Condor Mini Duku Parang/Machete: The Gauntlet #1 - Preparedmind101

Chris and Jessi introduce the Condor Duku Machete to The Gauntlet.
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[@MsPetra2009]

About the native preference for smooth handles: Most of them use the one knife for everything, including food prep...and it's much easier to wash blood and fish guts off of a smooth handle. BTW, a good parang has a decent amount of " rocker" to it, like a good chef's knife so works well for food prep on a cutting board. Kind of the do all kitchen/camp knife.

[@fazilrazak3909]

Duku Chandong originates from Malaysia. Gained worldwide popularity when Ray Mears used it duruing his filming in Borneo. The original duku are made from 5160 carbon steel and comes with a rat tail tang and wooden handle.

[@ReelCoast79]

This is the perfect sized Parang I've been looking for to replace my large blade, Thanks for sharing man

[@charlescollier7217]

Nice review Chris - like the wider variety of tasks you put it through. VERY nice blade. Good work Jessi.

[@dinzo22]

the videos just keep getting better, buddy!

[@hunyango2k]

good review chris... thanks for the video mate.

[@bsabushcraft5037]

Looks to be a very well designed tool. Thanks for the review man! Abrahm

[@Jaybird-oo3ih]

love that Duku Parang, looks like a good all around camp blade. man that spine threw sparks like a volcano lol....... Condor is definately putting some quality stuff out there for a reasonable price.

[@RajKumar-vu2sg]

How much for the price?

[@Veesaki]

Good review ! Well made and a nice sheath also.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

I'm buying one of my own as soon as I'm forced to send this one on. I love this thing.

[@dannan8853]

Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors take my like old friends

[@EduardoGarcia-fj2uc]

Nice video. Great test on the forest

[@MrLoiti100]

Go, Jessi! Your doing great!

[@royalblue2043]

Thanks Chris. Nice presentation.

[@benm1324]

Would love this knife.. thanks for the review

[@stamm2366]

I love that film man, just love it. The massage you deliver is so strong, you 2 are such a god team, it is just nice to see a cople working together on one thing. thank you very much for puting this out hear . I wish you a nice weekend and fun for the next projekt, all the best from Germanya Your Tribe

[@THENEWWRANGLER]

I have one, made it sharp as hell, modded the sheath to lefty mode, used a azwelki belt loop and kydex part for a new belt loop, in lefty mode, drops it down a bit and i trust it more than the stock belt loop, the leather sheath itself is great. love this blade. so cool, someday soon I will post a little video on my channel so you can see what I am talking about. oh also used blue lock tight on all the azwelki parts so nothing would come loose. almost acts as a dangler on a thin leather belt.

[@scoutsniper485]

Great video kris. Swayed my decision. I'm gettin one. I love ur vids. Always look at ur channel first when I wanna buy a knife because u do such great and very thorough reviews.

[@selfinflictedjoy]

You know when you love a knife ...leave the video mid-through to go buy it and came back to watch the rest

[@MrAlistar99]

How happy are you with it?

[@frankwebster2876]

Now that looks like an amazing knife tool.

[@bujanginin9971]

Am iban from Sarawak..we used this "Duku Chandong" as what our ancestors did..originated from our tribe the "Duku Chandong"..the handle is not what the original according to our tribe, our handle more easy to hold and with comfort...Ray Meryer also used this..

[@joshuahmoran]

awesome review Chris

[@Teachering]

I like this Parang/Machete. It looks quality. Good video.

[@tadejfu]

FYI for those who don't know this, but duku actually means parang in the region of malaysia, where this style of knife originates. This style is called duku chandong, or you could say parang chandong. Just to clarify, so people don't get used to saying stuff like "duku parang", which literally means "parang parang"

[@MrPirreE]

yes Duku means Parang in the language of Dayak pepole and there is some of them in Malaysia but they origin from Borneo who.

