The BMC Lading Kilat is our first collaboration blade with MY Parang of Malaysia. The Lading is a great all-rounder - it is perfect to whip out for quick jobs and an ideal light-carry option around the garden and woods. It's excellent performance is inextricably linked to its historical design and traditional manufacturing techniques simply not possible, nor authentic outside of SE Asia. A true daily workhorse tool. It is designed to be powerful and nimble in hand, offering enough responsiveness and power for hacking back branches, brambles and weeds. Ideal for clearing paths lightening fast - the meaning of 'Kilat' in Malay. It is a classic Parang with up-swept blade profile in 5160 steel. It sports a generous and extremely comfortable Croatian Beech handle. It's not too long, it's not too short. Overall length is 470mm / 18.50in with a blade length of 300mm / 11.81in. The blade has a distal taper from 7mm down to 4mm, keeping the blade strong, light and better balanced for general use. There is no finger guard, in keeping with a more traditional 'Parang' and to give a much more streamlined look and feel. The ricasso is unsharpened, offering security against the hand accidentally slipping forward. The shape of the front handle is very neutral and allows for a standard hammer grip. Front and reverse pinch grips are all super comfortable and well-balanced for myriad outdoor clearance scenarios. The Lading comes with a unique made-in-Britain Kydex sheath with dangler attachment. The traditional hammer finished blade should be kept clean and well oiled to keep it looking its best. Simply give it a wipe down after use and a quick spray of 3in1 oil before storing in its sheath. Product Specs: SKU: BMC-MYL-470 Blade Length: 300mm / 11.81in Overall Length: 470mm / 18.50in Blade Material: 5160 Carbon Steel Blade Hardness (HRC): 56-58 HRC Blade Thickness: 7mm / 0.27in at handle, 4mm / 0.15in at tip Blade Coating: Bare Steel Sheath: Kydex Dangler Handle Material: Beech Blade Type: Parang, Convex Grind Product Weight: 485g / 1.06lbs knife only; 650g / 1.43lbs including sheath Care Instructions: The Lading Kilat is made from 5160 Carbon Steel. To keep the steel free from signs of oxidation or corrosion; please ensure it is cleaned, oiled and ensure it is put away dry. Using "wet wipes" or other chemical cleaning products may discolour the blade. We suggest using the cleaning cloth provided to remove clearance debris and dirt, a generous squirt of 3-IN-ONE oil (manufactured by WD40) onto the blade and carefully wiped down after use will keep the steel in optimal condition. High-kinetic use of any outdoor blade will result in the cutting edge dulling. 5160 is an easy to sharpen steel by simply using a whetstone. Learning how to do this effectively is an incredibly useful skill for the future maintenance of all your bladed articles. Always store the blade in it's provided kydex sheath, away from children and in a safe, cool, dry place.
