Condor Bushcraft Parang: Extended Review

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11 жыл бұрын

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Chris and Will are back and testing an outstanding new cutting tool, the Condor Bushcraft Parang. We put this tool through it's paces and discover what a chopping monster it is. The Good, The Bad (Not really anything bad), and The Ugly (the sheath) is covered. "GO! GET TO THE CHOPPAH!!" See? Even Ahnold wants you to buy it!

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@usoppbarbosa981 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris,a little tip for you: I just got the parang in the mail today and the sheath is now a bit different. The edge now slides on the seam/rivet side. It goes in very smooth (not tight like the old one looks to be), and since the blade edge doesn't actually slide on the cordura, it will never cut through. Simple yet very efficient fix to the issue you had. The sheath is now perfectly usable out of the box.

@trevorsmith303 2 жыл бұрын

After reading reviews and watching it's performance, I bought one a few days ago.. Tested it and it's awesome for what I need. Extremely happy with it.

@josegrg 10 жыл бұрын

Nice parang, great place and nice video. But from the minute 8:46 to 8:53 you put your arm in danger because if the parang slide. Best regards. Jose Gpe Ruiz.

@carpkai 11 жыл бұрын

I live in .Westerville, Ohio, but my back yard is a choppers dream. After watching your review, I ordered one of these parangs. Hopefully it will help me tame the wilds of suburbia. I have 5 40 ft. ash trees that are dying from the emerald ash borer. Damn shame I don't have a stove or fireplace.I should have a bushcraft party after I get these trees on the ground. Beer and parangs? Sounds kind of dangerous. I'm ne to your channel, but I like your vids. You make em, I'll watch em.

@THENEWWRANGLER 10 жыл бұрын

i just ordered one. i really need to stop watching your videos. every time i do i end up buying stuff

@baldieman64 10 жыл бұрын

I have a couple of Malaysian parangs of different styles and they're hard to beat for heavier clearing work. The latest toy is a 26" slashing parang that was quite expensive at 39 Ringit ($12) but went through ivy and brambles in the UK like butter. The shorter, wider style shown here are great general purpose tools that will cover everything from cutting to light chopping without straining your wrist.

@preparedmind101 11 жыл бұрын

It'll chop fine without a sharpening. I just always like to add a very small v-edge on top of the typical Condor convex edge.

@markmarshall4577 8 жыл бұрын

Choice is good and everyone's certainly welcome to use the tools that suit them. I was a knife and axe guy but I'm building much smaller cook fires than I did as a kid and I find an axe to be overkill for the small stuff as well as less safe when I'm really tired. The parang seems ideal for converting deadwood into suitable fuel for a portable biomass stove.

@bujanginin9971 4 жыл бұрын

That Parang style originated from Sarawak Borneo. Our tribe (Iban) use it for survival in jungle. The design is for comfort and flexibility in any hand that use it.

@martywilkinson6722 10 жыл бұрын

Chris, mine is on order. I already got the Parang, now this one will accompany it. Thanks for the review.

@Tcoldsteel 10 жыл бұрын

I actually don't mind the sheath, for what it is. Little pocket for folder or fire-kit. The death does need breaking-in though. It comes with a slightly bent inner lining which needs to be flattened so the fit gets slightly looser and easier to draw. Excellent review of an excellent an adaptable tool. Thanks Chris. Keep up the good work.

@preparedmind101 11 жыл бұрын

Functionally, yes. Pack Golok is nicer from a finish standpoint. The Bushcraft parang is simple, and it takes some work to make it "look" nice. (new blade finish shown in "Perfect Knife Kit?" video...)

@dwightehowell6062 8 жыл бұрын

You guys chop as bad as I do. Like a brownie. The blade could blow a big chip about every other hit with proper placement. You do split wood better than my grandmother because she's dead. You are right that it does appear to be an excellent tool. God bless.

@exotika1301 10 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, just discovered Colhan's channel were he uses his 18" Tramontina with a real bushcraft sensibility. He shows how using both a scandi grind and a convex grind on the same machete can be utilized to perform different tasks. He shoots in central Brazil where oddly enough he has access to both desert and jungle areas to challenge his ever increasing bushcraft skills. See his Bushcraft Machete (10 of 13) video you won't be disappointed.

@preparedmind101 10 жыл бұрын

Yeah....Central Ohio bushcraft never matches Central Brasil. One reason I try to steer clear from using the word "bushcraft" on my channel. I'll check it out.

@doomsdayjoy 11 жыл бұрын

I love knife reviews,always enjoy watching your reviews Chris,always waiting on what's next,thanks.

