Condor Mini Duku Parang Gauntlet Review

This is stop #2 in the Gauntlet for the Condor Mini Duku Parang.
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Specs:
BLADE MATERIAL: 1075 HIGH CARBON STEEL
BLADE FINISH: NATURAL
HANDLE: HARDWOOD
SHEATH: LEATHER
BLADE LENGTH: 10 1/2"
OAL: 16 3/4"
THICKNESS: 4.5mm
WEIGHT: 1.86 Lbs

[@drumcrazy72]

Still a great review 8 years later. Good work mate.

[@Tkfl567]

Thanks for that AWESOME review. I love the fact that you use it in the kitchen. Nobody ever shows that. Unfortunately, now I have to find something else to watch reviews on because you covered everything on this blade.

[@MrSteveParsons]

Awesome tool reviewed by an honest man who knows his stuff, can't beat that. Sold.

[@exionem]

Our neighbors from El Salvador make some great inexpensive blades in the industry. Cheers from Costa Rica.

[@MsPetra2009]

I love that you do food prep with your Parang. I have a hand forged one from my old Jeep leaf springs that I use for all my camp cooking chores. Has enough rocker to be a good, albeit heavy, chef's knife. Everyone focuses on the "manly" chopping chores with these big blade reviews but they make great kitchen knives as well.

[@charlescollier7217]

Outstanding review Mike! I was intrigued by this blade before, but now I'm SOLD. I love that kind of versatility in a blade!

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

It is super versatile for sure Charles.

[@preparedmind101]

Check out Mike's Gauntlet review of the Condor Duku machete/parang

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Thanks for the share Chris.

[@Mr.SociallyAwkward]

I know that's sad and I'm looking forward to getting one my self thanks to your video and preparedmind101 the salad is what sold me on it thanks

[@louisbecke2348]

Hi, I'm an American living in the Philippines. Got the Duku Parang about 6 months ago from Condor and mailed here. I have used it extensively on bamboo making Bamboo spear guns and bow and arrows and it is awesome. With this Parang and my Mora I can pretty much conquer anything in the jungle. For real heavy chopping though I use the Ontario SP53 and SP8. I learned one thing here in the jungle, why chop when I can use a Silky Big Boy LOL!!! Right now it's summer, clear skies good time for hiking and camping right? Hell no! It's been 110 degrees pretty much daily. I sip my morning coffee on the porch with sweat dripping from my face at 8am. Hiking and camping can be down right dangerous right now.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

+Donald Kennedy With a good saw like that Silky, a Mora and Mini Duku I'd say there isn't much you can't take care of. It chops amazingly well but does have a tendency to get stuck in the wood from time to time. Those Ontarios are really outstanding blades. That 5160 steel they use is tough stuff! 110°? Whew! I'm sweating just thinking about it! And it's snowing today!

[@micahhartless4933]

I keep watching this review because it is one of my favorites and I'm saving for one!

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

I haven't gotten one for myself yet either. I miss that blade!

[@DonnyB]

Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors Condor should thank you for an excellent honest review and display of their product. I know you sold one for them to me.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

You will love it Donny.

[@mistersmith3986]

After all this time, I had to come back to this video. You have the absolute BEST video review of this Parang. Period. You totally rock my Bladed Brother ⚔️

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Thank you sir!

[@michaelsdadj33]

I have to start saving for this one. Your reviews I trust. They are not just infomercials. God Bless

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Thank you very much Mark. I really appreciate you saying that. I need to get my own too!

[@aussiepete67]

G'day mate.. I really enjoyed your video on this blade... I am lucky enough to own a MA66 parang, made by the Lithgow small arms factory in New South Wales in 1966 for the Australian front line forces in the malaya and Vietnam conflicts... it is the best all round awesome at everything most indestructible history soaked blade I will ever have... Thanks again.

[@Atro785]

I just don't understand why you and Joe over at Feral Woodcraft don't have more subs. Such great quality videos and lots of practical information and skill demonstrations. Good stuff. Keep it up Mike.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Thank you very much for the kind words.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Great job on this video Mike. You are really raising your bar on the production level. II like the closeups. Oh, and the Condor Parang is cool too. I can't wait to try it.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Thank you Bryan!

[@aldovillalta5297]

Best video I’ve seen on the Mini Duku. Just ordered mine. Great job!

[@BearHartOutdoorsChannel]

I thought it looked ok but after that review I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy one because it is what I've been looking for in all the wrong places! Thank you!

