This is part 2 of a 2-part series on the modern Malaysian parang. 

Parang is Malay for a large broad knife, similar to what is known as a Machete in the west. 

If you missed the first part of this video series, watch it at Part 1 Introduction to the Modern Malaysian Parang (Machete): Types of Parangs

In this video, Urban Knife Guy explores at the Malaysian Parang Materials & Construction. 

This applies to all types of parangs whether it is a Duku Chandong, Golok or Parang Lading. 

Topics covered include: 

• The Blade Steel, Length & Thickness, Grind and Tang 
• The Handle 
• The Sheath 
• Parang Makers in Malaysia 

Check out a list of Malaysian parang makers at Introduction to Malaysian Parangs and Parang Makers

Watch a video on the Malaysian parang and stick-tang construction from Boreal Wilderness here:    • What Makes a Mala…