The Traditional Filipino Balisong Flipping Style

[@Raymo-01]

That last part is exactly how a knife attack looks. Scary...

[@tn9711]

The beauty of this knife is its quick ability to switch from different grips

[@o4matrix]

my mom is actually the one who introduced and taught me how to flip a balisong (she grew up in the batangas region of the philippines). she always rolls her eyes when she sees me do a roll over or aerial; as if to say "why?"

[@OfficialKequan]

HAHAHAHA my mom too😂

[@dreunderscore3314]

making clicking music with balisongs might be an interesting thing

[@sfried420]

Erdna Not 9:40

[@LReal08]

im filipino and i had my 1st balisong when i was about 8 yrs old. my father had a collections of it. i also had my fingers being caught with the blade while doing those constant flips with regular balisong, we dont have trainer balisongs before.

[@ghost.of.aleksz.salad.]

trainers are a newer thing i am a usa kid and i only came across real ones like i had a vietnam plastic handleone with real blade, the one they gave the cia

[@snarveien1853]

True. I am surprise that foreigners like Balisong, which we kindof consider like everyday item. I have mine when I was 10, but now I have a pen, which is a knife inside. Sometimes the airport will confiscate it, sometimes they ignore. My father have to keep on buying me knew.

[@ghost.of.aleksz.salad.]

@@snarveien1853 its been a every day item in the usa my whole life lol

[@filville5723]

Sinira ko ang butterfly fan ng nanay ko para matoto lang din ako sa balisong noong bata pa ako ;P Yong fan nya na may decorated ng painting ata yon, punit na yong sa ibang parte pero pwede pang idugtong gamit ang pandikit pero tinuluyan ko.

[@stevinoname]

My grandpa always said "if you see someone open a balisong with two hands you better run because they mean business." Flipping is purely for show and when you need to use your knife open it with two hands.

[@donavan1021]

stevinoname You can open it faster with one hand by flipping (quickdraw) than two hands for sure.

[@DirtyCasual36]

my dad also tocld me something similar, and hes also from batangas. basically he says "be caareful of someone who knows how to flip a balisong, because he knows how to use it. but be scared of a man who doesnt flip his balisong, because that means he is seriously out to kill a man."

[@chineedesabille2609]

+dennisvergel36 so true

[@hydrokat143]

+dennisvergel36 someone flipping a balisong might mean, "Keep your distance or I will stab you." while someone who opens it without any flipping mambo jambo with two hands would mean, "Run, I will stab you!"

[@DirtyCasual36]

hm, well that IS one way to interpret it. haha

[@Thebluebimmer]

This was my “fidget spinner” growing up 👍🏼

[@EODReddFox]

dude I just got into flipping balisongs and this made me even more respectful for the art, and the weapon, as well as even more enthusiastic for the fun of the flipping thanks dude!!

[@cydrickbrady1882]

I'm Filipino and I grew up there and I moved to America. In the Philippines kids would practice the balisong as a game. But when you grow up you take it around with you to use it with self defense to protect you're self. And they flip so they can quickly open the knife. Also they always move cause they can do multiple combos like our martial art arnis or Kali so they can quickly take down the other person

[@hunglow3498]

I like how people act like they know something about bailsongs. Ive been flipping for 5 years but i started by watching your videos and you actually know what your talking about

[@user-yq8sd6oe1y]

the second bbest Filipino thing since loompia

[@matticusfinch11]

lumpia*

[@jai9587]

LMAOOOO

[@bigboomyt729]

Lumpia is amazing

[@JugglingLoser]

I mean I prefer pancit but lumpia is great too

[@sheep4753]

eh i prefer turon but sure go off

[@vincimus29]

I am a Filipino and truthfully enjoyed this video. Thank you very much.

[@wildairsoft1]

the last 40 seconds or so should be a video all in its own :)

[@HonuTheDisciple]

I know I'm like 8 years late to this video lol but I stumbled across it when I was looking into the actual history behind balisong. I think this video was super informative and I appreciate how knowledgeable you are when it comes to this style of fighting/knife arts. Super rad video dude. Keep up the good work!

