Mike I watched the entire video, it was my first time coming across your channel. I dig the music, felix the cat intro, and appreciate you sharing your opinion as I found it very informative.
@mikec3201
5 жыл бұрын
hey thanks man!! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I havent uploaded much this passed month or two but def have more content coming up! several reviews and I'm gonna try and mix it up with some more non review videos!
@stydras3380
6 жыл бұрын
Nice video, very informative :) Recently got a new trainer with bearings! For the price I paid this thing is great! Perfect handle play right out of the box, no blade rub whatsoever... After about a week of flipping I didn't have to readjust the screws at all! For fucking 22 euros :) about 25 US$... Thx man!!
@stydras3380
6 жыл бұрын
Even comes with g10 :P
@masterbeishline542
5 жыл бұрын
Please tell me what this trainer is lmao
@stydras3380
5 жыл бұрын
@@masterbeishline542 It's a Bladerunners Systems clone, I think it's called CS/HDD40 or something. It's not made very well, but it flips extremely nice (atleast for the price). It's now a bit loose, still up to this date, never tightened the screws, without locktite oder anything. It still works just fine!
@gloopington
2 жыл бұрын
@@stydras3380 how bout now
@stydras3380
2 жыл бұрын
@@gloopington Still holds up, although I flip much much less than what I used to
@AxionXIII
2 жыл бұрын
Those Les George Superfly balisong’s are a real hidden gem. Limited run, amazing price, quality is up there with the best, and better than most, and basically a midtech. I suspect they’ll command a real premium in the future.
@casrabbit12
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Keep uploading!
@mikec3201
6 жыл бұрын
thanks man I'm glad you enjoy them! I'll have something a little different from the norm uploaded this weekend👊👍👍
@balirk8010
6 жыл бұрын
“And almost required when buying a bali in 2018” lol palethius
@tobiasniederreiter8121
6 жыл бұрын
BaliRK yeah or you sell crap for 600 cause everyone is going to buy it anyway
@waltz9230
4 жыл бұрын
I just wanna know which of these two are more reliable and have less blade play.
@mikec3201
4 жыл бұрын
well both have their attributes and drawbacks, but I'd have to say bearings are better for most consistent minimal handle play
@thedisturbedone5026
3 жыл бұрын
The alpha beast gas very little blade play and I love it. The Kershaw lucha (a bearing knife) is really good too. The handles are just to heavy for me.
@mr.animegod_yt
3 жыл бұрын
@@thedisturbedone5026 that's cuz the lucha handles are SS, with flyti handles (both Ti and Al) it's amazing, and really big too, with the Al ones. The AB can have very hit or miss tolerances. Really, any BRS is like that, which is unfortunate, BRS was a really good brand, but they're degenerated pretty low now.
@thedisturbedone5026
3 жыл бұрын
@@mr.animegod_yt yes I know what the lucha handles are made of lol.
@mr.animegod_yt
3 жыл бұрын
@@thedisturbedone5026 oh, my bad for assuming you didnt.
@muzza9338
3 жыл бұрын
An said brother I hear and I couldn't agree more! Nice flipping Mike, you've got my subscription mate! Keep em coming
@balismith8830
6 жыл бұрын
Sweet video man, and for the outdoor filming it's the thought that counts! Keep flipping bro.
@mikec3201
6 жыл бұрын
BaliSmith hahah I was thinking specifically of you brotha hahah it's nice out today if I have time I'm gonna throw together the kogarasu review👍👍
@sasajugovic5618
4 жыл бұрын
Conoheshi...what a Balisong, they are firs off all very very very good flippers and second thing, they are BEAUTIFULL Balisong-Knifes, from a top too the bottom ! ! !
@mr.animegod_yt
3 жыл бұрын
It's the konohishi, also they're great flippers, it's a little handle heavy, but otherwise it flips amazing.
@seafire9726
2 жыл бұрын
Where could I get new bushings? I'm making a custom Bali and I've got Glidr chicago screws but I figured I might as well install bushings for the blade as well
@phil_matic
2 жыл бұрын
Your flipping is completely effortless and I'm jealous that I don't have as many moves down to be able to do this. What are your favorite moves to do?
