Plastic Balisong Buyers Guide!

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Today I give you a tour of the best plastic balisongs on the market, and which ones may be right for you!
Featured: Zippy Balisong Cycloid, Flip Forge Edit, Tay Flipper Calico, Squid Industries Squiddy A
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@LucasJohn0723 Жыл бұрын

i just bought a squiddy-u yesterday, and i am now watching this buyers guide. i am smart

@zrATT_ Жыл бұрын

well was it worth?

@LucasJohn0723 Жыл бұрын

@@zrATT_ honestly yeah. As someone who only has one good balisong, I would recommend it. Not knowing how the competition feels, I am happy with my purchase.

@ianwachter4208 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I’ve been waiting for this 😊😊

@LTW_tylof 10 ай бұрын

Great vid, helped me out a ton when picking my first balisong. I personlay reccomend the edit lite or the calico

@KStreetmafia 8 ай бұрын

Hey appreciate the video I got an edit lite a few months ago because of your rec and I absolutely love it. I was wondering did you Teflon tape or use thread lock on your edits. I love mine so much but it does get pretty loose from flipping once I broke it in. Also do you ever oil yours?

@johnvedek3802 Жыл бұрын

Wicked Sic rundown!!! Well done.😀😀😀😀

@BladeBias Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@Pxreless Жыл бұрын

pretty good list i can vouch that squiddy b can def hold its own against concrete

@Riotskate2000 Жыл бұрын

my edit lite is coming in the mail I cant wait

@kevinnightmareszzz6140 Жыл бұрын

Hello friend, I am considering to buy a. Balisong but I don't know if I want to invest a lot of money in this hobby yet and I know you mentioned the used market, where would I go about searching for a used balisonh like these?

@Inzanti 8 ай бұрын

This is such a helpful guide! I'm a newbie and currently have a Vulp but wanted a plastic balisong for all the reasons you mentioned. I was in-between an Edit Lite and a Tay Calico and with your new thoughts on the updated Calico in a recent video (+ the fact I have small hands/prefer lighter balisongs), I'm getting a Calico. Happy to report back in a couple months 😂 Thanks!

@AcePlayz69 6 ай бұрын

How do you enjoy it? Its been two months

@Inzanti 6 ай бұрын

@AcePlayz69 I wish I could say :( I haven't gotten an update from Tay since I ordered. I'm giving it until after the holidays for just a response to my emails and, if not, getting my money back and getting an Edit Lite instead despite it being super chunky for my taste.

@asto6295 5 ай бұрын

@@Inzantihow about now?

@Inzanti 5 ай бұрын

@asto6295 Got my Edit Lite a few days ago, and after adjusting to it, I'm a fan. It's well designed to flip easily, shipped quickly, and the long handles are forgiving while learning new tricks. So far, so good on the durability with drops. I hope Tay is alright, though, as I still like the look and sound of their flippers, but 3 months without a single update while leaving new order forms open is unacceptable.

@asto6295 5 ай бұрын

@@Inzanti sounds awesome! just got my first balisong a few days ago (vulp) and i've been loving getting into the hobby! i've been researching possible plastic balisongs that i can take out and not worry about being accused of having a weapon haha.

@Trsi._baliflipz Жыл бұрын

Also love this Chanel so much

@spoderman9590 Жыл бұрын

Hey, loved the vid and I am now considering buying a balisong. This would be my first ever balisong and I am hoping to stay into it and stay apart of the community. Thanks for helping me get started.

@BladeBias Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the community!

@susieshelton7826 Жыл бұрын

what pick ups does your guitar have???

@BladeBias Жыл бұрын

Idk bro I don't have time to learn it

@JoL258 Жыл бұрын

@@BladeBias You definitely should make some time for it. Just a little consistent practice here and there makes a world of difference.

@quima5844 Жыл бұрын

@BladeBias i do 5 martial arts flip balisongs im a skater and i still have time to play guitar and i have a full time job ffs

@dorkwithsometork Жыл бұрын

@@BladeBiascheck Marty music gutar360 and Justin guitar for learning

@Lycan_blades Жыл бұрын

Huh odd I’ve never had issues with the screws on my squiddy-b

@wildmangeorgesrcchannel6916 4 ай бұрын

well i have 2 bottles of red lock tight so i think the squid b is good for me. i dont mind tinkering

@supachezee6794 10 ай бұрын

where did u buy pls

@undulationer 9 ай бұрын

Edit Lite vs Cycloid HD? Does anyone have both of these plastic balisongs and which would you recommend, which one less noizier when hit ground, softer on touch, slimmer in hand?