[@bloodsn0w]

"it may even get taken away and used on you", hilarious😂.

[@Dread_Naught_But_The_Dark]

I play guitar and actually find a lot of similarities between how you go about explaining this video and how others talk about musical improvisation... Literally just about everything is paralleled. Like how you talk about different styles, different moves (like guitar licks), their reasonings, freestyling (or soloing), and even practicing in the manner of putting together strings of moves and then adding embellishments like the use of the off hand, just like a guitarist would string together licks or techniques and add in things like vibrato... Very interesting.

[@Kyjacalo]

this is pretty interesting, I got into flipping just a few weeks ago- spend a day learning tricks and then on Ive been freestyling, and I noticed that everything I do incorporates a lot of circles and twirls and fluidity... and guess what, Im filipino lol

[@typicalpcgamer8355]

BAHAHAHAH THAT PLOT TWIST AT THE END GOT ME HAHAHAHA

[@repapips8774]

wow im impressed as a filipino who lives here and knows how to use balisong. you are saying the truth. but when we flip, not just coz of keeping it open. we expect it to hit. just an added advice.

[@ablanuza76]

I enjoyed your video. I used to have a balisong (i lost it years ago after having it for almost 10 years. Sad). It was hand-made from Batangas (the province where the knife originated) with animal horns used on the tang. Mostly used it when camping and other utilitarian purpose though, not martial arts. It's illegal to carry one now. Btw, i'm Filipino :-)

[@cutlerylover]

thanks for the comment man, glad you enjoyed the video watch your six

[@josharaujo9589]

09:50 Time to make an orchestra with balisongs :)

[@mysticalshadowcat5203]

Please make that

[@noinformationavailable4114]

It reminded me of how 1812 overture sounds!

[@Pvpdeath2]

At least he has the balls to put something other than minecraft on youtube for the public. No one thinks he is the best with a balisong but for a hobby he is pretty damn good with it, and is doing great teaching people about knives and balisong flipping, and even some self defense.

[@wesleyruff4997]

what i dont understand about the balisong as a self defense weapon is that no matter who you are where you are or what time period your in, you would not under any circumstances, EVER do tricks with your knife in the middle of a fight. you pull it out. you open it, you stab. you run. end of end of self defence. it would stand to reason that the most effective way to fight is to not flip it at all, since no matter how well you control your flipping. it wont be as stable or reliable as simply holding the knife while you fight. am i missing something?

[@nasknifeboi]

+Nash Fernandez no off. btw just from where i live in cebu

[@xdedge5281]

I flip because its fun and it looks pretty cool

[@athensentertainment6588]

balisong knife duels are popular in the philippines... so they do this to intimidate and distract their opponent.... the purpose of flipping is intimidation and fear...

[@swyaseen]

Wesley Ruff it's a great way to collect your money. tell your underling to bring the guy that owes you money to you. while you wait you flip and continue to flip your Balisong during the conversation with the guy. guy will shit his pants thinking you might stab him any time but he walks away without a scratch but thinking " if I don't have money next time he might draw little pictures on my face with that fancy looking little spinning knife of his."

[@nasknifeboi]

swyaseen lel you probably arent from the philippines

[@chiebsthegreat2068]

yes you're 100% right I am born and raised in the Philippines and I've seen it happened many many times.. all the flashy things you can do with the knife we do it too but in real fights everything's gonna happen quick, very very quick you probably got stab 2 or 3 times already before you can react and balisong is made for stabing not slashing.

[@NikeruJm74]

This is one of the best videos you've ever made!! So informative and interesting! Really thanks Jeff for all that information and tips, keep doing bali-song videos, can't wait for another one ;) With respect, Lithuanian guy ^_^

[@honeyypool]

my dad got me a balisong today as a school year end gift. it's been about 7 years since i last picked up a balisong and i'm re-learning from scratch. i still have my old balisong. i never used it because i realized it wasn't girly. but now i don't need to worry about that anymore lmao. my grandfather would have detested the way my dad decorated my new balisong with hello kitty stickers and glitter. i love my dad so much.

