Which Balisong Should You Buy?

[@CanyonF]

sooo i'm guessing I won't be able to get a decent one for like $40 bucks?

[@fireaspect7583]

I dont think theres mutch of a difference between em. Just looks and name.

[@JustKyzuuh]

+FireAspect lol you've got no clue

[@thelegend1055]

+Canyon F You can, Depends on what your looking for, I got a fake BM42 for $25. Although its not the feal BM42 it is very nice would recommend.

[@gamingcatkiwi]

yes you can. you can get a Bear and sons but they not sharp and that is part of flipping. I have to of those and that's why I'm watching this video.

[@medicsabbi3220]

no

[@CarlMooretheshadow]

you should make an updated 2018 version (since a lot of great models have been discontinued since 2011 or even 2013)

[@knifezoid]

Man, this is one of the best comprehensive reviews I've seen in the community. Awesome work Calvin. You covered a lot. I think if I get asked this question I will just send them your way, haha.

[@tonberryhugs6435]

I cannot find a Kimura anywhere online (in stock). I know this video is 5 years old but do you have an opinion on the Bear Ops Butterfly knives? It seems hard to find anything good around $100 anymore. Thank you.

[@nolanfahey8191]

Kimuras have been gone for as long as ive been flipping. You wont find one for sell anywhere i think

[@GageMason]

Xel If you're looking for a really solid balisong still check out the maxace dmg. Comes with a trainer blade and live blade and is around 120 bucks. It holds up really well as well.

[@brandysigmon9066]

bladehq.com has 'em for sale

[@digitaliv20]

Just got a Bradley Kamura off of BladeHQ.com for 59.99. 1/06/19.

[@Kingofphilly92]

I love the sound the balisong makes its like music to me

[@GeometryDashAcamar]

put it in slow motion :) it sounds fucking awesome

[@gamingcatkiwi]

I do to. my mom hates it.

[@yuzzleass]

+balisong cat tell your mom if she wanted peace and quiet having kids was a dumb way to achieve that

[@Inssanitys]

The Alpha Beast noice Knifegasm

[@dreunderscore3314]

King Insanitys, agreed

[@spraynpray]

I bought my BM 42 when I was in middleschool. I'm becoming old, and I still have the thing and it's still great. I have a 51 and a black blade Morpho as well and I love them both. The 42 beats them for flipping, but I've EDCed the 51 for years in cargo pants and the black morpho for years in black dress pants. When you're buying titanium and steel products, don't cheap out. I thank the 16 year old me for buying me my favorite knife.

[@rustygecko201]

I want a new butterfly knife but a benchmade is WAY out of my price range. I would like to have one that I can change the blade between a trainer and a real blade kind of like a model 42. Something cheap but not too cheaply feeling I want something that will last. Can you give me some options. Thank you.

[@aka626]

Rusty Gecko bear and son is ok

[@SaskatchewanSteve]

For users looking for a beginner balisong, I would hightly recommend the benchmade BEBM004. I got it because I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy tricking with a butterfly knife and it has worked great! You can find it for around $30. Great knife!

[@TheGamedude101]

Wish I could still find a 42 for that price range lmao

[@jawnjawnson525]

Glad I grabbed a kimura when I could. Came back to this video after 8 years now I own a Benchmade 51

[@demigodlam1122]

Lol I'm getting a Balisong knife for 10$ only for show tho, like hell I would ever do flips with that😂😂

[@j.r.hutchinson1897]

Last week I PM'd you regarding the Bradley Kimura V. I took your advise, pulled the pin and bought the knife. I love it. I've flipped both the 51 and the 32 and I like my Bradley. I will have a leather pocket sheath for it though. Thanks for the advise and your videos. J.R.@ Knife Thursday

[@GourmetNinj4]

How did u get them in Canada?

[@rengarstoner7126]

Illegal

[@nate_balisong1412]

Melvin The Goat i believe he got his from the US

[@Sego763]

Melvin The Goat Ship the handles and blade separately

[@dfcvda]

I live in England and I have them= super illegal also.

