Balisong and the town of Taal

migueldiaz · 2nd January 2009, 12:03 AM

I realize that we're supposed to focus here on ethnic weapons.

But I can't help but mention how the balisong has evolved into modern day "tacticool" knives. And some of those are pretty exotic designs that baffles one's imagination!

Most if not all of the images are taken from the blades board of a Filipino shooters forum.

migueldiaz · 2nd January 2009, 12:10 AM

Here's another interesting modern balisong, obviously inspired by you-know-who, and with real diamonds!

I'm not into these exotic stuff as it's not my cup of tea ... that is, aside from not having the sufficient funds to even entertain the idea

So I am posting all these for academic interest only!

harimauhk · 21st January 2010, 04:34 PM

Lovely pics of Taal and the balisongs. I'm heading there in two weeks specifically to pick up a bunch.

mross · 21st January 2010, 06:09 PM

For those that keep track of such things, the blades made from ball bearings are most likely 52100, a very good steel;
Carbon 0.98 - 1.1
Chromium 1.3 - 1.6
Iron Balance
Manganese 0.25 - 0.45
Phosphorus 0.025 max
Silicon 0.15 - 0.35
Sulphur 0.025 max
Reference from metal suppliers online.

Just thinking out loud, I'd love to see these on the swap forum!

ThePepperSkull · 22nd January 2010, 06:17 AM

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/attach...id=37691&stc=1

These bolos are making me droooool

Quote:

Originally Posted by harimauhk

Lovely pics of Taal and the balisongs. I'm heading there in two weeks specifically to pick up a bunch.

Would you be willing to do a pickup? I'd be VERY interested in some blades

KuKulzA28 · 22nd January 2010, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePepperSkull

Would you be willing to do a pickup? I'd be VERY interested in some blades

Now you've planted a seed in my head as well!

was going to avoid buying more than 1 blade this summer...

Dimasalang · 23rd January 2010, 06:32 PM

I also went to Taal Batangas and visited Barangay Balisong. This place is a lot smaller then I thought.

Still had a blast visiting there though.
I visited several of the vendors, but decided to buy most of my blades from a family whos father passed away. The two teenage sons took over their blade making business. Felt sorry for them.

Some of the blades I bought. $2-4 a piece.

Quote:

Originally Posted by harimauhk

Lovely pics of Taal and the balisongs. I'm heading there in two weeks specifically to pick up a bunch.

Are you a foreigner to the Philippines? Just know, it is legal to have Balisongs packed with your check in luggage, BUT they only allow a certain amount. I forgot the amount, I believe it was something like 6. You might want to ask them.

Dimasalang · 23rd January 2010, 06:35 PM

Since we sharing, heres my meager collection of modern day Balisongs.

My family stems from Batangas too. hehe

harimauhk · 10th February 2010, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimasalang

I also went to Taal Batangas and visited Barangay Balisong. This place is a lot smaller then I thought.

Still had a blast visiting there though.
I visited several of the vendors, but decided to buy most of my blades from a family whos father passed away. The two teenage sons took over their blade making business. Felt sorry for them.

Some of the blades I bought. $2-4 a piece.

Are you a foreigner to the Philippines? Just know, it is legal to have Balisongs packed with your check in luggage, BUT they only allow a certain amount. I forgot the amount, I believe it was something like 6. You might want to ask them.

Hi,

Yes I am. I bought two in January and the Customs guy at the airport tried to get a bribe out of me when he saw them in my suitcase. He tried to be discreet in the way he asked me, but I pretended I didn't understand what he wanted and he finally gave up. lol

I will be picking up quite a few items there. What would you guys like? PM me and I might be able to help you out. My first stop will be the guy Miguel bought his from.

ThePepperSkull · 10th February 2010, 08:23 PM

Expect a PM later today about some pickups, harimauhk!

When are you heading down to taal?

migueldiaz · 11th February 2010, 05:20 AM

Houston, we have a problem ...

There's going to be a presidential election soon here in the Phils. And every election period, there's a total ban on carrying firearms and edged weapons in the country.

Thus, while the storeowners will readily sell anybody balisongs, transporting them to Manila might be a problem because the local police have mobile checkpoints, precisely looking for people carrying firearms or edged weapons without authorization.

And then at the Manila airport, the balisongs will be subject to confiscation if detected.

Dimasalang must have bought his balisongs early Jan. 2010. At that time, the gun (and blades) ban is not yet in force ... or Dimasalang was just lucky. Yes, I think he's lucky because he just recently got a nice Phil. dagger for a very good price ... but that's another story

Just thought that I should mention this, so that people will get forewarned (and I sent harimauhk a PM).

Please see also this thread in a Filipino forum.

2nd January 2009, 12:03 AM	#1
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	I realize that we're supposed to focus here on ethnic weapons. But I can't help but mention how the balisong has evolved into modern day "tacticool" knives. And some of those are pretty exotic designs that baffles one's imagination! Most if not all of the images are taken from the blades board of a Filipino shooters forum. Attached Images

2nd January 2009, 12:10 AM	#2
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Here's another interesting modern balisong, obviously inspired by you-know-who, and with real diamonds! I'm not into these exotic stuff as it's not my cup of tea ... that is, aside from not having the sufficient funds to even entertain the idea So I am posting all these for academic interest only! Attached Images

21st January 2010, 04:34 PM	#3
harimauhk Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 88	Lovely pics of Taal and the balisongs. I'm heading there in two weeks specifically to pick up a bunch.

21st January 2010, 06:09 PM	#4
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	For those that keep track of such things, the blades made from ball bearings are most likely 52100, a very good steel; Carbon 0.98 - 1.1 Chromium 1.3 - 1.6 Iron Balance Manganese 0.25 - 0.45 Phosphorus 0.025 max Silicon 0.15 - 0.35 Sulphur 0.025 max Reference from metal suppliers online. Just thinking out loud, I'd love to see these on the swap forum!

23rd January 2010, 06:35 PM	#8
Dimasalang Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 264	Since we sharing, heres my meager collection of modern day Balisongs. My family stems from Batangas too. hehe

10th February 2010, 08:23 PM	#10
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	Expect a PM later today about some pickups, harimauhk! When are you heading down to taal?

11th February 2010, 05:20 AM	#11
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Houston, we have a problem ... There's going to be a presidential election soon here in the Phils. And every election period, there's a total ban on carrying firearms and edged weapons in the country. Thus, while the storeowners will readily sell anybody balisongs, transporting them to Manila might be a problem because the local police have mobile checkpoints, precisely looking for people carrying firearms or edged weapons without authorization. And then at the Manila airport, the balisongs will be subject to confiscation if detected. Dimasalang must have bought his balisongs early Jan. 2010. At that time, the gun (and blades) ban is not yet in force ... or Dimasalang was just lucky. Yes, I think he's lucky because he just recently got a nice Phil. dagger for a very good price ... but that's another story Just thought that I should mention this, so that people will get forewarned (and I sent harimauhk a PM). Please see also this thread in a Filipino forum.