Bali Flippers

ultraflo · 10-06-2002, 02:36 AM

I've been playing with my camera again... figured I'd share some pictures of my babies with anyone who appreciates the form and function of a balisong/butterfly knife...

1969Mach1 · 10-06-2002, 09:03 AM

Nothing like the art of weapons.

Looks very nice. I got a week before I can buy a knive (You gotta be 18) so I'll probaby head out and get one. I really don't know for what reason, other then they are just pretty cool.

§am.

ultraflo · 10-06-2002, 11:58 AM

I highly recommend that you purchase a Benchmade folder w/ the Axis lock mechanism... if you're looking for a very cool knife.

www.benchmade.com has most of their production knives at their site, they also have a forum

polara7777 · 10-06-2002, 04:35 PM

I love a good kershaw blade. Damn good quality. Expensive as hell but worth it in my opinion. Always have at least one on me.

Rev · 10-06-2002, 06:05 PM

My sons had those back in the '80's when they were heavily into martial arts. I could never see much use for them personally. The ones they had were always of fairly poor quality and had crumby steel blades.

Rev

ultraflo · 10-06-2002, 09:47 PM

Kershaw is actually where it all started for me... after buying a couple of the Ken Onion Speed-Safe knives off the Snap-On truck, I began to collect them for quite simply the 'cool' factor of having a spring loaded pocket knife that didn't carry some taboo/legal issue along with it. Then I stumbled upon Benchmade Knife Co. and things got outta hand real quick once getting hooked up with an online dealer with stellar prices compared to the MSRP that I was paying at the local sporting goods store...

then the balisong knife caught my attention after ordering one for a friend of mine... I liked it, so naturally I soon got one for myself.

Then I ventured into the high-end bali market... and I'm nearly broke after my last purchase, so I will be taking a break

I have to save money to spend on the 'stang, afterall... 10's just aren't much fun anymore. Speed is a terrible addiction.... but so are balis!

Hope you guys enjoyed the pics!

polara7777 · 10-07-2002, 01:44 AM

I was just looking at the pics of the knives again as I was thinking of checkin out the latest benchmade had to offer and I noticed that several of them are double edged. It's been a while since I played around with a butterfly knife but wouldn't that kill your hand? If I remember right you always use the side without an edge to rebound off your hand when doing all the cool tricks to impress your friends with one. Just something I noticed.

FivePointOhh · 10-07-2002, 09:50 AM

ULTRAFLO, That's an awesome collection man!!! I like the BaliSong Smiley!

Here is one of mine, it's rainbow anodized and it's 083 out of 200 made.

ultraflo · 10-07-2002, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by polara7777
I noticed that several of them are double edged.
...wouldn't that kill your hand?

I have a small scar on my index finger from laying myself open flipping the SS handled Kris blade (wavy dagger) when I first got it... It does have a small 'safe' area at the base of the blade. If you look closely at said blade, you'll notice the concave 'dip' in it, which is not sharpened... that side of the blade begins it's razor edge (no exaggerating, it's hollow ground) at about the middle of the convex 'bump.' In order to flip it without getting bit, you have to choke-up on the handle. I started to get comfortable and my hand slid down just enough to get stung!

The Spear point bali in the picture has a false edge from the factory... that can easily be sharpened with the right tools.

If you like carbon fiber, Benchmade offers some real nice stuff!

The 941D2CF 170/500 (top) is a special run BM just did that you might still be able to get-in on... the 31-02 06/50 (bottom) might also still be available, but the 31-0x series is kinda pricey for an EDC (every day carry)... the benchmade site is the place to check for the latest offerings, and the forum is the place to ask about them

FivePointOhh ...is that a Pacific Cutlery era balisong? How long have you had that? Very nice!!

That could very well be worth more than you paid for it! ...worth checking into, btw

FivePointOhh · 10-07-2002, 11:41 AM

UltraFlo,

Nope, it's a Benchmade (stamped on blade). I bought it 10+ years ago. Thanks for the extra info.

