Correction to my first post...both knives do NOT have sharpened false edges, only the small horn golok (15") does.
Cut tests: upon returning home with my knives (swords), I put the Survival Golok (22") through a bunch of tests in my back yard ranging from light vegitation (thin brush) to heavy chopping (8" tree stump). The first was on my wife's plant (she'd kill me if she found out). The plant had very thin branches of about 1/16"-1/8" and small leaves about 2". Very difficult to cut with both the kukri and my bolo. They both push the branch rather than cut through. Using little effort and the weight of the weapon I did several redondo strikes with the golok, not only did it cut the branches on each pass, it sheared several of the thin leaves in half (half stayed on the plant and the other half fell to the ground) with a clean cut. Did I mention this blade was sharp? Using a #3 and 4 horizontal stroke I then proceeded to take out several young saplings (overgrown weeds) about 1" to 2" diameter. Using a draw-cut (pulling the blade rather than chopping), 2 or 3 would go down with one stroke. Pentetration was very good. I then proceeded to an old dried up stump, a small tree about 8" diameter I had previously cut down with my bolo. Using witik chopping strokes from various angles I proceeded to take a piece off the top. The golok chopped very good as well. The blade never got stuck and chipped wedges out very easily. At least as good as the bolo or kukri but with far less effort. The handle as mentioned earlier, is great, it really does absorb alot of the shock and feels more comfortable the harder you push the blade. After chopping, I inspected the blade. No major damage found. I tried the light cutting on my wifes plant again to see if it still held that sharp edge and it still cut the branches, but didn't shear the leaves. After a couple passes on the stone it was back to it original form or maybe sharper. Final Impressions: a very versatile blade that cut thin brush (like a thinner machete) and chop heavier trees (like a kukri). Similar results on thick material could be had with both the Kukri and bolo, but far more effort is involved. Very ergonomic handle design that allows you to chop all day. Ive never had a chopping tool that had an edge this sharp and held it for as long as the golok did.
Although in my previous post i said i would reserve my small horn golok for "decoration" I couldn't help myself, i had to test it. I'm glad I did, I now have a new appreciation for this smaller knife! The knife displayed similar cutting abilities on the light stuff as the larger golok, but required more effort on the heavier stuff due to the length and weight reduction. But for what you give up in cutting ability you gain in portability. Its like having a mini pocket machete. This knife feels like a good chinese vegetable cleaver (I use to work as a prep chef at a chinese restaurant) only larger. I can see it filling a variety of roles at a campsite from preparing food to chopping firewood, to riding along on your side wherever you go.
Stupidity and the sheaths: With all the good the goloks had, the sheath let me down a little. the retention is not that good. The blade WILL slip out if the sheath is tilted beyond horizontal. A quick fix that others are doing is to glue a small strip of leather to the inside throat of the sheath to make the fit tighter. After cleaning the larger golok I set it on a bar stool inside the sheath. As I was cleaning the other knife, I accidently bumped it. As it was falling I reached to grab the handle. Instead of the handle the blade dropped out of the sheath, the edge contacted my index finger and the weight of the golok falling drew across my finger what felt like the entire length of the blade. If this happened out in the woods I would not be a happy camper (sorry, couldn't resist)! For now, when not in use in storage a secured the blades to the sheath with paracord for safety.
In closing I was really impressed when I opened the package and even more impressed when I actually used them. It would be a shame if these blades are bought as decoration and never used, they are really that good.
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