[@Themo2005]

You can not, get trainers

[@littlezoid1]

i have a bradley cameria and the thing i like about it is tht you can tighten or loosen it for how much handle play you want

[@adrianre9149]

What I'm doing is just getting a 10$ trainer and once I get pretty that's it.... I'm too poor to buy any of these

[@RandomGuy-ii6gg]

same

[@meetmeateight9316]

No it's terrible the screws come out so easily if you flip it a ton like me. I learned the hard way. I'd save up money and get the best balisong in the world bench made model number 2 it is in my opinion the best of the best.😉

[@paynejaga2419]

Adrian Re broke ass

[@Remington-wl7jp]

messi man stfu your a tiny kid, you know nothing about financial struggles

[@paulburns6779]

messi man bruh u look like ur 7

[@nismo350ztuner]

Thanks for the video! I have never owned a balisong before but find them really cool an interesting. I have decided to get the Bradley Kimura VI based on reviews from you, cuttlerylover, and other sources. Hopefully once it arrives I will be checking out more of your flipping tutorials!

[@Roricsseal]

What would be the best non-offensive kind, since I live in the US of A.

[@SiegeWard]

Roricsseal a lot of states have made them legal

[@CalviNNation]

@LMarshall32 Thank for the comment man! Glad you liked it!

[@SoaringStarptor]

a piece of metal worth the same amount as a cell phone

[@HPS-i4j]

A phone is a piece of plastic, with a bit of metal and glass...

[@SoaringStarptor]

a phone is a miniature computer...

[@HPS-i4j]

And this is a knife that takes time to make. They are benchmade, that's why they are so expensive. Handcrafted. Also considering the rarity of some of these knives.

[@Caseyedwards-Turbojackelope]

+THESTORMGAMERhps lol they are nice knives theres no doubt benchmade makes quality kit. I live in oregon extremely close to the factory an i knew a few guys that worked their in the early 2000s and they say the mark ups are ridiculous. Also to soaring staraptor these things are wayyyyyyy cooler than a cell phone.

[@SoaringStarptor]

ikr i want one :3

[@kinjo1379]

Hey calvan I just wanted to say thank you for bringing attention to the FU 42. I know that it isn't easy .

[@mattprince3324]

Where can I find a Bradley kimura to buy? It seems like I can't find one anywhere

[@ZeldaFan-ij8xx]

I agree, they aren't turning up anywhere.

[@Easterhands]

You can tape the blade, electrical tape seems to work good, it won't affect balance, and if you don't put to much it will close just fine. I taped a cheap one, I don't think i would do it to an expensive one though.

[@wowzers3639]

Butterfly knives are illegal in my country can anybody recommend a good trainer?

[@wonk40]

Spo0o0oky benchmade, dragon print, its a little under 20$ and it has a very comfortable and durable feel

[@Themo2005]

50-150 Squid industries(ship worldwide) Boker plus trainer(a bit harder to get) 150+ Modded regular benchmade or brs(some or easier to get than others) Hom rhapsody( I don't know if they ship worldwide) Brs barebones( package could get lost but worth it)

[@TheVizWizard]

@@Themo2005 I personally don't recommend a Benchmade 62 even if it is possible to get one because it weighs a lot more than a normal benchmade or bladerunnersystems balisong

[@Themo2005]

@@TheVizWizard thanks

[@daggercatz7297]

Themo The böker plus is the probably best low price balisong

[@CalviNNation]

@MPSecare Very true! And yes you have to watch out for that latch thats why I havent latched it up even once since It got here in its package.

[@wallybanner512]

where can I find a knockoff 51 morpho for low cost?

[@CheeksBClappin]

m.dhgate.com/wholesale/bm42.html#search$seo=pc$ and if that doesn't work DHgate.com

[@wallybanner512]

+LithaGames! thx!

[@Lambo-ux3uh]

walter Banning can I go to the same website for a cheap knockoff 41

[@CalviNNation]

I never saw this comment. But thanks! The kimura is always a good choice. There are better options no doubt but not for anything close to the price of a kimura. Glad you like it!

[@goldengun8896]

i got a bench made comb trainter it has a butterfly with a little usa sighn below it is it legit or a copy?