10-06-2002, 02:36 AM	#1
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	Bali Flippers I've been playing with my camera again... figured I'd share some pictures of my babies with anyone who appreciates the form and function of a balisong/butterfly knife... __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

10-06-2002, 09:03 AM	#2
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Nothing like the art of weapons. Looks very nice. I got a week before I can buy a knive (You gotta be 18) so I'll probaby head out and get one. I really don't know for what reason, other then they are just pretty cool. §am. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

10-06-2002, 11:58 AM	#3
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	I highly recommend that you purchase a Benchmade folder w/ the Axis lock mechanism... if you're looking for a very cool knife. www.benchmade.com has most of their production knives at their site, they also have a forum __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

10-06-2002, 04:35 PM	#4
polara7777 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 324	I love a good kershaw blade. Damn good quality. Expensive as hell but worth it in my opinion. Always have at least one on me. __________________ -Ian Christopher -84 VW Vanagon (Stock so far but it barks 3rd ) -67 Dodge Polara (383 punched 30, Heavy head work, Mopar Performance single plane intake, Holley 750, electric fuel pump, Holley regulator, .484 duration cam, FRIED bottom end!) DOH!!! Fried the #1 rod bearing. Stroker kit coming! -01 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Clear lenses, shaved fender, rear signals in the rear housing, baffles removed, Deals Gap dragon on the tail.)

10-06-2002, 06:05 PM	#5
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Back in the '80's My sons had those back in the '80's when they were heavily into martial arts. I could never see much use for them personally. The ones they had were always of fairly poor quality and had crumby steel blades. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

10-06-2002, 09:47 PM	#6
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	Kershaw is actually where it all started for me... after buying a couple of the Ken Onion Speed-Safe knives off the Snap-On truck, I began to collect them for quite simply the 'cool' factor of having a spring loaded pocket knife that didn't carry some taboo/legal issue along with it. Then I stumbled upon Benchmade Knife Co. and things got outta hand real quick once getting hooked up with an online dealer with stellar prices compared to the MSRP that I was paying at the local sporting goods store... then the balisong knife caught my attention after ordering one for a friend of mine... I liked it, so naturally I soon got one for myself. Then I ventured into the high-end bali market... and I'm nearly broke after my last purchase, so I will be taking a break I have to save money to spend on the 'stang, afterall... 10's just aren't much fun anymore. Speed is a terrible addiction.... but so are balis! Hope you guys enjoyed the pics! __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

10-07-2002, 01:44 AM	#7
polara7777 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 324	I was just looking at the pics of the knives again as I was thinking of checkin out the latest benchmade had to offer and I noticed that several of them are double edged. It's been a while since I played around with a butterfly knife but wouldn't that kill your hand? If I remember right you always use the side without an edge to rebound off your hand when doing all the cool tricks to impress your friends with one. Just something I noticed. __________________ -Ian Christopher -84 VW Vanagon (Stock so far but it barks 3rd ) -67 Dodge Polara (383 punched 30, Heavy head work, Mopar Performance single plane intake, Holley 750, electric fuel pump, Holley regulator, .484 duration cam, FRIED bottom end!) DOH!!! Fried the #1 rod bearing. Stroker kit coming! -01 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Clear lenses, shaved fender, rear signals in the rear housing, baffles removed, Deals Gap dragon on the tail.)

10-07-2002, 09:50 AM	#8
FivePointOhh Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 19007 PA, USA Posts: 25	ULTRAFLO, That's an awesome collection man!!! I like the BaliSong Smiley! Here is one of mine, it's rainbow anodized and it's 083 out of 200 made. __________________ LTownRacing.Org goDragRacing.Com My Webshots Photo Page <--<< Lots of Carshow Pix 1989 Mustang GT Convertible - 210K Miles 306 CID/15k Miles, AOD Trans, 3:27 Gears, GT40 Intake, Ford Motorsport 65mm Throttle Body & 67mm EGR Spacer, 73mm C&L MAF, March Underdrive Pulleys, MAC Headers, Rear Girdle & Cold Air Induction System, Three Chamber Flowmasters with 2.5 in. Cat Backs, Factory Five Racing Polyurethane Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms, PST Polygraphite Front End Components

10-07-2002, 11:41 AM	#10
FivePointOhh Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 19007 PA, USA Posts: 25	UltraFlo, Nope, it's a Benchmade (stamped on blade). I bought it 10+ years ago. Thanks for the extra info. __________________ LTownRacing.Org goDragRacing.Com My Webshots Photo Page <--<< Lots of Carshow Pix 1989 Mustang GT Convertible - 210K Miles 306 CID/15k Miles, AOD Trans, 3:27 Gears, GT40 Intake, Ford Motorsport 65mm Throttle Body & 67mm EGR Spacer, 73mm C&L MAF, March Underdrive Pulleys, MAC Headers, Rear Girdle & Cold Air Induction System, Three Chamber Flowmasters with 2.5 in. Cat Backs, Factory Five Racing Polyurethane Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms, PST Polygraphite Front End Components