Alpha Beast - Balisong Review

[@slightlysane3354]

I'm biased towards BRS, but I figured I would clarify a few things about the AB. The "hole pattern" wasn't designed for the purpose of being a pattern, as much as it was made for control when flipping. The chevrons are at the center of gravity, and your fingers sink in there when flipping (control on rolls, etc). The slots remove unecessary weight from the middle of the knife, to make it weight biased toward the back of the handles. Again, this is for rollovers, and adds speed to them. As for the blade, on BRS' old website they used to have pictures of early 3d-designs of the AB. The blade was slightly different.

[@willis936]

>praises 42 >says ab is overhyped

[@antsfire1259]

the 51 is a really good flipper but if you want a little heavier flipper you can get flytanium handles both are more available than a alpha beast or replicant

[@CalviNNation]

Good comment man! Its definitely good to flip an AB and see how it works out for you. I think that youll like the Tach 2 though and I hope it suits you well.

[@CalviNNation]

Well again it depends on what you like. The 51 is harder to control but will twirl a bit easier and fanning is a bit easier i find. The Tach 2 will destroy it when it comes to rollovers while keeping fast twirl speed and comfort. I would save for the Tach.

[@MattHalcyon]

I love the 51's latch. It's gated so that it doesn't come into contact at all with the handles whilst flipping. That's an A+ in my opinion. Haha

[@thebamfbrothers8100]

Matt Rucker i agree but its really loud

[@TooMuchFlipping]

True. It's pretty hard to find. As for me, I think I'll stick with the 42 custom. And I was wondering Calvin, how is life treating ya? Winter hit my area pretty hard and with you being a couple hours North of me, I figure working construction must suck.

[@andregross7420]

@georgijBROADCAST you do not need loctite for a pinned balisong. There is no where to put it either. If your talking about screw type pivots, use the search bar on Calvin's channel.

[@CalviNNation]

Thanks dude! And I want to make sure that everyone knows as well that these are just my preferences. You have to flip it to really know if its for you. But I hope to give some flippers who are similar to me, some good thoughts.

[@VfletchS]

I really dig the blade, so, as you said... to each his own. I've had an AB on pre-order for months. I think I'll have to order a T2 now as well. I've heard nothing but good things about it.

[@Entrycut]

The blade shape is kind of a reverse tanto type blade that is used on the Higonokami knives in Japan. It looks like that is where they got the inspiration for the blade from its almost exactly the same.

[@SpringLatch]

I believe the Alpha Beast wasn't designed for the looks of it. It was designed for a balanced Bali. I agree with the latch getting stuck. The finish on the isn't good. Mine came with deep scratches. And I agree with it being hard on your hands also. I'm polishing mine and thinking about rounding off the 3 edges of the handles. You made some good points. I am a slower flipper that's why I like it. But my 42 is still my favorite flipper.

[@fresca4008]

I'm a fast flipper too, I love my 51. Been flipping for like 6 months now and you can flip your AB faster than I can flip my FittyJuan

[@CalviNNation]

I should have mentioned that I probably only rate the 51 as a number 2 because i got it so long ago and flipped it so much and know how to keep control and speed. If I had owned a 5oz bali before the 51, My ideas may have been different.

[@CalviNNation]

youve forgotten the point i made thousands of times. Its all about preferences. I am sure you can flip it as fast as a 42 but personally i like the comfort the 42 gives me while being able to flip fast and controlled. Preferences dude, preferences. also another reason why i like the tach cause it gives similar control and speed but 100 dollars cheaper

[@richardtyler6197]

I didn't see it until you called it "the head". I appreciate how immediate your decision was to changing the label as soon as you said it and saw it. had me laughing...still has me laughing.

[@CalviNNation]

Well the Tach may be a nice Compromise then. A bit lighter but some of the Same attributes as the AB. I would think the AB is similar comfort as a Kimmy

[@CalviNNation]

Sandwiched handles allow for more opportunity for good balance properties and weight distribution.

[@Flipzone999]

Calvin, thats a great review, but i think the blade looks great! It has a really natural look and i think kz and loosey designed it with that idea.

[@CalviNNation]

It was just a Temporary trade. I will be getting my basilisk back. I would never trade my basilisk for an AB though.

[@fresca4008]

the 51 has zen pins so it has no cutouts and its really comfortable with rollovers

[@vknl99]

More comments on the Replicant? It'll probably fit your style more, Calvin!

