Here is a sneak preview of the first batch of Goloks from myparang.
Completed goloks waiting to dry on the hangar
We have finally started assembling the parangs after much delay. The delays are not much due to components or manpower, but mostly due to some fine tuning of the process. The colour for the parang handles needed to be consistent – so we had to make up some colour samples, the copper rings needed polishing , and not to mention the creation of many jigs that is very much needed. Sometimes we need to think, make and rethink again a few of the jigs so they work better and give better consistent results. These all take time, but it is very well spent. We’d rather spend time now to make things right rather than keep spending time reworking as we go.
The polished copper rings. as bright as gold!
This post will be pretty short, but there will be lots of pictures. It takes quite a few steps to make one complete parang, but the final results are much what we were expecting, actually even better. As you can see from the pictures, here is the first batch of goloks from myparang .
The blanks get a ride on the belt sander to smoothen the spine and clean up the side surfaces.
The Beech wood handles fitted with the blanks, ready for the copper collar and first round of epoxy
Copper collar inserted waiting for the “drill”
I know some of you will be asking – ” but they are stick tang , the blades will fly out when I use them” Actually no, as we do not take shortcuts. We grind the tangs to bare metal, clean it up with solvents and use industrial strength epoxy. We do not use commercial bought epoxy as we do not have the necessary technical data to make us decide which is the best. We narrowed down two types of epoxy and finally chose one with very high specifications. To add to that, we also have added a 3.0 mm brass pin under the copper collar to add further security and a peace of mind. So IF the tang does come loose, no way will it “fly” out. The brass pin will never fall out as well, as it is held in between the copper collar . Good luck trying to loosen the tang anyway.
The collar installed and the hole for the brass pin being drilled.
This is how it looks after the first round of epoxy. We do not skimp on the epoxy in terms of quality or quantity
And this is how it looks once we’re done.
Here they are fresh off the second round of epoxy , and waiting the QC check.
The picture below are some of the coming models which we have fixed up and will be going for a field test very soon. For the time being, we have the golok 125 and 135 done, but there will be many new ones coming soon. If you are interested to purchase a Golok 125 or a golok 135, you can click on Outdoor Dynamics and it will take you straight to the myparang page.
We’re really happy that we have finally completed the first batch of goloks from myparang. We have sent some samples out to our international dealers, so if you want to be a potential dealer, drop us an email soon!
They look great!
Hi Frank,
Thank you for the kind comments. We are trying to keep the hand made look as much as we can. Something different compared to mass – machine made products.
Hi,
1) Does it come with wooden sheath ?
2) Will there be a shorter version of 105?
If yes? how soon ? And at what price range ?
Hi Sebaz,
Thank you for the comment. At the moment they are sold without sheaths . We have designed a nylon sheath and are waiting for the samples to arrive. If we are happy with the samples, and give the go-ahead, we will sell these parangs with the sheaths as an option.
As for a shorter 105, not at the moment. We will be making some 10 inch ones soon, actually as I write, we are making them. Once they are ready and photographed, I’ll post an update.
Very handsome. I seen that the duku chandong style is also available.
Hi E,
Yes, thats right. We just received some new blanks end of last week and will be fixing them up very soon.
I am from philippines and I wonder if can I buy a Golok & Parang. Cuz I would love to have them as my starting bushcraft tools.
hi Aldrin,
You can contact outdoor dynamics – info@outdoordynamics.com.my. they can send overseas no problem.
I am a regular visitor to Malaysia. We have relatives in Miri (Sarawak) & KL. However I bought my parang here in the UK from HH. Theya re beautifully made. Keep up the good work.
Best wishes
PS Mine came with a nylon sheath which is fine but if there ever is an option to purchase a wooden one I would be most interested
Hi Rob,
Glad that you bought one from the UK, it is much safer and faster to buy direct from our dealer from the UK. Have fun using it , we are sure you will not be disappointed. As for the sheath, it is the best option for temperate countries as in our experience, wooden sheaths shrink and crack due tot he dry weather there.
Thank you for the time and kind comments!
Hi. I love the look of these goloks! I am trying to buy one, but I need to wait 2 weeks for my dealer to get more stock.
I was hoping that you could post a picture of the blade and tang from the side, without the handle on. I would just like to see how big the tang is. My dealer calls it a “rat tail tang”, you call it a “stick tang”, but either way it could be very thin or it could be almost a full tang.
Thank you very much!
hi Micheal,
Great to know that you are waiting for yours , let us know how you like it once you are able to purchase it. as for your question about the tang, you can refer to this post – http://www.myparang.com/stick-tang-parangs/ it shows all you need to know about the tang.
have a great day and let us know if you need nay more questions answered!