New to Balisongs? Watch this video!

Today I go over the best ways to get into the Balisong hobby, all the terms you need to know, and some of the best cheap balisongs around!
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[@ice9dragon]

I started with a plastic bali from etsy, quickly moved on to a used Vulp for $45. LOVE it, highly recommend for a first bali. I'm grabbing a second one soon.

[@BladeBias]

Nice!

[@Idk_alt-73]

Why would you buy a second vulp?

[@chjnktedy]

@@notbob4542 personally I would start smaller and upgrade into better ones

[@yesfume4829]

@@Idk_alt-73 why would you keep coming back to McDonald's time to time?

[@Linkman8912]

@@yesfume4829 why would you go to McDonalds at all?

[@Ybalisien]

Actual respect my guy I go to newest comments and this guy is still responding to em a year after the release of this video, very appreciate of his fans bless u

[@BladeBias]

I try my best

[@Ybalisien]

@@BladeBias well your best is very good

[@potatochipfingerboarding9484]

POV your a blade bias follower and have been flipping for a while but you watch every vid and your not a new/beginner flipper but still enjoy every second of this vid meant for new/beginner flipper.

[@BladeBias]

Thanks for the support! 💚

[@KyberFlips]

POV we share the same POV

[@robloxibros6169]

Well, I guess u found me

[@Ismail-ic9vq]

that is one long and specific pov, im watching this because im planning on getting a butterfly knife

[@dylan.606]

This channel is EXCELLENT. Some of the most intelligent, thorough explanations I've found on this entire platform regardless of subject matter. Keep it up.

[@BladeBias]

Wow, that's very kind of you, thank you!

[@soundingtheskies]

I just bought my first butterfly knife.. it's a Kershaw lucha balisong 4.5" stainless steel, bought from Blade HQ. Never done this before, but I've been flipping and fidgeting with things since I was a little kid. Pencils, pens, knives, remote controls, fish picks (commercial fishing), you name it, I've probably hefted it and tried giving it a flip or a twirl in my hand. Excited to try this out :)

[@asto6295]

still got all 10 fingers?

[@actor4nyc]

I’m 48 years old and getting into this...lol. Great video and thank you.

[@darkfourbeat8667]

Hope you are having fun

[@Andreew-]

Hey . im the guy that asked you 2 days ago what balisong should i get for 60 usd and u told me to get the vulp , ownall or the nabalis lighting , and i wasnt pretty sure which one to get but now i think ill get the vulp , thank you for the video !

[@adesanyasrighttit8791]

Got the vulp a few months back it is so worth it! Feels brand new still and I dropped the sucker on concrete hundreds of times. Feel pretty good out the box but I sanded down the bearings a tiny bit with a high grit paper and it feels perfect now

[@subsandwich3978]

Just got my first Vulp after using the Vornnex trainer on Amazon for the past four years. I was missing out on so much. So smooth, so consistent, and now I can't blame my failures on a giant, sharp, unrefined chunk of metal :D

[@GordonLee97]

You are super knowledgeable and explain everything very eloquently. Thanks for the video.

[@Faster-980]

I bought a falcon by Theone when it was 40 dollars and that’s what I learned on. It took a month to get to me but it really got me into the hobby. Sure, it wasn’t the best first Bali but it was a first step. I still flip it today and it is ok.

[@joesellers2042]

BBbarfly is still a great pick. I had mine for 5 years VERY minimal service and it only recently croaked.

[@FishermanStove]

Started with a mako v4 but I think the Vulp is the best bali for someone to start with at least for metal trainer

[@tj3245]

Thanks for this. My vulp is ordered from Blade HQ. I can’t wait!

[@BladeBias]

Hope you enjoy!

[@Lenners0]

Went to my cousins house for 3 days and tried out a balisong one of them had. I googled a very basic trick (basic opening) and would practice that for a while until I could do it very consistently. I am now looking to buy my very first balisong. I am looking at the Squiddy-B from Squid Industries.

[@BladeBias]

Basically exactly how I got in!

[@LH-ONDRA]

​​​@@BladeBias i know that this isnt very ideal question but is Vulp better than Squiddy-B? I am planing to buy my first balisong knife and i really appriciate this video, now i am deciding from these 2.

[@SuperBee0]

thank you so much your a life saver, keep making vids!!

[@mikaay4269]

I did a funny and bought a real knife and have been practicing with it ever since. It is good reinforcement when you mess up so it is actually good!

