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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2009 18:03:03 GMT
Hey does anyone else out there flip with balisongs(a.k.a. butterfly knives)? If so, pics and discussion of different tricks will be appreciated.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2009 23:17:39 GMT
I played around with them for a while when I was younger but saw no real practicality in them. As a result I quit messing with them. The most I figured out how to do was open and close the knife three different ways, change grip and flip it around my hand. Nothing fantastic nor very flashy but like I said, I found no practicality in the knife and all the fancy tricks so I stuck the balisong away in box somewhere (I think its beyond finding now as in its most likely lost for good).
If you like balisong though there's a bunch of people who post vids of themselves showing off with the silly little knives on youtube. In fact I think there's even a forum for that - learning and showing off balisong tricks... complete with competitions etc.
Personally I'd rather have a good open assist liner lock. Faster and less chance of slicing yourself open trying to open the knife.
Have fun with it though.
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Post by sicheah on Sept 8, 2009 0:12:35 GMT
Another thing about balisong is to stay away from cheap made-in-China balisong. Some of them are so poorly built they could literally break within days or weeks after flipping. The standard balisong for flipping would be the Benchmade 42 but they are not cheap (retail around $200 if I am not mistaken). Another balisong which is cheaper and somewhat acceptable for flipping would be the Bradley Kimura: I used to flip a cheaper $20 M-Tech Balisong but it gets loose after 2 weeks or so of flipping. Not recommended at all. In addition there are legal issues with carrying Balisong in public so I can't really use it as an EDC. Lots of people show off their skill in youtube as Sam mentioned, be careful and you might need some bandages close to you
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2009 0:26:40 GMT
I used to flip a cheaper $20 M-Tech Balisong but it gets loose after 2 weeks or so of flipping. Not recommended at all. I find that a bit of loctite in those torque screws will keep it working and tight for a long time, but the price is killer, 5-6 dollars for one little tube.
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Post by sicheah on Sept 8, 2009 1:11:03 GMT
That's a good suggestion, I've tighten mine and use it for another week or so... but not really a big fan of flipping so I got bored pretty fast. For $20 that's a good worth of flipping for me and the thing did not break down like other cheap balisong I've heard about. For anyone who wants a durable flipper (and some good cash), they should really get a Benchmade (BM) 42... and that price's going to increase steadily over time you could easily sell it in knife forums.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2009 7:03:20 GMT
I got pretty good whirling one around,.... till I closed one on my finger. Gave it up after that.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2009 7:08:59 GMT
I got pretty good whirling one around,.... till I closed one on my finger. Gave it up after that. Amen to that. It sure looks impressive, but the practicality factor, likelihood of nippin' yourself and the whole illegality thing sort of steered me away from them after a short time. Still, it was a pretty cool feeling to flip it open all flashy and impress my friends.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2009 15:17:29 GMT
One of my great uncles is from Batangas, the place in the phillippines where the Balisong was invented, and he has a MASSIVE collection of Balisong knives.
He says that back in the old days, the balisong was used in duels to settle disputes among his fellow batanguenos, and that the most threatening gesture was to open it with both hands, without flipping it, oddly enough. Before a duel, both opponents would slowly open their balisong and then wrap a handkerchief around the knife and their hands to avoid the knife from slipping out of their grip.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2009 3:29:48 GMT
One of my great uncles is from Batangas, the place in the phillippines where the Balisong was invented, and he has a MASSIVE collection of Balisong knives. He says that back in the old days, the balisong was used in duels to settle disputes among his fellow batanguenos, and that the most threatening gesture was to open it with both hands, without flipping it, oddly enough. Before a duel, both opponents would slowly open their balisong and then wrap a handkerchief around the knife and their hands to avoid the knife from slipping out of their grip. seems kind of weird, that thing about the threatening gesture. philipino balisongs are the best, opened and locked they are as sturdy than most fixed blades. i've been thinking about buying a Filipino balisong, do you know anyone over there that will sell by mail?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2009 8:47:46 GMT
If you stay away from the flash and trash opening there it's much of a chance of cutting yourself opening and closing a balisong. The opening move I use most takes one flick of the wrist. There is only one other folding as strong as a balisong when it open a triple action from Cold Steel.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2009 2:55:04 GMT
There is only one other folding as strong as a balisong when it open a triple action from Cold Steel. Just looked at the triple action from CS, man that thing could very well be a "chainsaw", as cold steel puts it. Kind of pricey for a knife, though(in my opinion)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2009 15:00:56 GMT
Well they are discountinuing the Triple Action have them on closeout sale for $74.95. I don't think it pricey for a good knife. Alot better knife than a M Tech.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2009 3:29:19 GMT
i thought they were only discontinuing the tanto model-the double edge is still in production, is it not?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2009 11:39:18 GMT
According to thier web site both are discontinnied. Guess I need to oeder one since I haven't got one.
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