Buying Your First Butterfly Knife: The Best Beginner Balisongs and Trainers at KnifeCenter.com

[@knifecenter]

To win the KnifeCenter Exclusive ArtisanCutlery Kinetic-Tool 1. Subscribe to the KnifeCenter KZbin Channel 2. Comment on this video with which of these Butterfly Knives is your favorite. That's it we will be picking the winner on Tuesday April 2nd. Must have a US Shipping address to qualify.

[@wittydit5639]

KnifeCenter do these knifes come with a training blade

[@lisachaffin3671]

WHY THE HECK WOULD YOU MAKE A BOTTLE OPENER KNIFE!!!! What would happen if Someone took this to a party to open beer bottles and they try to flip it while drunk LoL 😂😂

[@The4cp]

When is the live blade version coming?

[@setonnguyen2016]

Lisa Chaffin that’s why it’s got a auto blade the designers were prepared lmao

[@b1tches569]

I want the gold bottle opener just because I don't want a nice one I just want to try one before i get into buying a one with a blade.

[@behemoth2887]

Only 400 $ Not much at all Sarcastic by the way

[@smirkishtuscadero6022]

I don't see the sarcasm. Knives cost the same as guns. Real knives that is.

[@joshuadevilliers4139]

Ikr... I live where the exchange rate is so bad it's like 1$ is 25 Rand so they are stupid expensive

[@rod_official6166]

Here in Philippines its just 10 dollars or the toy variant over 1 dollar only

[@asger7442]

TrAc3r arent balisongs from Philippines

[@rod_official6166]

@@asger7442 yeah their from the philippines... their from here... i have tons like 7

[@BlindSniper4758]

None of these were my first My first was popsicle sticks butterfly knife

[@N1sjsjsj]

Lmaooo same

[@mr.machees6488]

I’m trying to make one so I’m telling my family that they should give me their popsicle sticks after eating popsicle

[@N1sjsjsj]

@@mr.machees6488 just but it they're like £1 dood

[@mr.machees6488]

d i e and I can’t afford them

[@N1sjsjsj]

@@mr.machees6488 b r u h

[@CrunchyCeramic434]

This guy is so awesome he reminds me of hopper from stranger things

[@mrjay2547]

Rip

[@CrunchyCeramic434]

@@mrjay2547 yeah he still alive on the season 4 trailer

[@DarthPugL0af]

Haha lol I saw that aswell

[@josh9875]

Yes

[@johnye4591]

The actor for Hopper is actually a family friend, I can confirm they’re very much alike haha

[@crispylemonz1630]

Somebody at party: "Anyone got a bottle opener?" Me: *Flips out bottle opener* "Hell yea m8."

[@soloscoots6918]

L M A O

[@takumifugiwara7604]

u bloody legend

[@duskyt3844]

XD ahahhahahahha

[@Tenxis1]

Legend

[@Jumbocombo]

Do not buy the bear and sons. After like a month of flipping the pins just snap. I've bought 3 and all of them break way too soon

[@darekisrael469]

I had a stainless bear and it didn't break on me but I babied that thing after breaking a few zinc handles

[@Sman201]

Thanks for the tip man

[@mymumleftme5084]

stop the cap

[@qtnv.]

i’ve had one for almost a year and it’s still flippable. clearly you just beat it.

[@jammzz.]

they are trash amazon is more reliable xd

[@nachonick05]

I just got one yesterday now i have $400 in my steam account

[@TheRealSlimShady509]

Nacho Nick05 lol

[@vt0a]

if you just got one how did you get money

[@nachonick05]

@@vt0a it's a csgo joke

[@vt0a]

Nacho Nick05 i know its a csgo joke but if you get a knife you should lose money not get money in your steam account

[@nachonick05]

@@vt0a oh I see what you mean. I ment I sold the knife for money

[@schepperts9359]

I live in Germany and if I have such a knife (Scharp), I'm in jail for 3 years. XD Welcome to Germany

[@davidkekstroll5836]

Mein Beileid xD!

