3 Balisong Tricks You NEED to Know!! - Butterfly Knife Tutorial

The Shortstop, Behind The 8 Ball, and The Z Choker!! These are the tricks you will learn in today's Balisong Tutorial! Hope you enjoyed the review! Be sure to let me know what you think in the comments down below and subscribe to get more of these videos in the future!
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - The Shortstop
03:02 - Shortstop Slows
03:39 - Behind The 8 Ball
06:15 - 8 Ball Slows
07:20 - The Z Choker
10:05 - Z Choker Zlows
10:45 - Full Combo
13:10 - Thanks Patrons!!

[@WillHirsch]

Hey everybody thanks for watching this tutorial!! Next up will be my full review of the Flytanium Lucha!! If you have any tips for people looking to learn these tricks, please leave a comment here!

[@igorderebecki5514]

Just want to say that learning the behind the 8 ball is a huge step in learning because you can take elements of it and use them to make your flipping even better.

[@soupsimp2341]

My favorite KZbinr

[@bigpuffin7675]

Hi I love these moves but could u do a tutorial on moves that start from an open ice pick position. Thx

[@jakubfleischer7240]

Thx, already learned the z-choker, already knew the Other ones :(

[@not.yet.rotten]

for behind the 8 ball i always just practice the last part and do each part individually. hope this helps!

[@DevI-vl7gp]

8:27 "You'll notice the knife wants to spin around a bunch by itself." His knife: *flips* My knife: *flops*

[@thebrandonbakerclone]

flop

[@bbbelt_far]

@@thebrandonbakerclone flop

[@zoulogist9171]

You just gotta get a good gaming chair

[@kapez733]

all these years, and no one told me that short stop is not that hard

[@Naththananan]

I literally hate muscle memory cause my thumb is hitting the very edge of the blade on the last part and I cannot for the life of me move it just a tiny bit back.

[@itsm1ha104]

@@Naththananan i spent like 15-20 min on it and i figured it out

[@thestrugglers4889]

Me seeing an early release vid be like 1:45

[@TheMattdunkum]

Ofc you make a shortstop tutorial RIGHT after i learned it lmao 😂 at least i can learn z choker still

[@igorderebecki5514]

Im in the exact same situtaion

[@ramalamaa]

I have literally been working and struggling with the 8 ball for WEEKS. i could do each of the 3 main parts but never easily transition into each one. so it was like go-stop-go-stop-go. the moment you said to make an A-OK hand sign, it seriously clicked for everything.

[@TempoKid]

Will: *releases a video* Me: *clicks fast* Me later in the video: STOP, I CAN'T DO THUMB ROLLS

[@dextrmkvii]

i genuinely dont know why this man hasnt blown up so much more, the production quality of his vids are so good and he explains everything so briefly yet in a way that is very understandable in such a short amount of time, lets get this man to 100k he deserves itttt💯💯💯

[@WillHirsch]

Thank you so much!

[@dryelene]

Less than 1k left! Get that playbutton you epic youtuber man

[@LR-yc9gm]

Funny reading the comments and seeing how different people’s experiences are with each of these. For me, i understand the shortstop and have been practicing for two days but cant get it without pausing in the middle. Behind the eightball was easy for me and i got it down almost immediatly. Tried following along with a z choker tutorial for the second time now and im just going to file is under impossible.

[@jbooze9920]

Dude you are fucking hilarious! Balisongs and badass humor is one place! This is the cream of my dreams. More toots please! This was a good one! Thanks again.

[@thebrandonbakerclone]

Thank you so much!

[@Rad-Soup]

You know he’s good when he did the whole video with a live blade

[@Blazer-ph9cc]

The shark ate my whole family after it came to my house....

[@peebii]

SHARK COMING

[@dr.limboprime7713]

Thanks

[@veenssis]

so the shark really came huh, guess that bali was a warning

[@whiteicecream6227]

I don't know man, that shark sounds FISHY

[@cappo1178]

Thank you so much for these tutorials, they are very helpful and clear! Thank you for all you do and I hope to see more from you! Either it is balisongs, headphones, or anything else!

