The MY Parang – Parang Bentong

This model is a favorite among Malaysia’s orang Asal ( Indigenous people ) . They usually do not use any other type or shape of parangs. One of the reasons is because of the square tip . This tip is extremely strong and robust, perfectly suited for their use. The Orang Asal use alot of bamboo in their daily lives, therefore whatever cutting tool they use must have top notch performance on bamboo. The flat tip is particularly useful in tight and cramped spaces , like in a bamboo patch.

The square tip also makes this Parang suitable for making bamboo mats , where the bamboo is chopped lengthwise and flattened . The Parang Bentong is also sometimes called Parang Atap.

Here is a good video, although he is using a slightly different parang

We make the Parang Bentong is 2 sizes : – the 10″ and the 12″ A very straight-forward blade , simple , honest , time tested design.

Specifications for the MY Parang _ Parang Bentong 10″ are as follows:

• Blade length : 25 cm / 10  in
• Handle length: 17 cm / 6.7 in
• Overall length: 42 cm / 16.7 in
• Widest blade: 5 cm / 2 in
• Weight ( blade and handle ) : 405 grams /  14.3 oz
• Sheath length: 34.5  cm / 13.5 in
• Width: 33.5 cm / 13.5 in
• Weight: 160 grams / 5.6 oz
• Gross weight :  555 grams / 19.6 oz

Specifications for the MY Parang – Parang Bentong 12″ are as follows:

• Blade length : 30 cm / 12  in
• Handle length: 17 cm / 6.7 in
• Overall length: 47 cm / 18.7 in
• Widest blade: 5 cm / 2 in
• Weight ( blade and handle ) : 455 grams / 16 oz
• Sheath length: 34.5  cm / 13.5 in
• Width: 33.5 cm / 13.5 in
• Weight: 160 grams / 5.6 oz
• Gross weight : 615  grams / 21.6 oz

Release for sale in Malaysia on the 17th October 2019 . It might take a few months to reach international dealers. Click here to see where they are sold