Emerson Balisong? Possible?

jay2pointoh

jay2pointoh

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How about it? I read somewhere that Ernest Emersons first custom was a balisong. I think a full on butterfighter from EKI would rock. 154cm blade chisel ground. Ti liners. G-10. Simple. You could even put waves on the tang to give it that Emerson look. Not for actual waving though. What do you think? I would take one no questions asked.
 
I want one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No I want two !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Not sure if the laws in California would let him manufacture and sell an illegal weapon
 
100eyes said:
I highly doubt this would ever happen, balisongs are anything but tactical IMO.
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Oh Pffff! Don't be such a party pooper. Plus they are one of the oldest style of one handed opening knives. So yeah, they are. And they would be great to have in the collection/edc
 
100eyes said:
I highly doubt this would ever happen, balisongs are anything but tactical IMO.
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I really wish Ernest could chime in on this one. I have the answer in my head but the words would not be as articulate in terms of tactics and technique. I think you should research the balisong as more than a childs toy. The Yo-Yo was used by Philippinos as a weapon and hunting tool also, and look where that went.
 
A Balisong would turn EKI in a complete different direction, something I don't think is in benefit of the Co. and image.
 
ever try flipping with 'tactical' gloves on?

I suppose with more diverse designs nowadays like the Jim and Jack anything could be possible, but there's a reason why things like the yo-yo became a toy, much like how balisongs and autos are becoming a dying breed as well. Features like the wave undoubtedly is helping that cause.
 
I suppose Mr. Emerson can just keep doing what he does best. Never mind with a Balisong. My gloves are too thick for them anywa....wait, nevermind my sarcasm. What does tactical gloves have to do with anything. Don't give me the "user base" reply. A lot of Emerson owners never put on gloves at all. Not everyone who buys Emerson is a soldier/L.E.O. Also, if you work on Mr. Emersons marketing team and think that a purposeful, no-nonsense Bali is taking E.K.I. in the wrong direction then please speak up. The point is, it is a strong design, a simple design. No buttons, no studs/discs/holes, no flipper, just one swing. It is very easy to learn and even more effective if you train as some of you do. It would be a great endeavor no matter who makes it really. In my opinion.
 
With enough training a balisong can be opened just as fast as a conventional folder. And theres no lock to fail. Seems like a strong case can be made
for carrying a balisong as a defense blade.
 
100eyes said:
ever try flipping with 'tactical' gloves on?
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Oh man, I had to laugh at this one- I can flip with welding gloves let alone any of my tactical gloves on- and anyway in a real situation you'd be doing a simple one hand opening with no flash or complications- there's no need to "flip"
 
The balisong was Emerson first knife we made. He made for FMA class that he was enrolled in at the time. He couldn't afford to buy one so he made one from old files I believe. Classmates thought he did such a great job, he ended up making a few more.
 
Anyone who plans on using a particular tool for sd obviously has to train with it and feel it is the best choice for them out of the options available. For many in the Western world, a balisong may not appeal as a sd choice because of the learning curve involved in becoming comfortable with it. But in other parts of the world where balisongs are more the norm, people train in all kinds of sd tactics with balisongs, including their use as a striking tool or fulcrum in the closed position. Filipino martial artists can open a balisong faster than most can deploy a tactical folder. So is a balisong "tactical"? Probably not a good choice for most around here, but for some who train regularly with it, definitely.
 
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