[@timothyvickers1656]

Very excited about the full review on the Flytanium Lucha! Thanks for what y'all do!

[@PlugDab]

Your tutorials are above all and beyond everyone else tutorials! Come to think of it your reviews and everything that has to do w Balisongs is just superior

[@mortimermouse3086]

THANK YOU! I finally figured out how to do the z choker!!!! the spin messed with my head but its way easier, you just need to move the downward/twist motion into a fan spin!

[@zpetrie88]

coming back to flipping after not for 5 years and all the muscle memory is coming back to me not even realizing I can still do these tricks I still miss having number 46 of the first batch ever of squid trainers, never sell or trade off these if you're thinking about quitting flipping I promise you that you'll regret it. You always come back to it I swear.

[@moumnsleman9013]

bro your tutorials are more than great thank you allot 🖤🖤

[@Inseverity]

Will tutorial’s are the best ive come by. I discovered him from the amazon video i learned behind the 8 ball from you and i will learn short stop when i get my new bali

[@samuelsindelar3809]

Finally, I can learn other tricks I can't. thank you very much Will ❤️

[@MicahYT]

Brooo my Lucha and flyti handles came this morning and now I’m in love!!

[@sparrow7433]

Hey Will! Thanks for this awesome tutorial, I hope to see more just like it! Can you maybe show us how to do the helix and the helix aerial?

[@axtrordr2920]

Thank you!🙏

[@Gunflame]

I’ve been stuck on behind the 8 ball for about a month now, and this tutorial has helped greatly. Was moving my elbow too much

[@alexanderrinsche1441]

Exactly what I needed: An idea what to learn next right when i needed it most. Perfect timing for an awesome video! Thanks you guys

[@thebrandonbakerclone]

Glad you liked it!

[@pdr-vo7fr]

Dingbong bingdong brandon agrees.

[@LazerBlade-yp1lf]

I got my first bali and I am loving it so much. I can't to chaplins ATM but I am having loads of fun. One day I'll be doing those fun tricks my self ^^

[@critterpower]

The short-stop took me 2 weeks to get, now I can nail it 60% of the time, thanks!

[@whitegatoraid0_]

i was trying to learn the shortstop but i couldn't find a good tut but when you showed how to stop the handle with your thumb i learn't it thanks and you and brandon keep up the good work :)

[@spiseyboi5860]

this was a god sent video U posted this when i tried learning the shortstop and the Z choker THANK YOU LOL

[@pridefulworm]

That angle at 6:42 made me understand how to keep the momentum for behind the 8ball. Thanks :]

[@thebrandonbakerclone]

Cool, we try to give as many angles as we can that make sense!

[@august5048]

Getting my first balisong this week🤗

[@iceblade9030]

I've done balisong trick for a couple months and watching the vid opened up new combos for me (I usually do single openings)

[@ezdrawingsandflips3162]

Love your video

[@bouncydachon]

This will be fun to learn on my new squiddy!

[@grillsimon4548]

I absolutely love your vids i already knew all the tricks but i still watched the full video and lurned a trick so now i can do the tricks better and hello from germany ❤️❤️❤️

[@marcusroyer9505]

Been waiting for this for so long your trick videos motivate me to learn new ones 😂

[@freeze2001]

Its great to see some quality tutorials on YT, well done, keep the good shit coming :)

[@slingshotshooter7536]

will this is the best explanation on youtube for the shortstop

[@marinakyriacou6525]

Off to practice!

[@hockeyeggma5063]

Thanks This Helps

[@DirtyDirtbath]

Sigh.. I just tried to watch someone else's balisong tutorial and I made it 2.20 min in and I missed you, you are the only person I want to teach me baliflipping

[@ea4443]

Great z choker tutorial, I couldn't get this same as choker fan, and u taught be both of them

[@nathanbrower1606]

Best balisong channel but could you do more tutorials?

[@brtkm12]

Awesome vid Will! Lemme just get out of the hospital and Im learning those!