[@jifpeanutbutter8783]

Its a copy

[@goldengun8896]

+Ben Cumming it was 4 bucks and my first one so its good i guess

[@jifpeanutbutter8783]

if it hasn't gone flying in different parts than its a good find

[@goldengun8896]

+Ben Cumming have had it for 2 days i know three tricks its really fun

[@milliondollarmentality1467]

+golden gun how is it doing.

[@bloro99]

I bought a $10 balisong just to see if it's worth investing in a more expensive one: he's right, one of the sandwich construction handles just split into 2 after like 3 hours of just opening and closing it, nothing more complex.

[@mthom41]

5 and a half ounce blade... 0_0 ......I mean knife. phew

[@glardian966]

mthom41 Why do you say that?

[@mthom41]

***** He accidentally said blade instead of knife near the beginning of the video. A 5.5 oz blade is really heavy for a balisong, and if the blade was that heavy the handles added weight for a knife that size would add up to almost a pound or so.

[@Xaotique]

I love my 32. I can't afford a bunch of knives, but I did go out for the 32 and I chose it over the 51 because of the size of my hand. The 32 fits me much better and once you adjust to the size and weight, it's great for flipping. I can do aerials and spins quite easily, but when I go to say .. a solid handle Jaguar and back to the 32, it feels insanely light. And .. EDC is also great, even though it's illegal for the time being in my area, but that's not important. :P

[@austinshreve8722]

Do you know where I could get a kimura

[@ZeldaFan-ij8xx]

I would also want to know. I can find it online

[@douglasmstewart]

+Austin shreve Do you know where I can get a diaper? Because this video made me shit my pants. I want to watch it again but dont want to ruin another pair of underwear

[@armandosarmientojr2522]

Thanks so much for such great video…I’ve just begun collecting & flipping, and hopefully someday have a collection as awesome as yours!! Keep up the great work dude!! ✌🏼

[@abindieflasche100]

in Germany you can't buy one with offensive Blade

[@Oozie_eSt]

they have bench made trainers

[@araknidude]

+JUZZY BOXX You, sir, are a true imbecile. So what, Germany has strict knife laws. Why are you blaming it on the worst human in history and impoverished Muslims?

[@araknidude]

JUZZY BOXX Just because you're joking doesn't mean it's okay, sir.

[@pepavasata6790]

Then buy one with defensive blade :P :)

[@abindieflasche100]

Hitler is dead dead ass serious about offensive butterfly blades

[@jasonthephoneboy]

I recently purchased the 53 a week ago, then returned it, and looked for a cheaper "work" butterfly. I returned to buy it and never looked back. I wanted another butterfly, I carried a CCC for about 2yrs before it died. Then I got some extra money, and planned to purchase a B915 triage. But I just didn't like the thickness of that knife. I got the 53 instead but as you said it is not a flipper, but so far a good work knife. I just wish the handles were aluminum, or at least had steel liners.

[@ezraeast9450]

any one know we're I can a Bradley kimura 3

[@VinEllis]

Discontinued for over a year.

[@justink-kh3ps]

i have a really old balisong (it was my dads), and it's sort of unique, the latch is on the safe-handle instead of the bite-handle

[@serpent1152]

2018 anyone

[@shaundewar9604]

I love the sound of the Butterfly knife to.

[@PrankHobbyFilms]

Field Tested?

[@hi161g]

I have a ST FN Stained.

[@Eyry77]

Yes, I am left handed, all the difference is that your tweaking the moves when learning them

[@twinkies7170]

70 % of your viewers would get arrested for owning these knifes

[@twinkies7170]

oh cool i didn't k know that but i think il just stick to trainers

[@TheSurrealExperience]

Not every state..... You can own and carry them in Arkansas.... You can own and carry any knife in this state actually..

[@twinkies7170]

i think you can only own them in Washington dc and texus but i might be wrong

[@TheSurrealExperience]

Like I mentioned previously.. You can own and carry them in my state.. Arkansas ftw?

