This particular hard ware shop in Temerloh is probably one shop I wouldn’t mind visiting again. Aside from having all the stuff you’d ever expect for a hardware shop, Kedai Nam Kee is well stocked with parangs of all shapes and sizes plus other little things that would make it an ideal one stop center for those needing last minute camping equipment.
The Nam Kee hard ware shop in Temerloh
Driving through Temerloh town on the way to the east coast, me and another mate realized that both of us did not carry a parang. This is a genuine case of ‘I thought you were…’. With most shops already closed (it was around 6pm), we know we would be okay with our Mora blades but having a parang would definitely boosts morale and save energy and time doing stuff around the camp.
So, Nam Kee saved us that day. Not only is the store packed to the bream with all shapes and sizes of parang imaginable, it also sells other stuff like lanterns, pots, ropes, water containers and even catapults.
But what made me most impressed with Nam Kee is the wide choices of parangs they have. While they are mostly mass produced and probably of medium and lower quality in terms of workmanship and blade quality, it would definitely do okay for general uses.
Parangs/ machetes of all sorts and designs
One particular design/ model really caught our attention. What made it stood out the most is the fact that these particular ones comes in wooden handle and wooden sheath. Not your typical plastics molded ones.
The wooden handle and sheath parangs are definitely nice than the plastic ones.
They are not superb but they will do the job. The fact that the tang of the blade is inserted into the handle using only craft-making glue gave it away a definite mass production item. Heck with it, we needed parang and for RM48 each, they are a bargain.
So, instead of one parang, both of use ended up with one each. Walking away, we felt better knowing that we have a parang for the trip and have learnt that there is Nam Kee hard ware shop to go to in Temerloh for basic supplies.
NOTE: If you are looking for good quality parang, try contacting the folks at Outdoor Gear Malaysia and Sepuh Crafts.
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there’s suppose to be a parang maker in kuala selangor
Hi Jeremy…oh isit? Maybe we should pay him a visit soon and get us self some pretty pieces
hello. have you got there telephone nos. or email address? We are looking for parangs that we can supply here in Brunei. Thank you
Sending you an email!
Can anyone email me information for buying parangs in Kuala Lumpur?
Thank you.
John
Hi Frank…check your email.
Im looking for any type of nice quality parang / pisau for outdoor activities / hobbies..suggest me
Hi Yusni..well, I am not sure what you need it for. Generally, a fixed blade would be recommended. I would say go for a combination of two blades, a parang and a smaller 3 inch fixed blade. The parang for general camp work, jungle us and the smaller fixed blade for food prep and the more intricate work.
If you want a smaller and more compact knife, go for a good quality folder like a Spyderco. Have a look at this site, they have a good choice of gear for you to start with.
Hi, great outdoor photos and write ups. Can you ple give me some info where I get buy a very good parang in Klang valley region and or around Malaysia. I have been using a few, the last one had the handle broken up and I cut my leg very badly-8 stiches ! Thanks
Hi Eddy…ouch. I am sorry to hear about your incident with parangs. Will send you an email in regards to that.