Balisong Knife for Complete Beginner

[Da_Jackal_00]

I am new to balisong's, But I would like to get more involved in this sport/hobby. Before I go out and start spending money for a knife, I would like to know what to get as a starting knife. Not no BM42, i can't afford a $140-180 dollar knife. Or if anyone on this forum has an old/used one they can part with let me know!

Thanks Alot!

 

[Austin]

Welcome, to the world's greatest hobby. To me it is an art, a sport and so much more. A Jaguar is cool to start with. they run about $19-$30. Depending on where you find them. I recommend www.knifezilla.com they're pretty good. Excellent service

 

[Waktasz]

knifezilla is always a bit pricey. I got my bear from discountknives.com

specifically this page http://www.tiac.net/users/knives/Butterfly.htm

plenty of great prices on some starter balisongs and a few intermediate priced ones too.

have fun

 

[Clay]

Welcome to the forum.

You can find some good info on the most commonly found "economy" Balis in here:

http://www.contrib.andrew.cmu.edu/~soo/balisong/article2.html

The article will give you a good feel for what you need to look for in a Balisong.

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Because......
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is half the fun!

 

[Da_Jackal_00]

Thank you for you're posts I am currently reading the article and looking over the available knives from the links you provided.


Thanks Alot!

 

[Da_Jackal_00]

I have just one small question for you guys though! What would you recommend for a blade? Serrated/staright, straight? I would like to know. Also on knifezilla.com what brand would you suggest? I am kind of liking the jaguar black with the serrated and straight blade combo!

 

[Waktasz]

if u like the jag, shop here...knifezilla has good service but will rob you of your hard earned cash

http://salesassociate.com/sc/products.asp?ID=192&Category=373

edit....

i'd say that for a beginner the serrated edge might be a bad idea, but to each his own.

[This message has been edited by Waktasz (edited 02-19-2001).]

 

[Austin]

In the beginning the Jaguar was great, but as I learned the more brutal stuff. It sucked

 

[Sabo]

I wouldn't go serrated just yet fella! Stick with the plain edge for safety sake. (if there is such a thing when swinging a bladed tool)!

www.balisongknife.com may have some interest. But be sure to check out the "knife exchange" on this website because that's were all the buying and selling goes on.

Best of luck!

Sabo 29

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