[@g4lines197]

Started with a machinewise silft v2 only ever had cheep $20 ones before

[@BladeBias]

Insane first bali

[@wraith6289]

Quite a few of the aluminum channel amazon balisongs have gone down in price to around $50 (notably the c116 and the addax) and on top of that the comet has gotten a new version with G10 scales which from what I've heard are good quality and add a very good amount of grip, only downside is that its slightly more expensive than the others at around $70

[@C_Burnz]

Just get a vulp if your getting your first bali, it's not perfect but it's cheap, easy to maintain and functions quite well, the balance is pretty neutral slightly handle bias and isn't the most sticky with chaplains but it's got a good heft which carries momentum well and you can realy slow tricks down and still make them clean, it's a great knife for learning the basics

[@blankblank4949]

just wanna say this, even if it is unpopular. if you are sub 45$, you can genuinely do pretty well with CERTAIN clones on aliexpress etc. just takes some research. Yeah it sucks that youre buying from someone who is ripping off from someone who went through the painstaking process of designing an amazing balisong. but the fact is, there are plenty of you out there that genuinely cant be spending more than that for a balisong (even if you are experienced), and you can do alot better with clones if you are stuck at that pricepoint, so if its the best you can do you shouldn't feel terrible about it. sorry bladebias; if you didnt want this on ur video feel free to ask me to delete it, i just feel like this can help alot of people in this hobby.

[@janzkee]

i took apart a swiss army knife, except for the pliers and use that to flip. its not truly a balisong but it works like one

[@jook9793]

wish i saw this before I ordered a 6 buck balisong on amazon but what ever I can just see if i like it and then get a higher end one later

[@tf2kishi826]

will def be sending this to friends that ask me about balis thanks

[@BladeBias]

Glad it helped!

[@Trsi._baliflipz]

Love ur videos they make me happy

[@BladeBias]

😁

[@voidplays219]

Dude I love your style and I love how you do those tricks..!!! Please make tuts for us or (atleast me😂)

[@BladeBias]

I have a few tutorials that I've made

[@SXLMIXDE]

Got the vulp for my birthday, and i can recommend it

[@rozlos]

i love you so much i just have a squiddy thinking of getting a bbfirefly or a triton but i live in UK so shipping is SOOO MUCH AAAH but yeah bouta watch this banger

[@ZzuhxX]

Got a vulp and a clone squiddy otw gonna start a collection🔥

[@BladeBias]

Hope you enjoy!

[@VILKIRO]

Hey great video and overall, but is it fine if you might tell us how you rec your videos like that?? Its just hella clean, I really wan to flex my balisong skills too yk.

[@iamaperson1999]

im not new but I just love the content and your flipping style

[@BladeBias]

Thanks!

[@contidozack]

Was about to get a BBBarfly Firefly as my first balisomg but thanks to your video I will get a Vulp instead.

[@ratgames7988]

I was nervous to order one but I found a butterfly bottle opener at a flea shop

[@i60s]

I've had the squiddy-b for about two weeks, decided to get a pink vulp from their website for my first nonplastic trainer

[@BladeBias]

Nice!

[@patrickourgod]

what do u think about the clones ? i just order a Krake Raken Yuppie Clone, with the false edge from kotlin store . Is this a good choice ? ( this i my second balisong, i have a nabalis for about 10 months now )

[@AimstepTV]

How did it go?

[@alexvikendi1768]

OK I Get it it's like professional juggling i will probably at best cut myself at worst not doing even the most basic trick. Ps : yes you're making it so easy Btw : do hand size matter ? I mean fingers length Because it seems obvious to me a medium size one would be better to handle ? I just want to play the yakuza/gangster at home 🏡 Blindly i would take the light green one (5th from left)

[@imienazvvisko]

Nabalis Lightning and Nabalis Vulp on list bo no Nabalis G10? G10 is cheaper than Lightning and Lightning is very similar to Vulp so maybe its worth considering? Those ball bearings tune amazing!

[@sqrf5757]

I just bought my first balisong (nabalis vulp) and I wondered if I have to maintain it right out of the box. Also do I have to maintain it weekly? I wondered how I identify as a noob when I have to maintain it?

[@abettername2268]

yo i think imma invest 100 AUD into the vulp coz i bought a butterfly knife that had a comb instead of a blade coz they are illegal but vulp actually ships to australia so im excited to finally begin this hobby

[@Omninfinity]

Fellow aussie here too, did you get that Vulp from nabalis website? And is it V2 on that website and does it come with the extra hardware or is it purchased separately? And did it pass through customs?

