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Some really nice all-stainless balicombs with bushings and spring latches!
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Stag, Central American Cocobolo and Philippines Kamagong.
The second balisong is available. The first and third balisongs are sold.
These three balisongs are top quality, and were made by some of the best balisong makers in Batangas. All three are excellent representations of the skill of these men, who have been making these much the same way their parents and grandparents did. I have been fortunate enough to handle some of the oldest balisongs ever made in the Philippines, and these are definitely worthy of all the heritage and history they embody.
From top to bottom:
1. This balisong measures in at 28.9 cm long: just a hair under classic bente nueve length. It features a traditionally hand forged carbon spring steel blade with a modern buyod grind: the swedge is much longer and deeper than usual, and it has a nice, upswept point.
The inserts on this balisong are beautiful, presentation grade cocobolo and Filipino stag. I do not normally offer balisongs with Filipino stag as I feel that the jungles of the Philippines are already under enough stress from industry and a burgeoning population. This was a substitution on the part of the makers. The European stag I had provided them with wasn’t quite long enough to complete this knife, so they used some Southern Luzon sungay (horn) instead.
The wood has been hand sanded: it was buffed on a felt wheel by the original makers, so it was darker than it is now. The buffing machine left a layer of wax on the wood, which gave it a high gloss finish.Since the stag was quite close to the wood, I had to sand and oil the wood very carefully to prevent staining the stag. The wood to bolster/stag fit is now much improved: this is an exceptional balisong.
I believe this is the first balisong to ever feature Filipino stag and imported wood. This bolsters, liners and the slim latch on this knife are all stainless steel. The top bolsters are double pinned for extra durability. 5.4 oz. $175.
2. This balisong measures in at 28.6 cm long and features beautiful cocobolo inserts. The cocobolo on this balisong is more of a reddish brown with lengthwise figuring. The cocobolo has not been refinished: it would be an additional $15 to refinish the wood. This takes me two or more hours per knife and really brings out features of the wood you might not otherwise notice. Since there is no bone or stag on this knife, I would be happy to finish it with either natural oils or oil and varnish. It will not appear as glossy as it does here, however.
The hand forged carbon spring steel blade is very nicely ground with a thin swedge. The weehawk (or bayonet) profile is very popular here at Pinoy Steel, and this is a great example.
The bolsters and thick latch on this knife are solid brass: the housing is stainless steel. Each of the bolsters is pinned twice for extra durability, and two extra thick tang pins aid lockup in both the open and closed positions. Please note there are a few tiny forging marks on the ricasso. 5.6 oz. $145.
3. This exceptional piece is the last of a small batch of balisongs that were made in kamagong with decorative aluminum pins between the hand rolled copper pins used to hold the inserts in place. To me, this is one of the most exceptional pieces from the range. It measures in at 24 cm long and is slightly thicker than usual.
This is a classically made balisong with one tang pin. The bolsters, liners and latch are stainless steel. The top bolsters are pinned twice for durability.
The blade is very unique. It is carbon spring steel in a modified buyod grind: it has ‘Rambo’ holes and a very sharp swedge that can absolutely be used for back cuts. The blade also has ‘wings,’ which serve as a guard when the knife is open.
The swedge is nicely hollowground: due to the nature of balisongs, this knife feels exactly the same edge in or edge out (and technically, you have an edge to use either way)!
Please note there are some rings on the ricasso from contact with the holding pins in the bolsters. The blade is nice and thick and fills the top of the handles up very nicely. This is a very solid little bali.
There are a few tiny, tiny pits on the blade that I have buffed clean. 5 oz. $135.
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Brass, Bone & Narra.
Taking a break from the top shelf balisongs tonight: here are some entry level offerings in bone and jigged narra!
1. This is a basic brass and jigged horse bone balisong from one of the best makers in Batangas. It measures in at 22.6 cm—slightly shorter than average for a balisong in this size range. It features a buyod blade with rambo serrations, which is actually quite rare. I removed the vast majority of the buffing compound from the grooves in the bone, which is no easy task. Some buffing compound still remains. Jigged horse bone was introduced as an alternative to stag around WWII.
There is a minor crack near one of the pins.
Each of the solid brass bolsters is pinned once (the classic way). Please note there is a minor pit on the ricasso that I have buffed clean.