[@sirhorsechoker]

i like the T2 more than the AB at first also. because it is easier to flip and more comfortable. but after months of flipping both i decided that the AB is actually way more capable than the t2. you can do a lot more with a tank than a lamborgeni. nowadays I've retracted all previous statements and declare the AB to easily outperform the t2, which doesn't even have real spacers.

[@1InfinityShade]

And that was the answer i was looking for. Since all the flips i learned were from you and FKE, i've become one of those seed demons. I'll be getting a tachyon soon i think.

[@skimryboi7599]

You should try to round off the handles for more of an easy flip, like some mods on the premium rep.

[@acebalisongs8427]

Great Vid. I really enjoyed the input. I have a question though. Should i buy a 51 or save the extra $100 for a tach 2? I like lighter flippers but have been flipping my kimura a lot more lately. My favorite flipper still remains the 47 i used to own.

[@HollowPsyche]

How would you say the comfort compares to a Kimura? I do really enjoy flipping my Kimmy in a slower fashion with more technical aerials, as opposed to anything else, but I have that comfort issue with Kimura's pretty massively. And one point about slow and methodical flipping...sonofthebong. Very technical flipper, but so damn fast and smooth. xD

[@CalviNNation]

Youll definitely be happy with both! If you get both of them let me know how you like em!

[@alpodach]

i have a 51 and i think its better couse of its unic lightness and it dosent hurt so much at ricochets

[@acolem]

42 t latch just sold for

[@CalviNNation]

AHA Hey to each his own. I think the AB rocks as well. I just love the feel of the fiddyone

[@CalviNNation]

Hey, I never said I was the best. Im amateur compared to alot of you guys. And did I ever say the 51 was better for balance than an AB? Heck NO! For what I do, The 51 is easy enough to control while keeping up great speed. I agree that the AB is better than the 51 for everything in regards to rollovers. It just depends on what you do, and what Kind of comfort you like. And the 51 isnt bad, come on man. I can appreciate both.

[@TheBeanmonster]

Props for speaking your opinion. I freaking love my AB :)

[@CalviNNation]

It kinda does. I have also noticed.

[@CalviNNation]

Good input man! I know they didnt focus directly on looks so thats why I kept it more flipping biased review. For their first knife it was definitely a win regardless. Ill be looking forward to their next stuff.

[@ryanperrius7894]

Awesome knife! Wish i had the abl

[@72dreaton]

you are the dammed best flipper ive seen!!

[@ians.2941]

I'd like to hear his thoughts on the new alpha beast 3.0 or the replicant

[@oddc72]

dude how did you learn to get this good? sorry if you've been asked that a lot before

[@TheJorge100]

I am exactly like you. I love to flip super fast. I wish i could find a tach 2 or a 42 to buy :( theyre so hard to find. Ive got a kimura III, bm51, and bm62 right now.

[@006ruler]

TheBlkpeople I would strongly suggest that you look into Flytanium 62x handles. They extend the 6x series to 5.5 inch handles, and make it 4.6 or 4.7 ounces. It basically fixes the problems that the 6x series really have, at least when they're available.

[@ohyahlinkinpark4life]

How About the Bear Ops Bear Song IV...Have you had any experience with it is it a light knife

[@andregross7420]

3:00 my names calvinnation and I'm here with the I've glove!

[@ahoyyer]

yo calvin if u ever find a 42 for 100 cheaper than the ab then can u give me a link? cuz I think the ab is 370 on blade hq

[@xXtht1guyXx]

Do the tang cutouts on the 51 ever bother you when flipping

[@ColemakDH]

Alpha beast or the tachyon 3? i want the tachyon 3 but i hear its not that good of a flipper mainly an edc which isnt what im going for

[@CalviNNation]

Thanks dude! Glad you dig it! BRS is kick ass

[@andrewrpalmer78]

Wow I looked up the stays on the alpha and is just over 5 oz I though that was heavy when I held it I just got my first balis a kimura5 polished and abm62t the 60 series is 6.39 oz now that's heavy

[@MADdabber710OIL]

Even though I like slower flipping usually I feel the same way. I wanted ABs for so long and finally bought 2 premiums the same day and when I got them I was just like.. "oh great.. back to my Kraken".. loll Sold my purple AB but keeping my Venom cuz its mint and with the bowie blade it is lighter and flips nicer but still uncomfortable kinda...