[@minisniper99]

ToTsC Twinkies you can own them in every state but Cali Hawaii and New York

[@bigchalumpa]

Dude, i love your video. i am new to the knife market and after losing my old leatherman juice i wanted to get a real knife and have my sights set on a balisong. after watching this video im thinking about going with the Kimura III. THank you so much for helping me decidde!

[@VoltronHyperForce]

But you do! The only sub $200 brand you've recommended is BK. And that's my argument - it may have different materials, but b&s builds with excellent quality. I own several, and I also own a couple benchmades as well, and I'm telling you that the only differences I've noticed are weight, how long the blade holds an edge, and the latch system, which I definitely can say is better on the Benchmade, but could never be implemented on a b&s without ruining the design

[@WildStyleWorks]

real nice collection dude!!! love benchmade knifes but they are so expensive in my country

[@trickykid3000]

kimura blades are soooooo good for the price. anyone who wants to try flipping should start with this. then buy more if you want to continue and progress. but i got my kimura V blade and it is amazing.

[@jordancookie7864]

For best results maybe hardened 440c. I'm sure using the steel in the blade would be too expensive too.

[@CalviNNation]

@WARRIORMASTER330 Save up for the kimura for sure, I should have talked about that a little more.

[@CalviNNation]

You are right that it comes down to preference. I love a knife that is as good looking as it flips. I like quality materials and tight tolerances. With Bear you will not get this. IF you want a cheaper knife then by all means (and i have said this countless times) get a bear because when it comes to "cheaper" knives Bear is the better option. Bear has had sooo many quality issues and people these days are just more into the higher quality knives. You act like all i reccomend is 200$ + knives.

[@XxkemoTHEemoxX]

I know, the design is similar in looks though. But yes I wish they would too, I started flipping with a CCC but the handle play kill all my momentum and right now the only ones being produced is the 51 and kimura, but I think the community as a whole would like them to re-mill 42s.

[@XxGunLoverForLifexX]

i picked up a 51 for the price of a 53 and my local knife shop today love it worth ever cent spent.

[@shoobbob1]

i got a bbBarfly bottle opener its a high quality balisong trainer/bottle opener the websit is great and you can customize your own

[@XxkemoTHEemoxX]

The 51 was abit downplayed in this video. They have a different tang design which is a very good one, and has a VERY strong g10 handle, plus I don't know about the bradley but it has a spring loaded lock making it easier to open but grips extra tight when locked closed.

[@WarlockATC]

Yep its cheap strong and durable and u can customize it mine has a kriss blade and marble handles

[@dgkway]

Got the 51 morpho for a first. It flips, cuts, and is just overl a great knife. The bleeding caused by its sharp blade can be severe, so be careful (speaking from experience, my hand looks like a chefs cutting board :p)

[@EpicSnuggleBunny]

Sooo, that drawer is sweet. Is that a toolbox or something? Thanks.

[@BobsTank]

EDC = Every Day Carry. The one item you carry on a daily basis whether it be a firearm, a knife, a flashlight, etc.

[@16adenni]

what would you recommend as a cheap trainer/bladeless knife. my parents won't let me get one with a blade. I'm looking to spend about $30 and I really like the all silver ones.

[@CalviNNation]

@sirhorsechoker Unfortunatley in some areas, you cant do anything about it, I pretty much leave my Kimuras in a bath of oil and they are good so far, but i know some people have to pretty much just let it happen.

[@garrettcomstock4300]

How do you feel about Bear and Son balisongs? More specifically, the Damascus Tanto?

[@TommyFlips]

all the bear and sons flip about the same. The Bear ops series though step it up a level. Personally I think bear knives are forgiving to beginners because they aren't sharp and the weight helps you learn rollovers easier. But keep in mind that once you do switch to a sharper knife your going to get some bad cuts because your technique might be a bit sloppy from flipping a duller blade.

[@garrettcomstock4300]

Thanks man

[@TommyFlips]

Garrett Comstock no problem feel to ask me anything if you need to. I've pretty much flipped everything except the more rare and discontinued/out of stock balisongs

[@CalviNNation]

@psalmsofplanets0722 Arent they discontinued now, or double the price or something?

