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Couple of hackers
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Very interesting blades you have there.
I thought about 1095 but decided on 6150 because of its toughness and its rust resistance. Although they look pretty, they are made for work. The wooden handle is highly resistant to water and the brass bolsters and rivets will not rust.
There are two models, the Golok and the Ray Mears type. The blades are 14" and the handles are 6" with full tang construction. The picture looks like the blade is not 100% smooth, however that is just the light reflection, not construction.
They are meant for areas where it is more woody. I had a supply built for us hunters who are forever forced to make new paths in the woods, for a variety of reasons, but mostly turkey hunting where there is, almost always thick woody brush.
The Golok type has two grinds. Most of the grind is convex, but the last few inches is scandi. I did this for making feather sticks.
The Ray Mears type has only a convex grind.
There are two models, the Golok and the Ray Mears type. The blades are 14" and the handles are 6" with full tang construction. The picture looks like the blade is not 100% smooth, however that is just the light reflection, not construction.
They are meant for areas where it is more woody. I had a supply built for us hunters who are forever forced to make new paths in the woods, for a variety of reasons, but mostly turkey hunting where there is, almost always thick woody brush.
The Golok type has two grinds. Most of the grind is convex, but the last few inches is scandi. I did this for making feather sticks.
The Ray Mears type has only a convex grind.
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I could not make up my mind on a single style and after looking at all the styles, I picked these two. Still am undecided about which one is better. Both are good hackers and when you swing them, you have to be absolutely sure nothing of yours is in the cutting path. I may give the edge to the Ray Mears type.
That blade on the Ray Mears type parang looks like it is not 100% smooth because of the light, however that is not the case, it is just a lighting issue. Here is a better picture.
http://i54.tinypic.com/2nimd1g.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/2nimd1g.jpg
It is a beauty.
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You don't mean 5160 do you?
No, it is 6150 steel.
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i'm in love with the top one...
Agreed.