Part 1 Introduction to the Modern Malaysian Parang (Machete): Types of Parangs

In part 1 of this 2-part series, Urban Knife Guy explores different types of modern Malaysian parangs.
Parang is Malay for a large broad knife, similar to what is known as a Machete in the west.
The parang originates from the Malay archipelago with versions from Borneo, which is east Malaysia today, West Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
The Malay archipelago is the region that makes up most of what is known as Southeast Asia today.
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[@ruhizahashim5322]

I m Malaysian and love all kinds of golok n parAng as tools for gardening and camping and outdoor sports. I like to collect goloks from various indonesian islands too. Unfortunately too much stress by their social media and parang marketeers on the use of parangs as deadly weapons instead as tools. Please promote parang tools for the market is enormous to help the poor local industry, they are my friends too.

[@MarkWongMagic]

Very informative breakdown on the different types of parangs, thanks for sharing!

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks a lot!

[@deanoboland]

Great job on the video 👍👍👍

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thank you!

[@saebdarkmodify563]

Very informative and I just love Parang even more

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@bahargursoy1201]

Enjoyed your video and gave it a Thumbs Up

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks!

[@j4jkasar524]

I would love to get one of these!

[@YinHoweMagic]

Great video. Very informative.

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks Yin Howe! Nice hearing from you. Look out for part 2 tomorrow.

[@tomaszkrzynowy1430]

Thanks for film. Very universal and comfy tools.

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thank you for watching!

[@zeynepranaunver7548]

They are absolutley georgeous!!!

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks!

[@peterbrunai3380]

Ďakujem za pekné video.

[@MrRugercat45]

👍🏻🇸🇰

[@arasbolat3696]

Excelente el video. increíble el proceso de fabricación. Muy buenas herramientas multiuso.

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thank you!

[@sjhdjdjdjdshdjksjdbd2468]

They got awesome tools!

[@burakkumru5210]

very interesting video, my compliment.

[@urbanknifeguy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@damlaerbay357]

I would love to go shopping for tools there.

[@mohdjohanismail8345]

Thank you bro!

[@urbanknifeguy]

You are welcome!

[@miormuhamadhafiz3862]

Parang Lading in Silat Cekak has specific measurement for it's wearer/user since the usage of it in the Silat style is more on a defense stance. It takes the exact measurement of the length of the user's arm from the elbow up to the tip of the middle finger. When holding it (in defensive form), you hold the handle while the blade runs paralel to your arm. In Silat Cekak's Lading, they only sharpen the blade few inches at the end. Not all the way through the parang.

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thank you for the additional specific info!

[@BeneWaeStory]

Mantap, salam hangat dari Indonesia...!!

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thank you! I will do a video on the Indonesian Golok soon!

[@primafacie5029]

The Golok resembles the style used in the Kershaw camp 10

[@urbanknifeguy]

Correct! Many people refer to the Camp 10 as a Kukri design. I contend it is more of the Golok design. In fact, I have a video on the Camp 10 next week! Great timing for your comment!

[@primafacie5029]

@@urbanknifeguy Sama Sama 😎

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

The Bidor parangs are really nice I use both the 8,10 and 12 - the sheath is good quality but no good unless it’s going to just sit in the car, it’s very loose and the retention strap wont hold the parang. Of course it’s easy to get the knife in and out so if you’re working in one place and just need an easy tool holder, then ok, but I would not move around much with it especially not in uneven terrain, it’s not really safe for that. Btw in my experience they also call a number of styles, not limited to the duku design, “parang” in northern Sulawesi (Manado area and nearby islands) … but golok I guess would still be the name for the pointy, knifelike shape as you said …

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thank you for sharing! I will be doing more reviews on other parangs in future, including from Indonesia. In the meantime, look out for a new Malaysian Parang being released soon (not available yet). It is designed, sized and weighted for Bushcraft and Hiking. bushcraftparangs.com

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

@@urbanknifeguy Looks very nice for sure.

[@mehmet-hw8fe]

Hy. Where can i buy the last parang on the video with plastic handle???

[@urbanknifeguy]

Check samleem2222.com/

[@DominikChmiel-mp8ch]

3:17 to jest najbardziej praktyczna macztea? Jakie są wymiary i waga?

[@urbanknifeguy]

This is quite a practical parang. Info on my video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqvUYpauechkgdEsi=sa6xjBWa1lxR5Uto

[@shanetan9651]

@urbanknifeguy which do you recommend? Myparang vs parang tantari vs parang rintis? i'm looking for a Golok.

