Latchless balis

hogman

hogman

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I read some of the previous posts about latchless balis but I still have a few questions. I understand that they are purely for manipulation and collecting, not for real use. How do you carry one, or don't you? And are there any locking mechanisms that are used as an alternative to a latch? I remember reading once that spyderco experimented with a bali held open or closed with magnets. ANy info would be appreciated. :) :)
 
One of Clay's kydex sheaths would work perfectly for a latchless balisong. It would hold the knife closed until you deploy it.
 
every now and then I'll go out with my latchless 42 in one of clay's sheaths. I just use one configured for the left, put it on my right, and BAM! quick-access. It's awesome and very fast.
oh, and I've found my latchless 42 to be worlds easier to manipulate- it goes SO much faster.
 
A good question Hogman!!! I actually know quite a number of martial artists...(seasoned variety)..that prefer latchless Balisongs. This is certainly not globally true, and most of my friends are involved in the Korean varieties..(Hwarang Do, Tae Soo Doo, Tae Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do, Yu Do, etc.).

I'm also not sure this would hold up across the Korean Domain, so maybe some other guys will kick in some information and experience. I'm 54, and some 25-30 years back.., I actually preferred latchless, although I don't now. The latch integration has become profoundly better obviously, and I think it is sort of a non-issue for true combative use these days (simply my opinion).

For all-around use, there are certainly many advantages to having a nicely designed piece with a latch (a whole topic in itself).

As for "locking"...the lock is your grip with a latchless model, so a truly fine piece designed to be latchless is a must for defensive purposes.

I actually haven't talked about the latchless option for many years come to think of it. Seems like all the highly sought versions are merely for collection these days..., but I do have a few highly skilled friends that carry Balisongs with no latch.





"Hunters seek what they [WANT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"
 
waktasz, very nice. You go to lehigh? This is a long shot but do you know a pudgy freshman with black hair who wears hawaii shirts and smokes alot of pot? That would be jeremy kent, my best friend.

I know, it was a long shot.
 
nope sorry, I'm a sophmore and I don't know too many freshman...except the girls of course!

was thinking about getting Mer to whip those up for me but I'm on a limited college kid budget, maybe he could set me up on a payment plan? haha
 
Since they would be latchless you wouldn't need the channels at the butt of the handles. Just a thought. :)
 
I thought about that but thought that maybe they would add strength. I guess it isnt really an issue though, thanks

matt

edited for bad, very bad spelling
 
Latchless may be a good setup for the new Monarch since it does not have a latch "gate" to protect the blade.
 
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