I attended a Gun/Knife show in Miami over the weekend and bought, among other items, two kris-blade balis stamped "Rostfrei" on the blades. The dealer said that they were made in Taiwan. I've only twirled them a few hundred times in the last few days, but they seem to be well balanced and certainly well-worth the price (2 balis for $17). If I remember correctly, Rostfreis are usually maligned as "POS's." But so far, in my case, they have proved better flippers than the less-maligned Jaguars, of which I also have two. I particularly like the handles in these Rostfreis. One of them has a black handle and the surface grip is very good for flipping. The other has a sleek, glossy handle surface which also provides a good and comfortable grip. Does anyone know if these are "new generation" Rostfreis, or what?
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Rostfrei Balis
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Kyui Su Kim
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Yah as Gollnck will come and say Rostfrei is german for stainless. There ok but I still prefer my BM's any day.
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Yes Arthur.., if you got the ones I'm thinking of, they are Taiwan-Made, and yeah they aren't bad for what you can get 'em for. I think Josh has some at KnifeZilla, and also auctions a few now and then on BladeAuction.com.
I've taught some kids with them, and I think you'll find the pins don't hold up well under constant use...and they'll get loosey-goosey in a short time. But hey
$17 for (2) of anything might be considered a good buy! Have fun with 'em!!
I've taught some kids with them, and I think you'll find the pins don't hold up well under constant use...and they'll get loosey-goosey in a short time. But hey
$17 for (2) of anything might be considered a good buy! Have fun with 'em!!
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Actually I was told that the translation of rostfrei is not "stainless",but "rust free".....basically the same meaning though.
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Stagger Lee is correct, Rostfrei is German for "Rust Free" basicly meaning Stainless Steel.
I own two Rostfrei Bali's bought from KnifeZilla. They are great for flipping a few thousand times, but just wait until they start falling apart like mine
Still you can't complain, they are cheap and cheerful and great for practising
I own two Rostfrei Bali's bought from KnifeZilla. They are great for flipping a few thousand times, but just wait until they start falling apart like mine
Still you can't complain, they are cheap and cheerful and great for practising
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The German word for "stainless" is "rustfree"
"stainless, rustfree, stainless, rustfree" that's actuall kinda fun to say, who can use these two words in a sentence?
Is this kinda like the chicken and the egg? Which came first stainless or rustfree
haha sorry, having to much fun!