Question about Dragon Forge balis

[Thrawn]

Hello, I'm considering the bali as a new weapon to play. I asked my instructor if he knew any bali techniques (mainly manipulations, openings/closings, etc.) that I could use to just mess around w/. I have a feeling it would greatly help my knife and stick handling, and just coordination in general.

Seeing as how I'm just going to be a beginner, I saw that the Dragon Forge butterflies were only about $25. No, I don't need a BM bali, so don't even suggest that. Maybe a few years from now, but what I really need is something that won't break, opens smoothly enough that I don't need to exaggerate my movements to manipulate the blade, and one whose pins won't bust doing basic drills. Would the Dragon Forge knives fit this bill? I would also like to know what materials are used on these knives, if you know. I'd prefer the blade not to be 420 , but hell, for the money, and for its purpose, I guess I won't really care. Thanks in advance.

 

[2Sharp]

Originally posted by Thrawn:

No, I don't need a BM bali, so don't even suggest that. Maybe a few years from now, but what I really need is something that won't break, opens smoothly enough that I don't need to exaggerate my movements to manipulate the blade, and one whose pins won't bust doing basic drills. Would the Dragon Forge knives fit this bill?.

Hm, you just described a BM bali-song! but you don't need one...

Jag's are ok, they will break, i haven't broken any yet, but i usually play with my BM.
The feel is very different between jag's and BM, BM just feels VERY good and is very good! Definitely woth every penny, i bought my first in -95/-96 and they are still in very good shape, i've broken at least 15-20 of the cheaper one's(of similar construction to the jag's)
Get a few jag's and then you'll need the new BM 42...

Hope i helped, most probably i just messed things up even more...

Be well!/2Sharp aka Jonas



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[Thrawn]

Hey Jonas! I found you here, too! Man, you're going to get me in trouble--are you willing to part w/ one of your BM balis? Want to trade some more?

I know, I said I didn't need one, but hell, since we're going to trade anyway, why not sweeten the pot? I'll throw in a couple more knives that we can discuss over e-mail. Let me know!

 

[Clay]

If your going with one of the Dragon-Forge Jags, get the silver handled one. It'll last longer than the ones with the black inserts.

This will be fine for you to learn on, but you might have pin problems somewhere down the line. My page has an easy pin fix "How To" if ya' need it, at:

http://www.balisongxtreme.com/baliplanet2/tips/7-18-99.htm

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Because......
getting 'em open
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