The long knife, or parang, is the one blade you need for your adventures


Two-handed machete for maximum slashing power.

If you can carry only one blade on your adventures, it may have to be the long knife, variously called the parang, machete, golok, kukri, bolo or several other names.

The various names refer to long knives that are single-edged and shaped to perform multiple tasks, from heavy chopping to detailed whittling or slicing and food preparation.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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