[@siliconecheese697]

girlypop balisong 4 the win

[@journeyCD]

@cutlerylover ...I don't know where you learned that move at 11:5 but your DEAD ON FILIPINO STREET SMART with that one! The ONE FLIP open as u pull the blade from your pocket...Depending on which end of the knife u put first into yer pocket before that...but that is actually correct...with one major flaw, and this is important...if a perceived attacker goes headon ...move body SIDEWAYS , do a somewhat FOREMAN STANCE as u pull the knife away from ur pocket with ur other arm/hand right in front of your chest (to anticipate blocking, to push attacker back create distance, or visual distraction to cover the apth of your next move and Balance) do the one flip...and don't use a SLASH as a first option..its more effective with a JAB thrust kinda like an uppercut ..to the SIDE OF BODY, ABDOMEN, NECK.... (Don't try this on anyone Please ...peace!)

[@TheCraftmachine]

My grandpa has one. Unfortunately its very old and it doesn't work smoothly. Also from the PHL

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

TheCraftmachine Try oiling it up

[@alexandreprevost9290]

You re right .. sounds smart... less chances to drop it ...not flashy but still cool and efficient

[@TheBeanmonster]

My favorite video of yours ever I think, I am pretty good at "Americanized" flipping, but I found it really entertaining to take a step back and try a whole new style of flipping. Keep it up!

[@cutlerylover]

a knife already in mostion has more power and you have the element of surprise a still knife will be looked at and when it moves the other person will try to as well

[@gold4428]

Incidentally, your knife is always ready to attack if you stop playing around and just leave it deployed.

[@1Captain23]

stillborn lmfaooooo fuck off

[@Pharto_Stinkus]

My Kali instructor told me that the goal is to get the knife open and ready to use as fast as possible, and to close it as quickly as possible when you are done. There is nothing "traditional" about the over-exaggerated flipping styles that originated in the west.

[@dylancarter5237]

dats some fine flippin

[@terafanatic]

Jeff you're an excellent speaker! You have a gift for speaking and maintaining your audience's interest.

[@nebbieee9246]

I feel like this is a lost art here in the Philippines or in my area at least. I kinda want to learn but I'm also so clumsy soooo hahaha

[@yvonniedagcuta6908]

Because balisong is dangerous.. Filipinos still having balisong but they keep it at their home

[@cutlerylover]

most peopel do not love knives they way lots of us here do, they are intimidated by a $2 kitchen knife this IS intimidating to most people...and its a fun hobby and an art form, as mentioned flipping it is not a good tactic for defense unless your extremely skilled

[@BirdShotIV]

Dang Jeff, you got skills! Great video I somehow missed

[@dagatnapula]

I had that Balisong before with pure ivory handle and the metal is made from a rail road train metal. Balisong are just like yoyo in the Philippines.

[@MegaBest231]

7:15 for the flipping

[@cutlerylover]

its just a defense tactic, a slash or stab woudl be much more unpredictable from a moving knife the same as a moving person throwing a punch as apposed to standing static, they dont just do that with balisongs they do it with barongs (fixed blades)

[@iamryancarlson]

Find and replace: "Fluent" with "Fluid."

[@I_Might_B_Wrong]

Cutlerylover I was wondering if you had any videos up on "flow drills" like you demonstrate in this video for beginners that want to learn to flip with this sort of style. You move pretty quickly so I can't really break down what you're doing.

[@finlaywhite1523]

i just got a trainer for christmas yesterday. I know how to do a Y2K, Y3K, the basics, zen rollover, ice pick grips and a basic ariel. i can do all the rollovers with ease, why do people find them hard

[@SmokeAndClickCircles]

+Finlay White Because there not using a trainer. Ariels and rollovers are extremely intimidating when there's a razor sharp blade instead of a dull blank.

