which Golok?

FortyTwoBlades said:
As cool as the Barkie looks I have to agree with Joe that I'd rather see it with some kind of point. Can't think of a real advantage to not having one, at least not for the things I do. :)
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I ground a point on one of mine. Wicked thing. :eek:
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Probably cause people don't have one! You want to let me try it out :) I'll give it back I promise!
 
Horn Dog said:
I ground a point on one of mine. Wicked thing. :eek:
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Now that is cool :thumbup:



I prefer a point as well. However, I always thought the idea behind the pointless BRKT golok was to make it a more efficient chopper than a pointed blade of the same length?
 
baldtaco-II said:
"But I did see one chip at PWYP."

Saw that pic a couple of weeks back. 'Till there's a pattern I've got that pegged as rogue, but still...
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Agreed. It is had to balance the edge grind with the HT.
 
rksoon said:
Now that is cool :thumbup:



I prefer a point as well. However, I always thought the idea behind the pointless BRKT golok was to make it a more efficient chopper than a pointed blade of the same length?
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It did lose some of its chopping efficiency, but still chopped pretty well. The non-pointed one does better.
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Horn Dog said:
It did lose some of its chopping efficiency, but still chopped pretty well. The non-pointed one does better.
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Oh HD, I wasn't bashing your mod; I think it's absolutely great, and I don't doubt that it performs well :thumbup: I was just ruminating on why the design didn't have a point in the first place.
 
If they just added an inch and a half to the end of the design to accommodate a point it'd be just as good at chopping, but a little more versatile. :)
 
I had a BRK golok, then I got a Farmer Dangerous Curves...I ended up selling the BRK. The DC just has more utility in my experience and suits the work I do better. The weight and balance also helps elbow and wrist fatigue.

I used it this weekend clearing up some storm damage, as well as keeping the burdock and other weed under control.

I don't think you could go wrong with either one. They are great tools...don't bother with the chainsaw for the small tasks, grab the golok.:thumbup:

FortyTwoBlades said:
As cool as the Barkie looks I have to agree with Joe that I'd rather see it with some kind of point. Can't think of a real advantage to not having one, at least not for the things I do. :)
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I do think the blunt tip is very handy for small digging chores. Like digging a cathole when out roughing it, of uprooting saplings, fire poker etc.

-Todd
 
fod said:
I do think the blunt tip is very handy for small digging chores. Like digging a cathole when out roughing it, of uprooting saplings, fire poker etc.

-Todd
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Why would you do that when you can use a stick for any of those applications though? :confused:
 
rksoon said:
Oh HD, I wasn't bashing your mod; I think it's absolutely great, and I don't doubt that it performs well :thumbup: I was just ruminating on why the design didn't have a point in the first place.
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Because the traditional golok type that Mike was making doesn't have or need a point. It's a pure chopper. Here is a traditional golok of the same type and pattern in traditional materials from Valiant. There are many variations on goloks.
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I would take the Condor model. I don't think the extra cost of the BRKT makes it that much better. Of course, I would still LOVE to own one, as the one I have held felt great.

Never handled a Farmer :(
 
If a large machete/chopper were going to be my only knife, I'd want a point. Since it isn't my only knife, the point isn't of much concern.
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
Why would you do that when you can use a stick for any of those applications though? :confused:
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Cause I got a golok in my hand...not a stick.;)

Seriously, earlier this spring I was digging up saplings and I wanted to leave the roots intact, with the intent of making staffs and cudgels. A stick would not have been up to the task or digging about the root ball. Sure, other tools might have worked, but I took the golok and not the whole tool shed.
 
Horn Dog said:
Because the traditional golok type that Mike was making doesn't have or need a point. It's a pure chopper. Here is a traditional golok of the same type and pattern in traditional materials from Valiant. There are many variations on goloks.
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That's what I figured. Pure chopper. :thumbup:

I do still want one :D
 
Horn Dog said:
Because the traditional golok type that Mike was making doesn't have or need a point. It's a pure chopper. Here is a traditional golok of the same type and pattern in traditional materials from Valiant. There are many variations on goloks.
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Looks just like mine:thumbup::D.
 
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