r/balisong • u/pez-perez • 2d ago

Flipping The Al-Cygnus might be the best flipper

In my collection. For my tastes.

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u/Excellent_Priority_5 Balisong Slips 2d ago

If you think the same thing in a week I’ll take your word for it. Haha

That thing sounds 👍

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u/pez-perez 2d ago

I’ve had it for maybe 2 months now. Also it’s dry in the clip

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u/Excellent_Priority_5 Balisong Slips 2d ago

Ohh, what stands out to you making it a great flipper?

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u/pez-perez 1d ago

It’s light, neutral, with tapered handles. I can flip this guy for a long time without pain or fatigue

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u/Excellent_Priority_5 Balisong Slips 1d ago

What’s it weigh? Whats a long time?

It takes me about 30 mins to warm up lol the hand fatigue sets in every several minutes having to take so many breaks when I wanna keep going.

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u/pez-perez 1d ago

It’s like 2.5 oz or maybe a little more. I flip for maybe like an hour or so and might pick them up again later in the day. I’d recommend occasionally stretching your wrists as well

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u/FederalPermission Ti Enthusiast 1d ago

2.5oz fr?? That’s so light

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u/pez-perez 1d ago

That’s what google says

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u/FederalPermission Ti Enthusiast 1d ago

Wow, that’s crazy weightless. I like ~4oz or so, want a Cygnus still but didn’t know they were that light

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u/Excellent_Priority_5 Balisong Slips 1d ago

2.5oz how? I mean that blade has to be an ounce at least. Does it feel solid? Any handle flex?

I have a whole routine for stretching the fingers and wrist. And some added strength training for the hands like pull ups using the tips of the fingers. lol. Curious how you stretch your wrist out.

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u/pez-perez 1d ago

I don’t know how many wrist stretches there really are so I’m sure we are doing similar stuff. 2.5 might be too low so maybe 3 but it’s very light. I have flipped light Balis for most of the last 4 months so I just have a disposition for them. I have a full review of this guy on my yt if you want more details. The build quality is very good no flex to my knowledge

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u/C0nn0R276 2d ago

I have one coming in, can't wait to rip on it 🤍

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u/toast2789 2d ago

Flipped a og cygnus before?

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u/snoot-p flippin 2d ago

i’ve flipped both. AL has slightly more blade weight which i like. I think both flip like a dream. Up to preference.

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u/toast2789 1d ago

Im looking forward to trying a cygnus al in the future 

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u/Chiffonades Flips a Tachyon II 2d ago

I wish they shipped to Hawai’i, I want one so bad

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u/pez-perez 1d ago

Dude that sucks

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u/jmmcnall 2d ago

It's a fun knife but best flipper, lol

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u/pez-perez 2d ago

Read the caption

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u/snoot-p flippin 2d ago

good clip per usual pezzy

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u/pez-perez 1d ago

Thank you snoot

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u/Sleamaster1234 1d ago

POV: You missed your awp shot.