@frederic_viennot
3 жыл бұрын
very clear !!!! thank you for sharing this ;)
@Biblicalgiants
5 жыл бұрын
Hey bro. Have you ever tried the Pena Mid-Tech Balisongs? I think they have bearings in them. If so what's your opinion on them? Thanks!
@mikec3201
5 жыл бұрын
not yet I havent, I have one coming somewhat soon tho, I have so many balis I still need to review lol plus the ones on the way
@mattconklin4026
4 жыл бұрын
Man you got some skills! My first balisong come in the mail today. A kershaw lucha. I wish someone was here with me teaching me!
@joshglover2370
4 жыл бұрын
Great choice! 😀👍 The Lucha is a beautiful and comfortable knife! It runs so smooth it will be great for learning, but they are also razor sharp right out of the box, so you may want to put a piece of masking tape on your edge until you get the hang of it!
@mattconklin4026
4 жыл бұрын
@@joshglover2370 i love this knife & yes I cut my finger 3 times within the first 10 minutes. I put painters tape over the edge.
@joshglover2370
4 жыл бұрын
@@mattconklin4026 Don't feel too bad, mine cut me not 10 minutes after I left the store with it and I've been doing it for 20 years! 😅 It's part of the hobby!
@mattconklin4026
4 жыл бұрын
@@joshglover2370 for it being my first balisong it's great. The price was great too now I know that I like flipping I'll be able to upgrade the next one I get to like a benchmade or Alpha Beast. I want one that has a spring latch
@joshglover2370
4 жыл бұрын
@@mattconklin4026 I personally think Benchmades are way overpriced and overrated! 🙄 Aside from the spring latch, (which they have dropped from many of their models) their balisongs don't have any features the Lucha doesn't, and the spring latch to me is not worth 3x the price! That's just my opinion though, if you like the Benchmade and think it's worthwhile then go for it! 😀
@benbenavides9792
2 жыл бұрын
What knife on bearings was it that you pulled out right before the BRS ab on the bushings..
@chrisskinner7407
2 жыл бұрын
Hello I was wondering if you can help me find a butterfly knife that has bushings and bearings I know how to use butterfly knives and stuff I just can't tell how to tell if they have bushings and bearings or if they have certain things on them and stuff and I'm not knowing any good websites to go to my just wondering if you help me to find a good one then I'm going to cost an arm and a leg but not too cheap to where it's going to fall apart easy
@cvick44
3 жыл бұрын
Well said dude! Just tune them bushings bro
@mikec3201
3 жыл бұрын
I cant even say how many brand new $500+/- balis that either needed the bushings tuned or totally replaced straight outta the box lol thankfully I'm fairly good at fitting and sizing them, mostly outta necessity lol
@v6cosworth167
4 жыл бұрын
Love the music man, nice choice for the vid which was F___ing awesome. whats the song called?
@Robocopter_fpv
5 жыл бұрын
this guys really knows balisongs
@taazen74
4 жыл бұрын
Hello again, my main man when it comes to balisongs. Been a fan for awhile now. Need to ask you some questions again. I might asked you something similar, but anyway. Since Norway don't see the artistic use of balisongs, live blades are illegal. But I can't stop myself now and then. But the fear has risen more and more in me for losing an expensive, rare, beautiful balisong that costs, and also on top, get a fine from the customer. If you have time, could you mention some of your favourite makers, 4-6 of them? Maybe you also know some who makes great trainers? I have for a long time wanted the Marifone/Microtech Tachyon lll Custom Trainer, but I can't find it. Just love the look of it, love with first sight. If by any chance you would know of someone who own and would let it go, I'm ready😊. Gladly trade or buy. Bit I shall not bother you bro. Don't have many to ask, so it's you who suffers from my ignorance. Take care bud, and I'm very glad you do this videos and give us info about balisongs. P & L...✌💖
@cupcakebunnyprod
4 жыл бұрын
What song is that at the start
@manifestgtr
5 жыл бұрын
Quick passerby who was just searching up some engineering stuff on bearings vs bushings. Maybe you guys can educate me a bit. I don’t understand butterfly knives. I see them as being a less practical pocket knife you can do dangerous looking tricks with...but what else is there? I’m not bashing them, I just don’t understand butterfly knife enthusiasm.