[@paszelkalacza9072]

Damn these tutorials are intense🤣 great moves man

[@DizzyOnIce]

Love the lucha

[@soupgodtm3428]

Hey Will, love the videos youve actually inspired me to get into balisong flipping which is pretty fun. I have a few questions about balisongs though, what exactly is tap and play, and what effects do they have on flipping the knife as a whole?

[@tyldenhearn594]

Love this dude defiantly diverves more subs

[@commandertommyswordguy8967]

Okay so I watched another tutorial on this, completely un-aware that there are different ways to do this haha. This looks just as good and is much easier... Thank you very much, once i get this trick down I'll be able to do behind the eight ball, the whip rollover, and the short stop... once I can do the combo from val nothing can stop me...

[@LuckeraBG]

I just want to say, I love your videos and I've always wanted to learn (balisong) tricks. I ordered one that is like 20 bucks(because all the good ones are like 100-300$), and hopefully I'll Learn soon :) it sounds like an expensive, but at same time really fun hobby! :D

[@CABEZAS737]

I watched this video while swapping out the standard Lucha handles for the orange flyti!

[@thebrandonbakerclone]

THE ORANGE FLYTI ARE SO GOOD

[@gmoney5249]

kind of got the shortstop pretty easy but behind the eight ball is hard. havent even tried the z choker yet nvm got the 8 ball. gonna relearn shortstop because i forgot everything but honestly 8 ball is easy just requires LOTS of practice in my case

[@distressed_smoliv2695]

That Riolu plush in the background is so cute omg

[@rickye0948]

this was some great timing with the Z-choker tutorial! I was just looking for tutorials on it. also love to see the Kershaw Lucha with the aluminum handles 👀

[@svix2127]

will hirsch is the big swag

[@Lynflip]

Amazing turltorial 🔥 Can you do a tutorial on chadder ?

[@matty_ice1874]

Like I wasn’t expecting anything bad but wow I’m incredibly impressed with this vid 😂 nice job

[@thebrandonbakerclone]

Thank you!

[@gacylikesbrutal]

Im a brand new viewer and bali boi...for literally only 2 days Ive been diving into the bali world and ive already watched 7 of your videos. Dude, you are fucking hilarious..the subtle faces and wacky lil gestures make this so entertaining. I bought my 1st bali yesterday from grindwrx. I got the maxace striker, i cant wait to be a cewl flippy boi. Dont ever change because your personality is awesome. If it weren’t for you i may not have committed to getting a bali. Just a lil appreciation and a hello From a new aspiring flippy boi.

[@korykinkshame3409]

Just watched one of your videos from 9 years ago so young

[@nojustno8468]

Will - I just subscribed to your channel after watching a few of your videos. I want to learn to flip but unsure what is a good starter training flipper to get. Can you recommend a few companies and models that good for beginners? Thanks in advance.

[@monkeylove0923]

Just got my first balisong trainer knife. It is from Amazon for 10 dollars but am saving up for a new one

[@cjrockefeller3927]

Can you do a review on the baliyo pen

[@roblavorando3716]

Cool story bro, needs more Brandon tho. Seriously great tutorial man, thank you for what you do🤘 Also seriously great brandon.

[@ze-productions8441]

Can u do this but essential advanced balisong tricks

[@isaacrodriguez5153]

Can u do a review on the boker plus balisong trainer

[@bodegaboylex]

LUCHAAAAAA 🥶🥶🥶🥶💪

[@nix_pix_rl3184]

What butterfly knife trainer do you recommend to be the best or one you use the most

[@khay9833]

I'm at least 200 of these views lmao - I absolutely love your teaching style!

[@thunderbutt5557]

Can u make ur next video on how to fan because I’m having trouble with mine

[@unknownstranger6346]

Thx, now I look somewhat cool

[@daviddearmas4169]

when are you gonna do a review on the squid mako ??

[@PXL-gr7bk]

Can you review the triton already?

[@aketchy2244]

Will, where did you get all the music you used for your videos, it sounds so nice.

