge, then plunges in the opposite direction near the end. It doesn't normally have a full tang. The handle is hooked to catch the fingers. If you want a tempered edge, heat it up and plunge it red hot into some used motor oil. The edge is sharpened into a convex curve.
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
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.
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
nice tips. but yes, as always: folding saw, axe. for cutting of or trough thin limbs use a hook shaped machete style knife. no sense or need using just one tool for all.
parang is a multi-purpose tool. I have no use of a saw or a knife or an axe if I have a parang with me. I live and work in the jungle of Borneo for most of my professional life as a wildlife biologist. You just need to know how to us it.
aaah beeeh In the tropic we use firewood only for cooking; unlike in the higher lat. places where you need larger wood for heat sources (beside cooking) I don't even need any tools to get fire wood for cooking; there are tons of dead branches that can be broken with the hands. There is no need to split large wood; why waste your time and energy when there are better wood around. It rains alot here, and the trick in starting fire with wet wood is in the fire starter, that is all you need. I have no problem using parang to cut six inches diameter wood or split three inches wood, if there is a good reason..
i like the insights in other cultures use of tools and daily usage of, thx. what will you do when hiking for some days, being wet of the rain and needing a fire for longer or a fire that burns overnight? the wet wood around will smoke terrible and not last very long.
I use dammar resin ( very common and easy to find in the forest) or/and wax to start fire. Yes the wet wood will be smoky, but it does not take long to dry those wood if you know how to do it. My normal trip to the forest last about one month, and when ever possible I try not to use wood for cooking ( yes the smoke will chase away the animals that I I study). There is no reason at all to have open fire burning all night, and no native/local would do such a thing unless they are smoking meat or fish.
I like the way you Brits do videos to the point and no nonsense..from across the pond.
Это не непальский паранг.
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...
Thanks Ben for taking the time to teach proper techniques to use, so people can enjoy a better time in the woods. Well done. God Bless
Always think before you cut...Great advice
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.
Great tutorial , and finally, pointed out the risk associated with using the lanyards.
i have to say i have never used a parang but look like a great all around tool for bush craft im going to look into it some more 5 stars
Fabulous demonstration. Thank you Ben :)
I appreciate your idea of securing the parang with a lanyard!
Nicely done. no god complex, just careful teaching. A+
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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.
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
Bloody brilliant Ben! How anyone could give this a thumbs down is beyond me.
You are now switched on dude , love your work.
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
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.
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,
Well done and needed
Really great, practical video with justification for recommendations!
Thanks a lot glad you enjoyed it.
Many thanks cheers Ben
Very nice woodwork and well presented ✌🏼🏴
Good content.
Thank you.
Thanks a lot much appreciated and glad you enjoyed it.
Great technique what is your sharpening method?
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
thanks for the grip tip
Glad you found it useful 👍
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.
g'day. you wield the parang with experience. a controlled manner and letting the blade and physics does most of the work. nice parang too.
good tips
Where did you get that one? The sheath is wonderful.
Very educational video! Thank you for uploading it.
Wow, awesome video. Thank you. Great techniques.
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..
Excellent video .... you make some exceptional items.
We missed you at the Royal Norfolk Show this year.
Awesome parang. You're quite handy with that. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for an excellent video!!
Nice video bro .. i had used this parang when i was 7 yrs old.
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.
Excellent, informative and safe !!!
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?
Это не паранг а секач у насс в русских деревнях издавно ими пользуются для того чтобы рубить хворост, резать и измельчпть траву для животных.
Great tips for usage. I enjoyed the quality of the video!
What a great video. Great shots. I wonder how many takes it took? All I need now is a parang.
Thanks good video
Very informative video. Thank you for sharing.
Great advice. Very helpful.
very nice. i was just on your website, and i plan to purchase one in the near future.
Thanks,my machete is not quite Parang shaped but I believe the techniques shown will work fine. New stuff to practice. 😀
very nice lesson, thanks a lot
Thanks a lot
Love the Pocket Parang!!
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 helpful video! Thanks for posting!
that my technique of chopping large stems or branches, most people prefer attacking only one side until it breaks the stem but it is very tiring
How long this parang?
thank you sir
Hey, great info on these choppers. Is that the Condor Warlock Machete?
Thanks! Cheers
Thank you for the Lesson, this can apply with any use of any knife, (I take it!)
Great video! Thank you!
I have just tried using jojoba oil for arkansas. What a joy. And its edible so no washing of mineral oil
Great job and excellent info. Thanks Ben!
Бен врёт как сивый мерин это не паранг.
Great tips. I'll be getting soon and this helps big time. Thanks. atb
Say Heah Mr. Ben. Just dropped in to say Hell-O, Nice to see you again.,, .