[@finlaywhite1523]

MySubstitutedReality fair enough but why not learn the moves with a trainer and then use a live blade

[@SmokeAndClickCircles]

Finlay White Well, at least for me, its just boring to flip with a trainer or taped blade. Its much less impressive and just less satisfying when you do actually learn a hard roll over or Ariel.

[@finlaywhite1523]

MySubstitutedReality fair enough, my country straight up hates balisongs for the sole reason of fear, we have a bad health service so you know im just being biased but I agree with your point

[@SmokeAndClickCircles]

Finlay White If someone is in that position then its completely understandable if you have a trainer. I forget there not legal every where. Have fun flipping and I hope you can get a live blade eventually, its much more satisfying.

[@srice4u]

when I was there they mainly open with control movements, actually the younger ones didn't care much about them, I had to go to mid age to older folks and lot of them want to know about things that I was doing. you know the show stuff, the best way that I describe the way they approach the use of a blade is that they will cut you up like their cutting up a cow or pig. they use more fileting motions than stabbing even with an icepick grip , they use the other hand as a monitor of your movements or protector from your advances

[@alonzochiongbian5882]

I'm only 12 and I just happened to be flipping my knife while I stumbled onto this vid I am as we'll Filipino

[@ramontheranger7763]

Same except im not filipino:(

[@heymr-matthewmaier]

I haven’t seen this video in years! I thought you looked great back then. You look even better today! Proud of your health progress Jeff! Thank you for your videos and content! Would love to send you a knife from the batch I’m making. Not sure how to do that. Any info appreciated!

[@ThineBear]

iam plelapino and i am have traning butterfly knifes and i am very good with the butterfly knife i like it and it is my favorite tool and i am 9 years old

[@420smeghead]

Wow, good for you.

[@mektrekt65]

what the fuck is a plelapino

[@bucephalusv.6071]

I hope you can spell it right when you're 10.

[@CalviNNation]

Heck yes! #1 Canadian flipper Right here guys!

[@alicecurtiss959]

Nothing that a handgun wouldn't handle quickly !

[@l.no.solace7209]

If the person is strong and fast they'll cut an artery before you let off enough shots to kill

[@cliffbishop4914]

He's an awesome person. Very down to earth and easy to talk to. Also, you're awesome.

[@joshuatimmer6616]

I had it stattrak case hardened Fn

[@joshuatimmer6616]

krew18 Gaming Why did u?

[@joshuatimmer6616]

krew18 Gaming oh ok ;l Sorry, cant see jokes trough text without a smiley haha

[@joshuatimmer6616]

krew18 Gaming (:

[@DETRIVNI]

Have a factory new blue top case hardened AK in stattrak its ma bby

[@zaldytor107]

Diosdado Ona provides the best, excellent handmade workmanship of finest quality and one of a kind balisong29 beinte y nueve. A real pride of Balisong, Batangas.

[@MrCmon113]

I don't see how in a combat situation flipping your knife should ever be helpful.

[@WheresMyBlanket2000]

You're right. Although a plus to a Balisong is that it doubles as a impact weapon. Meaning you would say attack with your blade, flip in, and strike with the end of your knife in your attackers temple. As with a normal say fixed blade you have the issue of your blade point towards you at the moment of the impact.

[@SRVaris]

its not for combat its for looks

[@VisayasMindanaoLuzon]

In modern day the balisong will just be flipped by a robber and stab you if you fight in the Philippines, thats the reality, a bad guys knife.

