i just bought a squiddy-u yesterday, and i am now watching this buyers guide. i am smart
@zrATT_
Жыл бұрын
well was it worth?
@LukeTCC
Жыл бұрын
@@zrATT_ honestly yeah. As someone who only has one good balisong, I would recommend it. Not knowing how the competition feels, I am happy with my purchase.
@Inzanti
10 ай бұрын
This is such a helpful guide! I'm a newbie and currently have a Vulp but wanted a plastic balisong for all the reasons you mentioned. I was in-between an Edit Lite and a Tay Calico and with your new thoughts on the updated Calico in a recent video (+ the fact I have small hands/prefer lighter balisongs), I'm getting a Calico. Happy to report back in a couple months 😂 Thanks!
@AcePlayz69
8 ай бұрын
How do you enjoy it? Its been two months
@Inzanti
8 ай бұрын
@AcePlayz69 I wish I could say :( I haven't gotten an update from Tay since I ordered. I'm giving it until after the holidays for just a response to my emails and, if not, getting my money back and getting an Edit Lite instead despite it being super chunky for my taste.
@asto6295
7 ай бұрын
@@Inzantihow about now?
@Inzanti
7 ай бұрын
@asto6295 Got my Edit Lite a few days ago, and after adjusting to it, I'm a fan. It's well designed to flip easily, shipped quickly, and the long handles are forgiving while learning new tricks. So far, so good on the durability with drops. I hope Tay is alright, though, as I still like the look and sound of their flippers, but 3 months without a single update while leaving new order forms open is unacceptable.
@asto6295
7 ай бұрын
@@Inzanti sounds awesome! just got my first balisong a few days ago (vulp) and i've been loving getting into the hobby! i've been researching possible plastic balisongs that i can take out and not worry about being accused of having a weapon haha.
@LTW_tylof
Жыл бұрын
Great vid, helped me out a ton when picking my first balisong. I personlay reccomend the edit lite or the calico
@spoderman9590
Жыл бұрын
Hey, loved the vid and I am now considering buying a balisong. This would be my first ever balisong and I am hoping to stay into it and stay apart of the community. Thanks for helping me get started.
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the community!
@Pxreless
Жыл бұрын
pretty good list i can vouch that squiddy b can def hold its own against concrete
@johnvedek3802
Жыл бұрын
Wicked Sic rundown!!! Well done.😀😀😀😀
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😁
@dashiell88
11 ай бұрын
Hey man, I'm super late to this but it was extremely helpful for me, I've only ever used metal balis and currently im using a medusa trainer but it's not the best for taking out in public, I was planning on going with the calico, but when you mentioned it melts I realized it was going to work as I live in the middle of the desert, think I'm gonna go with the zippy instead😂
@ianwachter4208
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I’ve been waiting for this 😊😊
@susieshelton7826
Жыл бұрын
what pick ups does your guitar have???
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
Idk bro I don't have time to learn it
@JoL258
Жыл бұрын
@@BladeBias You definitely should make some time for it. Just a little consistent practice here and there makes a world of difference.
@quima5844
Жыл бұрын
@BladeBias i do 5 martial arts flip balisongs im a skater and i still have time to play guitar and i have a full time job ffs
@dorkwithsometork
Жыл бұрын
@@BladeBiascheck Marty music gutar360 and Justin guitar for learning
@riotbali
Жыл бұрын
my edit lite is coming in the mail I cant wait
@wildmangeorgesrcchannel6916
7 ай бұрын
well i have 2 bottles of red lock tight so i think the squid b is good for me. i dont mind tinkering
@YUNGSLEEVES
2 ай бұрын
edit lite is soooo amazing
@CasonGray
5 ай бұрын
I'm definitely thinking of an edit (plastic balisong would be awesome, for public places and outside) and since I didn't like the squiddys weight too much I think edit > lite for me at least. My question, what the heck would I pick for the jimping/grip/speed options? I have no idea what they would feel like. I've flipped a kraken trainer, Vulp and slifT trainer for reference
@BladeBias
5 ай бұрын
Whatever looks cool
@CasonGray
5 ай бұрын
@@BladeBias heck yea
@bombylazer715
17 күн бұрын
Would not rec a calico, still haven't received mine after almost a full year
@kevinnightmareszzz6140
Жыл бұрын
Hello friend, I am considering to buy a. Balisong but I don't know if I want to invest a lot of money in this hobby yet and I know you mentioned the used market, where would I go about searching for a used balisonh like these?
@Trsi._baliflipz
Жыл бұрын
Also love this Chanel so much
@undulationer
11 ай бұрын
Edit Lite vs Cycloid HD? Does anyone have both of these plastic balisongs and which would you recommend, which one less noizier when hit ground, softer on touch, slimmer in hand?