[@Krod6661]

i cant agree with you more on how the blade looks i see vids on the AB and people always comment on how nice or cool the blade looks and i always thought to myself i never liked the design and honestly i dont like how that knife looks around the pivot area prob because i haven't seen to many balis without horns but i would love to flip one mostly because people say it flips amazingly but i want to flip it for my self to c but its a bit out of my price range currently i am saving up for a tach 2

[@trueflipper]

yooo do u like the PAB bushings vs the 42's system or do u think the 42 would be better with bushings or thicker PB washers??

[@ImTabe]

I have, it's impossible to find, I've tried to find the 47 cause that's the one I really want, but finding that is even more impossible..;(

[@benchmade51man21]

Do you prefer the kimura over the AB?

[@charliewildrick-cole5196]

I heard the tachyons are square like, and uncomfortable to flip. I have never held/used one so I don't know if this is true but non the less

[@SuperSourmilk]

Control and speed eh? imo you don't do enough with it in regards to roll overs to have a good idea of how bad it actually is. Helixs and B8b just dont cut it. Try something that actually requires momentum and then get back to me with your opinion.

[@CalviNNation]

Yeah man, Youll like the 51 im sure. Itll be a drastic change from a kimura and even a 47. Just make sure that shit gets loctited!

[@DrexisEbon]

Have you flipped the rep?

[@5OclockSharp]

@georgijBROADCAST Wow, my phones being really stupid tonight. Meant to say to put it in a vice and hammer the pin to squish it a bit.

[@think-forge]

I just got myself a cheapo for around 10 bucks. It flips alright, it's not symetrical at all, has a few flaws but for the money it's okay. The biggest problem i have with it it's the safe handle, more precisely the pin. Can someone recommend me a good tutorial on how to loctite my bali?

[@B1ade30]

Im saving up for a alpha beast so i can compare it to my tach 2 an my 51

[@IMadeChuckNorris]

I can't find an original Microtech Tachyon 2 anywhere, only thing left around is tanto style which I don't like on that knife, any idea on where I could get one?

[@justinmichael6406]

secondary market. Microtech discontinued the tach 2 so their hard to find now a days at retailers.

[@CalviNNation]

I just said that The AB is far far better for Any horizontal, momentum based move. Im not sure how much more you want. I just like the speed and the "Medium" Balance of a 51. The 51's balance isnt Absolute shit. nor is it Amazing. Remember how many times I mentioned Preference? This is mine. Also Saying Childish doesnt make it personal. I think Its a simple blade shape. Its too easy, Something anyone could design. And again. I said maybe BRS loved how it looks. So They can do whatever they want.

[@SonGoku-kn5dx]

I bought a bm42 for $450 and i am not happy for the price i paid. The bm42 has a lot of blade play. The blade rubs with the handles and it's noisy. The first bali that i got was the AB, followed by the bm51, kimura, replicant, bm42 and hom specter. My favorite flipper is the hom specter. My worst is the kimura.

[@Pandemos]

+Son Goku Specter is sick, I'm a proud owner. Jerry makes a great knife. I highly dislike it's latch (looks good, but gets stuck and unbalances an otherwise flawless design), otherwise it's about the best bali I've ever flipped. So smooth, so balanced, so SHARP. Are you sure the BM42 is real, btw? I think it's an average knife and is the "standard", but when you can get a Specter for $430 and an AB for $370...$450 is a bit much. Have my AB 3.0 in the mail right now. Looking forward to it, but agree...I dislike the look of the blade. I get it makes it top-blade heavy for incredible chaplins and rollovers, but it looks like they just chopped it out of a blank without refining, crowning or making a swedge. That's all extra $$ if you want to send it back in, and I hear they do a really good job on the "mutants".

[@airtec87]

Man I really want a spectre, I like the alpha beast but its kind of heavy.... and it hurts to flip it after awhile. Also I was dissapointed that the spine isn't crowned, even though leading up to the 3.0 release people said it would feature a crowned spine by default compared to the previous versions. Oh well still a good knife. I still flip my 51 more though, its basically my trainer because the edge is so dull after a year use ha.

[@mvshies9411]

Son Goku u prolly got a fake a real benchmade wouldent do that

[@1InfinityShade]

What to do?! I have to decide if i want a camera or a tachyon. They are the same price -_-

[@johnnylifeson]

I agree 100%

[@jackesseff5607]

I love your videos!

[@jahjahhhh]

2:59 I got the same gloves!

