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huh maby the guy listed it wrong? anyone know what this one would be made out of? http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=749364
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Does anyone have a picture of a BRKT Golok?
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If the logo is "Bark River Knife & Tool" it is 1095. If it says "Bark River Knives" it is 1080-C.
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What happened there? Blade too cold?
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It was in the upper 20's so temperature didn't have anything to do with it. I was trying to split that piece of wood and the front of the blade got cocked at a 45 degree angle, so when I hit the back of the blade in front of the handle to get it straight...SNAP. LOL. I was quite shocked. The baton was barely 2" in diameter.
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I stand corrected the first generation was 0170-6. Then a run in 1095 then the last batch was in 1080-C.
I forgot the very first run.
I forgot the very first run.
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Sorry about resurrecting the dead, but I need to find out what blades are in this pic. Obviously I know which one the Bark River Golok is (have it and LOVE it!) but the rest are a mystery as I'm just getting into machetes, choppers, etc. Can anyone help me out? Thanks.
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Top to bottom
Parang (Brand unknown)
ValiantCo Parang
ValiantCo Golok
Condor Golok (Love this thing)
Martindale Golok
Rock6 will probably be along in a bit to clear up that top one. I wanna know what it is too.
Parang (Brand unknown)
ValiantCo Parang
ValiantCo Golok
Condor Golok (Love this thing)
Martindale Golok
Rock6 will probably be along in a bit to clear up that top one. I wanna know what it is too.
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CRR, thanks. I can't get over how similar the Bark River Golok's blade looks to the ValiantCo Golok's. They are all sweet looking machete (types) and I want them all, but even moreso than with folders, it doesn't seem right to have extra/safe queen machetes and choppers... I mean, I go camping or hit the bush only a handful of times per year... good excuse to get out more.
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Those ValiantCo Goloks are good blades. I had one for a while but didn't use it much and gave it to a friend who was just getting into knives and has a thing for SE Asian stuff. He loves it and uses it almost daily at work (landscaping).
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i suppose ill pipe up....
production run in 1095...
top blade is 0170-06(?)(...similar to 52100?) proto run with the 1095 prod run below. notice the significant changes made to the blade and handle...there is also a distal taper on the front of the proto....
having owned both at the same time i eventually sold the 1095...it felt wrong in my paw and too forward heavy...the proto is a dream...ill never get rid of it and its my #1 machete (#2 is a tram bolo)
if asked which model i prefer...the prototype for SURE
production run in 1095...
top blade is 0170-06(?)(...similar to 52100?) proto run with the 1095 prod run below. notice the significant changes made to the blade and handle...there is also a distal taper on the front of the proto....
having owned both at the same time i eventually sold the 1095...it felt wrong in my paw and too forward heavy...the proto is a dream...ill never get rid of it and its my #1 machete (#2 is a tram bolo)
if asked which model i prefer...the prototype for SURE
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Karl, CRR is right on! The top one is a parang by Sheffield of England; I've had it for some time. The tang is covered in rubber for the handle. It's a pretty stout blade, but the steel is pretty soft. It has a sharp bevel angle. I much prefer the Valiant Parang's convexed edge.
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Thank you, Sir. I like the looks of that Sheffield. Do you have any experience with Martindale's Parang?
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Where did you get it? I did some quick searching and had trouble finding Sheffields in N. America.
I love the Bark River Goloks so much that I can't help myself, so here's some pics... (it's been used extensively since these shiny pics and I'm keenly aware of what magic it's capable of.)
[whisper] shhhh.... If anyone repeats this I will deny it till I'm blue in the face, but I even like my BRK Golok more than my newly acquired Fiddleback Forge Bow Legged Chopper and Koster Monster Nessie.
I actually have a bunch of questions regarding Bark River Goloks, but I think I'll start a new thread as it's verging on hijacking
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Unfortunately no, however I really think the Martindale Golok is really well done. It's a little rough around the edges, but mine has taken a razor's convex edge.
Oh, and cut out that "Sir" crap...you've got to me older than me and therefore my elder..."Sir"
Sheffield Knives
It's still produced by the UK company of Sheffield Knives...It was originally sold by Brigade Quartermasters, but I don't think they carry it anymore.
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CRR - he prefers something more formal, like 'My Liege' or 'Your Honor'.
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Unfortunately no, however I really think the Martindale Golok is really well done. It's a little rough around the edges, but mine has taken a razor's convex edge.
Oh, and cut out that "Sir" crap...you've got to me older than me and therefore my elder..."Sir"
Not sure about our ages, but I am sure that you outrank me
. I was a lowly Cpl. when I left the Army.