[@Shaker4x4]

Haha, I didn't realize, even though I watched Malaysian video today on Parang making. Bidor, the company with the crossed sword emblem, makes them out of spring steel, but when they heat, and pound them to shape, the metal looses it's properties, and is filled with rough pits right down the wall of the blades they make.It's obvious they don't dress their machines hammers, and are doing a lot of damage to the finish. Condor takes a little more care, but they are still rough with grinders as they knock them out by the hundreds. I'm soon to buy another Condor Joe Flowers designed Parang to add to the Mini Parang, so I guess that makes it parang, parang indeed. Duku, duku all the way :-D

[@bushcraftglobal792]

While I work for Condor and design for them, Bidor is nothing to shake a stick at. Their finish may be primitive but their methods are spot on, and for 5160 Spring steel with a differential heat treatmeant, I'm still a fan.

[@bushcraftglobal792]

Tadej is 100% right. (I'm the designer). I named it after the Duku area. We wanted to call it chandong but it didn't sit well with marketing, so I was hoping Duku would at least show some homage. I realize now though, that its actually Duku Parang, like Bo Staff (basically staff staff in Japanese) and Puukko Knife (knife knife). Cool. I'm glad you chimed in. - Joe Flowers

[@matthewjeffres1289]

great review

[@kenyahborneo1309]

Very nice condor designed wish i have one.

[@Mr.SociallyAwkward]

I just got one of these knives it's awesome

[@deanoboland]

Great work on video

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Cool blade. I think Jess is a great addition to the videos too.

[@RhysTucker2603]

Many Jess' can make a great addition to a pm101 video.

[@futuresonex]

Looks like a nice blade!

[@kullcraven]

Good review, the blade does look pretty sweet and just the right size. too big its too hard to do those fine tasks, but that looks like it can do alot if need be.

[@seruus27]

Great review Chris! but if you have to pick one which one will be the eco, the bushcraft or the mini duku? and why?

[@ArmanGAcilo]

Very nice blade design. ❤

[@mattb3283]

Just received this bad boy..ist step was a leather lanyard...truth be told this is a solid tool made with good steel. Love the wooden handle awsome fit. And I have no doubt you park it between somethings head lights or into fire wood..you get the picture

[@muratmustafa4532]

Thanks for the nice video. Is that better in terms of functionality (apart from the sheath) than a condor bushcraft model?

[@Yotaciv]

The smooth handles have their place. I like them better but i tend to use more of a pinch grip where you flick your wrist and let the blade pivot in your hand. I find it makes it easier to get some work done with large blades. Joe flower explains it better in one of his machete 101 video.

[@cacherify]

I just bought one of these. It seems like a great tool. Mine was fairly dull however. But that was easily fixed. Excellent review.

[@Shaker4x4]

Yeah, I noticed they aren't very sharp, but I have an Anysharp Pro in my kitchen, and ran the blade through several times made it sharp enough to cut paper. I can't find my honing oil stone to finish the process though. Good blade though! Nice construction, and heafty weight. Would split a zombie skull easiIy in half! Was a good review yes, very helpful.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

@@Shaker4x4 you should get a worksharp!!! Works perfect for these bigger blades.

[@BlazinBlades]

it looks to me like the best one tool option out there!(price and capabilities) calling a 10.5" blade 'small' is kind of weird seeing as how it's longer than a BK9... Thanks BB

[@Shaker4x4]

JUST bought one, arrived today! This has to be one of the best designed compact machetes on the market. It has good weight to it, so excellent for chopping, you can see the quality in this thing! The blade they didn't sharpen to razor sharp that would probably only dull if the edge were too fine, but it was a bit too dull for me, so sharpened it up within an hour of owning it. The sheath is very thick leather, and blade has a tight spot half way in, so it won't fall out. It has the right length that won't catch your knee, but I do note the lack of lower sheath eyelet to be able to strap it to your leg, however also note if I did do that anyway, I wouldn't be able to easily point the sheath foward to grab the handle with my right crossed arm, so not too concerned. It doesn't interfere with archery, and handy as backup once you've stayed your bow. Guys, this design is what you need, even if you don't need it, just get it, and have it on hand for survival, and defence sake. I'm going to get the full sized Condor Duku Parang machete soon, because the two blades serve different purposes, and I'm pround to simply own them! I can see the mini being my most used though, and grabbed one now because they are in high demand. Thanks for the video here. I found it helpful after reading reviews on which are best to buy. I'm 100% certain I made the right choice.