I really like this Parang style, however why is the one you offer on your website design changed?
PCL Outdoors & Bushcraft I do make two style now one with a finger guard and one without. This has come from people asking for both styles.
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.
Thanks for the video.
Brilliant, thank you!
Bravo❤
Thanks alot so pleased you enjoyed it
Where did you get your Parang? How can I get one just like that?
Good video!
Very small parang, very sharp but does a fantastic job!
🍻
BB
What if the parang has a longer bigger blade
Thank you
Job well done
Thanks again
What do you use to sharpen it? Thanks!
IMO a large blade should have a lanyard, and be looped up every time you use the tool. Other then that good tips,
What happens if that slips and swings towards your body?
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.
great video!
Is that a machete made in Malaysia? Parang duku?
This is made by us in the United kingdom but it’s based on a traditional design from the Iban
Hope you like the video
cheers Ben
@@BenOrford ohhh I see. Btw I love your content. Keep going brother 👍. I already subcribe your RUclips channel
@@muhammadnurhazimhazim8562 well thanks a lot so pleased you enjoy our videos. If you need any further information let me know. Many thanks cheers Ben
very nice wich parang
nice vid
Thankz so much!
Could I bye one Ben
yes no problem if you want to drop me a line we can get one to you. many thanks cheers Ben info@benandloisorford.com
Anyone know the blade length
Hi there this has a 10” blade, if you would like anymore info just drop me a line. Many thanks cheers, Ben
excellent! But where can I get the parang you used in this demo, or likee it
It's a machete local to South-East Asia. Common around Malaysia and Indonesia. You can probably attach a wooden handle to a car leaf spring and grind one out. The parang has a distinctive shape with a distinctive handle. It's edge is slightly curved. The back is curved away from the edge, then plunges in the opposite direction near the end. It doesn't normally have a full tang. The handle is hooked to catch the fingers. If you want a tempered edge, heat it up and plunge it red hot into some used motor oil. The edge is sharpened into a convex curve.
anyone know where I can buy this parang
how can i buy this parang??...i don't see it in the site...i really want it
Lorenzo Venticinque we do have some of these available drop me a email through the site and I can send prices and pictures many thanks cheers Ben
what model of parang did you used in this video?
This is one of our Orford Eban Parangs
Great vid
whats the name of that parang?
What brand and model is this parang?
mister smith this Parang is made by Ben under his own company :D
My uncle in the Philippines taught me how to use a parang. He would simply say, “swing away from your body.”
3:44 that technique is only for bamboo splitting, not for wood splitting
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
What's a "parang" with the cutting edge on the other (concave) side called?
That sounds more like a Kukri. Different knife all together. Also could be some specialty sickle.
Luciffrit
+Luciffrit The parang originates from South East Asia while the kukri originates from Nepal,
belida88 Look at the question again.
nice video as always ;)
Most of this seems like common sense to me...
i was about to say the same thing lmao
You'd be surprised how many people lack that
Agree with you
no i just like them about 22 in
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.
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
nice tips. but yes, as always: folding saw, axe. for cutting of or trough thin limbs use a hook shaped machete style knife. no sense or need using just one tool for all.
parang is a multi-purpose tool. I have no use of a saw or a knife or an axe if I have a parang with me. I live and work in the jungle of Borneo for most of my professional life as a wildlife biologist. You just need to know how to us it.
how are you processing fire wood in rainy days? splitting thicker pieces or just laying many layers of thinner pieces?
aaah beeeh In the tropic we use firewood only for cooking; unlike in the higher lat. places where you need larger wood for heat sources (beside cooking)
I don't even need any tools to get fire wood for cooking; there are tons of dead branches that can be broken with the hands. There is no need to split large wood; why waste your time and energy when there are better wood around.
It rains alot here, and the trick in starting fire with wet wood is in the fire starter, that is all you need.
I have no problem using parang to cut six inches diameter wood or split three inches wood, if there is a good reason..
i like the insights in other cultures use of tools and daily usage of, thx.
what will you do when hiking for some days, being wet of the rain and needing a fire for longer or a fire that burns overnight? the wet wood around will smoke terrible and not last very long.
I use dammar resin ( very common and easy to find in the forest) or/and wax to start fire. Yes the wet wood will be smoky, but it does not take long to dry those wood if you know how to do it.
My normal trip to the forest last about one month, and when ever possible I try not to use wood for cooking ( yes the smoke will chase away the animals that I I study). There is no reason at all to have open fire burning all night, and no native/local would do such a thing unless they are smoking meat or fish.
Anybody that needs these instructions shouldn't be allowed to possess an edged tool.
+tom jackson gotta disagree. It is better to have people educated about these things for safety reasons.
that sure is a small parang
U dont want to parang youreself 😂
Parang > machete every time!!!