@hoostas7119 9 жыл бұрын

I would keep in mind the level of chopping you want to do.. I live in central Florida, a lighter parang seems to work fine (we mostly don't need an axe down here in the swamp), like in many other places in the tropics/sub tropics.. It's a great chopper if you want to cut thicker stuff..

@Dhuum301 11 жыл бұрын

thanks you,A few people have had something ad to say about the edge but after your review ive decided to buy it so cheers

@Rammykazemi 9 жыл бұрын

does this chops and batons better than the Kershaw camp 14?

@carpkai 11 жыл бұрын

I've never names a knife, but I did have a 63 Willys Overland with a 283 Chevy engine, and P.T.O. wench. I named her Nellie Belle,like the Jeep on the old Roy Rogers T.V.show.Yea I know I'm old.

@TheRunereaper 10 жыл бұрын

Good review although it might have been better if you could have had a running lawnmower in the background! I agree with most of your comments, including the sheath. I felt that the manufactured edge angle was too high and reduced it, though kept it convex. It made the edge, particularly at the tip, more vulnerable to chipping and rolling, so maybe Condor does have it right. Good, honest tool. Thanks for posting.

@jessejames837 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris , how well does this thing hold an edge?

@MrGodofwar666 11 жыл бұрын

which one is better in your opinion, the bushcraft parang or the pack golok?

@micheletennis87 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, I wanted to know based on your experience if this is a great parang for bushcraft / survival in nature? Would it be your choice as a long blade for a wilderness trip? Let me know what you think, Michele.

@carldraper616 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks, nearly bought the Condor Speed Bowie Machete as my first Machete. However based on your two reviews I decided to go for the Parang. Subbed - Thanks

@DemonSniperNL 11 жыл бұрын

Oh, I want to prepare but those stuff is illegal in here. i can't wait till i move out of The Netherlands to somewhere else where i can prepare and do my own thing. I subbed to you, Really nice videos you got here! Thanks.

@thedefinitive6296 11 жыл бұрын

I've heard others complain about the grind as it comes from the factory. I think it's just too steep, but if you spend some time shallowing it out, I think it's definitely one of the best choppers on the market, especially for the money.

@THENEWWRANGLER 11 жыл бұрын

as far a kydex sheaths for blades that large would you recommend, the pancake or the fold over taco style of kydex sheath?? loving your videos by the way.

@petraklaes6587 5 жыл бұрын

hallo, das ist nicht so schön wenn man einfach frisches holz nimmt das noch nicht abgestorben ist. bitte für sollsche versuche tot holz verwenden

@Dhuum301 11 жыл бұрын

so do you recommend a quick sharpening when you buy this or just leave it how it is because i would like it to take the role of an axe

@Adventurer-1971 10 жыл бұрын

Bought one of these based on your reviews and thoughts. Thanks. Its awesome I think

@WhyamIstillwatchingyoutube 11 жыл бұрын

Condor Bushcraft Parang...for when you just need to trust you have what you need!!!! I shall have one...just have to save up for a few months!

@clarksonchief 11 жыл бұрын

Chris / Will Glad to see you guys out in the woods. I've enjoyed PM101 sense i found it, and have or haven't made purchases off of a few of your reviews. you've saved me a little money by not having to buy stuff and then be like " crap this doesn't fit the nitch i needed it to. So for that if you guys need a weekend away in the deep woods of central Ky to do some filming or a week of camping/Bushcraft, let me know the offers open.

@carpkai 11 жыл бұрын

Cris, have you seen the Ben Orfords Eban Parang? It really looks cool, but I bet it would cost a small fortune.They are custom made in England. I already have a Condor Bushcraft Parang, like your Julie. I love this blade, but I thing it's bigger than it needs to be. I think I'm gonna cut a few inches off the blade, and round off the angle on the top of the blade.Then, it would be more like the Orfords, and I wouldn't get tennis elbow from swinging it.For what I do, I don't think i need the heft.

@EatCarbs 11 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool. Looks like a good choppah! Thanks for the video

@THENEWWRANGLER 9 жыл бұрын

need to find cheap priced yet good quality leather belt loop with d ring for drop down sheath action, any ideas?

@Jmayer433 10 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on the different grinds and what they are?

@thenextarcher 11 жыл бұрын

are you using a lapel mic? What is your recording set-up? mostly sound, as I am trying to sort that out.

@OysterPir8 10 жыл бұрын

Any update on weather the leather sheath fits? I would DEFINITELY prefer this with a leather sheath. (and a nicer wood handle) I love my axes, but if I have to cut my way through Spanish broom, blackberry, manzanita and other thick brush, a parang would absolutely be my tool of choice. The fact that it could double as an axe or hatchet if need be is a huge plus. Great review. Thanks!

