The Legacy Forged in Steel: Johnny Barangan and the Parang Ilang Tradition Johnny Barangan, born in Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia in 1974, is more than a craftsman; he is a custodian of a cultural heritage embodied in the exquisite blades of the *Parang Ilang*. His story isn’t one of artistic invention, but of dedicated preservation – a lineage passed down through generations, meticulously honed and now flourishing under his skilled hands. Growing up in the heart of Borneo, Barangan was immersed in a world where the parang wasn't merely a tool, but an extension of life itself: for clearing paths t…