[@yumi_1067]

You can still buy trainers if you want to practice the tricks!

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

Thanks to the Turks

[@derwildelarry6655]

Deutschland ist in der Hinsicht (und in vielen anderen auch) einfach scheiße Germany is in the way (and in many others too) just shit

[@Ly..]

@@yumi_1067 yeah, but trainers usually aren't nicely balanced

[@WhatisLifeee]

“The benchmade 51 is relatively affordable” Me: checks Website: $350 Me: WHAT

[@Murimz]

@@peebii ah yeah cuz thats so affordable lol.

[@e.v.i.]

And its TRASH when stock

[@tkr3399]

Wtf lmfao, the gunmetal kraken is 260 lmfao

[@hochspannunglebensgefahr5339]

Get a Bradley Kimura. They’re making anew line and I got one, which I think is a great knife. It’s tough, sharp, and holds an edge.

[@Jighen84l]

🤣🤣🤣 35 $ is an affordable one

[@jtdreptiles3210]

I love the 51, a bit light for my preference but still good

[@gentlemankronk4939]

JTD Reptiles for a beginner it’s good

[@m1trek860]

really? i hate heavy knives.

[@muscletreegiraffe3699]

@@m1trek860 personally I like weight to my knives but only certain knives. I like my bali's lightweight cause I find them easier for me, but for my pocket knives I like them with a bit more weight to them.

[@m1trek860]

@@muscletreegiraffe3699 I get what you mean about the pocket knives, but I primarily use balis so that's what i'm talking about.

[@jfs5873]

Don't get a bear and son, mine broke after about a week of flipping lol

[@Bumper83lilone]

Finally! I've gotten into balisongs about a month ago after finding one of my dad's old ones and have wanted to get a trainer and a nice one.. I've been looking forever and it's 12:45 now and I love everything about your guys website I subscribed and will be making a purchase soon thank you ...

[@django4449]

Bumper83lilone !!! Why did I click on the time stamp 🤦‍♂️

[@Bumper83lilone]

@@django4449 lol

[@Shawn-QNA]

FBI open

[@billthegreek]

@@django4449 same

[@brianlouks4875]

Ive always loved these knives. Ive been wanting one for years. My favorite is the benchmade morpho.

[@tommyarevalo3834]

I like the Boker with the spoon because I can be more intimidating while having my pudding cup.

[@deviss42]

honestly the kinetic tool bali is my favorite because its the fun of it with training ability and multiple functions that makes it attractive. The benchmade does look nice as im sure plenty would agree but yeah the tool just seems cooler

[@Jurrb_]

I got a beer opener butterfly knife for my dad, he loves it

[@aquarius5264]

"breaking down" as in wearing the parts down to high hell

[@shaunharrison9618]

The BM 51 is my favorite on you list for sure and I have it in my cart with plans to buy in the future. I haven't yet because I am a newbie and don't want to cut the crap out of my hands. That AC Kenetic tool looks like the perfect solution. Not only a trainer but a functional tool also. Not to mention your exclusive version with the orange and black handles looks great!

[@MyTube4Utoo]

If anyone is looking for a bali trainer, I just got a Boker Plus (Red G-10), and was shocked (in a good way) at the price/quality ratio ($56.21). I doubt it can be beat unless you spend a lot more money. I found out what all the 5 star reviews were about. I also bought a Kershaw Lucha and was very pleasantly surprised again. Experienced flippers talk about the size and weight negatively, but still being a beginner flipper it feels great to me, even after flipping the trainer. With it's ball bearings it's very smooth, and it shows Kershaw's attention to detail and (always) quality craftsmanship. I own many Kershaw knives, and all are of excellent quality and all arrived razor sharp. I also own much more expensive knives, but dollar-for-dollar, I think Kershaw knives are as good as any! Of course when you pay less you're going to get less expensive materials, as the cost difference has to show up someplace. Honestly, I'm gonna buy at least one more Lucha, as I love the knife, and I believe it'll always hold value, and at some point, especially after it's no longer produced, may actually be sought after. Should Kershaw decide to dive deep into the balisong market, I have no doubt they could compete with the best of them.