@mikec3201
5 жыл бұрын
I mean yes, alot of it is mostly just doing tricks and manipulation, and like regular knives also, alot of collecting too. I have regular knives and folders also, I typically carry a folder every day for any actual cutting tasks. alot of guys do carry and use their balis like any other knife, tho mine are admittedly mostly just for collecting and doing tricks/manipulating. also theres a whole community and friendship around flippers and balisongs just like other knives. posting pics, flipping videos, tutorials, memes, reviews, etc. I'd be lying tho if I said I was prying open paint cans with my high end balis lol and in a self defense situation, it probly is quicker and more sensible to just grab my folder, but that's not exactly why I'm into balis anyway lol
@manifestgtr
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, the more I think of it, the more I totally get it, actually. Collecting things you’re fascinated with...everyone does it. These knives are as cool as any other thing in that regard
@mikec3201
5 жыл бұрын
@@manifestgtr yeah man for sure! it's not unlike any other hobby I suppose lol I'm not gonna lie tho and tell you I use my balis to pry open crates or doors or hack branches on a jungle excursion hahaha there are much better tools for those jobs lol
@evanross7519
4 жыл бұрын
What is the song in the beginning
@PatientZeroBalisong
5 жыл бұрын
Respect
@charliebrown6512
4 жыл бұрын
"There's no fucking excuses"😂
@PatientZeroBalisong
5 жыл бұрын
where does one get bali parts? I have pins I wanna swap out cause they are stripped... some benchmade replica.
@mikec3201
5 жыл бұрын
for replicas and clones the actual parts are almost guaranteed to not work if that's what you meant lol most clone balis all use metric parts where as the usa made balis are all sae, and benchmade tends to use some proprietary hardware and admittedly I'm not that experienced or the biggest fan of benchmade balis lol but usaknifemaker.com is where I get all my parts and hardware
@PatientZeroBalisong
5 жыл бұрын
Balisongs for Breakfast thanks boss! I loved this video. Could you recommend me a great Bali that is semi cost effective?
@groovyfpv7849
3 жыл бұрын
where can I buy these caged bearings ? please help
@mikec3201
3 жыл бұрын
hey! you can try usaknifemaker, other than that I'm not too sure, also you could try the exact size of the bearing diameter, and the dimensions of the cage, inside diameter, outside diameter etc and try and google that
@mikec3201
3 жыл бұрын
there was a website I remember butterflyknifekits.com they had alot of weird clone stuff but I also remember they had alot of individual parts and stuff like that too may be worth a try
@MintSergal
6 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to upgrade my Barebones V1 with a new pivot system. Do you know anyone who does bushings and or caged bearings?
@mikec3201
6 жыл бұрын
WeepiestSeeker4 hmm, I know someone who can do bushings and I know someone who can do ikbs style bearings and maybe even caged bearings lol but all are quite different styles and each would be front a different modder. I had ikbs style bearings modded into my flyti 63 and they're pretty fuckin amazing dude lol which would you prefer most?
@MintSergal
6 жыл бұрын
Balisongs for Breakfast probably caged bearings or bushings because IKBS sound expensive and annoying to clean. I know Iamnotarealboy does bushings but his books are full and hammerdesigns just started but idk how good his stuff is. The only bearing Bali I have is my maxace DMG and I really enjoy it.
@mikec3201
6 жыл бұрын
WeepiestSeeker4 if you wanted to do bushings that's exactly who I would send you to is hammer lol he just got his mill up and running and is doing some really solid work! I just had him do a rhapsody live reblade and he killed it! I have full confidence he could do bushings well. but if you wanted to do caged bearings the only one I really know who might be able to do that is osp. cause the blade steel would have to be milled. I know he can do it I just dont know what his books look like hes gotta be bust with everything with the matrix
@mikec3201
6 жыл бұрын
WeepiestSeeker4 but ben has been modding ikbs style bearings into balis for a while now. ges got it down to a science lol I know hes done a few barebones that came out really good
@MintSergal
6 жыл бұрын
Balisongs for Breakfast I'll check him out. Thank you!
@noweefee
5 жыл бұрын
Where do you guys find knife bushings? I'm trying to find some for my Meraki but don't know where to start.