[@CalviNNation]

I think you might be right. If I get my hands on an AB ill make a new one

[@TheBalisong123]

i would choose a larger one because it would be easyer to flip and a hevier one if ur intrested a bench maid 51 morfo cuz its not REALLY heavy but its a good beginer

[@faxelstålbad]

really good video Calvin! im a beginner with butterflies/balisongs but im thinking of buying the bradley 3 and one cheap training knife to get my skill up.

[@WillMoon]

You know man, I'd have to say overall, all things considered the 51 is the best choice in that group. It's not super expensive, the materials are awesome, it flips great, it has a pocket clip for EDC, and it's high quality. It's not the best at anything, but its quality is greater than the sum of its parts. Just my .02

[@graffsucks]

but the 42 will only be going up in collecters value so whether you hand it down or sell it you have a steady investment there.

[@tr0ll3yinspace]

Its live working with small nunchucks,but with blades in the middle of them

[@unixjpn]

Buy as many as you want and try them all out. Thats the way to go.

[@Omegist]

You got that right, as soon as I got mine I flipped it for maybe 5 minutes before I grabbed the wrong handle and closed it on my pointer finger. Ended up with 8 stitches and a chip out of the bone.

[@Biblicalgiants]

So are the old Bradley Kimura balisongs better than the newer versions? Thanks

[@cme8890]

thanks, but I didn't mean legally, I just meant does it work to carry latchless or does it open in your pocket and cause problems. I don't have a bali and want to get one, some of the ones I'm looking at don't have latches.

[@Icemanactual]

What about the Kimura 7? Is that one the 'same' as the other also? I think it looks the best out of all of them.

[@jordancookie7864]

Any experience with bear and sons? I heard their knives are hit and miss but for the pricepoint you can't beat it.

[@Paul_Sanken]

Kimura VII for $82!! A sweet deal!! Im pumped,coming in 3-5 days! free shipping, originally started with a $22 jaguar, good to start with but i want something nicee!

[@TheTriforceCrusader]

I've found 4 balisongs that I really want. The Hom Tempest, the -=BRS=- Replicant and Alpha Beast, and the Benchmade Model 45. That's right, I said 45. But I can't seem to really find any good ones. I can't even find any Tempests or Replicants anywhere at all.

[@ASSASSIN7121]

On the Kiumras does the latch ever get in the way of it fully oppening? I have a cheaper one that often the latch prevents the knife from fully oppning up.

[@CalviNNation]

@MPSecare Agreed, Dont underestimate the sharpness of a kimura.

[@CalviNNation]

Well each state is different, each country is different. In Canada you cannot own or carry one. In the states you can own one in most but may not be able to carry it in some either. Latchless and sheath make no difference. Concealed or open carry might.

[@LMarshall32]

Very thorough video and awesome collection! Thank you.

[@DANNYHEADSHOT]

This is probably a dumb question for knife enthusiasts but what does EDC stand for?

[@43v3rh1d3n]

if i may say something about the smaller balisongs. the smaller ones are better for people with smaller hands. I'm five foot and not very big, when i use or carry the full size knife, quite frankly the knife is bigger than me. the smaller knife also allows for greater control when flipping when you're small. it works for us ladies. and we can carry it in our boot tops... just saying

[@CalviNNation]

@zDJzBEASTz Yes, All the screws should be loctited on the kimuras.

[@Phillipino180]

To my knowledge, it's also under 2" or 2.5" Yeah, they are pretty easy to get in Cali though.

[@MrNiceKnife]

The Mayhem is a Bradley design manufactured by Benchmade, just a heads up ;) I could see where you where going about the knives as flippers but at the end of the day a knife is a knife is a knife lol. I guess we all have our preferences, personally I love the 51 over the 42 as a flipper. I dont edc balis but a 42 as an edc would be my choice ;)

[@xkrisxchaputx]

I have a 51sbk, and a Bradley Kimura IV BK, both of which I was able to have shipped to me, with proper circumstances. I thought Calvin might know other/easier ways to get them here or what sites he ordered them off of.