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Good deal! I hope it works out for you.

[@foslrckr]

Love the slicing and salad making!!!! Gives an entire different perspective on such a chopper!!!! Excellent video; just discovered your channel and immediately subscribed!!!

[@miket5872]

I like that you throw the food cleaving and chopping in there . Gives each blade another aspect besides the usual chopping and batoning

[@ericguner]

I get this is a really old review, I really love this blade and will probably order soon. Do you like the mini duku better than the skrama? I do own the skrama. Seems like they might be similar in function. Anyways,Great review man!

[@wingzofsteel]

I just bought the larger Duku. But the food sequence you showed makes me want the mini also. Thanks for the video.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

I'm a big fan of the mini. I've not tried the full sized model yet.

[@WillieMakeit]

Good to have both the duku is great for trail and grass clearing. Trailing clearing you just have to bounce the shape tip of the blade( first 3 inches) right at the crouch of the limb and done the almost cut clean through and drape and sag. No need with the duku and the mini duku for full swings. Full swings get ya cut ✂️

[@remingiussimonrentisakui4918]

Hello Michael Travis, let me introduce myself I'm from Borneo Island part of Sarawak Malaysia country continent, The Parang you're using is for cutting midium tree, small area bush clearing. For the deep thick bushes our type of Parang longer than that we use to name type of parang (Dukuk Taking) parang panjang=Long Mechetes. That would be comfortable for clearing.

[@southjerseybushcraft4299]

Very nice review, i was looking at the eco parang after chris did his review of that, but im liking the look of this one, and seems to be holding up pretty good, good job bud!

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Chris is sending me his Eco Parang to compare. Why is it I think I'll end up buying both?!

[@hubolds1946]

I have the Eco parang, nice and lightweight. Needs a better sheath though. This one looks perfect although I'm assuming a little heavier. May end up with both as well. Great review. Love your home page.

[@michaelprice3040]

im looking for one tool that i can do bush craft and be able to prepare food with, a lot of reviewers dont cover to possibility of food prep with a machete so great job on covering that you just sold me on getting this Parang. one thing i would like to see is if someone can skin an animal with it though.

[@kingjames9564]

Great review! I was on the fence on which knife to get and after watching this video, I went ahead and ordered this one.

[@rhysmeyrick615]

King James you could build the fence with one of these.

[@matthewjeffres1289]

Great review! Thanks for your straight forward reviews. Look forward to your future reviews.

[@volcanowb]

The best video yet on this parang!👍

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Thanks! I thought so too...lol

[@golfdogjim]

Mike I have the larger version of this blade and couldn't agree more. Fantastic review!

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

I'll bet the larger one is a brush clearing beast.

[@MrFomhor]

Thanx for this review; I appreciate both the knife , the rockmusic & the cooking-scene! Keep it up.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Thank you Tomas.

[@LarryRobertsbc]

I like that knife! Good review man. It looks like it would be super versitile.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

I think you will love this blade Larry. You should ask for it after Joe is done.

[@wolfman011000]

Thanks for the video, i already have the condor village prang, its blade is 1.8" longer so i will skip this one unless i get a cheap one secondhand, new the Condor Mini Duku Parang is £78.95/$123.17. The Bear Grylls Compact Parang with a 9.3" blade compares well with my condor village prang and is more budget friendly. Yes i know Bear Grylls gear try not to laugh to hard, it was a christmas gift from my mum and it has proved to be a decent bit of kit and can be had for £25/$39 in the UK. Take care and God Bless.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

I have the small BG parang. I like this one quite a bit more. That's a terrible markup for you though!

[@Timothy_Jones]

Great video Mike! Not sure how I missed this one? Would you still recommend it? Thanks

[@WillieMakeit]

Lanyards are needed on these for safety. I personally filled mine dull on the bottom length of the blade. Got caught a few times in handleing and it happens fast

[@mistersmith3986]

This is the best review on this blade. Good job. Thanks.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

That is high praise indeed! Than you.

[@Mr.SociallyAwkward]

the gift that keeps on giving

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

+Joshua Correa I still don't have one of my own!

[@Mr.SociallyAwkward]

Just got mine today and I now truly understand why you were so sad to see it go this knife is epic!!! And it feels great in hand thanks for your review which inspired me to get this knife

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

Good music choice :) Did you have to spend hours on sharpening like with most Condors or was this one different?