[@goldenstranger7675]

Its for intimidation

[@TheTriforceCrusader]

There's advantages and disadvantages... If you are the one getting robbed and the robber is using a balisong, they will probably try to be "boss" and start flipping it to scare you, which gives you an advantage to either get away or pull your weapon and get them. If you are the one carrying the balisong, what you can do is you can do a quick draw and have it ready faster than your opponent. As the carrier of the balisong, you can also hold the bite handle and using the blade and the weight of the handle to bite down on the enemy's extremities or shoulders or whatever your target. You can do some unique combat moves with the balisong, believe it or not. Me, I would carry it (if I was old enough) only to be used as a tool if I was going to work on something as a hobby or if I was building something or other so I can flip it when I want. If I wanted to carry a knife for defense, it would be a folder, a fixed blade, or better yet, a sword as those are more practical xD

[@leejosh604]

cutlerylover I'm from the Philippines and the reason we keep the Bali song moving because like most of r weapons r in a x or non stop motion and we still use Bali songs just less than a tool than before

[@40Found]

Actually, balisongs are basically illegal in most of the Philippines now

[@budoylover]

If you have papers it is not illegal

[@cmsworld5591]

it is only illegal if you bring it outside your home here's the law regarding that: *It is unlawful to carry outside of one's residence* any bladed, pointed or blunt weapon such as "knife", "spear", "pana", "dagger", "bolo", "barong", "kris", or "chako", *except where such articles are being used as necessary tools or implements to earn a livelihood or in pursuit of a lawful activity*. Any person found guilty thereof shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment of not less than one month nor more than one year or a fine of not less than Two Hundred Pesos nor more than Two Thousand Pesos, or both such imprisonment and fine as the Court may direct.

[@russoformoso]

carl benz what if it’s a balisong comb?

[@WarlockATC]

Im a filipino to bro and using the balisong is in our blood and will be easy to learn mabuhay kapatid

[@TheWolfDelta]

I'm a pinoy and I don't have a balisong ...

[@paulcatam6703]

It depends what province you're from if you were born in the Philippines, obviously. If you or any family member in your family were born in Batangas, then they might have one.

[@etrnlygr8tful87]

FallenWolf and million other Filipinos don't.

[@paulcatam6703]

Do you see how many views for every single balisong video? At least 43% of them are Filipinos who have balisongs/balisong trainers... 😒

[@enthymeme4856]

FallenWolf I'm only a half-pinoy and I have a balisong lol

[@tito1rocks]

Jay Vee b0ss

[@beepot2764]

This is the kind of flipping I want to be proficient in. Love the flow.

[@alexdoroliat9158]

thumbs up if you chose Pilippinse

[@dylan1552236]

What the fuck is a "Pilippinse"?

[@MegaBest231]

philippines

[@MegaBest231]

RiceGames philippines or pilipinas for tagalog

[@dylan1552236]

Lol I know XD, I'm Filipino.

[@MegaBest231]

me pinoy

[@paulcatam6703]

I am a Filipino and yes, where I come from, balisongs are illegal in California unless its blade is under 2 inches. But some of my family members who know the traditional flipping art conceal and brought them from the Philippines secretly. For an 11 year-old, I'm starting to get good at the art of flipping butterfly knives, but I dont practice with a real one so I won't cut myself. But I still use a balisong trainer that I use to practice.

[@thebaconater3258]

U should put electric tape on the Vlad so it doesn't cut u then when u get good take the tape off

[@rockybarry]

Paul Catam You can possess a butterfly knife in CA as long as you don't bring it in public. The reason why they are banned is because they are considered as concealed weapons.

[@dahonkinggoose-honk8635]

I'm filipino

[@EmberHound]

+R Gies I'm swedish.. Am i one of the cool kids now ;O ?

[@d_breadstix_guy1603]

I'm halfcast

[@shen2790]

+R Gies I'm mixed, but mostly pinoy

[@marvinuhilarious]

But where from the Philippines? That is what's crucial to distinct yourself from other Filipinos. One thing most Fil-Ams forget.

[@shen2790]

Snoop Doge Southern Leyte c:

[@KamenRider1]

Filipino from Baguio, Philippines here. I can confirm that life in my homeland can be quite rough even today and thus I do carry a weapon on me just in case. A knife (balisong or otherwise) being one of them. Funny thing is, I have a "balicomb" (with a comb instead of a blade) as part of my EDC kit too. HAHA.