[@jamesmerritt114]

I believe the Bradley Kimura is my favorite. Nice blade design in case you would need to do work with it, but still affordable.

[@andrewjackson2137]

Having little to no experience with balisongs, the kinetic tool "knife" seems to be the most interesting of the bunch, utility without danger of sliced hands!

[@anthonyrobertson6216]

THE BENCHMADE IS FOR SURE MY FAVORITE. I HAVE A COUPLE KERSHAWS AND BEAR AND A FEW BEAR AND SONS. THIS VIDEO MADE ME WANT TO BY A BENCHMADE. HANDS DOWN.

Not having any balisong skills but being an outdoorsman (camping, hunting, fishing, etc.) I really like the ArtisanCutlery Kinetic-Tool. It would actually be useful as well as being a nice trainer. It's a good looker as well with the black & orange scales that almost look like a topo map. Now...if I had the skills already, that Benchmade 51 Morpho looks pretty sweet.

[@knifecenter]

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[@uallas5va]

The 51 would be my first choice although budgetwise a Kimura would be more likely. I am very intrigued by the kinetic tool though.

[@K3rm1t_Th3_80ng]

I love mine

[@blwngt1598]

It would have to be the Bemchmade 51 Morpho because every respectable collection needs a Bali & if you're going to do something then you need to do it right! Plus having a good quality piece is much more likely to get you hooked on any new types of knives than a bottom of the barrel piece that doesn't work as well or be as graceful as the higher quality blades.

[@itsstealz3159]

I recommend the Squiddy basic for just spinning (its PVCC so i still recommend a metal one)

[@greyryder6746]

I gotta say, the Kimura is probably my favorite. I owned a Kimura 5 for a while, and that was one of the smoothest flipping balis I've handled. Not that I've owned a lot, but still.

[@toxicac2455]

Will it last me for more than a month?

[@cruelchris3099]

@@toxicac2455 The newer ones will, but their fit and finish are trash campared to the kershaw made kimuras.

[@cruelchris3099]

My advice to your first knife should be anything. Any knife by a reputable brand should be good. Even if Benchmade is hella overpriced. If you are serious about your technique, Live blade as much as you can. You don't have to spend $600 You don't have to remove the latch. Go with your gut feeling. Had I done that, I'd have 2 knives that are near impossible to find, or impossible to find at a decent price. That's because I went with someone else's recommendation of the Benchmade 51. It was still nice at the price I payed for it. at the $300 it is now is damn near criminal.

[@williamdowner3487]

Channel stainless steel bear son is a great starter balisong, benchmade 51 definitely my favorite on this list! Zen pins, jeweled ano titanium liners, spring latch, pocket clip, and the best warranty in the balisong game!

[@willykzoo]

That Benchmade looks swweeeeeet. I had to share with my friend Alex who is looking for his first butterfly knife.

[@vanz8484]

Only $350, I DO NOT THINK YOUR FRIEND HAS THE MONEY FOR A BENCHMADE AS HIS FIRST

[@tomweingart2337]

The BENCHMADE MORPHO 51 FOR SURE!!

[@colbywilliam534]

Castiel Arc7 which one???

[@MyTube4Utoo]

@@maghands1 Yeah, and it's $297.50 now at BladeHQ. Even with a higher quality steel that's a little much, I believe.

[@sandflea3789]

Lol hes not going to give it to you hes giving away a bottle opener one, nobody gives away $400 knives pal loli

[@bruce_sat4n66]

I bought one 3 days ago in a small local market, it is already broken, I need a new one, a good one.

[@d_t9234]

dude this is such a cool vid that i now rlly want to get a multitool balisong to learn flipping. i havent even een anuy other vids to do with balisongs. i hope this will cure my locdown boredom

[@sirmandude7893]

The artisan cutlery kinetic tool looked really nice! Im just getting into flipping now as alot of my friends have been learning how to do it.