[@QuickQuips]

Maybe a follow up video on blunt/training bailsongs to get? Though, TBH, I can't think of many brands that make them.

[@andregross7420]

You can buy them online, bladehq, bladeops, etc. They dont give a crap... I think (not positive) that is you are a collector (having three or more balisongs) it is legal. But I'm not sure.

[@CanItAlready]

If you search for videos about why not to buy cheap balisongs you will see some where the handles broke because they were made of cheap metal or thin metal. You'll see some people describe how the cheap screws that were used got stripped from being re-tightened repeatedly or fell out and got lost. And, of course, cheap knives in general don't come with a warranty, so if something goes wrong you're on your own.

[@jonlaw16]

@mpb0401 bm 51, smallfly or kimura. you will have more control with the kimura but you will be able to go faster with the 51. Any kimura (2-7) is basically the same. and it will be easier for you to learn tricks on a heavier bali. plus kmiuras are around 90 dollars so that's a big factor as well. as far as collecting goes you should get the SmallFly from bladehq.com

[@WoahNelle]

For a beginner, would you recommend a small or large size for flipping.

[@XxkemoTHEemoxX]

Benchmade is selling a new model. Model 62 made from D2 tool steel. So just saying, if no one wants to dig up a 42, the 62 is almost the same with a edited blade design. The 42 is an elongated blade, the 62 is wider and with less curvature more for use and slicing.

[@natestomp900]

thanks man ive been trying to decide between a kimura or smallfly im going with the kimura most likely for flipping currently im flippin a filipino hand made love the videos keep it up bro

[@xSublemon]

Thanks for the video, just bought my first one thanks to your information

[@sirhorsechoker]

I just bought a pair of K2s and they are indeed really prone to rusting. The humidity here is tough. They came oiled and perfect but rusted badly in less than month. Bladehq was hard to talk to. So I snitched and the people at bradly called them. After that they agreed to buy them back... I paid $180 for my 42 but in all honesty I would spend twice as much to replace it if I had to.

[@MrMZaccone]

Intent used to be assumed benign. When I was in school, carrying a small knife was quite common and no one got stabbed. Knives aren't the problem, people are the problem.

[@PapaYosif]

i bought a balisong for 6$ 10 with shipping even tho it is illegal where i live it still came in but ye i saw the under side of the screw was loose to keep the sides of the handle together so i tightened those i also tightened the other ones and then the top ones which rotated the back side making it actually loosen up the loctite so ye i kept on screwing it tighter when it was loose again and then i stripped the screw (my fault of course) so i searched for screws that fitted now it has that + screw dont know what its called in english it fitted nicely was a bit 2 big so i made it smaller and now it works fine put some loctite in the screw it never breaks anymore. so if u buy a balisong less than 30$ you can do that but expect lots of work if u wanna keep using it

[@FaitGoblin]

Butterfly knives are not illegal in the state of Alabama. If you keep it concealed, then it is considered a concealed weapon which is illegal. The penalty in Alabama for a concealed weapon is as follows.

[@future_phonk]

Love.the tanto on the Kimura 3.

[@213Killerx]

i think ill use and buy the bradley for self defense, but if i need to practice with a balisong, i would usually buy an alright one, and unsharpen them a bit

[@jacobamroyan5807]

+213Killerx I know this is a bit late but DO NOT use a balisong for self defense it is not worth it. For EDC and flipping sure but let's be real you're not gonna ninja your way out of a robbery with a balisong

[@1InfinityShade]

@CalviNNation, the one question i have left is who do you trust to buy from? I fucked up with my mistake of trying to order from RSI which i corrector early by cancelling my order.

[@vknl99]

Star Wars Balisongs; Yoda - Benchmade 42 Luke - Benchmade 51 Morpho Anakin - Benchmade 51 Obi-Wan - Benchmade 62 Child Jedi - Cheap Trainer Count Dooku - Bradley Mayhem Darth Sidius - Bradley Kimura 7 Darth Vader - Bradley Kimura 6 General Grievous - 4 Bradley Kimura's Darth Maul - Two Spyderco Spyderfly's taped together :P