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

It came sharp and stayed sharp through the testing. The heat treat seems pretty good.

[@BlazinBlades]

Looks like the right tool for many tasks! I would definitely put it in my one tool option comparison 🤘🤘🤘 Cheers BB

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

+Blazin'Blades yes. I really enjoyed this blade.

[@travistackett9359]

I've been looking for my first big blade. I was almost sold on the skrama until this.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

+Travis Tackett oh man, that's a hard call. I REALLY like the Skrama.

[@listenup455]

I'm also debating between this and the Skrama! Obviously the Skrama will be better than this for finer tasks with its two different grinds but which is the better chopper?

[@christophersmith588]

@@listenup455 Which one did you end up going with? I've been going back forth between the two you mentioned and the Ka-bar Jarosz Choppa.

[@kevindeckert31]

I was on a search recently and we had to go down and old logging road grown in with 6 years worth of Alder and the fellow I was with had one of these... after seeing it in action i am going to get one for my sar pack

[@xdumpling4]

cool video. do you recommend this or the pack golok?

[@MTwoodsrunner]

so, just curious...other than the handle material and blade length, what is the difference between this parang and the condor bushcraft parang...they appear identical......oh yes, a much nicer sheath on this one and a bit more portable...thanks...woods

[@MrFomhor]

Count Dooku wants his Parang back!

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Lol!

[@ismailsenel3812]

A man in love with his machete...awesome...thanks for the review, I just ordered one by myself :D

[@antonioramirez9796]

I love your video bro. I love this so much I bought that machete for my dad for his birthday. Thanks for sharing.

[@micheletennis87]

Hello, I wanted to know if based on your experience this Mini Duku parang is really a good blade. I am looking for a blade of generous size that is robust for every use (splitting wood, use to make its way in the vegetation, defense) in short all the tasks that a blade of generous dimensions should perform well, possibly also has a good portability so that the weight that is too high makes it difficult for the prolonged use or the transport of the blade on us. Obviously I would support it with a compact fixed blade like a bushcraft knife and a folding saw to complete the cutting set. Let me know your opinion on this blade, thanks Michele.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

It is a fantastic blade and should do everything you ask of it. I really like this parang. You should also take a look at the Teräva Skrama Bush Knife as I think that would suit your needs as well.

[@micheletennis87]

I was looking for a field knife that can also be used as a parang / machete, what you indicated is not a bit short for this type of use according to you?

[@NorthernWoodsmanElite]

You have insane knife skills

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

LOL that might be pushing it.

[@edriclibago8734]

Absolutely agreed...i have one ..best machete effective design for all purpose even in kitchen usage...

[@vyacheslavioffe268]

Mini duku is fenomenal tool !! I own it for 3 years now !!! There is no task that i cant do with it , even carve a spoon !!@

[@micheletennis87]

Hello, I wanted to know based on your experience if quan parang Condor mini duku do you think is a good tool to be used in nature flanked by a bushcraft knife? Let me know your opinion, thanks Michele.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Oh absolutely! It will be a perfect combo

[@feralwoodcraft]

Well if you hate it so much, just go ahead and ship it to me :-P. Nicely done Mike!!

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Thanks Joe. But I really don't want to!

[@saltylures]

some mighty fine cooking skills there mate 👍👍

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

+saltylures it was pretty tasty!

[@Lone58]

One heck of a review. Well done. Many thanks

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Thank you! I loved that machete.

[@ikarus1415]

best review for duku parang on the net!

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Dang! Thanks! That's high praise indeed.

[@Abbbb225]

Any thoughts on how this compares to the eco parang? I am deciding between the two. This one certainly looks prettier, but in this case I care more about function. Any pros/cons to each that you can think of? Is the eco lighter (condor doesn't list weight specs)? Is there really any substantial difference at all? Thanks.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

+All the tea in China I actually own the Eco Parang but unfortunately, have not had them side by side. The Mini Duku is a heavier parang, a bit more suited to chopping. That said, while the Eco is lighter and a bit better for lighter, smaller vegetation, I'd chose the Mini Duku. I like everything about that parang. The Eco is highly capable though.

[@Abbbb225]

ok, thank you

[@bjornberg-olsen2174]

you should try the full sized one, its amazing

[@hamiltonborden2400]

I’m looking for a backpacking knife for processing wood and batoning. I’m going back and forth between he Village Parang and the Mini Duku. It seems like the Village would be a better chopper since it’s heavier and better at Batoning since it’s thicker. With the weight difference, will it be that noticeable? Or save the weight and get the Mini Duku?