[@Shaker4x4]

Edit, I've held onto this things for a couple of days now, and because of the high price tag attached to an inflated product from the US, I find the finish quality almost poor for export purposes. Mine has two mig weld marks that fill in two dents probably caused by the hammering machines whilst the metal was hot, and soft. When they blackened the blade, it failed to cover the weld marks. Unhappy with the rough ground finish, I am going to get a fine metal sanding disk on my own grinder, and polish the blade right back to smooth metal, and apply Super Blue, and Gun Oil. I am soon to purchase the Longer Duku Parang, and will do the same to it. I also think the blade's edge being convex, requires a little more taper for smoother blade action, and reduced shock upon impact. They are what they are, and I feel the build quality is something you can count on for survival situations, but won't take kindly to ground strikes, where small rocks, or stone may be prevalent. The steel could be harder.

[@bushcraftglobal792]

Or you can send pictures of the marks to our facebook page and get a return. 100% Satisfaction guarantee. You can send an email to my youtube name atgmaildotcom too.

[@Shaker4x4]

bushcraftglobal Shipping is probably more than the Duku is worth. I don't think the weld marks would affect the integrity of the blade, it's just two shiny 4mm wide dots on the broad part of the blade left my well, as you say, unsatisfied with the finish, particularly since it was around the $150AU mark. This is why export standards need to be vigilant with. It's not worth sending back, left a customer a little unsatisfied, whom then writes about it. It won't stop me buying the Condor Duku (Large) though! They are good machetes, and I really like their design.

[@jasonsingleton7642]

Can you please review the condor heavy duty kukuri.

[@bobsmoot2392]

Great job, Chris. Love Condor quality products. Looks like Mini Duku and Eco Parang have same blade geometry, different handles. True? Which do you prefer?

[@bong9130]

How does this compare to the Eco and Buschcraft parang offered by Condor?

[@jasongreen5159]

Swinging a machete with grip blisters the hands.

[@joannekeefe426]

I bought this based on your video. But I just like watching it

[@bushfosterdad]

thanx for the review is there any distal taper? where is the balance point?

[@jahlove9930]

I would be really interested to know where you got your bushcraft skills from please explain? Thanks!

[@anthonypoignon4318]

do you bring extra 18650s for vapping or a power pack to recharge?

[@rios4175]

Very nice

[@bill4913]

Thanks Chris on the Duku and also to Jessi. A question to Jessi, what do you think of this blade as a chopper? Thanks

[@lukasf5256]

Hello Chris, between this and the Eco Parang wich do you like better? Greating from Austria!

[@ajaxon7017]

is this basically the bushcraft parang but with wood handles?

[@darktimbercustomknives6248]

I just love large blades

[@bradspaugh9827]

Got one for chopping up banana plants after fruit is removed.

[@Hirochio1]

Condor Duku Parang Machete standard. can you do a review of this please?

[@oldgary57]

Check out " junglecrafty " parang review 2016. He does a great job of explaining the handle and grip on this type of parang.

[@ernestobarrameda1087]

What kind of tape do you use in wraping the handle of your machete?

[@EDINBURGSTAR]

Nice factory edge i like that.

[@Shaker4x4]

It's actually a shit edge, I have to re-grind the convex blade to more of a taper onto it so it penetrates, and doesn't jolt the wrist so much. The blade is only 1075 High Carbon Steel, and needs to be harder than that for this design heavy blade. The factory edge is dull. The entire blade needs reworks before proud ownership status can be achieved.

[@dylant2959]

Does the Eco parang have as good of a 90 degree spine?

[@ifishjgja8414]

how does this condor mini duku compare to the condor kukri ktac, I need one tool for almost anything.

[@jam7661]

Hey Chris! Please please review the Primitive Knife from Condor designed by Matt Graham!!!

[@yoadrian3814]

Yeah, that would be good to see. It's a unique looking knife.

[@lucasringsmuth2999]

I also like that idea.

[@preparedmind101]

It's not one that gets me excited, but one might make it to the Gauntlet.