[@اللهأكبراللهأكبر-ت7ص]

Im filipino lol

[@bnoah0359]

+PewDiePie fan same

[@mineturtle7991]

Jake Richards Shut up

[@behindthen0thing]

Wow that's really funny lol. Sorry to hear you're Filipino

[@joshuameade7611]

a couple months ago I purchased a Bradley Kimura 5, the knife flew out of my hand when i was flipping and cut my wrist, it missed a vein but not by much, (i'm 13) my mom took the knife from me and i haven't seen it since then... i loved the knife and i still do!

[@iBringTheRain24]

You repeat things WAY too often! You could cut out 5-10 minutes of repeated information from this video! We understand your point the first time, no need to tell us things 5 times.

[@Snowburnt]

A more mature outlook than most these days. Very well outlook.

[@cutlerylover]

in this video its a combination of twirls and basic horizontal openings I have videos on both tuypes of moves

[@spacesae8286]

balisong flipping style is to show how well you know to use the weapon. so when you are in a duel and you show you can handle the balisong better it will scare the other guy away :3 ... cause if you just draw , flip open , and assume stabbing position theyll come at you.

[@96radster]

I just learned something very important about knife fighting , thank you .

[@TaijiChick]

The footwork he is doing is the triangle footwork that is common in Filipino Martial arts. It appears that he used the "male triangle" or offensive footwork where he holds his position but changing his feet..

[@gelozyg1732]

in a combat situation a balisong is more practical than a gun in point blank range due to the fact the balisong can be a knife and a blunt impact tool if not open once open by flipping which in this case is faster than using both hands or a folding knife and if you are trained enough you can fight an opponent while flipping a balisong for intimidation and combat furthermore a balisong is also used by people who actually know how to fight like in the philippines also a balisong is more longer than a folder which is why it is illegal and whatever you say that when a person is flipping a balisong and you can just kick it away you cant because when a balisong user knows how to flip he can stab you instantly unlike a folding knife that just opens and closes also balisong utilizes CQC since filipinos created CQC since america just developed it a bit more

[@complex2034]

wow this is my first day with a balisong and i cant imagine becoming as good as you its very sharp i have already have 2 cuts

[@GameTrailerGuru]

Very cool Jeff. I don't even flip balis but I still like to watch skilled persons flip.

[@jamesnason7355]

Hey Jeff, Great Videos on Your Channel. Good speaker, keep an audience well. Good Job, I've heard your channel mentioned recently in a Zac in the Wild Video. Saying you were a big part of early KZbin knife stuff. Curious about your Sweatshirt. Do you have any connection to Maine? Where I am.

[@HumanSagaVault]

Just a Trivia, Balisong was made for utility purposes like cutting fruits, vegetables and other things, but it also evolved through the years because people in the Philippines also found other ways to use it like for robbing people in the streets. hahaha

[@serenitylittle5103]

Just a qwestion. Did you have the blade guard on when you filmed thid video?

[@nol1379]

Like learning how to draw the kukri from its sheath properly. Found out hard way. Tried American style and sliced palm opened never felt it. Proper way is fingers on side of spine and thumb on other side. Carrying it cross draw style turn cutting edge outwards from body, moving up away from you cutting the person's face open.

[@AbaddonsAnimosity]

Love the Maine hoodie man! Thought about sendin you one that said "Wicked Pissah!" Those seem to be pretty big around here in "downeast" Maine.

[@taytay6600]

I like this guy!!! He's sick at his game too!

[@podclips7747]

Hey! cutlerylover I love your videos. I am new to flipping and I was wondering if there were any balisongs that are under 25 dollars but still aren't gigantic pieces of crap. I was thinking about getting a balicomb, which is basically just a balisong but instead of a blade there is a comb. I would be using it as, say a less forgiving trainer? Please respond to this comment or it would be greatly appreciated if you would make a response video to this. Thank you for your time, and keep doing what you do best!

[@VinEllis]

KALIBER No, anything under $25 will be a steaming pile of donkey manure. Check out the reddit subreddit /r/balisong for some recommendations.

