DRT Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Sorry to be a post whore today, guys, but i thought this deserved sharing. you guys ever heard of balisongs? that's the real name for butterfly knives. there are a few common misconceptions about them: 1: They are illegal ( They really aren't, they're legal to own and actually carry in some states) 2: They are shitty, chinese quality that fall apart in a few days (i own a few american made benchmades and customs that i've had for a good long while) 3: They are only used for cutting (this is the best part, i'm going to give you guys a little demonstration in a moment.) I've been flipping them around for a few months, and i really got into the scene behind them. so much so, that they're my favorite hobby next to hookah smoking. I compete internationally (yes, there is such a thing ) for knives and cash, and although i haven't placed yet, i do love it. they've helped me calm down my arthritis, and stop my tremors, due to the buildup of lean muscle in my hands. You guys may think flipping these things around is lame, but it's my personal favorite pastime (and i want to show off a little.) so without further ado, here's a little flipping of the balisong knife. [media][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD-Zk1fco2I"]http://www.youtube.c...h?v=UD-Zk1fco2I[/url][/media] i'm still rather green here, so mods and admins, if i'm breaking any rules, don't hesitate to tear this down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 ahhhhh... very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Nice man! Don't cut yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRT Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' date='31 May 2010 - 08:15 PM' timestamp='1275362142' post='470107'] Nice man! Don't cut yourself! [/quote] gashing your hands are just part of the game.. i've taken the tip off my pinky twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhineholt Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 I'd be more afraid of taking the tip off your.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poncho Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 hey! thats real sweet! i also have an interest in the balisong! I have a spyderco spyderfly! I cant do any moves like you though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitetimeReign Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Very nice moves. Takes me back to when I was 15 and used to sit outside for hours flipping my butterfly knives. People would just drive by and be like wow or like you are nuts..lol And yeah when you do the more difficult moves you don't come out with atleast getting nicked..unless your knife is dull...lol But having some cuts is part of the deal. But honestly it is still worth it. Know you got me wanting to go break out my balisongs and see what I can do after about 10 years of not really messing with them.[img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/ermm.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippo_Master Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 That is remarkable, how long have you been training your muscles in order to flip like that?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 thats pretty sweet man, nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigita Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Scary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 nice! +1 for the waaaataaaaa!! action -1 for a overly full hamper of laundry....haha...jk. is there a difference between balisong and butterfly knife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoozle Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 [quote name='Arcane' date='01 June 2010 - 04:32 PM' timestamp='1275427956' post='470184'] nice! +1 for the waaaataaaaa!! action -1 for a overly full hamper of laundry....haha...jk. is there a difference between balisong and butterfly knife? [/quote] Flipping knives = fun. Doing laundry = not fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafabey Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Asian wisdom reigns again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetNut Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 [quote name='Arcane' date='01 June 2010 - 05:32 PM' timestamp='1275427956' post='470184'] nice! is there a difference between balisong and butterfly knife? [/quote] Nope... they are the same Jay... Those are some pretty sweet moves man.... I can do some things but I cant combo them like that.... ..and not to rain on the coolness parade, but it looks like its the same moves done over and over again...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahl071 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 much talent. I just carry a boot knife since butterflies are illegal outside the home in Texas. which is weird, because I can also carry a gun. but not a flippy knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Ford Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 thats pretty awesome man. adding the deftones was a very nice touch as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRT Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='Lucy Ford' date='02 June 2010 - 10:00 PM' timestamp='1275541221' post='470442'] thats pretty awesome man. adding the deftones was a very nice touch as well [/quote] thanks for all the kind words guys. and the deftones are amazing, i love their new album. here's a video of the guy that placed first in the world this year (FATOC 2010) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG7sZ9rzq1A&playnext_from=TL&videos=0PEIhuq04x4[/media] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 whoa...he's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitetimeReign Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 This guy makes flipping look so effortless it's crazy. Really like the throw behind the back he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tati Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 That is sweet! Interesting hobby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Morgan Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Used to do a little bot of this a few years ago. Only ever did very basic stuff but it was still fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Boss Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Back in the day I had some balisongs. I always enjoyed flipping them around. I quit using them when I got busted carrying one. I was never as good as DOA or the guy in the other video, but I knew what I was doing. A funny incident came from my first night at college. My roommate came back to the room at 2:30 in the morning and showed me a balisong and said "Look what I won playing poker!" and I said "Watch this..." I dazzled him to the point where he said "Whoa... freak..." Perhaps someday I'll get another one and start practicing again. You got skills, DOA. Don't cut yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRT Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 it's a fun hobby. the fact that i get to compete internationally for BIG prizes make all the cuts and gashes worth it [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/ylsuper.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off My Nut Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Definitely the way to pick up the girls... [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/justkidding.gif[/img] You've got some skill, uleh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRT Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 here's my latest for the competition: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-8gVoA5U-4[/media] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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