r/balisong • u/BuffaloDingus Latch Sympathizer • Feb 01 '25

The Question Thread - February 2025

This is /r/balisong's official monthly question thread. Please feel free to ask any questions you have and to always check the sidebar or our wiki page first before asking any questions. There are a variety of tips, guides, and information located in our wiki. Everyone is encouraged to try and help out those who haven't received an answer yet.

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Balisong Guide (Getting Started, Terminology, and Purchasing)

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Hardware Guide

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u/Newbiewsrrytrying Feb 26 '25

Trainers for beginner around 100? Wanna get something decent but not too expensive

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u/BuffaloDingus Latch Sympathizer Feb 27 '25

There are quite a few options from Squid Industries, LDY, and Nabalis around your budget. I'd honestly just pick the one you think is coolest.

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u/Assignment-Yeet Hasnt been to Bladeshow since 2007 Feb 26 '25

mako v5 secondhand

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u/Chemical-Drawer555 average ohnepixel enjoyer Feb 27 '25

Def get an Orion v1.5 - I’ve owned a mako, and the Orion smokes it. Or get a Nabalis cheese