[@clip8511]

Thank you knifecenter you have encouraged me to pursue balisong flipping this gave me a lot of motivation

[@benshapirohamburgerhelper1239]

How's it going?

[@51Reaper50]

I do like the Artisan Cutlery. Looks like a fun tool to learn on and a conversation starter.

[@merckfahire85]

Kinetic-tool which seen before is my second favorite next to Benchmade products. But definitely, the kinetic tool is just a solid piece of awesomeness!

[@no-oy6wq]

I really am looking to get the kinetic because I've never had one before and it would be great to have another purpose then flipping

[@vmlopes]

U play fortnite, how can u be trusted to have a knife

[@wpnbssdstrctn]

I really like those Artisan Cutlery tools with the orange and black G10 handles.

[@goober010]

“It wouldn’t be a proper list without something with a bottle opener” *THE VAT19 BALIS-*

[@_cupid]

The fact I know what you’re talking about scares me

[@aleksandarbuhtev1019]

How tf did I get this

[@yeetusdeletus8565]

How do you find a relatable joke in a completely different channel and different content? I don't know either, 10/10

[@crin1234]

For the price, I'd pick the Kimura as first balisong. I have one and love it. I would love to have the Artisan Kinetic balisong.

[@j.w.theartist4930]

The Artisan Cutlery Flipper Tool looks amazing, the company just keeps coming with one crazy design after another.

[@daleb1225]

There is no way for me not to love the Benchmade however I am looking for a balisong for my granddaughter, she is 15, interested in knives and last weekend expressed a desire to practice flipping. I had just seen the Cold Steel offering and told her I would look for a trainer for her. I looked on your site and was about to purchase a Bear and Son yesterday but checking google led me to a competitor who has a Bear and Son trainer and live blade, two balisongs for 44.00., I do not want to spend my money with them but it caused me to stop looking.

[@lunados3439]

My favorite is the Benchmade 51 Morpho even tho I have never tried balli flipping seen as I’ve never owned a balli

[@piercedun4846]

I got my first butterfly knife when I was a kid on vacation out of state. State being NY where these are still illegal. It wasn’t a trainer but it was very cheap so I doubt the blade was very sharp. I knew how to open and close it and that’s about it lol

[@UltraxEmerald]

Bought the Benchmade 51 Morpho two days ago on a Saturday. Haven’t gotten it yet but I’m excited.

[@sam1bamslayer73]

How is it

[@Nsane211]

I already have some premium Bolisongs, but that automatic multi-tool is awesome. i want one

[@9000Draco]

My favorite is the kimura I actually learned how to flip on an original kimura.. it's a great starter bali

[@loiswhitecross3115]

The Bradley is a great knife but that Benchmade is totally awesome! What a great video and offer! Thanks so much!

[@jeffshanklin1364]

Good overview covering options. I like the benchmade. Thanks.

[@tomhorn7117]

The spoon or bottle opener would be safest in my hands. I like the leaf shaped blade on the Bradley, Kimura, with green G 10 scales. "Lads do football, boxing, wrestling. Not friggin' bali !" - Billy Elliot's Father.

[@SamuelRamos3]

I’ve been trying out the 🦋🔪 for a few months now and I really want a real knife but I don’t think I’m ready for one yet tho

[@homxra1301]

Hi any suggestions on what butterfly knife I can get that can successfully reach my hands in Australia?

[@chickengamzco7197]

bear and son is my favorite cause i think it looks really nice

[@armygoatLS2]

The Bradley Kimura for sure. Right now I have a Manilla style that I got from a gas station. 😢

[@aidendirtbikes7914]

How would that Bradley be for somewhat light edc use? And how much better would the benchmade be

[@Whites0x4life]

Do any of these Balisong knife makers, still make any of the more vintage wood or pearl handle butterfly knives? Or are they becoming more obsolete, due to aerodynamics, price or whatever? It seems like most modern Balisong have the more tactical look, which is still badass; though I’d love to find an affordable vintage looking Balisong.

