Golok size??

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Karl5

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I've been looking a lot at the BRKT Golok lately.
I'm normally an axe kind of guy, but I'm going for holidays where a golok or machete or the likes would be the better choice.
That's my excuse to get one anyway... :D

Without having seen one in real life, I like the BRKT Golok for several reasons:
- The handle seems to be of a good shape
- The steel appears to be of a high quality
- BRKT in general has a good reputation here at the forums, and their Golok mainly gets very good rep too. :thumbup:

My only questionmark is really the size of the blade.
According to BRKTs homepage, the golok blade length is 11 inches.
Is this long enough for a chopper/bush slicer?
I always though of such knives to be in the range of maybe (blade length) 15 inches.
But as said, being an axe kind of guy, I never owned one, so I don't really know.

What is your opinion about this?

/ Karl
 
I have a BRKT Golok, it is a very nice size. Very well proportioned handle to blade length. The overall look of the knife seems small but when you start to chop, the knife performs like a much larger blade. The comfortable handle is definatly a plus - no hot spots at all. Good luck finding one!

Patrick
 
I have a golok made of spring steel with a blade length of 15.75" with a full convex edge. This is actually a razor on steroids! I also have another one with a 9.5" blade also with a full convex edge. This too is extremely sharp! This one though has a much broader blade. Both can chop very well. So, I believe that you won't have a performance-related problem just because the blade length of the golok you are pondering of buying is 11".

If you would like to do some reading about the two goloks that I have I suggest you use this link http://www.oldjimbo.com/survival/valiant1.html. I hope you find its contents interesting.
 
I want one, but I'd have to save for a while, and they can't be found. So I'll just drool over pics. Did you guys see the custom sheath Leatherman did for Ted's???
 
I have the BRK&T Golok. Overall I like it. The thickness of the blade is 1/4" by 1" wide. The handle is 5 1/2". I would prefer it to be 5". The edge is alittle thinner then I like for this size knife.
Scott
 
Thanks for the link, g moutafis!!
That's really interesting read. I might just have to try out a Valiant.
Even if it would turn out I don't like it, the price would still not kill me.

/ Karl
 
I have a 12 inch Valiantco golok and it is an awesome tool. Certainly "long enough for a chopper/bush slicer" - but if you were really actually bush-whacking through jungle you might want something longer. A longer golok/machete prevents you having to bend over and over again to slice through brush at the base of the plant.

my .02
 
The BRKT Golok is an excellent tool. I also thought it was a little small when I first picked it up, but that thing is a real workhorse! And the handle is an excellent working handle - like said above, no hot spots.

BRKT is planning on making another run before too long - you might have to wait until then to get one. But if you can find one now, buy it - you won't regret it!
 
At the risk of seeming like a Shill-
for "... a chopper/bush slicer"
you might consider the Martindale No2 or The Ranger Knives Mach~Axe No3. They're 13" bladed, which I feel is the right minimum length to be a useful clearing tool. Both these recommendations are weight forward so that they make excellent choppers as well. Since I haven't been able to reach BRK&T I can't get one of thiers to review.
 
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