@Biglatinnj 11 жыл бұрын

I've just order the condor pack golok. Do you think this one is better?

@jimmytmccabe 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I trek the mountains and jungles of Southeast Asia, and consider both the Condor Eco and Bushcraft Parangs ideal for that hot/wet/rainy/harsh environment. The polypropylene handles are resilient and reliable, the tools are light, and they aren’t unwieldy for fine-tuned tasks (i.e. carving). The sheaths are not very good, but for the price, these hybrid knives rule! You can pretty much do everything with these knives.

@unclefrankonap1953 8 жыл бұрын

great job on the video just ordered one on your recommendation and your buddy. good team you two you build the fire I,ll do the cowboy cooking,

@indianaratman 11 жыл бұрын

how much wood would a condor cut if a condor could cut wood..Every go to smoky mountain knife works .They have a web page a the coolest knife shops iv ever been too..

@Forewarned76 11 жыл бұрын

Also you can flip it over and use it to rabbit stick

@preparedmind101 10 жыл бұрын

I went with the other destroyer...Shiva. But you gave me the idea.

@Rammykazemi 9 жыл бұрын

what blade batons BEST out of your blades?

@gratteloupfurfeather2509 11 жыл бұрын

HI,I have few questions,is it full tang?And is this blade lighter than the Village Parang..?

@subcyber 9 жыл бұрын

* heavy breathing *

@dwightehowell6062 8 жыл бұрын

They moved the rivets to the edge side of the sheath where they belonged.

@tartarsauce2601 2 жыл бұрын

8 years ago this was 35 bucks... it's $73 on amazon right now.

@julesthurongi1223 11 жыл бұрын

Aww Crap. Now I gotta buy one. I'll have to see if I can delay picking up an Ontario Kukri (I'm freaken in love with that thick high carbon, US made, deeply curved and flat ground monster) over this beast. Personally, I'd give it a dragon name and hand/dremel in a cool "scale" pattern on the handle which would look awesome in that green poly (partially for grip, and partially for character). Best vid. I've seen on this blade. Ive been drooling for a while now, and scanning for a decent review!

@viseshseernam39 4 жыл бұрын

I just here for the blade review not shealth the blade is more important as far the carry along with you , you have different options

@accurate1212 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, have you looked at the reviews of the new kershaw camp 10? It has some good reviews. It replaces the D2 outcast. You can get it on amazon for $40. I just ordered one. Its got a pretty nice sheath with it.

@sfbulldogg1 11 жыл бұрын

Locks realy nice that knife sir !

@JuaneDosesII-wj6dd 25 күн бұрын

Julie is a battle axe

@Dhuum301 11 жыл бұрын

well im from the uk,and the place i orderd it from have a new improved sheath,the parang fits better in it,and its tougher........and if you have a fine edge on your blade it wont cut it either.So the new sheath they have is alot better

@Wedkog 10 жыл бұрын

Is this a good survival multi-tool? could you use this as a machete? I don't understand the difference between a parang and a machete? is a parang a sort of sword-like machete?

@FGYT1 10 жыл бұрын

Parang and Machete are from different parts of the world and have been evolved to deal with different types of Jungle the Machete is from a thick secondary jungle environment and is long thin (2-2.5mm ish) for hacking all day in dense but thin softish vines and shoots . The Parang is better in primary jungle is shorter and thicker blade (5mm ish) to deal with the harder trees chopping bigger wood and used as camp building etc for short time scales ie end of day set up generally I give parangs a harder Rockwell than machetes though still softer than a Knife

@azfarjamshah9509 9 жыл бұрын

Parang is a malay word for machete. Designed by the folks living in South East Asia. It is the everyday knife for those living in rural or village area. Mostly use to cut thick vegetation like blady grass, slaughter and skin animal, and some "bushcraft" with bamboos and the like.

@flashdamingo 11 жыл бұрын

Condor bushcraft parang is definitely on my want list. Maybe kali . (The destroyer ) would be a suitable name.

@kimbrady7478 10 жыл бұрын

Where did u find for 39.00 ty

@5ddubya 10 жыл бұрын

So can you point me in the right direction on a proper way to use a parang here on youtube?

@34482muz 9 жыл бұрын

Yip burst the top pin on the sheath, mine is a beast,

@felixelizondo8047 11 жыл бұрын

Haha I liked it how you compared it to the bg parang haha

@adamgreene831 7 жыл бұрын

just bought one!

@highonimmi 9 жыл бұрын

who the hell is breathing? dayum...

@jam1148 7 жыл бұрын

highonimmi exactly what I was thinking lol

@Jimlovescock 5 жыл бұрын

highonimmi Chris is breathing. If not he'd be dead.