[@mistersmith3986]

One Condor Salad please! I love it.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Thanks!

[@mistersmith3986]

I would just love to see a Skrama VS Mini Duku review!

[@AdrianJNyaoi]

I like a parang that is a bit more curved. Parang is the best general purposes tool in any jungle outing. I wear one every time I go to the forest

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

It's hard to go wrong with a parang

[@daverose7457]

great review loved the salad making

[@paulkimbol5580]

That's great, must have one. But please don't let Jake or DJ see this review - they'll run the whole damn forest through the fire ring next year at Denton HIll.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

It's too late. Jake already wants one of his own!

[@KikoMaggiña]

Great video, just got mine today.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

+El Gallo enjoy!

[@edwardlee3276]

Where was this footage taken???? Im looking for new campsites near sydney :)

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

+Edward Lee it was taken here in eastern Pennsylvania in the USA.

[@iamtorcman]

Good video. Good music too, who is it?

[@charleslarson3152]

The last use that I would of thought of was in the kitchen. But seeing is believing!!! LOL!!!! >;-) I wouldn't want to try to make a salad with an ax!!! Great review!!

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Thanks Charles.

[@charleslarson3152]

Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors Well Mike, you do pleasantly surprise me many times with your reviews. Like when you went after that steel drum lid with the Gerber Strongarm. OMG...that was a jaw dropper. I'm willing to bet you have with this review, set the rest of the reviewers to wondering what in the hell they are going to do!!?? But Bryan at SOP will without doubt test the balance when he gets his hands on the blade. Haw!! >;-)

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

I would be disappointed if Bryan didn't balance test it!

[@charleslarson3152]

Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors Bryan had me really laughing a while back when he tested the balance of the Schrade shovel!!!!!!! Ha!!! >;)

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

I've tried to convince him to balance test everything he tests but he just won't take that step. Lol

[@matthijspustjens1528]

Looking for an on the move sharpening stone for my Condor duku, any ideas about the size of stone and grind?

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

+Matthijs Pustjens it's hard to go wrong with a Falkniven DC4. That should be just about perfect. You could check out some of the longer ceramic rods as well.

[@johnhuynh9298]

very nice review. all review should be this thorough.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

+John Huynh thanks. I strive to make them through, entertaining and informative.

[@holianmj]

No way! Feather sticks with this beast?

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Yup! It will chop through the jungle, make your fire and prepare your salad!

[@CanItAlready]

The link in the description goes to an amazon listing for the full-size Duku.

[@clear_gray_sky539]

Outstanding review

[@MrSteveParsons]

Thanks for sharing this. Great review

[@bjornberg-olsen2174]

you should try the regular duku

[@jasholden9741]

Great review, thanks *smiles*

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Thanks!

[@MeAtNoWhereButHere]

The AMAZON link you show above is for a 15 1/2" blade and it's not listed as a MINI either. Just thought you should know.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Well that’s odd. Thanks for the heads up

[@scoutsniper485]

I love that thing. I'm sold. I'm getting one

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

It's a fantastic blade for sure.

[@joshuahmoran]

Great review Mike. I love me some parangs :)

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

This is right up your ally Josh.

[@danwesson2485]

I wish they put a choil for finer work.

[@ChrisWilkesSurvival]

Great video.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Thank you Chris.

[@razorrook218]

0:14 just about shat myself

[@frankwebster2876]

Looks like a great knife .Oops machete. .Thanks.

[@sembilang8278]

Duku is parang..duku is in iban language, and parang in malay language..and that parang originaly call "duku chandong"

[@andyaustin1564]

Duku is Duku...Parang is Parang....basicly its the same thing but in different language..haha... Parang in Malay or Tagalog or Indo.... Duku in Iban language of Dayak Borneo for Parang...so if you call it Duku...just Duku...or Parang just Parang...its just like calling Machete twice...Machete Machete...haha...no such thing of Duku Parang... No need to hate...just a little bit info for all to know...peace no war...:)

[@steveducell2158]

get to tHE CHOPPER!!......................

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

+steve ducell hahahaha!!!

[@kingjames9564]

It will kill...

[@johndoe-uf9pu]

you lost me with the reefer addict music dude

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Too bad! You missed a good video!