[@momo26326]

i bought a 20 dollar aluminum comb balisong, and it still works great after like a year

[@s0phtt]

my bf just got me one too, i'm so happy with it :3

[@CodyConoby]

Great video but what should you get if your hands get really sweaty and slippery?

[@BladeBias]

Something with good grip/texturing which typically isn't going to be very common at this price

[@CodyConoby]

@@BladeBias like a g10 or something? Yeah I don't think there's any with a low price ig I'll have to deal with it and keep cleaning the Bali when I get one

[@ZachBoyce_DG]

Me: been flopping for like 10 years Also ME: FUCK YEAH THIS VIDOE IS AWESOME!

[@MichaelSalvadge-Burke]

I just got a cheap little one for like $20 at a local festival as a birthday gift for myself and it snapped on the third day at the top of the spine

[@bockskarr6626]

no links to these fine products?

[@Kyo_koutsu]

does the butterfly comb have a same effect like a normal balisong since my country banned weapons

[@martizong]

Loving the content man! How do you film these videos?

[@BladeBias]

Head mounted camera

[@FijiTui]

I just ordered a practice one, it’s plastic though so yeah, but I’ll see how I go

[@aaronkoh5684]

Can put the brand here ? I can’t hear it well on the video . The green one you playing with most :) thanks

[@strasstn]

48 year old here - thanks for the video. Are you A.D.D. as well? (If not, look into it - the more you know the better off you are, exactly why I'm here for my next learning project).

[@BladeBias]

Bro what

[@nugenplayer2219]

Squiddy from Squid industries is prob one of the best entry level Bali's for the price, if you've got 10 extra bucks the Squiddy B is significantly better.

[@dysonhuckaba5468]

Hey I have a question should I take my clip off my balisong?

[@JimmyFlipsSquids]

Solid video bro bro keep them coming ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BladeBias]

Will do 💚

[@gametheorygameplayerbrohub8496]

I got one of those balison combs for like 4 quid good for the money

[@lilbrogamer12]

Is the swordfish good?

[@Stlxr.]

Im going to get 25$ mako from aliexpress for my bday. Do any body have thoughts about it?

[@qwerty-d7j1i]

Anything with live edge? Im thinking vulp but sharp

[@Whosroblox-]

Would you recomend a squidy trainer for my first plastic trainer bc I have already got a metal Amazon one that I hate

[@BladeBias]

As long as you don't get the white squiddy I think the squiddy lineup is mostly fine

[@Whosroblox-]

@@BladeBias why not the white one?

[@kiproth]

could you add the links to these in the description?

[@Mcsean13-sf7up]

Thanks for the info ✌️

[@deeswa2759]

want a mako or arctic but idk if the mako will wear out more bc the washers

[@Oliver-k8e]

What’s the first one called? I can’t find it on Amazon

[@Eald_Englisc_beon_micel]

Love ur guitar I bought one like it but the electrics got messed up.

[@robbieaird809]

i love knifes like this the look of them the fidgeting one thing i have a problem with is it is a knife at the end of the day it is a weapon i live in the uk and most likely cant own this

[@Tinky432]

Is the extra hardware bought separately or it comes with it

[@1683clifton]

Is this list only trainers, are any of them actually functional blades?

[@CycloneVR3]

I just got my Balisong Today and I want to know what kind of screwdriver u are using

[@BladeBias]

I use the Glidr Bali driver and the LDY driver depending on the job

[@bitstream1]

Just bought a Squiddy, hopefully I can learn without too much hassle lol.

[@zerthretz7736]

What squiddy and do u like it

[@SloogusFPV]

I'm going to buy the new prysma pro, so sad my squiddy broke, but i'm excited to try something better!

[@Leontharchitect]

Can you add washers if the handles have bearings ? 2:40

[@JBLman2000]

Should i start with a vulp or a edit lite?

[@joe_lwrnc]

Wake up everyone blade bias uploaded

[@BladeBias]

🧍‍♂️ I'm up

[@BinGus054]

I have a 5$ bali from amazon that ive been using for a day. how much better does the vulp feel?

[@BladeBias]

Going from that to the vulp or any other balisong in that price range is possibly one of the largest jumps in quality you will see in the hobby

[@bellyacheeee]

I think I might buy a kraken Raken v3 is that a good balisong for beginners or should I get a vulp?

