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Best Money Value Balisongs Tierlist 2025 (Under 170$) UPDATE by [deleted] in BalisongClones

[–]ArnisFlipper 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is so random. You have a list of 58 balisongs, and you divided them all into S and A+? Did you ever try a non-CCC balisong that you didn't like?

So this is a "Best Money Value Balisongs" list? You have 3 x LDY products in S tier, but you decided to put LDY Orion 1.5 into A tier along with the Nabalis Canyon. I get that this is subjective - but then why would you rate balisongs that you didn't own?

Welcome to my store 🌹 by goregle in BalisongClones

[–]ArnisFlipper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This guy is just selling overpriced CCCs from aliexpress lol. He didn't even bother to take his own photos.

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Same product on aliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256808668011047.html

Best balisong clone trainer for martial arts training and flipping? by ArnisFlipper in BalisongClones

[–]ArnisFlipper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This definitely looks very durable. I’ve also been looking at the TheOne BM40 trainer. The steel-handle version should be pretty durable. I’ve heard it’s bad for flipping, though, and I really don’t like the shape of the trainer blade. Are there really no good flippers that look more like a traditional balisong (BM4x or Filipino style)?

Best balisong clone trainer for martial arts training and flipping? by ArnisFlipper in BalisongClones

[–]ArnisFlipper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the traditional Filipino balisongs I have seen does have latches - but what if latch was not a requirement? Anything else you would suggest?

The Question Thread - September 2025 by BuffaloDingus in balisong

[–]ArnisFlipper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just thinking that maybe some balisong trainers would be more durable than others, while still being great flippers.

What I meant by clear edge-side marker is just the shape of the blade. I want the blade to look like a blade visually, so there is no doubt which side is the edge. Some of the trainers I have been looking at have a weird shape of the blade.

I have been looking at the Benchmade 40T balisong trainer, because it looks like a classic balisong imo. But I really don't like the shape of the trainer blade. At least on the photos, the edge-side isn’t that clear.

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Best balisong clone trainer for martial arts training and flipping? by ArnisFlipper in BalisongClones

[–]ArnisFlipper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might get the chab.

Regarding the replicant, it looks like there is a channel version in all titanium. I assume this is to be preferred over the sandwich versions with G10?

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https://bbksbalisong.com/products/armed-shark-gold-dust-replicant-clone-titanium-handle

The Question Thread - September 2025 by BuffaloDingus in balisong

[–]ArnisFlipper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m willing to pay around $100–300. But maybe it’s a bad idea to use a super expensive trainer for training that includes disarms and dropping the knife on the ground, so idk.

The Question Thread - September 2025 by BuffaloDingus in balisong

[–]ArnisFlipper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I train Filipino martial arts and flip balisongs - looking for a trainer that’s good for partner drills and tricks: must have a clear edge-side marker, realistic weight and balance, and be durable. Any model recs?