Fred Perrin

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Frank Jones

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I happened to mention Fred Perrin in another post here, and it just occurred to me that he is a noteworthy discussion topic.

Fred designed the "La Griffe" neck knife, makes custom balisongs, and is a well-known knife reviewer. Here is his site:

http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Set/2292/main.htm

There's a little animated .gif there that demonstrates some of his skill with the bali.

Anyway, I hear that the man is a big--big fan of the balisong, that it is his favorite type of knife. With that in mind, perhaps we can coax him onto the forums somehow...
 
urban legends say that MO. Perrin is the greatest balisonger (fighter? or acrobat?) out there. I dunno since things changed when I saw Clay in action. No dissrespect intended btw.

I doubt he can come to mthe forums cause 1. he travels a lot and 2. he doesn't have internet access. He does make Custom balisongs though in the 500.00 range..

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</A> If you play with love you will be heartbroken; if you play with knives you will [bleed]


 
Yes, I certainly didn't want to start a "who is the MAN" thread.

It seems as though all his contact with the internet is made through that fellow Nemo, who pops in from time to time.
 
A couple of things.

First, Fred doesn't have direct internet access himself. That is why "Nemo" usually posts for him or on his behalf.

Secondly, Fred does make nice balisong knives. I've seen some of his own and a very nice one he made for Nemo while visiting them in Paris last Spring.

Fred is a magician with a balisong. He gave me and my wife a show with first one then two at the same time that was a joy to watch. I can't imagine approaching that level of mastery regardless of how long I might train.

So, the long and short of it is that as nice as it would be to have Fred on board with us here, it ain't likely to happen anytime soon.

I'll make sure he sees the thread though. Maybe he'll get motivated. (One can always hope.)

Blues

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Live Free or Die

Some Knife Pix
 
I just talked to him this morning. wow what a rush
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</A> If you play with love you will be heartbroken; if you play with knives you will [bleed]


 
Oui MOnsieur Clay
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<A HREF="http://www.contrib.andrew.cmu.edu/~soo/balisong/balisong.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.contrib.andrew.cmu.edu/~soo/balisong/balisong.html
</A> If you play with love you will be heartbroken; if you play with knives you will [bleed]


 
............ nice answer Snipe. How'd you end up in a position to talk to him???

Phone??
In person???
Net meeting????

C'mon, Enquiring minds want to know
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Clay
www.balisongxtreme.com
Because......
getting 'em open
is half the fun!
 
Master Clay, I talked to him on the phone.. He was a gentleman
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We talked lots about balisongs and La Griffes (which I love too).

I was late for class when the phone rang.. sio I was liek WTF $^&(*$(*#$#.. then this french guy says "ello.. zis is Fred Perrin." *insert twilight zone music* I never did make it to class on time.
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</A> If you play with love you will be heartbroken; if you play with knives you will [bleed]


 
Fred, is a really nice guy! A couple of years ago he did a very quick demo at the NY Custom show (off in the corner with his back to the crowd, didn't want to freak anyone out) and I can attest to the fact that he is most excellent with the balisong.

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~ JerryO ~

Cogito Cogito Ergo Cogito Sum


 
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