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A. G. Maisey · 10th August 2016, 08:58 AM

I don't think that we can include the word "parang" in this list.

"Parang" is a generic term that includes all sort of swords, choppers, jungle knives, machetes.

It is not a sabre.

10th August 2016, 08:58 AM	#5
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,992	I don't think that we can include the word "parang" in this list. "Parang" is a generic term that includes all sort of swords, choppers, jungle knives, machetes. It is not a sabre.