Identifying my bali

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anagarika

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I got one balisong that I bought sometime in the late 80's

It has a sabre grind (not chisel grind) 4" tanto blade, blade thickness a bit less than the PC international series (I have them too) and the thickness runs almost to the tip. The kick is there and you can see the blade edge through the handle skeleton when bali is closed.

The handle is solid milled brass (I don't see the cast mark leftover, and the slot on the handle looked milled), skeletonized but without the two small holes. Not countersunk.
The brass has some patina from age, and to maintain the shiny surface, I just hold in my hand (the sweat contain enough salt/acidity) and then rub it off with a soft cloth (the cloth got yellowish green stain from the brass)

On the blade tang, the stamp is: 440 Stainless Japan. Very nice. The handle is a bit short though, if you latch it closed, it will contact the tip of the blade.

Unfortunately I don't have scanner that make judgement easier, but maybe one of masters here has similar thing and can post it?

Can anyone tell me the actual statistic of this (maker, etc.). Master Chuck, Clay ..
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Thanks!
BTW, the price I bought it was around 30 US$ (in local currency of course)at that time.

 
I have that same balisong and I would love to know who made that thing. I have the same thing in a sort of WeeHawk blade too. All they say is "440 Stainless (over) Japan". I haven't found them in any catalog or book. But they are really excellent. Heavy and well-made.


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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
http://www.balisongcollector.com
 
I was lucky enough to own one too.

I wish I knew who made them.......... and even more importantly, do they have any more stashed away somewhere??

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Clay
www.balisongxtreme.com
Because......
getting 'em open
is half the fun!
 
Greetings to my Masters ...
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Yup, you got it right Chuck, it is 440 stainless (over) Japan.

Just remembered that someone showed a magazine during that time (knive or MA mags) that had it on it .. but not sure the price/maker/brand ...

Can't the dealer/importer tell us the story .. ?

And,
wow, you post at this time of the day? what time is it over there?
 
Since I don't have much budget to collect good quality balis, I do collect your posted pics also ..

Chuck, Clay, do you mind sending me yours for this case? Would really appreciate that .. no hurry though ..

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Chris
"To use or not to use your Balisong - that is the question"

Indonesian Balisonger
 
That sounds like my Compass Industries model 1200 wich has milled brass handles with micarta inserts. The blade says 1200, Japan
(over) C.I., 440 Stainless
I will post a picture soon.
 
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