[@darkain453]

on your amazon page you have the specs and prices all messed up may want to check that out looks like you have the Pick and stats for the 15inch one with the pricing for mini and other way around for the mini

[@preparedmind101]

I don't control that.

[@Joranba]

Chris, what do you have hanging on your pocket, a new condor laser sable? :-) please I would like to see a video!

[@tkhotatia1163]

Joranba It's a portable vaporizer. In this day and age I would expect everyone to know what it is.

[@brunothommen7718]

Hello ... what do you think about the same un stainless steel ... thank from Europe 👍

[@viseshseernam39]

can it cut small trees or large branches

[@RobertSmith-ge8hj]

cant decide between the mini duku and the pack golock. the mini duku seems to be better balanced but the pack golok looks to be a superior chopper

[@brandttoler6793]

Dude what kind of vape mod do you got there on your side of your pocket

[@brianmccann666]

Hmm. I was thinking of ordering one. Just might....

[@sidorgan969]

Condor are definatly putting out some cool stuff! Chris , are you going to review the tops sxb?

[@preparedmind101]

Yeah, just waiting on TOPS to send it.

[@sidorgan969]

Oh cool! Cant wait!!!

[@karthimechify]

brother where is this place you do these videos surrpunded by forest and super climate....

[@k1ngkyxz]

you can light fires easier if you rest the blade on the flat part of the tip and draw the rod

[@preparedmind101]

There are multiple ferro rod techniques. I HAVE done it once or twice before... If I was actually trying to light a fire and not just test the sharpness of the spine in both directions, I also would have built a proper tinder bundle.

[@MrSenset]

Looks like a great tool there. I've really been impressed with the tools coming out of Condor over the years. Chris, how would this Parang compare to Condor's Village Parang (because I already have one of those)?

[@preparedmind101]

Eric Montford Better. I wasn't that into the Village. Def lighter.

[@MrSenset]

PREPAREDMIND101 Interesting. Thank you for the reply. 8-)

[@jjw650jones5]

Where do you get these razor sharp condors! I have bought 3 (kephart, village parang, and hivernant) in the last year or so and none of them have been sharp, I am not knocking condor it just seems like most I have seen on youtube are razors and mine have been dull a crap.Thanks for the great videos.

[@jjw650jones5]

I checked out baryonyx knives, thank you alot for the info! The prices are great and the next condor I buy will be from them. Thanks again;)

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

Like it. Condor quality seems to keep improving. You should let Jess do the action shots and you do the intro and specs.

[@preparedmind101]

cyclist01222 Give her some time to learn first and her screen time will gradually increase into doing entire reviews herself. She's new to bushcraft and being in front of and behind the camera. More than half the time of our first weekend working together was off camera training.She knows how to cut, slice and chop but she's learning the bushcrafty stuff. Nobody can learn and perform everything their first day. She's doing stuff in some of the upcoming videos we've already shot. There's a lot to learn.

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

PREPAREDMIND101 Yeah she's got some mad skills and doing a great job.

[@beemer567]

looking to buy this or the Eco Parang based on your videos, is the Duku worth the extra $? looks like it might be slightly better for precision stuff with how the handle tapers down.

[@preparedmind101]

+beemer567 I think it comes down to taste. I've said it before: the Eco Parang should be the one called the Bushcraft Parang. Very versatile tool.

[@georgeallen3185]

PREPAREDMIND101 I know that you strait up hate gerber but i would highly recommend the gerber bear grylls compact parang i taped the blade and spray painted the handle black

[@Shaker4x4]

Try Super Blue, and spary can Gun Oil to finish your blades, as any paint simply comes off. As for Gerber parang, I like the look of the blade, and it's compact, lighter form, but I've read reviews, and seen a couple of complaints on the quality of that product. I have a Bear Grylls fire starter, and it's too small to be of use long-term. I had to buy larger rods to be realistic. Their products are mass manufactured, and bound to have complaints as a result, but I've decided it's best to keep clear of that product line, rather than be drawn in by marketing hype.

[@beno2rasho]

I wonder if Imacasa can make one for half the cost.........

[@aHigherPower]

Sucks back ordered, who knows when it will be available.