@WhyamIstillwatchingyoutube 11 жыл бұрын

Cheapest one I can find now is $70. I think all the people saying "Great Price" made them go Hmmmm I think we will raise the price. Yikes!

@Abbbb225 8 жыл бұрын

Maybe you reprofiled the edge too thin, which is why it's sticking

@Shooter11B 11 жыл бұрын

The name you are looking for is Nicki.

@ryanwalker1825 Жыл бұрын

I would of been throw that log in 40 chops it took him like 700, and idk if he made it

@AdrianJNyaoi 6 жыл бұрын

people who use parang every day NEVER baton when splitting wood. I have 7 parangs of different sizes for different job. I never see a parang as a servival tool but just a work tool that we use everyday

@preparedmind101 10 жыл бұрын

Search "Pathfinder School Cabin Fever Knife Grinds". Dave will tell you.

@adammcguinness9950 4 жыл бұрын

Your mate needs to practice his accuracy. Took him a while to get through that log.

@Wildwestwrangler 4 жыл бұрын

Dude this was like years ago!!! Trust me they've practiced plenty.

@adammcguinness9950 4 жыл бұрын

I reckon he would of, I was just saying, compared to Chris(think that’s his name), he took a while to cut his.

@davllee2001 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Julie

@calebthomas1448 8 жыл бұрын

Jessica list?

@carpkai 11 жыл бұрын

Be careful when you are batoning. That wood knocking sound may call in a sasquatch!

@exotika1301 10 жыл бұрын

Sorry, that was Colhane with an e...

@preparedmind101 11 жыл бұрын

Too big? Really? I think it's about perfect as is.

@WhyamIstillwatchingyoutube 11 жыл бұрын

No that dont include shipping :p

@stephenfelshaw 11 жыл бұрын

Put will back behind the camera.

@redmanindian 11 жыл бұрын

Wats a v edge

@Twenty4Seven75 10 жыл бұрын

Think Will needs to sit down or something. Sounds like he's just about to throw a pushrod.

@Surv1ve_Thrive 4 жыл бұрын

@11 !

@preparedmind101 11 жыл бұрын

The guy that designed it didn't think so when he watch the video. Oh well...

@keithlarsen7557 10 жыл бұрын

Carbon steel is best steel.

@coolsly64 8 жыл бұрын

I am going to name mine valkariez!

@realUlfricStormcloak 9 жыл бұрын

Named mine "Connie"

@carpkai 11 жыл бұрын

Bud K penny shipping $37.00 total today!!!!

@BIGEARL240 10 жыл бұрын

stalker breathing behind camera....

@Imakebootysclap 6 жыл бұрын

take it easy on fatty survival Will, it must not be easy to film quietly after testing a tool for like 45 seconds, big boys get winded just talking

@Cynocehali 4 жыл бұрын

Here in 2020, the walking dead are among us.

@preparedmind101 11 жыл бұрын

Come watch live sometime. I live off Westerville rd south of 161. Hit me up on the facebook page.

@brianf9619 2 жыл бұрын

I would Never buy an S30V Choppa anyways ......

@tomritter493 11 жыл бұрын

nice parang dude built to kill weeds and trees

@geraintjones75 11 жыл бұрын

haha demon blade... name it lilith :P

@Shaneprepaid 11 жыл бұрын

Ithe breathing scared me

@Awholeopinion 11 жыл бұрын

What the bear grylls parang has a girlfriend what?

@jay-rus4437 6 жыл бұрын

5 swings??? .... you mean 12 🙄

@jahlove9930 4 жыл бұрын

Really 😂

@carpkai 11 жыл бұрын

When your 65 every ounce counts! L.O.L.

@hildolfrdraugadrottin7279 4 жыл бұрын

So this thing can chop like an axe eh? Thats almost as funny as Wranglerstar saying machetes are worthless in the woods. Apparently you have no axe skills because if you did you wouldn't be comparing a machete to an axe. There's no way a machete comes close to having the chopping ability of an axe. Those are nice machetes and do chop well considering their size but try to keep it real when your reviewing something.

@Wildwestwrangler 4 жыл бұрын

Well now you sound like a dumbass!!! If you knew the origins of the parang, you'd know that they log just as big of trees as the states and don't use axes at all. They at the point of this video could have used a little bit of brushing up on their technique but that was 7 years ago. And I can damn sure tell you from experience that a proper parang can absolutely chop with an axe in the right hands, and I've been using an axe since I could walk, having been raised by generations of loggers and working as a logger myself. Logging was and still is the bread and butter of my family.

@hildolfrdraugadrottin7279 4 жыл бұрын

@@Wildwestwrangler Its obvious who is the dumbass is. There's no way a machete can outperform an axe when it comes to chopping ability. 😆