This knife weighs in at 5 oz. The housing is stainless and the bolsters and latch are brass. This is a great way to get a balisong from the best makers at a great price. $85.
2. This balisong was handpicked from an assortment produced by another balisong craftsman. Very few of his balisongs meet my standards and this one is a little rougher around the edges, but it is still a great balisong. The blade measures in at only 1/2” at the ricasso, and the widest point on this knife (at the latch) is only 3/4”.
The best balisongs have blades around 3/16” thick. This one is closer to 1/8”. Some say this type of balisong can be snapped inside a wound and this greatly increases the chances of infection. It measures in at 23.6 cm long.
The scales are jigged narra I hand finished to 2000 grit. This narra (known as Amboyna in other places in Southeast Asia) has natural checking and holes from pests.
The blade features the rambo grind with thin serrations.
The bolsters and latch are solid brass, and the housing is stainless. Nice and lightweight at only 1.9 oz! SOLD.
3. This balicomb features a thin stainless fork with a slight curve. The bolsters and latch are aluminum and the inserts are jigged horse bone. It measures in at 18.4 cm.
There is an orange-peel textured area on the fork.
The fork is around 1/8” thin with a slight curve.
I personally cleaned the buffing compound out of the grooves.
2.4 oz. $49.
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Customer’s vid of a bali from right here @ Pinoy Steel! Thanks Doc!
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32 cm Antique Ivory Micarta Buyod.
This balisong is sold.
This balisong is truly something special. It was expertly crafted by one of the best makers in Batangas: the swedge on the blade is a work of art. It is long and deep and perfectly executed. It measures in at a whopping 32 cm (12.6”) open, and weighs a solid 8.1 oz.
The antique ivory micarta scales were purchased from a specialist dealer in the UK. Sourcing antique micarta scales is not simple on this side of the world. They are darker than they appear in the picture, and they have contrast that looks like natural ivory grain. I hand finished the micarta to 2000 grit before hand polishing and buffing the entire knife: almost three hours of finishing time went into getting this bente nueve looking right.
The grind is a work of art: almost perfect, which is extremely difficult to pull off by hand. My most prized balisong was made by this truly gifted craftsman.
We have some antique ivory sculptures at home that we were gifted when I was a child: on my screen, the color looks much like it. In reality, the scales on this knife are darker (like much older ivory).
The blade is 15 cm long with a 14.6 cm edge. The swedge is 9.5 cm long.
There is a small forge mark and some very minor pitting on the ricasso that I buffed clean. The bolsters are solid stainless steel, as are the liners. Each of the top bolsters is pinned twice for extra durability. The two extra thick tang pins on the blade aid lockup.
The grain in the micarta truly looks organic.
The latch is stainless steel and nicely beveled with subtle fileworking. This is a piece I’m very tempted to keep!
SOLD.
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Making Lemonade.
Not for sale.
This beautiful balisong was made by one of the best makers around. He made a mistake when grinding this blade and decided to get creative. I love it when that happens because this craftsman turns out some incredible grinds when he lets loose. This knife featured a buyod-style grind with a deep swedge. Somehow, the swedge ended up having nicely done rambo serrations and a wild eagle-style feature on the spine.
I’m definitely keeping this one!
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All Brass Krises.
All sold!
Several months ago, a customer asked me if I could get her an all-brass kris with an eagle tang. Well, the eagle has finally landed! I also have two more brass krises here without eagle tangs for those who prefer them.
All brass balisongs are considered protection against evil spirits and creatures of the night that dwell in the Philippines’ countryside. Interestingly, this belief in the power of brass-bladed weapons is also found throughout the Malay archipelago, including as far west as in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.
These balisongs were not crafted by the most skilled makers in the province of Batangas, but they are quite well done. They are entirely composed of brass, aside from the copper pins holding the brass scales to the liners and the steel pivot and tang pins. This means they are also extremely heavy!
This first kris balisong with the Philippines eagle tang measures in at 28.4 cm (11 3/16”) open, or 16.2 cm (7 3/8”) closed.
The blade is about 1/8” thick to keep the weight down.
The balance point is in the middle of the handles.
This is a very nicely done piece!
There are a few grind marks in the brass.
These brass-handled balisongs with eagle tangs are beautiful!
The eagle was nicely done too. One advantage of brass is it is much easier to grind and buff than stainless.
The latch on this knife was exceptionally well done: virtually on par with the work of the best craftsmen around.