[@urbanknifeguy]

What is it for? Hiking? Camping? Gardening?

[@shanetan9651]

@@urbanknifeguy Hiking and gardening

[@shanetan9651]

I guess I'm also asking about the general quality of the build and grind.

[@urbanknifeguy]

@shanetan9651 For your needs and if budget is not an issue, I would get the MYParang Village Chandong 10" or 12" model. I think the chandong style is better suited than the Golok as I find the MyParang Goloks not wide enough IMO. Size wise depends on your personal preference. 10" is more portable. 12" has more cutting blade and reach. Parang Tantari is good but fit and finish is not as nice as MyParang (but, cheaper). However, I will only get their Classic handle and not the modern handle as I feel the balance and ergos are not as good. One downside of MyParang is their sheath. It is serviceable but not great. Tantati offers a good Kydex sheath. But they do not have a Village Changong model. Hope that helps.

[@urbanknifeguy]

@shanetan9651 Also see my playlist on individual reviews of the different brands kzbin.info/aero/PLup4uhTrBKZNN91PLQYQWJRvbjT7ObsX0&si=Ke3TYnz9IYctMmG9

[@ecenur323]

i have lots of different size of Bidor parangs, and their special made for opening durians too. they re so sharp and hard. Thanks for this video

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@unfi6798]

Are all those parangs full tang? How do the handle got attach? Do they all have sheath?

[@urbanknifeguy]

None of them are full tang. The traditional Malaysian paran is a Rat tang. They all come with sheaths. You can check my channel for individual videos on them. Wait a month or two for a new full tang parang that is designed and made in Malaysia. It is arguably the best parang that will be available on the market. I will share it on this channel very soon too.

[@unfi6798]

@@urbanknifeguy Cheers mate. Big thank you from Australia.

[@faizalkifli1844]

Hai, boleh bagi tahu apa kegunaan parang atap?

[@urbanknifeguy]

Parang atap is mainly used for working with bamboo. A lot of orang asli use it to cut and strip bamboo.

[@faizalkifli1844]

@@urbanknifeguy ok tq

[@marcocisneros6982]

where is the best selection and quality of parang blades in Kuala Lumpur?

[@urbanknifeguy]

Look for Core Outdoors online for a good selection. For the best parang (in my opinion), look our for BushcraftParangs.com The Parang Hutan will be released in March (it is not for sale yet) but detailed info can be found on the site.

[@marcocisneros6982]

@@urbanknifeguy Thanks for the info but I will be doing a 2 day layover in KL in a few months and would like to examine and choose a couple while there.

[@urbanknifeguy]

@marco cisneros Core Outdoors has a physical shop with a healthy selection. Maybe they might carry the Bushcraft Parangs by then too. All the best!

[@qwo9397]

Can i buy Parang from Uk ?

[@urbanknifeguy]

You would have to find a seller! There is a new parang coming onto the market in Dec 2022. Check back then!

[@xxxxxx5868]

I'm Indonesian and you got Kalimantan and Java mixed up, in Java they call it golok and Kalimantan they call it parang. But most people use the words interchangeably anyways.

[@urbanknifeguy]

Oh thanks! I was told by an Indonesian it was the other way 😅🤣

[@xxxxxx5868]

@@urbanknifeguy That guy was probably trolling or Jakartan 🤣 Maaf mas gua pikir orang Singapura, ehh orang Malaysia, ngomong pake bahasa kaya gini juga bisa yah 🤣 Kalo golok Jawa sih bentuk bilahnya lebih lurus, gagangnya malah yang bengkok di ujung, biar kalo potong kayu goloknya nga lepas dari tangan. Kalo saya orang Sumatra ada namanya golok gerahang, kalo golok gerahang tuh bilahnya mirip parang duku chandong tapi lebih lurus

[@biricatdahahaha6287]

Thanks for the video mate, this brands is famous till down south of Malaysia, simple, cheap and it works in the jungle of Malaysia, time trial tested ...

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thank you!

[@lockheads7139]

only best parang lipis

[@yaiste613]

REAL people making REAL tools AND REAL pieces of ART!

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks for your comment!

[@ismailchik1823]

Pm rm

[@Bushprowler]

Not the West started to refer to it as the Ray Mears parang, it was Outdoordynamics that started it. Otherwise a fine video btw.

[@urbanknifeguy]

That is news to me! Thanks!