Beckerhead's Other Choppers

GeofS said:
Finally did my parangatang up proper with @Tommythewho zebrawood scales and @Diez Knives kydex...
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What a difference! I’m very happy with it! :)

Both Tommy and Julio are exceptionally skilled craftsmen. :thumbsup:
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Very Nice GeofS :thumbsup::thumbsup: The Parangatang is one blade that doesn't come with much of a sheath. I was always nervous when using the stock Sheath in fear of the blade slicing right through it :eek:
 
GeofS said:
Finally did my parangatang up proper with @Tommythewho zebrawood scales and @Diez Knives kydex...
J2Q51iO.jpg

What a difference! I’m very happy with it! :)

Both Tommy and Julio are exceptionally skilled craftsmen. :thumbsup:
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Looks Beautiful!!!
But does it actually FEEL different.... it's been so long, but I remember that point biting me?
Really nice looking combo you have.....

I always believed My version was the Best..... but Yours definitely LOOKS the Best! Good job, Love the strips!!!
 
Crag the Brewer said:
Looks Beautiful!!!
But does it actually FEEL different.... it's been so long, but I remember that point biting me?
Really nice looking combo you have.....

I always believed My version was the Best..... but Yours definitely LOOKS the Best! Good job, Love the strips!!!
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The point has never been a problem for me; it actually helps me retain the blade while swinging hard.

Apples to oranges comparison, your Beckerangatang is exceptionally cool. :)
 
StrangeDaze said:
This thread makes me need a parangatang! Anyone have a spare for sale?
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It’s a great chopper. The best price I’ve ever seen for them is during KA-BAR’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, they went for in the $40 range. Over the past two holiday seasons, I’ve bought six and have given five away as gifts. I wish I bought more.
 
GeofS said:
It’s a great chopper. The best price I’ve ever seen for them is during KA-BAR’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, they went for in the $40 range. Over the past two holiday seasons, I’ve bought six and have given five away as gifts. I wish I bought more.
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Good to know! I don’t think i can wait all the way until November though...
 
Boss1911 said:
Look at it this way. You can wait for November to get your Backup #2 Parangatang maybe even #3 you know the Backup-Backup, So buy one now and a couple more when they are on sale and just look at all the money you have saved!!!
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That’s the right logic! :thumbsup:
 
Picked up this Parang for cheap. It's at least a 1/4 inch thick if not more and a FFG. The handle is cracked so I'm going to make a new one. I just ordered a natural canvas micarta block. Somebody tried the side grinder sharpening method. Nothing that I can't work out though. What really sold me is that Beautiful Patina it's deep and rich like the blueing on a classic Colt revolver.
 
I have one of those with a cracked scale and a bent tip - picked it up as a farm auction years ago and never got around to cleaning it up and making a sheath.

OTOH, buddy of mine had several trees cut down Friday and I was over there yesterday afternoon limbing them with my parangatang. (it lives in the truck)
his son saw how deep it hit and had to give it a try -- he may be ordering one of his own soon.
if the trees are still there this coming weekend, I'll head back over with my BK21, Skrama, and M18.
 
1066vik said:
I have one of those with a cracked scale and a bent tip - picked it up as a farm auction years ago and never got around to cleaning it up and making a sheath.

OTOH, buddy of mine had several trees cut down Friday and I was over there yesterday afternoon limbing them with my parangatang. (it lives in the truck)
his son saw how deep it hit and had to give it a try -- he may be ordering one of his own soon.
if the trees are still there this coming weekend, I'll head back over with my BK21, Skrama, and M18.
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/153781516@N05/
 
1066vik said:
I have one of those with a cracked scale and a bent tip - picked it up as a farm auction years ago and never got around to cleaning it up and making a sheath.

OTOH, buddy of mine had several trees cut down Friday and I was over there yesterday afternoon limbing them with my parangatang. (it lives in the truck)
his son saw how deep it hit and had to give it a try -- he may be ordering one of his own soon.
if the trees are still there this coming weekend, I'll head back over with my BK21, Skrama, and M18.
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sounds like the makings to a good thread vik
 
I absolutely love the sound the tip makes when you add that last bit of snap to the swing right before it hits the wood.
whick-thump!
 
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