[@davevalerie6708]

Do you prefer this over the Warlock? I own the Warlock, and for what it is, it is very useful. Would you put this in the same category?

[@urbnctrl]

This is a parang, its its own category

[@michaelprice3040]

for those interested you can use it to cook and cut meat as well, only thing i havent see is someone skin an animal with the tip

[@OutdoorWanderer1]

Just curious....how does this differ from the village parang? Is it a shorter blade?

[@preparedmind101]

Different shape, angle, thickness, lighter.

[@thehonfleur]

Just bought this from watching this video. Anyone else think the sheath is crazy tight to get the parang into?

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

Looks like a very promising tool, Chris. Wonder how it stacks up against the pack Golock? Sincere question, since I am considering one or the other. Also, really love the Gauntlet idea. Keep up the honest reviews!

[@preparedmind101]

I think this is going to be better to do more stuff with. I don't have one though.

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

Thank you for your quick response. I value your opinion very highly. This, from one ex-Navy guy to another.

[@TheAcfallejoseph]

I get more use out of smaller machete like this one.

[@05Rudey]

That's a nice parang.

[@wachidazuma6948]

try a big knife from Madura island indonesia named the calok and celurit.

[@mattiasagren3422]

How does it stack up to becky

[@jezwez1481]

one knife middle of nowhere either this Parang or a Kukri, O and some Rum for a hairy chest 😂😂

[@terryrussell5173]

Very cool 😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@tipphilips8252]

The real question is how will you survive without you’re vape lol.

[@Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke]

is Mini Kudu in Alone Special? looks similar.

[@aHigherPower]

The handle is designed too round and rolls in your hand with less than perfect hits. A more squared off grip area would have been a big help.

[@bblackrice]

How's this compared to the El Chete?

[@fredde90210]

Anyone tried it in cold climate ?

[@papaganteng194]

most of the traditional asian parang doesn't hard enough. they use cheap material and only do the simple hardening process The parang maker mostly make it based on experience. They don't do the tampering process which is very important.

[@charleslarson3152]

Chris, a question... if you wrap that wooden handle with a wrap, in a rain storm, won't that wrap absorb moisture? As opposed to having a well oiled wood grip that will not? Seems to me to be the case. Your thoughts? Thanks. Great review!!

[@preparedmind101]

No more than the leather sheath would.

[@charleslarson3152]

PREPAREDMIND101 I disagree..... well oiled leather will repel water quite well. I know this to be a fact from my own custom leather sheaths...and jackets. I really do like this Parang. But I've seen some real negative reviews about that sheath as far as retention and very poor quality stitching coming loose, etc.

[@preparedmind101]

I've never had a problem with Condor leather. But you know me, factory sheaths are just placeholders. As far as the handle, any number of wood treatments before wrapping would make it impervious to water.

[@charleslarson3152]

PREPAREDMIND101 Good point!!!!!!!!! Ha!! >;)

[@DepthWave]

+Charles Larson I like to heat up hard wax and soak it into the wood... the wood or leather absorbs it when liquid then it hardens... then you can polish it and get a smooth waterproof finish

[@cristiandiaz6469]

Y para que el cuchillo del cuello, por si te ataca una lombriz?

[@ELMC700]

which is better condor mini duku parang or bushcraft parang?

[@fastlifebmx9292]

ELMC700 depends

[@Qryther]

Bites well, did you say it had a leather handle? only ones I can find are made with hardwood

[@preparedmind101]

I just misspoke.

[@MrSenset]

Qryther Chris annotated the video at that point stating he misspoke. On that front though, it would not be hard to cover this handle with leather if you would prefer that.

[@Qryther]

Eric Montford I must have missed the annotation. I just thought a leather handle might be interesting.

[@MrSenset]

Qryther No problem. He might have added it to the video after you'd already watched it. **shrugs** I personally like to leather wrap a lot of handles on my own knives/swords/machetes. I think it usually gives them just the right amount of grippieness (without over doing it) and provides a little bit of cushioning as well. 8-)

[@richardrocha702]

niiiiiiice ...I love mine 🙂

[@MadM0nkey]

So this or the skrama?

[@Ayrton4everrr]

The DukumParang, or the Village Parang by Condor 🤔