[@5OclockSharp]

The blade reminds me of a SFO

[@ImTabe]

I'm from Sweden and it is impossible to find a BM42;(

[@yespapi8705]

earned a sub brah

[@anthonymarinaro3952]

Your pretty good

[@skiboyscuba]

Respect

[@sergiotaki9]

"the shaft and the head" LOL

[@bnoah0359]

+serchu taki it also looks like one in my opinion

[@ImTabe]

Yeah that's the 2nd problem, there illegal here and the shipping is pretty expensive with toll and all

[@leonschaefer8391]

Can you have it in germany

[@BrandonD95]

what knifes between $100 to $200 besides the Bradlys wood you suggest

[@justinmichael6406]

Their really isnt a lot on the market right now in that price range honestly your best bet would be the 51. The kimuras were discontinued as well as the smallflys and the tach 2. Stay away from the 62 if your looking for a flipper.

[@appletoss1557]

What Justin said. The 62 is almost like a trap from Benchmade to trap new people into buying a shit flipper because it looks like the discontinued 42.

[@Ploppet]

does anyone know what size of o-ring a BM62 use?

[@CalviNNation]

See again thats just your preferences that a tank is better. I still feel a Bali that has Great but not amazing qualities for all aspects of flipping is better than a tank that is amazing at a few things but not quite as good as others.

[@jacksonporter1393]

Tachyon 3?

[@CKjamlopez]

i know this have been asked a lot but i would like to know a cheap but good balisong for a begginer, that is not a piece of crap :3

[@Crimson_626]

AB is fugly, they could have done something nicer that flips really good. It becomes heavy to flip after a while, go with 52 or tach 2 IMO

[@Crimson_626]

I mean 51 : )

[@CalviNNation]

you cant get the Basilisk anymore man.

[@patrickriley9533]

Thank you. Now I'll never be able to look at my latch handles without thinking of them as dicks... Good honest review though! On a side note, call me childish, but I think the blade shape looks badass:-P

[@5OclockSharp]

@ibesteadymobbin92 Wow, i meant to say that it reminds me of a scimitar, but my phone is stupid. That being said, I don't like it. Not sure how I feel about the replicants either

[@BMDJohnny]

Dude I love the 4X knives , I think the Alpha is the SHIT!! but man I can not stand the BM51 .. wtf???

[@future_phonk]

It has a very phallic latch lol.

[@BlackPiniata]

Where can I buy knives that ship out of the USA? I live in Israel

[@peterisrael2012]

BladeHq , Knife center , knife works .

[@BlackPiniata]

PeterPiperGamer YT Thanks dude, Your awesome!

[@adamkhudo707]

היי אחי אני גם מישראל ואני מאוד מבין בנושא וחייתי בפליפינג אני יכול לעזור לך כי כבר יצא לי לקנות כמה מחול (לא מהארץ כמובן) אשמח עם תוכל לדבר איתי

[@claytonburnheimer8560]

check the forums

[@jakedaily4819]

how much does a used benchmade 51 go for?

[@jonah5952]

+HockeyFish 6 wtf are you on?

[@rhtmnt]

+Smokk Da Wedd hahaha

[@TheWoolyWolf]

id say around 230-240

[@jonah5952]

TheWoolyWolf no, anywhere from 160 (beater or heavily used) to around 200 (lnib)

[@TheWoolyWolf]

+Smokk Da Wedd oh i forgot used prices

[@CalviNNation]

You ask some of the worst questions man. I talked about that early on in the video, I rated my balis from 1-4.... The AB was in there. Watch the video again man.. DANG

[@TooMuchFlipping]

Don't do it man. I sold my prototype and bought 2 benchmade 42 knives instead. Maybe you should go for the basilisk instead.

[@asdfsadfdsfadfgw4rbg]

Why does this knife remind me of the TF2 butterfly?

[@gertyth3pon]

darn

[@1InfinityShade]

yeah i got one for 235 shipped. I couldn't pass

[@zakarywin7645]

17:15 dat sound :3

[@5OclockSharp]

I like the look of the handles and the dimensions but I can't stand the look of the blade.

[@Crimson_626]

The Alpha beast is Hideus!, Id rather buy a Tach 2 any day rather than Alpha beast. I am sure it flips nice but it looks ugly,a kind of a disappointment to be honest.

[@TheBeefdog99]

Where in your rating is 32 and small fly and your kimura

[@TheBeefdog99]

This guy must be loaded to afford all these knives

[@CalviNNation]

i utterly disagree. For twirling atleast

[@robertsicker]

Certain knives grow on me, when i first saw this i thought it looked like an ugly piece of shit, and of course now that its harder to find i want one

[@ronjeremiah1038]

Hahaha same