Where can a guy buy a parang?

[Crayola]

I think the subject syas it all! I'm thinking of getting one but I don't know where to get one! Help

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[Cliff Stamp]

For a high end one, contact Marion Poff, last I checked he was working on custom versions by Allen Blade.

-Cliff

 

[Berkley]

The subject actually raises a couple of questions - what do you mean by "parang", and are you looking for a collector's piece or a user? Stone's Glossary of Arms And Armor says "parang" is a class name for a Malay chopper or jungle knife, and then lists 11 different types, 4 of which are illustrated and all different in design, one of which is apparently another name for a barong. Barongs are available (new) from http://www.invis.com/kriscutlery/barong.html and (collectible) http://www.mdenterprise.com/moro.htm . Lion Gate Arms and Armour has 3 collector-grade parangs (1 Philippine , 2 Indonesian) currently listed at http://www.antiquesword.com .
Hope this helps.

[This message has been edited by Berkley (edited 02-21-2000).]