@@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.
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 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 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.
@@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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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
@@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.
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
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?
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😂
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
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?
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
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
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
@@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 😅
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!
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
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
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.
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.
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.
@@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
i just bought a squiddy-u yesterday, and i am now watching this buyers guide.
i am smart
well was it worth?
@@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.
Great vid, helped me out a ton when picking my first balisong. I personlay reccomend the edit lite or the calico
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!
How do you enjoy it? Its been two months
@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.
@@Inzantihow about now?
@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.
@@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.
Yes, I’ve been waiting for this 😊😊
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.
Welcome to the community!
my edit lite is coming in the mail I cant wait
what pick ups does your guitar have???
Idk bro I don't have time to learn it
@@BladeBias You definitely should make some time for it. Just a little consistent practice here and there makes a world of difference.
@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
@@BladeBiascheck Marty music gutar360 and Justin guitar for learning
Wicked Sic rundown!!! Well done.😀😀😀😀
Thanks 😁
pretty good list
i can vouch that squiddy b can def hold its own against concrete
well i have 2 bottles of red lock tight so i think the squid b is good for me. i dont mind tinkering
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?
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.
Also love this Chanel so much
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?
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.
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
@@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.
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
Whatever looks cool
@@BladeBias heck yea
Which one would you recommend for an absolute beginner who has no idea what they like yet? 😅
Buy the one that looks cool and figure it out from there
@@BladeBias flip forge edit lite it is
Enjoy!
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?
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😂
Huh odd I’ve never had issues with the screws on my squiddy-b
Would not rec a calico, still haven't received mine after almost a full year
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
Or you could even get one of these and something metal thats cheap like a vulp!
Ima get a vulp and go from there, but man the purple prysma looks gorgeous
I just got my Edit lite and it’s pink I’m just waiting for it to arrive!
Nice!
Hey! Did you try the chroma v2? I'd be curious to hear your opinion about it!
Haven't tried one yet
what about the titanium mod squiddy b? i just really like the looks of it and ive heard its very reliable
It's still a squiddy b
Can’t u just put Teflon on the screws for the Squiddy?
I could, if I had any, or if I flipped it at all
@@BladeBias oooh ok
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?
I barely flip the A
edit lite is soooo amazing
where did u buy pls
Is the squiddy a or b more handle bias?
B has a tiny bit more handle bias
Which one is the most quiet and still best right now?
No plastic balisong is quiet, and the best right now is probably the palette or Frank p
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
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
@@xandaran12 thank you very much!
i definitely liked the c116 balance better than the squiddy, so which one would be the closest to that balance?
The calico
@@xandaran12 awesome, thank you very much!
which of them would you say has the most tip weight, like prysma for metal but for plastic
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
I'm not sure if you can still recommend Calico since no one has heard from him in months🤔
Ah yes my bad let me go change this video I released last year
💀
big sad i bought the squiddy B but now im regretting it
I think you'll still enjoy it
@@BladeBiasthats good to hear
I was looking to buy the Edit balisong (not light) but I can't find it. Is it discontinued?
Yes it was discontinued earlier this summer
@@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 😅
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!
Very helpful
Any somewhat good ones for like £15
Did you release this on accident earlier cause I swear I’ve seen the title screen before
No
Slayed
Is there any plastic balisong knives (for begginers) that are cheap? 30 dollars ish?
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
Hey man you ever buy it
@@zerthretz7736no
PLEASE DO A REVIEW ON NDK ARTS (p) oni balisong. the plastic bendy bali i thinn you would really like : D
What are your thoughts on the (p) oni if you are aware og the bali
I've tried one! Didn't really stand out to me past the bendy gimmick to be honest
if the loctite is "running out" then not enough was applied
I feel like this is a dig at me, but it was factory applied loctite ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
What was the plastic bali with bushings called?
That was the Angler
Should have just watched the whole video, I'm just buying different balis as you talk about what is good about them,
Yoooo room reveil ? Please 🙏
I don’t see a squiddy… that is lowk a must I feel like
there are 2 squiddies right there
Instead of flipping the Bali’s why don’t you feature it so we can get a better look at it?
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 🧍♂️
What if we don’t have Instagram?
You shouldn't need an account to view their pages and click the links in their bio
no squidgy?
There are two squidgys right there
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
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.
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.
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.
@@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
I came off crappier than intended. Enjoy your community.
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