@mikec3201
5 жыл бұрын
in not entirely sure what size bushings the meraki uses or if it has bushings lol, I've never handled one, but if I had to guess I'd say they're 3/16 id - .250 od and I get all my bushings from usaknifemaker. I will be starting a modding service pretty soon, but at least in the beginning its only gonna be limited to bushings/replacement and tuning
@noweefee
5 жыл бұрын
@@mikec3201 could you link me the bushings you think would work?
@mikec3201
5 жыл бұрын
@@noweefee well I'm 90% sure the meraki doesnt have bushings so someone would have to mod them into the blade, but just search on usaknifemaker for 3/16 bushings I'm looking for the link now lol sorry I'm driving atm
@theocamargo4036
4 жыл бұрын
wait, should the bushings on my v3 be good just tightened all the way down and shouldn't require locktite? because I have a hard time making it tight but swinging freely
@theocamargo4036
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video btw! subbed :)
@mikec3201
4 жыл бұрын
thanks brotha!! and yes, ideally for bushings when they are sized perfectly and properly, you will be able to fully tighten the pivots, and have free swing and minimal handle play, at least to the degree that there is no blade rub and still swings freely. when I have properly sized bushings I find the need for any loctite irrelevant as I just fully tighten the pivots and they rarely ever loosen typically. if your having the issue where if you fully tighten the pivots, and the handles begin to bind or stick, then the bushings are a hair too small and need to be replaced/fitted to really have perfect tolerances, or just tune it with loctite lol to some guys it's a bigger deal than others, i happen to be a stickler and very particular with my bushings and handle play, but to other guys not so much so really it's just preference at the end of the day
@Wooskii1
4 жыл бұрын
@@mikec3201 I agree, No excuse for a brand new $400+ Bali to have rub or tap! I'm gonna sub after this one too!
@pmmp855
4 жыл бұрын
What kind of price range are we looking at for a bushing or a bearing knife? I’d like to get one in the $100 or less. Is that even a thing? Or is it possible to get a knife with out and add bushings or bearings aftermarket?
@mikec3201
4 жыл бұрын
it is possible to add bushings aftermarket, but for what it would cost between the labor and tooling, and fitting and tuning the bushings, isnt quite worth the cost. I have balis I've done that with, but were 500$+ balis, so spending a hundred bucks to have it modified is one thing. but I wouldnt put that much money into a knife in the hundred dollar range, its not worth the investment imo, for that money your better off just saving it and get a higher end bali from the rip. the kershaw lucha comes to mind! it's a little bit over your price range, but made in usa and the besrings are super smooth. ive.got the flyti handles on mine and absolutely totally love that Bali. even with the cost of the flyti handles its not that much money for what your getting. but anything with bushings, specially if you want them to be tuned properly will be wayyyy more expensive. even on balis I spend 500+/-$ it's still a crap shoot if theyll be tuned right or not and I'll have to replace them myself and fit new ones lol
@mikec3201
4 жыл бұрын
I actually wanna get a review done on my flyti lucha sooner than later, I havent made a new video or uploaded in months lol
@pmmp855
4 жыл бұрын
Balisongs for Breakfast Is that a kershaw? I looked it up $119 from blade HQ. that’s reasonable. Any thoughts about Bradley Kimura? It looks nice but I don’t know if it’s bushing or bearing. Right now I’m working with a magnum from Boker (trainer) and I’m wanting to up grade.
@mikec3201
4 жыл бұрын
@@pmmp855 100% go with the kershaw over the Bradley. I was actually impressed with the lucha it's a really great bali. and then have the option to upgrade the handles down the line too. the kimura use to be really cool, it was one of the first actual production balisongs way back in the day when the original ones were out, but the new ones are made by bear and son, I wouldnt necessarily say to stay away, but your money is much better spent on the Kershaw. both for flipping and fit and finish
@pmmp855
4 жыл бұрын
Ps I’m waiting for the one from arena accessories because you made it look good!