@KStreetzero
10 ай бұрын
Cycloid HD feels much more durable, slimmer handles and a little bit quieter to flip. That said the balance on the edit lite is perfect, it feels smoother in some aspects and I'm glad I have both. But I adjusted my cycloid HD weight to my preferences and it flips really well too.
@KC-nr3ou
Жыл бұрын
what about the Zippy Diode? Thats the only one ive been able to try and was curious how it compares to the rest. Was considering getting an edit or edit lite.
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
If the diode was on this list it would be the lowest here, which is fair given its price but I think you'll enjoy literally anything else on this list much more
@KC-nr3ou
Жыл бұрын
@@BladeBias good to know, I don't have anything to compare it to so that's actually very helpful. I actually enjoy learning on the Diode so that bodes well for the rest on your list if you would consider them upgrades. Thanks homes.
@KStreetzero
10 ай бұрын
Hey appreciate the video I got an edit lite a few months ago because of your rec and I absolutely love it. I was wondering did you Teflon tape or use thread lock on your edits. I love mine so much but it does get pretty loose from flipping once I broke it in. Also do you ever oil yours?
@Lycan_blades
Жыл бұрын
Huh odd I’ve never had issues with the screws on my squiddy-b
@Nedas-ef9ft
Жыл бұрын
maybe i don't go and spend a bit too much money and buy multiple balis as a beginner. might have to get one of the plastic guys recommendations instead of a prysma or a kraken
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
Or you could even get one of these and something metal thats cheap like a vulp!
@Nedas-ef9ft
Жыл бұрын
Ima get a vulp and go from there, but man the purple prysma looks gorgeous
@samjesse3818
Жыл бұрын
Which one would you recommend for an absolute beginner who has no idea what they like yet? 😅
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
Buy the one that looks cool and figure it out from there
@samjesse3818
Жыл бұрын
@@BladeBias flip forge edit lite it is
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@amytaylor1909
Жыл бұрын
I just got my Edit lite and it’s pink I’m just waiting for it to arrive!
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@supachezee6794
Жыл бұрын
where did u buy pls
@natethesaint4662
Жыл бұрын
Can’t u just put Teflon on the screws for the Squiddy?
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
I could, if I had any, or if I flipped it at all
@natethesaint4662
Жыл бұрын
@@BladeBias oooh ok
@minarinami
Жыл бұрын
Slayed
@yunsikkim6308
3 ай бұрын
I'm not sure if you can still recommend Calico since no one has heard from him in months🤔
@BladeBias
2 ай бұрын
Ah yes my bad let me go change this video I released last year
@thepnutt
14 күн бұрын
💀
@Ldogflp
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful
@mengo4015
Жыл бұрын
Hey! Did you try the chroma v2? I'd be curious to hear your opinion about it!
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
Haven't tried one yet
@recordeverything
Жыл бұрын
PLEASE DO A REVIEW ON NDK ARTS (p) oni balisong. the plastic bendy bali i thinn you would really like : D
@recordeverything
Жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on the (p) oni if you are aware og the bali
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
I've tried one! Didn't really stand out to me past the bendy gimmick to be honest
@thepotatoman.
4 ай бұрын
big sad i bought the squiddy B but now im regretting it
@BladeBias
4 ай бұрын
I think you'll still enjoy it
@thepotatoman.
4 ай бұрын
@@BladeBiasthats good to hear
@B14nK33Sayzh
Ай бұрын
I was looking to buy the Edit balisong (not light) but I can't find it. Is it discontinued?
@BladeBias
Ай бұрын
Yes it was discontinued earlier this summer
@B14nK33Sayzh
Ай бұрын
@@BladeBias Thank you. I just started getting into the balisong tricks and bought a 15$ trainer in a shop and when i saw this one i was really interested in it. I will try maybe the squid industries 🤷🏻♂️ The one i bought is already falling apart after 4-5 days of using it and it isn't screws so i can't fix it 😅
@B14nK33Sayzh
Ай бұрын
By the way I'm watching some of your videos and i like how you do tricks while showing them!! Its so amazing! I really wanna learn how to make it fly in my hand like that. Hope you never stop you're really cool!
@Levixcm
Жыл бұрын
what about the titanium mod squiddy b? i just really like the looks of it and ive heard its very reliable
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
It's still a squiddy b
@uniseft_alchor
Жыл бұрын
which of them would you say has the most tip weight, like prysma for metal but for plastic
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
I don't think any of them really comes close to a "prysma" like experience, unless you got a cycloid v2 or the edit and took out some of the weights in the handles
@alwayson999
Жыл бұрын
Should have just watched the whole video, I'm just buying different balis as you talk about what is good about them,
@tjrafan
11 ай бұрын
has there been updates on your ultem squiddy’s screws? you mentioned they might come loose 5 months ago, have they loosened recently or are they still tight?
