Balisong Kit Input Needed -- Give us your thoughts

[cardoso5fr]

That is a really cool project. 2thumbs

 

[cardoso5fr]

Just a small word in the name of the French balisong fellowship and the AFB. I just posted the concept of that new balisong kit on francebalisong, and i think there will be a lot of people interested by that idea and that KIT in our community.

If i can help for anything feel free to ask .

 

[BossDog]

Dave is cutting our first small trial run this week.

 

[cardoso5fr]

very coool news

 

[Original]

How are those trial run kits coming along Boss?

 

[BossDog]

I have them here. I just haven't had time to do anything with them yet.

 

[BennytheBlade]

Send a blank to Barker for me, would ya?

 

[Greenhead]

Can we purchase these new Bali kits yet?

 

[Frstr8]

Gentleman, gentleman, let the man breathe! :chasing cat:

 

[Leatherface]

I is ready!!!

I plan on trashing at least 1!

 

[Curtiss Knives]

What's up Dave!!! 2thumbs your bali kit will be ready soon.2guns

 

[N.D.]

This sounds like a very interesting project to me!

FYI:
When I look at a Bali. I look for a few different things.
(any knife really)

Superior cutting ability.
Blade/edge Geometry

Full height flat grinds.(preferred)
Note:Full height Hollows are acceptable but are much harder to finish by hand.

Overall construction strength.
I like to see large strong pin/s throughout.

Blade length:
4-5"

Blade shape:
Good belly for slicing, and a fine point.

G. Bradburn makes another couple of blade shapes I am also very fond of!:

BTW: Mr. B great work I'm a new fan!

http://www.bradburnknives.com/Images/0303guardian.jpg

http://www.bradburnknives.com/Images/0809greensho3.jpg

Now I'm just spit ballin here, so . . .

CS also has a knife called a paradox the blade shape is ok (I guess?) I think it's a Leaf/Spear point but I "almost" always prefer a full height grind)

Roach belly blade profile.

ETC. . .

Last but not least is a vacuum melted SS blade.

I really like good edge retention!
Newest top of the line Sandvic?, easily takes a very nice edge but only holds it ok.

I think any thing SS that will easily take an edge, and really hold it W/O being too brittle is good W me! (blade flexibility) :bud:

Thanks for your patience.

 

[Original]

Hey my name is Dave, maybe I get a kit too?? Dave is a lucky name. Gee thanks ....

 

[DaBird]

I would like a kit or two ---- 4" weehawk or bowie blade if possable , I will be keeping a eye on this thread ALL THE TIME !!!!

 

[Billy Rosewood]

I would definitely be down for one with a tanto blade, and one with a bowie blade.

Very cool, I am looking forward to this.

Chris

 

[saxon]

I'm glad I jumped over here. I'll be going in on these kits when they're ready.

 

[MoreBeef]

As long as it is a good quality kit, I'm not too picky. I like my blades in the 4-5 inch range, I prefer tantos, but then I'm not super picky on that one either. Let me know when the kits is ready I wanna buy one.

All steel construction is kinda my thing as well...just sayin...

 

[Billy Rosewood]

MoreBeef, that is a funny signature line

I am looking forward to a bali kit, I can't find a titanium handled bowie / clip / tanto blade bali with a pocket clip that I can afford without selling a kidney

 

[Frstr8]

MoreBeef, that is a funny signature line

I am looking forward to a bali kit, I can't find a titanium handled bowie / clip / tanto blade bali with a pocket clip that I can afford without selling a kidney

You've got 2, dang!

 

[Ernie Swanson]

I am still waiting for the build-off to get underwayhello there