@alikisandaliki1888
4 жыл бұрын
if i had bushings can i maybe install barringsss ☻
@joshglover2370
4 жыл бұрын
I noticed none of your knives have latches... Do you not have an EDC balisong? 😟
@mikec3201
4 жыл бұрын
I edc balis e very day!! but I also make and sell balisong pocket sheaths, I carry mine in one of the pocket sheaths lol I cant atand latches for flipping
@mikec3201
3 жыл бұрын
@Randall Swanson hmm, well regarding the legality I'd be lying if I said I knew lol I know knife laws can vary by state, so probly would be best to check your local laws for that, I know in florida where I am the knife laws are pretty lax. the cops mostly just wanna see you have a justified reason for carrying a knife tho the laws are typically stricter for switchblades or gravity knives. I had an encounter one time during a traffic stop that almost became troublesome cause of a bali lol until I showed the police my KZitem channel and my ig page and what not and they let me go after realizing my intent wasnt anything malicious or dangerous hahah but for me sheaths man your best bet is to go to my Instagram @mikec_320 theres plenty of pics on there! I can do pocket or belt carry!
@akiki3548
4 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy those bearings? My Balisong is missing 1
@mikec3201
4 жыл бұрын
oh God lol I have no idea to be honest, they were probably extras that came with one of my maxace balis, alot of that stuff is specific from the manufacturer particularly regarding bearings, usually the only place to get that type of stuff is from the manufacturer. like usaknifemaker and other distributors/ hardware manufacturers do sell caged besrings, but depending on the specific bali it's super hard to tell whether they'd be anything that fits or not
@rsxtypesmobbin8661
5 жыл бұрын
@balisongsdorbreakfast, Thank you bro for doing this video! I understand now what's going on with my new Bali,I just got into this like a month ago,got a new Bradley Kimura,I believe it runs in bearings but it goes really smooth and i liked it for my first Bali for 100 dollars,butt,me being me I dive into my hobbies pretty deep and Always say"you pay for what u get"long story short I end up getting a high end Bali from a bali maker,I end up getting a chance to finally get one and got it and it is Amazing,Until the Fukn blade rubs in the safe handle,and it's running on bushings!I just thought i could tight it down and it will be fixed but nope,handle play and blade rub...You hit the nail in the brother,why spend all that attention to detail, expensive materials,ano ect.and not have those bushings tuned!! WTF??!!Now I am pissed that I know this...Why wouldn't they tune it Perfect she nice this is a Brand New Custom knife?? So now I have to send my knife to him to "fix it"cause just like you said I hate Blade Rub!!😠 Like you said "isn't that the point of bushings and bearings to not have blade rub and handle play!!!!"Sorry bro I kinda had to vent lol!But I Really Appreciate your video!!!
@mikec3201
5 жыл бұрын
hahaah trust me man I've been bitching about these things for so long about bushings and pivot tolerances lol more often than not I end up fixing them myself. but I do notice that some makers are starting to get their act together, or at least attempting to understand how bushings work. some makers think you just throw them into the blade, like no lol they need to be tuned/lapped to very specific dimensions relative to the blade stock. but what's the custom bali you got? and any time man I'm glad I could help! that's what it's all about!
@mikec3201
5 жыл бұрын
I'm with ya tho man hahah I absolutely cant stand blade rub
@rsxtypesmobbin8661
5 жыл бұрын
Balisongs for Breakfast thanks for the reply but I appreciate that!!!!Yeah I'm hella bummed out about this, a grail knife I got on my birthday,only to not flip it cause if blade rub and sometime after the holiday I'll send it back to get"tuned"😠I can't type too much or I will be pissed being how much I paid and how long I waited for my grial custom.Even though I'm very disappointed,sad,pissed, baffled,I believe he is a good dude and means well so I won't say who he is cause I don't want to tarnish his name u know?Anyways I'mma go and flip my cheap ass Bali that works just fine,while looking at my custom sitting on the table!!!haahahaahaha😂🤣Have a good night brother!!!
@eldraco252
5 жыл бұрын
@@rsxtypesmobbin8661 hey for a beginner would you recommend I get the bradley kimura with g10?
@rsxtypesmobbin8661
5 жыл бұрын
Akshay Rajeev Menon I would recommend it!!It is made pretty well and comes with a really sharp blade,alittle heavy but u get used to it!For a hundred dollars you can't beat that I think.
@boxster87
3 жыл бұрын
how do you like emerson?