@BladeBias
11 ай бұрын
I barely flip the A
@Valkxy
Жыл бұрын
Is the squiddy a or b more handle bias?
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
B has a tiny bit more handle bias
@jaydendavidson1406
8 ай бұрын
Yoooo room reveil ? Please 🙏
@Bray_10
Жыл бұрын
Did you release this on accident earlier cause I swear I’ve seen the title screen before
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
No
@sylviepickle22
Жыл бұрын
so i dont know much about my preferences cuz ive only had the classic squiddy and then the amazon marcolo c-116, im currently trying to decide between the calico and the edit light, which one would you recommend for more of a beginner who doesnt really know what their preferences are yet
@xandaran12
Жыл бұрын
If you like the c116 and the squiddy’s balance you might want to go for the calico because the calico is handle bias and your balisongs are also handle bias if you didn’t know handle bias means that the balisong balance more towards the handles but the calico balance is at the top of the blade and bottom of the handles where as the edit lite is more consistently weighted throughout the entire thing but is very neutral. I think if you want something very different then go for the calico and if you want something a little bit closer to the squiddy but still different then go for a edit lite
@sylviepickle22
Жыл бұрын
@@xandaran12 thank you very much!
@sylviepickle22
Жыл бұрын
i definitely liked the c116 balance better than the squiddy, so which one would be the closest to that balance?
@xandaran12
Жыл бұрын
The calico
@sylviepickle22
Жыл бұрын
@@xandaran12 awesome, thank you very much!
@gametheorygameplayerbrohub8496
9 ай бұрын
Any somewhat good ones for like £15
@peksacola
Жыл бұрын
if the loctite is "running out" then not enough was applied
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
I feel like this is a dig at me, but it was factory applied loctite ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@tawaitai
2 ай бұрын
Instead of flipping the Bali’s why don’t you feature it so we can get a better look at it?
@BladeBias
2 ай бұрын
Ah yes instead of doing the thing this entire channel is based on I should stop doing that and just stand there, wonderful idea viewer 🧍♂️
@vlixxed8635
Жыл бұрын
Is there any plastic balisong knives (for begginers) that are cheap? 30 dollars ish?
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
The only one is the Zippy Diode, which is the little brother of the cycloid. It's far less advanced, and is very light, but it'll only run you about 30 dollars
@zerthretz7736
Жыл бұрын
Hey man you ever buy it
@vlixxed8635
Жыл бұрын
@@zerthretz7736no
@parkermiller9101
11 ай бұрын
I don’t see a squiddy… that is lowk a must I feel like
@BladeBias
11 ай бұрын
there are 2 squiddies right there
@Florp3434
Жыл бұрын
What was the plastic bali with bushings called?
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
That was the Angler
@Crashsk8
8 ай бұрын
no squidgy?
@BladeBias
8 ай бұрын
There are two squidgys right there
@HoodedCranium
Жыл бұрын
What if we don’t have Instagram?
@BladeBias
Жыл бұрын
You shouldn't need an account to view their pages and click the links in their bio
@jeisan-ulfhednar
Жыл бұрын
So wait. Don't pay more for better durability, due to superior materials and cnc machining? And if tuning and loctite are way beyond your capabilities, don't go squiddy? Oh. OK
@acesplays4078
Жыл бұрын
The squiddy is just the most basic , the least fun , most expensive , and worst packaged. You get the squiddy because you DONT KNOW about other plastic balisongs , performance wise it's the worst on the list , and the durability difference isn't very much valuable here , because it's not like after 100 drops it becomes unflippable, my edit & edit lite have held up amazingly , and if anything it rounds the ends of the handles more and makes fanning more comfortable 😅 the squiddy is just the worst on the list easily. It's expensive & boring. The others can be cheap & fun.
@FreeRangeHuman01
Жыл бұрын
I agree the squiddy is good but if you used your ears you would know that, Ethan’s squiddy still came lose with lock tight. The squiddy hasn’t really been upgraded since the squiddy-B released leaving it behind. It’s still good just not as good as the others, every balisong there is different and different people enjoy different things. He never said the squiddy was bad he just said the screws come lose even with locktite.
@jeisan-ulfhednar
Жыл бұрын
I enjoy some things being 3D printed. But dead solid suits my preferences to a T. Things that exist to be manipulated in space need to survive my attempts at new levels. Once I plateau, I'll settle for weaker stock.
@FreeRangeHuman01
Жыл бұрын
@@jeisan-ulfhednar well all i can say is that this isnt your video and isnt your guide it is Ethan's Preference not yours, everyone is allowed to have an opinion and i get you wanna share yours but it isnt your video. People come here for the plastic guys opinion. not only that have you tried every balisong on this list to form a proper opinion
@jeisan-ulfhednar
Жыл бұрын
I came off crappier than intended. Enjoy your community.
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