MY Parang Duku Chandong - 10 Inch

  1 of 10

  An excellent Parang for coppice work and clearing undergrowth. It’s easy to keep a sharp edge and not too heavy in use.  

  Richard Collenette

  2 of 10

  The parang itself is an excellent item. The 10' version (offered here) has, IMHO better balance and is handier than the 12' version available. The steel is easily sharpened and 'bulletproof'. The handle needs a light sanding and a touch of finishing with boiled linseed oil . No problem at all, it takes minutes. The scabbard however is not good at all and I will source an alternative. The belt loop needs to be a 'dangler' but this one is a simple nylon loop and cannot be attached to a belt properly. The safety strap (velcro) is too short and you cannot secure the parang and wear it on a belt at the same time. If Woodlore manufactured a much safer leather sheath/scabbard I feel it would sell very well and make the package much better. Don't let the scabbard issue put you off though. This parang is much better than a small hatchet for most things and far more practical, more balanced and lighter than say a kukri.  

  Kevin B

  3 of 10

  Very nice quality item, husband very pleased. Only gripe, it would be nice to see the belt loop on sheath made for a left handed person, otherwise nicely made.  

  Nancy Coleman

  4 of 10

  It looks the part and well made, but it did take a few hours to get the blade up to where I felt it should be. There is a nice weight to it that you could work with for prolonged periods of time. So far its main use has been working with willow and clearing brush. Overall I'm happy with it.  

  Edmund Morton

  5 of 10

  Great parang. Well made, the steel quality is what it should be and looks really beautiful. The blade is straight. Definitely not a paper weight and well-priced, a working tool that should last many years if not a lifetime if you look after it. I am very happy. The delivery service was excellent, well worth the 6 quid or there about, thanks folks to all involved.  

  Martin Park

  6 of 10

  Speedy delivery from Woodlore as expected. Always wanted to own one of these parangs, lots of imitations out there, nice well balanced tool a pleasure to use, not disappointed.  

  Clive Edward George

  7 of 10

  Brilliant tool. Does everything claimed for it.  

  Tim Lebrunn

  8 of 10

  As usual, the order was delivered promptly and was very well packaged. The Parang itself truly is a piece of art. I have used it on three days out, so far, and have found it to be very well made, uses have included chopping undergrowth, chopping kindling, fire lighting, it was even sharp enough out the box to make feather sticks for the early part of the fire-lighting process, and is still as sharp now as the day I bought it. This is going to be a piece of kit that you will pass down through the generations. Thank you Woodlore.  

  Haydn Thomas

  9 of 10

  Brilliant quality. Very pleased.  

  Jo Hume

  10 of 10

  As expected from the team at Woodlore, a well put together piece of kit. Many thanks.  

  James