@joshconrad9598
4 жыл бұрын
Can somebody explain to me as to why tf brs takes so long to make knifes
@mikec3201
4 жыл бұрын
theyve actually gotten alot better this passed year or two, more frequent drops in higher quantities. they used to be much more few and far between than they are now. titanium takes time to machine, to assemble and tune each one , anodizing etc it all takes time. plus they've been making folders too so now manufacturing is kinda split I'd think but they're still pumping out way more than they ever use to
@imaginehydreigons5377
2 жыл бұрын
Will bearing balisong develop blade play?
@lexusrc3507
6 жыл бұрын
Great video! Do you like the 87?
@mikec3201
6 жыл бұрын
syracuse orangemen thanks alot man! I had one a long while ago when they first came out, and I sold it pretty quick. I actually wanna get another one pretty bad cause I feel like I didnt give it a fair enough shake lol I feel like I'd really like it if I had one again
@evanshaw6123
4 жыл бұрын
I know I’m super late, but I got the 85 at a super low price around $330 because it came from the factory with a slight chip on the edge, and the shop just polished it out with whetstones and sold it at $330 instead of the normal $550. I loved it so much, that I went back and got the 87 when I found it below $470 and absolutely love them both. I will say I’m biased, and definitely prefer bearings. My go to balisongs are now my Microtech Tachyon III Venom, and the 85 and 87.
@kennyus2000
5 жыл бұрын
quick question man where did you go to get them bushings?
@mikec3201
5 жыл бұрын
usaknifemaker, I'm not sure if they're still in stock or not tho. I did just open up for bushing replacement and tuning services tho
@kennyus2000
5 жыл бұрын
@@mikec3201 are you gonna be able to help me do some tuning on my tachy II?
@mikec3201
5 жыл бұрын
@@kennyus2000 for a tach 2, I'm inclined to say yes I just need to confirm with someone who knows more than me about the pivot and bushing dimensions for a tach 2. do you know by any chance? and what issues are you having with it?
@kennyus2000
5 жыл бұрын
@@mikec3201 mind giving me your insta or Snapchat or something so I can show you its condition? Its great over all but lately i found it started to develop some more play and and little bit of blade rub, its a 6 year-old balisong anyways
@randypq4671
4 жыл бұрын
Newb to this stuff... I haven't seen a 'butterfly' knife since in 35 years, since I was in middle school. Forgot the existed. Where can I find these parts you're talking about? I bought a cheap ass trainers on Amazon and took the bearings out and put them in a cheap internet knife. Thought I had something pretty cool but parts I can't find.
@xjjamess
4 жыл бұрын
balisong components are finely tuned precision instruments that the slightest offset measured in mm will result in the knife not swinging/flipping correctly. Especially with the more high end knives where tolerances are typically machined accurately to the .001. for example if you have 4 washers that are .015 in height, and 1 of those 4 is .014. it will make the knife blade wobble and/or make the handles feel like they're loose or unaligned (we call handle play). The opposite if that washer is thicker at .016+ then the knife blade or handles may feel stuck and not rotate properly. That is why it is difficult to apply other parts that were not fitted for the knife since it will result in the knife being out of tuned. This can also occur even switching bushings and pivots on the same knife from their original handle orientation may also force the knife to be out of tune. This doesn't always happen but with some knives it may. and finally with all things considered, knife makers also have to maintain this precision with the level of performance and weight distribution required when the knife is being vigorously used as it spins and creating torque tensions, flipped, tossed, dropped, and be able to keep its tolerance for as long as possible to keep up with the demand and feel balanced and predictable as the user manipulate it . This is why balisong knives are generally priced the way they are priced since they are far more demanding than typical pocket folding knives.
@samueljohnson5399
4 жыл бұрын
@@xjjamess I know I'm late but that was good
@randypq4671
4 жыл бұрын
@@xjjamess Makes perfect sense... I was able to put something together using several cheap knives and some standard 4mm ID cage bearings that worked really well, albeit I don't know for how long. So basically, there is no 'building' a good knife without having machining equipment... I thought it looked possible to do it with bearings instead of bushings.
@Wooskii1
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice video! Love the music, and NICE COLLECTION! You summed up MY opinion better than I could myself lol. Question; I just got a Kershaw Lucha (my first bearing bali) How do I lube it? Can I use my usual mineral oil? Dry lube, regular, or NO lube? All have pros + cons. I don't know what to do...
