There’s nothing wrong with the parang handle I made as posted earlier. But when I held the Sarawak parangs given by Mr Danny Voon from Kuching, I knew I needed to give my parang handle a make over. I have to do it, [...]]]> http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2010/05/completing-the-parang-rehandling-part-ii/feed/ 2 http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2010/05/making-a-wooden-handle-for-custom-parang-from-bidor-part-i/ http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2010/05/making-a-wooden-handle-for-custom-parang-from-bidor-part-i/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 22:36:38 +0000 Keong http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/?p=1720 A wooden handle for my Parang Bidor

The first time I visited the Bidor parang maker, besides buying some pre-made blades, I decided to place an order for a custom piece. Of course I didn’t need yet another parang but I really wanted to improve on making wooden handles for parangs. For RM15, I thought [...]]]> http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2010/05/making-a-wooden-handle-for-custom-parang-from-bidor-part-i/feed/ 2 http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2010/04/a-video-on-traditional-bidayuh-blades-in-semban/ http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2010/04/a-video-on-traditional-bidayuh-blades-in-semban/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 06:53:20 +0000 Keong http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/?p=1635 Here is a video we compiled on the blades we saw used by the Bidayuhs in Semban. We apologize for its rather poor quality.

I was equally astounded by the traditional blades used by the Bidayuh women in Semban. While the shapes of the blades are quite the same to their ‘bigger’ parang cousins, the method in which they are used is artistic. But the biggest surprise to me had [...]]]> http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2010/04/the-kitchen-and-bamboo-blades-in-semban-part-v-2/feed/ 0 http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2010/04/the-bidayuh%e2%80%99s-traditional-cutting-tools-in-semban-sarawak-part-v-1/ http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2010/04/the-bidayuh%e2%80%99s-traditional-cutting-tools-in-semban-sarawak-part-v-1/#comments Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:06:58 +0000 Keong http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/?p=1617 The hilt of a Bidayuh’s Parang…wait till you see the rest!

The cutting tools used by the Bidayuhs in Semban are really unique and inspiring. From large Parangs to kitchen knives, there are even ‘non-metal’ cutting tools still being used by these amazingly beautiful people. To me, they are true testaments of how a deep [...]]]> http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2010/04/the-bidayuh%e2%80%99s-traditional-cutting-tools-in-semban-sarawak-part-v-1/feed/ 6 http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2010/01/putting-in-a-wooden-handle-for-a-friend%e2%80%99s-parang/ http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2010/01/putting-in-a-wooden-handle-for-a-friend%e2%80%99s-parang/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:45:49 +0000 Keong http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/?p=1385 A parang handle making project

This is a small parang ‘gift’ project for a friend. I will have to make the wooden handle for it, as well as a sheath. The blade was purchased from the Bidor parang maker some time back. A standard blade sold everywhere. I decided to do this project for two [...]]]> http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2010/01/putting-in-a-wooden-handle-for-a-friend%e2%80%99s-parang/feed/ 2 http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2010/01/hammock-the-best-way-to-camp-in-the-jungle/ http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2010/01/hammock-the-best-way-to-camp-in-the-jungle/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:59:25 +0000 Keong http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/?p=1359 Personally, hammock is the best jungle shelter

One of the best ways to camp in the jungle is by using a hammock with a tarp over. The hammock keeps you off the ground, away from the wetness of the rain and creepy crawlies. Personally, it is by far the single type of shelter that is [...]]]> http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2010/01/hammock-the-best-way-to-camp-in-the-jungle/feed/ 11 http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2009/11/the-bidor-parang-maker/ http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2009/11/the-bidor-parang-maker/#comments Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:04:52 +0000 Keong http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/?p=1232 I guess the Parang makers have gone upscale in terms of operations

I have always heard about the Bidor Parang. One local jungle survival instructor I know swears by the Parangs from Bidor. So, on an early morning drive back to Kuala Lumpur from Kedah, I decided to take a detour off the main highway, [...]]]> http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2009/11/the-bidor-parang-maker/feed/ 14 http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2009/11/a-sarawak-parang-blade-from-apai74/ http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2009/11/a-sarawak-parang-blade-from-apai74/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:47:25 +0000 Keong http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/?p=1213 The Parang which is a gift to me from Apai74

This is a beautiful Sarawak Parang blade I received from my friend Apai74. Apai74 or James is no stranger in knife forums like BritishBlades and MKF. I got in touch with him some time back through a mutual friend and a few months ago, James’ [...]]]> http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2009/11/a-sarawak-parang-blade-from-apai74/feed/ 5 http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2009/09/putting-a-wooden-handle-for-my-jungle-parang-blade/ http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2009/09/putting-a-wooden-handle-for-my-jungle-parang-blade/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:34:43 +0000 Keong http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/?p=989 The parang blade I got from Johor

My jungle Parang is probably the second most important thing I carry whenever I head into the jungle (besides my Mora fixed blade). I recently bought a Parang blade from a maker in the southern state of Johor. I immediately fell for the blade because of its shape. [...]]]> http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2009/09/putting-a-wooden-handle-for-my-jungle-parang-blade/feed/ 7