[@ThatFatLazyStreamer]

I feel like picking the kinetic tool as a fav is too easy so not counting that I'd say I like that benchmade 51 morpho the most.

[@scooter_gang9361]

I bought a black matte balisong comb last night it’s coming around Christmas

[@obivaughn11]

I enjoy the kinetic tool but really like the BM 51

[@arcticdaemon]

I'm trying to get into Balisong fliping i cud use some advise on handels. would like some thing with desent tracktion got any tips ???

[@mollieschweppe7854]

Skypilot Always a sucker for multitools. I like the Kinetic tool.

[@wesrobertson3241]

That Kinetic Tool looks interesting. It would be fun to pull out at work!

[@albeitfornsight4987]

I really love the look of the classic bench made 51 morpho !

[@jamiesmith4041]

I like the multi tool one because its practice and function

[@jimmyjones9950]

David, as a beginner with blades, I have watched your videos on every knife I buy. My favorite is the " ARTISANCUTLERY TRAINING BALAISONG BLADE ". Looks good and would make a nice trainer. I realize that the contest is over, however, I just wanted to say something. David, you can still send me the knife as a prize. LOL! Thanks for all the great videos David. Jimmy.

[@jeffjohnson6754]

Benchmade 51BK Morpho Balisong Butterfly Knife 4.25" Black D2 Plain Blade, G10 Handles hands down.

[@benputtock9479]

Another good one that around the same price range and the 51 is the brs barebones/2.0 variation

[@terryfathauer9697]

The ArtisanCutlery Kinetic-Tool looks like a cool multi functional beginner butterfly knife!

[@ephenseyst]

The Benchmade 51, for sure, although I really want a =BRS= Replicant

[@theshapeexists]

Bought 2 cold steel fgx for fun. For the price you can not go wrong.

[@michaelburn229]

I have a question are balisong trainers allowed in australia

[@timothygonales2694]

One of my favorite is the comb butterfly knife

[@dtballsz]

Bradley kimura BCC901, the Bear & Son are nice too. I like the look of the handles.

[@KaileyAesthetic]

I want to personally thank you for this video. I’ve never seen any of your videos before, but have recently gotten into this for my anxiety. Let me explain… haha. Let me start off by saying that I know NOTHING about butterfly knifes. I know this is an odd way of looking at it (probably)- but this is my version of a ‘fidget spinner.’ I have a lot of stress & anxiety, & I feel I always need to be fiddling with something to distract myself. I use to smoke when I was like 17-18, & you know what actually made me stop? Dum Dum Pops- suckers. I always felt the need to have something in my hands, & implied, mouth. So those suckers are what actually made me stop smoking. I’ve seen PewDiePie always flipping around a butterfly recently. I use to watch him in 2012, until a few years ago, when I became very withdrawn & didn’t ever go online for anything, (at this point.) So, coming back, I see my favorite (nostalgic) KZbinr always flipping one- & you know what first came to my mind? Of course, a fidget spinner- or other fidget ‘toys’, but how they were never enough to satisfy my anxiety. They were simply too light, & motion was just too little for me. I’m pretty sure it could be because I have nerve damage, & don’t feel pain, pressure, & temperature the way most people do. I could be wrong, but that’s my own thought. To keep an already long story even shorter- I have a question that I would very much appreciate your opinion on. I have a BaliShark (trainer, also my very first, & first time practicing) butterfly, & it has curved handles. I hear most tricks are harder with curved handles. But the real issue is actually how heavy it is. It’s 0.43 pounds- almost half a pound. Is this normal, or on the heavier side? I find my wrist getting tired easily, & it’s simply too heavy for my fingers to hold onto most of the time. I want one that’s for beginners, but am afraid they will be too light. The one I have is too heavy, but I would rather it be on the heavier side than too light. I really love the idea of the one that has an automatic blade. (I was about to ask if that would get in the way of how you use one without this feature- but you already answered that question. Ha. -Apologies, wasn’t done with the video when I was first typing…) Well, before I go any further- what would you recommend? I also believe that the handles on the one I own are too slim, especially with the curve. It also has to be a trainer, of course. No one would trust me not to accidentally hurt myself with a real one… ha. I don’t have a lot of money right now, but would like your opinion either way. I’m between the one with an automatic blade- the Artisancutlery Kinetic Tool, the Kimura, & the Benchmade 51 Morpho. What I’m looking for is: •Not too heavy, not too light (0.43 is too heavy) •Straight handles, & aren’t too slim •Smoothness while doing tricks •MUST be a trainer, with a FAKE blade (don’t really like the comb or fork modles- want it to look like a blade) Again, thank you! I’ll start looking more into it now. Again, I don’t have much money, but I know for a fact that I’ll be a long-term user based on how much it’s helped my anxiety already. I’m gonna look at your channel, & site now!