@KStreetmafia 8 ай бұрын

Cycloid HD feels much more durable, slimmer handles and a little bit quieter to flip. That said the balance on the edit lite is perfect, it feels smoother in some aspects and I'm glad I have both. But I adjusted my cycloid HD weight to my preferences and it flips really well too.

@Ldogflp Жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@CasonGray 3 ай бұрын

I'm definitely thinking of an edit (plastic balisong would be awesome, for public places and outside) and since I didn't like the squiddys weight too much I think edit > lite for me at least. My question, what the heck would I pick for the jimping/grip/speed options? I have no idea what they would feel like. I've flipped a kraken trainer, Vulp and slifT trainer for reference

@BladeBias 3 ай бұрын

Whatever looks cool

@CasonGray 3 ай бұрын

@@BladeBias heck yea

@mengo4015 Жыл бұрын

Hey! Did you try the chroma v2? I'd be curious to hear your opinion about it!

@BladeBias Жыл бұрын

Haven't tried one yet

@tjrafan 9 ай бұрын

has there been updates on your ultem squiddy’s screws? you mentioned they might come loose 5 months ago, have they loosened recently or are they still tight?

@BladeBias 9 ай бұрын

I barely flip the A

@dashiell88 9 ай бұрын

Hey man, I'm super late to this but it was extremely helpful for me, I've only ever used metal balis and currently im using a medusa trainer but it's not the best for taking out in public, I was planning on going with the calico, but when you mentioned it melts I realized it was going to work as I live in the middle of the desert, think I'm gonna go with the zippy instead😂

@KC-nr3ou Жыл бұрын

what about the Zippy Diode? Thats the only one ive been able to try and was curious how it compares to the rest. Was considering getting an edit or edit lite.

@BladeBias Жыл бұрын

If the diode was on this list it would be the lowest here, which is fair given its price but I think you'll enjoy literally anything else on this list much more

@KC-nr3ou Жыл бұрын

@@BladeBias good to know, I don't have anything to compare it to so that's actually very helpful. I actually enjoy learning on the Diode so that bodes well for the rest on your list if you would consider them upgrades. Thanks homes.

@gametheorygameplayerbrohub8496 7 ай бұрын

Any somewhat good ones for like £15

@sylviepickle22 Жыл бұрын

so i dont know much about my preferences cuz ive only had the classic squiddy and then the amazon marcolo c-116, im currently trying to decide between the calico and the edit light, which one would you recommend for more of a beginner who doesnt really know what their preferences are yet

@xandaran12 Жыл бұрын

If you like the c116 and the squiddy’s balance you might want to go for the calico because the calico is handle bias and your balisongs are also handle bias if you didn’t know handle bias means that the balisong balance more towards the handles but the calico balance is at the top of the blade and bottom of the handles where as the edit lite is more consistently weighted throughout the entire thing but is very neutral. I think if you want something very different then go for the calico and if you want something a little bit closer to the squiddy but still different then go for a edit lite

@sylviepickle22 Жыл бұрын

@@xandaran12 thank you very much!

@sylviepickle22 Жыл бұрын

i definitely liked the c116 balance better than the squiddy, so which one would be the closest to that balance?

@xandaran12 Жыл бұрын

The calico

@sylviepickle22 Жыл бұрын

@@xandaran12 awesome, thank you very much!

@Levixcm 10 ай бұрын

what about the titanium mod squiddy b? i just really like the looks of it and ive heard its very reliable

@BladeBias 10 ай бұрын

It's still a squiddy b

@Bray_10 Жыл бұрын

Did you release this on accident earlier cause I swear I’ve seen the title screen before

@BladeBias Жыл бұрын

@minarinami Жыл бұрын

Slayed

@uniseft_alchor Жыл бұрын

which of them would you say has the most tip weight, like prysma for metal but for plastic

@BladeBias Жыл бұрын

I don't think any of them really comes close to a "prysma" like experience, unless you got a cycloid v2 or the edit and took out some of the weights in the handles

@amytaylor1909 Жыл бұрын

I just got my Edit lite and it’s pink I’m just waiting for it to arrive!

@BladeBias Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@samjesse3818 Жыл бұрын

Which one would you recommend for an absolute beginner who has no idea what they like yet? 😅

@BladeBias Жыл бұрын

Buy the one that looks cool and figure it out from there

@samjesse3818 Жыл бұрын

@@BladeBias flip forge edit lite it is

@BladeBias Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@Valkxy Жыл бұрын

Is the squiddy a or b more handle bias?