[@TheMadnesscombatfan]

+KALIBER Bear& Sons B400 series is good. Might run you 80+ bucks, but better than whatever CCC you'd get for $25

[@edwindelfin7894]

There are double bladed balisongs... Single blade or double blade, need to use your index finger as a stopper. Index finger always on the middle part of the knife where the hinges are ,where the edge begins

[@XxSYCOSLAYER15xX]

Can you do a more slowed down tutorial on this specific.. I guess combo? I can't repeat it because its going so fast.. I get that its a basic horizontal with a rebound but after that I get lost

[@theagemon5]

slow the video down in the settings might be able to see somethin? :)

[@nikkoataylar6486]

Your on point about Filipino using balisong.. A True Filipino who carry a knife, meant to kill..they don't want you to know that they are carrying a Knife.. you will only know they carry a knife when you felt the knife attack.

[@edfabres7635]

Hi Cutlerylover, your good at flipping balisongs, but I just like to point out something while flipping it I see your index finger far away from the hinge, and that could be a dangerous, one wrong move your have your balisong cutting the back of your hand, I may suggest putting your index finger and your thumb close to the hinge while flipping it with that,you can block or stop the blade from moving in mid flip, and you would be able to flip it much faster.

[@diosdadoapias]

flipping is part of the balisong repertoire. aside from using it in training knife fighting it is also use as a weapon which you can do something functional artistic moves.

[@cutlerylover]

because an attack or a defensive attack woudl be more predictable and easier to counter

[@cutlerylover]

like any knife as low as $5 and as high as $1500...haha most good wuality ones are @ $200 but you cna buy a $20 one and still enjoy it for a while

[@joshuaanonuevo2038]

the traditional filipino defensive use of the balisong is to flip open (with the blade facing upward), stab, slash upward, flip close, walk away....and we always stab the abdomen where no bone could interfere with the knife

[@cutlerylover]

sounds cool man this was a gift from my friend, its comfy!

[@foofletube]

What is the name of the movement you do in combination with basic horizontal? Is it windmill or what?

[@TheFairyme07]

Yep. Filipinos (specially old folks) whip it in the most simplest way no rollover/areal whatever since Balisongs were made to be 10% utility knife and 90% as a WEAPON. But I like using it with Kali ala Jason Bourne..:P

[@diosdadoapias]

practice stabbing with your balisong by slashing and stabbing banana stalk most people in the Philippines who are in the provinces and are farmers are use to hacking and stabbing because they use to swish their bolo to clean grasses, bushes and small trunks; and also use ur balisong to slash into pieces meat which you are going to fry or mix with your viand. Do not use kitchen knife.

[@juicyj4mie]

I'm so jealous right now because my friend just found his parents old traditional Filipino balisong. It's double edged and seems to have ivory handles. (and btw I'm in Canada where balisongs are illegal)

[@tuckertucker5682]

What is a good brand and website to buy balisongs that are affordable also really enjoy your videos you are my favorite you tuber.

[@alonzochiongbian5882]

And yes a lot of Filipinos still carry this around

[@mindpowerhub5033]

Back in the spanish era, they call it "Baling Sungay" which means (Broken Horn) because during that time, balisongs are made from broken buffalo's horns. I bet many spanish soldiers got a good taste of slashes from it during those good ol' bloody days. lol

[@andregross7420]

Whats the most complicated balisong move you know, Jeff? I am working on the Helix, still am having trouble transitioning from the second to the third rollover.

[@sadin3]

i think the only criticism i would have is on technicality. that would be that there is a difference between slashing and cutting. i hope that in self defense one would not be slashing wildly but rather would have the focus and intention for a real cut. love your vids!

[@jakobmorgan9004]

I like the slo mo. Nice touch. Pretty helpful.

[@blurpy3]

What trainer would you recommend as the "first" purchase? I'd love a Benchmade 42 trainer obviously but I can't find any place that actually sells them.