Golokathon

[Big Mike]

Awesome work Vic,

…I always value your opinion.


Having had the opportunity to use Tony’s Farmer (both before and after the new handle), I can attest to it’s prowess; a great blade in a small package.

The Bark River Goloks are equally appealing, I have used both the original and the new run, and I am the keeper of the BRK&T Golok Prototype (you can’t own a piece of history),

...but I still prefer my KSF Machete as a big chopper.



Keep up the good work my friend.



Big Mike

”Scaring the tree huggers.”

Forest & Stream

 

[Brian Andrews]

...but I still prefer my KSF Machete as a big chopper.


Big Mike

”Scaring the tree huggers.”

Forest & Stream

Oh Man!!!! You had to mention that now! I am quite positive that HD has one of those too!

 

[Big Mike]

Oh Man!!!! You had to mention that now! I am quite positive that HD has one of those too!

Nothing like stirring the pot Brian.

 

[Horn Dog]

Oh Man!!!! You had to mention that now! I am quite positive that HD has one of those too!

Yes, it was in last years big machete chop off that I did on this forum.

This one out chopped it.

 

[akennedy73]

great review man - those condors are incredible tools for the money! :thumbup:

 

[K Williams]

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I Know that website well. I have my eyes on a few of Guro Ron's swords also.

 

[K Williams]

I wonder if those are of the quality the Valiants are. I am very impressed with my Valient golok. The Farmer Dangerous Curves is nice, too. I would like to see a really big chopper from him.

Take a look at his videos on YouTube... Some of his swords are used by the Philippine Marine Corps & Pekiti Tirsia players...

 

[Horn Dog]

So many choppers........so little money left.

 

[on_the_edge]

I've been waiting for this review. Thanks for all the "work" and info. I'm glad I've got my order in for a Condor. There has been some stuff needing a little Condor love growing in the vicinity.

 

[Joezilla]

Great review as always Horn Dog. I was definitely loving the valiant/condor head to head.

Just for your input, the handles WILL be a bit more rounded, and there WILL be a leather sheath later on

 

[OldPhysics]

I wonder if those are of the quality the Valiants are. I am very impressed with my Valient golok. The Farmer Dangerous Curves is nice, too. I would like to see a really big chopper from him.

In the words of this newest generation, "that would be ... awesome."

 

[OldPhysics]

I've been waiting for this review. Thanks for all the "work" and info. I'm glad I've got my order in for a Condor. There has been some stuff needing a little Condor love growing in the vicinity.

Have you thought about that Farmer? Or perhaps lobbying the smith to see if he'll make a larger version on his Golok?

I'm pretty impressed by what I've seen here.

 

[Horn Dog]

Great review as always Horn Dog. I was definitely loving the valiant/condor head to head.

Just for your input, the handles WILL be a bit more rounded, and there WILL be a leather sheath later on

In that case, the Condor is looking even better. I knew the one I got at Blade was a prototype. Some dont seem to like the hooked tip, but I do. With a more contoured handle and a decent sheath, the Condor golok will be hard to beat.

 

[C.S. Graves]

Hooray for goloks! I find it interesting that the SGL and Dangerous Curves were the same weight. Everyone that owns a Farmer seems praise their edge and penetration in chopping.

Own several Valiant Trading Company blades myself, including an SGL, golok kelapa, and golok bengkulu. I love the use of wood and horn and the comfy handles on the SG line and the parang bandol. Quite nice, especially given the prices.

 

[GRIM 62]

A superb review,Thanks!Now I might have to contact Mr.Farmer.

 

[tonym]

Thanks for the time and effort you put into that H.D.!!!!

You put up alot of great info and pics here!

Thanks also for the putting a polished convex edge on it as well!

 

[caine]

So many choppers........so little money left.

Looks like you need a Newt Livesay R.T.A.K in that set.

 

[Diomedes Industries]

Do you mind if you post a ball park price on each of these blades as you know them?

That would really help me decide.

TF

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

So many choppers........so little money left.

What Condor is that peaking its head up at the bottom? Looks a lot like the Viking model I have.

 

[kgd]

Great stuff Vic, I got to this thread late but all my questions seem to have been answered from the other posts. Visually I really like the valients. Good to know about their sheath though.