[@judahschafer4799]

Hey if you are still looking for something, you could check out squid industries with like their mako, it’s about .30 lbs, it has larger handles and it’s very smooth to flip.

[@Medic45]

I've been interested in these for some time but have yet to take the plunge. I'd love to start out with the kinetic tool:)

[@ValkyriesFlying]

I like the Bear and son with Cooper vein handle.

[@6rala]

I love the benchmade 87 is deff my fav

[@justinbilyeu5973]

My favorite is the benchmade, but the kimura is pretty sweet too👍

[@monotart8557]

yeah but what if u live in Australia and its illegal to own a butterfly knife and even trainers are illegal i have a cheap ebay no name brand butterfly knife but its falling apart and is sluggish and bad to flip?

[@jwfunderburk]

I like the Bradley Kimura. Also the Kinetic-Tool has a very interesting mechanism.

[@SS-Tommy]

I was looking to get a knife. I was hoping for model numbers, prices or links. I got nothing.

[@michaelcouch4268]

I have been looking at some butterfly knifes, and I really like the Benchmade 51 Morpho!

[@samarbadran8557]

My favorite one is the benchmade 51 Morphho

[@HelloHello-hk4sx]

How do you open it just the regular way (no tricks).

[@Pubstout]

Definitely the 51. Every BM that I’ve owned has been top notch

[@sparedd...]

If you win??? Can I get any knife??? I don't own a single knife

[@Ricomcdade23]

@@sparedd... buy your own

[@steroidjunky9394]

Bit late to the party here but dope video mate. Simple no bullshit and straight forward. 💪

[@pykenagelkerken3145]

Is there a knife with a normal blade that also sends a trainer extra? what is the best one to choose on a budget?

[@knifecenter]

Not that we know of. What is your budget?

[@lilwee7148]

Benchmade morpho is my dream knife!!

[@catgraingames]

My favorite butterfly knife is the scissors in the school bin

[@claytonbrandt1970]

That last one is the best

[@momskitchenskills6676]

My favorite is the benchmade 51 morpho

[@ton3341]

Is a Balisong Comb good for beginners since its the cheapest one I want. And I want it to have another use then just tricks.

[@knifecenter]

If you get one that is well made, they are certainly a great way to get going. -DCA

[@c0rtlan429]

Either the Bradley kimura or the kinetic tool would be great for me.

[@balihub1877]

I love the kinetic tool balisong and I gonna try and get one for my duke of Edinburgh

[@renbit987]

The BM Morpho looks perfect for me tbh. Wish I had the money for one.

[@navysealsrecruitmentteam7107]

My favorite was the good looking tounge rolling Artisancutlery Kinetic Tool.

[@drr1ck210]

Is the butterfly knife legal in New Jersey?

[@Joesamy2]

the multi tool one is awesome, great video man

[@ethanosbak1100]

I live in Canada and I can't get live blade's ,I want a benchmade morpho trainer but I need just the trainer blade does anyone know where to get one