[@thebrandonbakerclone]

We get all the music from the KZbin Audio Library, if you have a KZbin account at all you can access it from the KZbin Studio

[@minty_flips1471]

can u do a Kershaw Lucha Trainer Balisong REVIEW pls

[@landonnunez2850]

Can you do the magnet catch tut next plz thx

[@Kanee346]

Hey could u do a review of a glidr co sahara and artic

[@loopsy6383]

do another video about balisongs on amazon

[@jacobnorwil1768]

Intermediate? These look hard af, but also vary satisfyingly

[@mileskaufmann7174]

I got a tip if anyone is trying the z choker and it's just not working. What I did was put my first and ring fiinger on the front and my middle behind, then I did the same thing except with my middle and ring finger being in the sade handle instead of the first finger. Idk why, but it just worked. I hope this helps someone

[@unknow_able793]

LOVE IT Will puts so much effort in his videos which they turn out great Btw I miss taking to you Will so please respond to my Dms unless your working then I totally understand. Thx for the such hard work on your videos. oh and before I forget, how was your day?

[@sujithplaysrblx5186]

Learnt the behind the 8 ball after a day of practice but I am a little rusty 😭😭😭but hey I learnt it 😎😎

[@sgtmorningwood2432]

You should do some giveaways or something since people at squid are always giving you stuff. I've been trying to find a matte silver tanto for like years now

[@fishedhook2697]

So I have a Andux flipper but I wanna upgrade later.. what would you recommend (only a trainer cause I can’t buy real balisongs)

[@skidget1607]

"A really messy mess up" - Will Hirsch 2021

[@skidget1607]

didnt he post the video in 2020?

[@CultivatingLemon]

@@skidget1607 It was posted Febuary 3rd, 2021

[@RingOfShameful]

The short stop is rlly hard to catch at the end with the squiddy since it's so light that closing my hand just makes it close around the blade, since the handles often swing around rlly far and the blade doesn't have enough momentum to pull it down, any tips? Edit: basically the thing where you have to use ur pointer finger to push it down to close it

[@jackzack3675]

Pog

[@cat-aceksh6639]

Can you do a tutorial for octanes balisong animation from apex legends

[@onnikemppi368]

how do you think that custom lucha falls into your tier list?

[@meechyflips5165]

Hey I'm looking into buying a balisong and well I've seen your vid abt the andux. I was wondering if it would last a good couple of years? I live in Africa so it's not easy to buy a high end bali atm.

[@aodaslime8845]

Best bet is the adnux, for a cheap one and that won’t break after a week of flipping, but one of the trainers he was reviewing off Amazon that he said was like the third worst I’ve been using for about a year now and it’s till flips

[@meechyflips5165]

@@aodaslime8845 Thank you

[@Emnms68]

This reminds me of baton twirling, but dangerous. So basically fire baton.

[@speaker1449]

Dont need this video but still gonna watch the entire thing lel

[@wfvshamrock7543]

Awesome. I’m so glad for you

[@TheSnoringdog]

this is a flex

[@leonardogobbo6391]

yo will do you have any recommendations for an under 100$ first live blade? i got the amazon trainer a while ago and i think i want to step up to a live blade now, but my budget is tight, about 80 to 60 $. I have heard of the bear and sons but i have heard stuff about the durability that scares me tbh. I have also heard about a arena accessory one that is in my budget but i want to be sure it is not a scam (from balisong from breakfast's video).

[@freeze2001]

I mean, the get the job done, but theyre not that great, save up some more and get a Lucha or try and get it second hand on IG

[@General-Grievous]

Get a clone lol. A Krake Raken clone might be your best bet for that money

[@rainy6432]

Personally if i was in this situation i would save up and either get a mako or a triton from squid, but i understand you want a live blade, maybe save up for a lucha?

[@andrewlee5412]

I get my balisong today

[@gerbatron1351]

Really early bois 🙏🏻

[@wen6582]

Are there any pre locktighted and prelubed bali trainers?

[@nooneever3682]

Hecc yeah

[@tripp969]

I have the exact knife

[@StitchedSteel]

lol yeet firsties, good vid Will

[@filips7766]

Sorry what!? How did you comment 4 days ago on a 44min old video???

[@StitchedSteel]

@@filips7766 time travel