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Oh wow...thank you very much Giantwalks. Appreciate it.

You mean the thickness of the blade? Its about 5mm thick. Santaman2000...this knife seems a bit too small to be a meat cleaver. But that is really the best explanation so far :)

Hahaha...I have no clue why it is so. Bought it from Bunnings in Christchurch and it came like that.

Hi everyone... Got this knife in New Zealand not too long ago. Can't seem to find any information on it's use and purpose. Odd shape on the spine (the recess) Any clue? [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] Thanks in advance.

I hate you Swampy. Now I gotta go get myself one.

Thanks for all the info guys. Yes, working with the bladesmith to make an axe is definitely on my to do list now. Naturally, they are scared to try something they are not familiar with. SCM..yes, the two knives on the right are both hollow handles. When I told the bladesmith that I have an...

Oh...and here is another version of what is called a 'pig sticker' (extreme right) The blade is about 10inches, clip point. The indigenous people use this for hunting as well and it doubles as both a small parang and what a friend refers to as 'Mercy blade'.

Hi Wulf...I will PM you :)

I asked a few indigenous friends I know and I got different replies honestly. But from what I understand, they use it with either a long piece of stick or close range. Boar they hunt normally is caught in some sort of trap and they use the spear the kill it, stabbing it underneath the front...

Oh...I must have hit some interest there :) This is made by local blade smith for indigenous people for hunting. It is a tricky thing to own for the rest of us cause the Malaysian law technically does not allow double edge blades. Below is the only pic I have. Taken with my phone some time...

Hi guys... Santaman...yeah..I have looked on ebay. Most are used and I would like to try getting new ones before I consider those. BR...haha...we have boot sales here but seldom for axe heads. I have seens lots of parangs, spears etc but axe heads are rare. Been scouring the flea markets for...

Can anyone tell me where I can order axe head only (without the handle) I have a small project and may need a few. Would very much prefer not to buy a completely good axe and remove the handle. Mr Moderator...please remove my post if this is not the right place for it. Thanks

Hi everyone! Thanks for all the comments. I made the video solely because I am amazed at how much traditional craft and knowledge that still exists within Stem and his people. The Semelai tribe, according to some books have made Lake Bera their home for more than 600 years and for that I think...

Hi...thought I'd share this video I recently compiled. Mr Moderator, please move my post if it is not posted on the right place. Enjoy :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y78U55kBv5Y&list=UU18E YArvvBvMrVhNrYgGZeQ&index=1&fe ature=plcp

Sorry for reviving an old thread. I manage to finalize the video and made it live on Youtube. This is the handle I was talking about. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROADkz8vi_4

Thanks guys. Really appreciate the info. That makes sense. The 'flexibility' and 'springy' action is exactly for the same reason the guy told me. What amazes me is that the diameter of the wood is no bigger than 3cm yet it really flexes! He told me that if that particular wood is soaked in...

Hi everyone... I thought this would be the best place to ask. I recently had the privilege of witnessing an axe with a wooden handle that is flexible. It is not rattan. But it is really 'springy'. Is this something common among some designs of axe handles? pardon my ignorance but I am really...

Oh WOW! That is spectacular!

Hi...I am from Malaysia and obviously the trees here are different but I thought I'd share how I have seen it done. Below is a video I posted sometime back on Youtube (mod please remove if this is not appropriate). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t_pMp5X4Z8&list=UU18E...

Stunning! Love the profile of the knife with the wood handle. Me green with envy now!