[@BladeBias]

Two very different balisongs at very different price points

[@bellyacheeee]

@@BladeBias I might buy the vulp since it’s cheaper

[@Mc_Skibidi]

Got a really good trainer balisong off of amazon for only 6 dollars free shipping and arrived in 2 days. That's some good shit right there.

[@ZaxMiata]

awesome video

[@kiddes4630]

Haha well yesterday I got one and then I instantly opened it in a beginnerish way then I watched a KZbin video on how to open it and close it in a cool way now I’m a pro at that trick

[@odiplol]

i wanna buy a squiddy but theyve stopped shipping to the uk 😭

[@mscnisan4976]

hi very good video btw is a g10 27$ good? because i just bought it?

[@BladeBias]

g10 is a common material and $27 is just a price, I'd need more info

[@jook9793]

yo just a suggestion but it would be nice if u linked the balisongs you talk about in the vids but keep up the good work

[@BladeBias]

Google is a crazy thing

[@jook9793]

@@BladeBias yeah you can always google it but its nice to have a link, but i get what you mean and you can do what you want with ur vids

[@kanefreund1767]

Looking for a good Bali song around 150 I have all the stuff mostly and I’ve been flipping on and off for 2 years and trying to get back into the game

[@paladins4475]

I want to buy a vulp but i dont know if i want to accept the risk cuz i dont know what I could do if my package doesnt arrive

[@tophertube2931]

Where can I get a benchmade replica with a blade or just any balisong that's not a trainer (Aus)

[@rohannaidu9312]

13 minutes of bro flexing his balisong skill w/ commentry and they are amazing

[@minarinami]

Slayed

[@typicalshortboy4743]

I know this video is a bit old but for anyone looking for a great 60 dollar (cad) balisong look at the Thomas Default its a great sounds good grip balisong

[@Ingoo8]

Ok I use a 7$ one (ik it's cheap but) which the handles have play, the screws are also striped, so how can I reduce it?? Pls tell me I'm a beginner

[@BladeBias]

You don't

[@Ingoo8]

@@BladeBias I can't?

[@cheesejuice111]

What if i use à Bali song made from popsicle sticks

[@WatsonTwins]

Where do you get a practice Knife.

[@NotToBeTooTakenSeriously]

Squddy or lightning? EDIT: nvm im getting the vulp

[@mr.brownstone8224]

Where can i buy in the us? Im in canada and visiting us soon!

[@LuciferArc1]

The maxace phantom is about 70 USD and its 7075 aluminum actually

[@ImNotScot]

i have one made of lego i think it works fine for how cheap i got it (i got it for free at a lego store bc it was only a few pieces)

[@OgUwU906]

my attention just jumps from your voice to your hands lmao. I feel like "woooooooooooo" when you start spin, and then I feel "hmmmm" when you dont spin

[@netunooog]

If your broke and want metal (not great metal) and can get some fine grit sandpaper for the scales then nabalius g10 new style for $22 is a steal. On bearings only 3 cons. It's a little small, screws suck, and there's a latch but after locktight snd removing the latch your all good. Not a lot of play and have bought 4 of there styles to kinda test there quality control and they all came with everything and 1 has more play then rest but 0 tap on all of them. 1 or 2 I didn't even locktight. I do have some nicer balisongs that I would rather want to flip but if I only had $25 to use, Id get nabalius g10 new style in my opinion it is still better then all the 3d plastic ones. Also helps teach you if it's your first trainer that you aren't suppose to just swing the handles super hard and crazy, control matters. Some of those plastic ones are just are way to light and give a totally diffrent feel to the flipping experience. Obviously the ones that are weighted arent to bad I'd assume but I dont have a plastic one thats weighted but they are pretty expensive for what your getting I forgot to add this con it can feel sponge sometimes if you know what I'm saying then you know.

[@HLALabs]

Is gulp blade bias?

[@disarmyouwitha]

thanks!

[@clayton9838]

I ordered my first real balisong the nebalis lightning

[@BladeBias]

Hope you enjoy!

[@nartsy]

what screwdriver is that?

[@Anvysauce]

would you recommend a crappy $25 balisong to get into the hobby without committing too much into it?

[@johnvedek3802]

Absolutely Wicked Sic!!! Awesome topic...Very well done😀😀😀😀😀

[@BladeBias]

Thanks John 😀😀😀

[@leo37194]

I hope this goes viral

[@BladeBias]

Balisongs and viral don't go in the same sentence

[@leo37194]

@Blade Bias I feel like you've told me something like this before

[@leo37194]

I mean this _is_ the second most watched video on blade bias