@BladeBias Жыл бұрын

B has a tiny bit more handle bias

@Nedas-ef9ft Жыл бұрын

maybe i don't go and spend a bit too much money and buy multiple balis as a beginner. might have to get one of the plastic guys recommendations instead of a prysma or a kraken

@BladeBias Жыл бұрын

Or you could even get one of these and something metal thats cheap like a vulp!

@Nedas-ef9ft Жыл бұрын

Ima get a vulp and go from there, but man the purple prysma looks gorgeous

@yunsikkim6308 Ай бұрын

I'm not sure if you can still recommend Calico since no one has heard from him in months🤔

@BladeBias 22 күн бұрын

Ah yes my bad let me go change this video I released last year

@Florp3434 Жыл бұрын

What was the plastic bali with bushings called?

@BladeBias Жыл бұрын

That was the Angler

@vlixxed8635 Жыл бұрын

Is there any plastic balisong knives (for begginers) that are cheap? 30 dollars ish?

@BladeBias Жыл бұрын

The only one is the Zippy Diode, which is the little brother of the cycloid. It's far less advanced, and is very light, but it'll only run you about 30 dollars

@zerthretz7736 10 ай бұрын

Hey man you ever buy it

@vlixxed8635 10 ай бұрын

@@zerthretz7736no

@natethesaint4662 Жыл бұрын

Can’t u just put Teflon on the screws for the Squiddy?

@BladeBias Жыл бұрын

I could, if I had any, or if I flipped it at all

@natethesaint4662 Жыл бұрын

@@BladeBias oooh ok

@peksacola Жыл бұрын

if the loctite is "running out" then not enough was applied

@BladeBias Жыл бұрын

I feel like this is a dig at me, but it was factory applied loctite ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@jaydendavidson1406 6 ай бұрын

Yoooo room reveil ? Please 🙏

@HoodedCranium Жыл бұрын

What if we don’t have Instagram?

@BladeBias Жыл бұрын

You shouldn't need an account to view their pages and click the links in their bio

@alwayson999 Жыл бұрын

Should have just watched the whole video, I'm just buying different balis as you talk about what is good about them,

@thepotatoman. 2 ай бұрын

big sad i bought the squiddy B but now im regretting it

@BladeBias 2 ай бұрын

I think you'll still enjoy it

@thepotatoman. 2 ай бұрын

@@BladeBiasthats good to hear

@parkermiller9101 8 ай бұрын

I don’t see a squiddy… that is lowk a must I feel like

@BladeBias 8 ай бұрын

there are 2 squiddies right there

@Crashsk8 6 ай бұрын

no squidgy?

@BladeBias 6 ай бұрын

There are two squidgys right there

@tawaitai 19 күн бұрын

Instead of flipping the Bali’s why don’t you feature it so we can get a better look at it?

@BladeBias 11 күн бұрын

Ah yes instead of doing the thing this entire channel is based on I should stop doing that and just stand there, wonderful idea viewer 🧍‍♂️

@jeisan-ulfhednar Жыл бұрын

So wait. Don't pay more for better durability, due to superior materials and cnc machining? And if tuning and loctite are way beyond your capabilities, don't go squiddy? Oh. OK

@acesplays4078 Жыл бұрын

The squiddy is just the most basic , the least fun , most expensive , and worst packaged. You get the squiddy because you DONT KNOW about other plastic balisongs , performance wise it's the worst on the list , and the durability difference isn't very much valuable here , because it's not like after 100 drops it becomes unflippable, my edit & edit lite have held up amazingly , and if anything it rounds the ends of the handles more and makes fanning more comfortable 😅 the squiddy is just the worst on the list easily. It's expensive & boring. The others can be cheap & fun.

@FreeRangeHuman01 Жыл бұрын

I agree the squiddy is good but if you used your ears you would know that, Ethan’s squiddy still came lose with lock tight. The squiddy hasn’t really been upgraded since the squiddy-B released leaving it behind. It’s still good just not as good as the others, every balisong there is different and different people enjoy different things. He never said the squiddy was bad he just said the screws come lose even with locktite.

@jeisan-ulfhednar Жыл бұрын

I enjoy some things being 3D printed. But dead solid suits my preferences to a T. Things that exist to be manipulated in space need to survive my attempts at new levels. Once I plateau, I'll settle for weaker stock.

@FreeRangeHuman01 Жыл бұрын

@@jeisan-ulfhednar well all i can say is that this isnt your video and isnt your guide it is Ethan's Preference not yours, everyone is allowed to have an opinion and i get you wanna share yours but it isnt your video. People come here for the plastic guys opinion. not only that have you tried every balisong on this list to form a proper opinion

@jeisan-ulfhednar Жыл бұрын

I came off crappier than intended. Enjoy your community.

@Trsi._baliflipz Жыл бұрын

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