Parang Machete with Micarta and G-10

Product Description for Parang Machete with Micarta and G-10

Maker: Heavin Forge (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 112282
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 10.30 in.
Cutting edge length: 9.40 in.
Total length: 15.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.56 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.23 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.16 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.07 in.
Item weight: 16.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 21.6 oz.
Blade: Hand forged, differentially hardened 5160 carbon steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Bolster: Red and black G-10
Handle: Tan Micarta
Sheath: Orange Kydex
Description: When I recently visited Mastersmiths Kevin and Heather Harvey at their home in Belfast, South Africa, I was very pleased to see they had some of their knives available. Kevin and Heather teach bladesmithing courses, with students travelling from all over the world to learn their techniques. Kevin uses the Heavin Forge mark on his knives when he creates a knife while demonstrating for his classes. This is one such knife.
The parang machete is frequently used in the jungle as well as being a tool for making housing, furniture, and tools. The parang has been noted in John "Lofty" Wiseman's SAS Survival Handbook for this use. It particularly specialized is cutting and chopping woody materials without becoming stuck in the material. Many consider it to be one of the ultimate survival and bushcrafting tools!
The 10-1/2 blade is hand forged 5160 carbon steel with a hand rubbed satin finish. 5160 is tough and highly chip resistant, making it an excellent steel for hard use knives. The blade features a differential heat treatment, separating an ultra-hard cutting edge from a softer supportive spine to help prevent breakage. The spine and choil are nicely rounded for comfort. The Heavin Forge touchmark is on the left side of the blade.
The handle is tan Micarta, secured to the hidden tang using Corby Bolts. The contoured handle provides a comfortable grip with no hot spots. The guard is stacked red and black G-10 which helps prevent your hand from sliding forward during chopping tasks. A lanyard is included in the rear for extra retention.
To keep the knife close at hand, a high visibility orange Kydex sheath is included. By using a bright orange, the knife will be easy to find it set down in the field. A belt clip allows the sheath to be easily attached to a belt or vest.
Excellent work throughout!


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