@williamarcher5434
4 жыл бұрын
Not the guy in video, but I use KPL, Knife Pivot Lube. It's 15 bucks for a small bottle, but seems to worth great and can get off Amazon!
@Wooskii1
4 жыл бұрын
@@williamarcher5434 thanks, I'll look into it for my other balis. I've been keeping the Lucha dry and it seems to be working. I feel like any wet lube will suck the lint out of my pocket.
@williamarcher5434
4 жыл бұрын
@@Wooskii1 You CAN use WD40 in the mean time, BUT WD40 attracts dirt and such, but will keep it lubricated! The nice thing about the KPL is it comes with an almost needle like dispenser so it's quite easy to get near the pivot.
@Wooskii1
4 жыл бұрын
@@williamarcher5434 Thanks, I really need the needle tip for my dedicated flippers (don't want a slippery knife) I like mineral oil, depending on the Bali, because it stays in place, is cheap, and isn't toxic (can cut an apple or whatever)
@alexrider6200
4 жыл бұрын
Him: uses thunmb to show blade play Me: used both hands
@mikec3201
4 жыл бұрын
well I record most of these videos with my phone, so usually my other hand is holding my phone lol but balis we more so judge by the side to side handle play, specislly with bushings there is always gonna be a slight amount of play, but the biggest thing is preventing contact between the blade and inside of the handles, while still having free swing and tight pivots. its certainly a fine balance. bearings tho tend to have no play at all, but alot of guys dont like the flipping dynamics of bearings, I dont mind em
@critterpower
4 жыл бұрын
Where Can I purchase replacement bearings?
@mikec3201
4 жыл бұрын
hmm that's a tough one, they can be found online but exact sizing is more than likely proprietary in alot of cases maybe not pivot sizing in some cases but the rest of the dimensions ya know. ikbs I know for sure the individual ball bearings can be purchased but for caged bearings I'd have to say the original manufacturer would be the best place to contact and ask for some I'd say
@tunedbalisong2622
5 жыл бұрын
whats ur instagram?
@mikec3201
5 жыл бұрын
@mikec_320
@eddgutierrez5811
3 жыл бұрын
I only know one trick
@arleym9236
4 жыл бұрын
The comments were 111 so I just had to ruin it
@DarkIzo
4 жыл бұрын
nice ron
@misterbaker9728
5 жыл бұрын
Felix the Cat. First strip of acid I did lol
@mikec3201
5 жыл бұрын
hell yeah man!!!
@straightciswhiteguy1584
5 жыл бұрын
you started off with a whole strip? damn man... that's ballsy. most people start off with one or two... i'm impressed
@timetellersunion3711
4 жыл бұрын
Jesus bless you
@chucklesdeclown8819
5 жыл бұрын
and i guess pins are nobodies preference because they are the worst out of both of em.
@mikec3201
5 жыл бұрын
ehh it depends on the particular bali, I like both to be honest
@chucklesdeclown8819
5 жыл бұрын
@@mikec3201 it does depend on the bali, but if were going by that my bali sucks compared to the others. first off my bali is a pin one meaning its not adjustable, the handle play is ridiculous and there's probably blade rub too, my handles are really thick, its heavy, the handles are made of pot metal(at least that what i think it is after my last one broke and i had another one that was the same knife but no website will tell me the material and yes the handle broke in two), the back of the knife does not have rounded corners, and i think its blade heavy, the latch is not tight so it doesn't stay closed, and i don't know where the knife came from because it has no branding on it, it just has rostfrei on the blade which is german for rust free but doing research and it might be a chinese marketing scheme to say its "quality". in other words, my knife sucks and i still don't know where it came from, i know my brother bought it at a knife store(or a gun show) and that's all i know.
@bradenwright2586
4 жыл бұрын
Bushings >>>>>>>> Bearings
@mikec3201
4 жыл бұрын
when done properly. bad bushings is about exactly the same as no bushings at all and alot of these makers are selling brand new balis with haphazard tuned bushings lol
@deadmemesandbrokendreams
3 жыл бұрын
Ur hands are large
@Y_wicked1117
4 жыл бұрын
Lmao you forgot to cover the $10 Bali's with literal pins and nothing else, the handle play is horrendous
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