A solid 10 oz. SOLD.
2. This second balisong measures in at 28.4 cm too (11 3/16”). It is slightly lighter at 9 oz due to the absence of ‘wings.’
This balisong is ready to flip, straight from the makers. This is due to the slim blade, which doesn’t fit between the liners as tightly.
SOLD.
3. This third balisong is just a touch shorter at 28.3 cm. It weighs in at 9.5 oz. This one won’t need much breaking in either.
SOLD.
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Talibong & Daga.
BOTH SOLD.
This talibong & daga were custom ordered by an eskrimador from the US who wanted an upsized version of the Dekiti Tirsia Siradas talibong from Negros. These blades were expertly forged out of 5000-series spring steel (some of the toughest carbon steel around, and an excellent choice for swords) and ground by some of Luzon’s best pandayan, rather than in the Western Visayas.
The DKS talibong has a handle that curves slightly downward, and the blade also curves downward slightly. The S-shaped guard also has a more pronounced curve on top. These features meant this talibong did not meet the original buyer’s specifications. It is also slightly longer than he requested it to be. For these reasons, he chose not to accept this talibong.
While it may not have been exactly what he was looking for, this is one serious blade. It measures in at 32 1/4” overall.
The scabbard was expertly crafted and allows for a smooth draw and reinsertion.
The blade measures in at an incredible 24 7/8”: this is almost as long as the standard DKS talibong! It is convex ground with a double bevel (rather than the traditional single bevel) and it is absolutely razor sharp.
The handle was crafted from kamagong (Philippines ebony) and is 6 1/16” long (7 1/8” long including the bolster). The DKS talibongs also have a smaller gap between the jaws on the handle. The guard is solid 3/16” stainless steel.
The swedge is 9” long and is extremely sharp.
The balance point is approximately 6.5” in front of the guard.
The back of the scabbard is made from molave, a Filipino hardwood that is beautiful in its own right. At this forge, molave backings are commonly used to keep the price down. Molave also tends to be more durable than kamagong.
The blade is 3/16” thick with a slight distal taper. It thins out significantly toward the tip, of course.
In the scabbard, this sword measures in at exactly 33”.
This enormous sword has been upsized (in the words of the craftsmen, “American-sized”). This is definitely not a standard item anywhere in the Philippines, but for those of us with larger hands, it is perfectly usable and the added length and weight really take it to the next level. 2 lb 1.7 oz on its own, or 3 lb 4.5 oz in the scabbard. SOLD.
The daga was more to the buyers’ taste. He wanted a S-shaped guard on the daga too, but unfortunately the craftsmen put a standard cross guard on the daga. It measures in at approximate 15 1/2” overall (15 7/8” in the scabbard). Like its big brother, it features a kamagong handle and stainless bolster and guard. This guard is slightly thinner at 1/8”.
The kamagong handle is 4 13/16” (5 5/8 including the bolster).
The blade is 9 1/16” and just under 3/16” thick, and the swedge measures in at 4 7/8”. The balance point is directly in front of the guard.
The scabbard has a leather belt loop riveted to it through an aluminum plate.
In the scabbard, it measures in at 15 7/8”.
This beautiful daga is well balanced and truly unique. The scabbard was made to allow for a smooth, rapid draw. 12 oz, or 1 lb 3 oz in the scabbard. SOLD.
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Kingwood and Wenge.
The second wenge kris is available.
These three balisongs were made with some of the most beautiful wood the Southern Hemisphere has to offer: Brazilian Kingwood and African Wenge. Kingwood trees almost never have trunks over 10” in diameter, so it is not seen as often as other types of Central and South American rosewood. The figuring on the wood on this knife is bold and intense: a regular ordered a pair in brass which he supplied the wood for. He sent me two sets of scales, which was more than was needed, so I had another pair made in stainless. This is the first knife from the pair.
1. This balisong measures in at 36.1 cm: a true monster. The kingwood scales were ground flat and are only rounded at the ends: this style of balisong is known as the otso bados, or eight sides. Usually the bolsters on these balisongs are rounded like on usual balisongs, but these ones are flatter than usual and transition perfectly with the ends of the inserts. This is an exceptionally beautiful knife.
The kingwood was hand finished to 2000 grit before I applied a natural oil and wax finish over a mineral oil base. This protects the wood from the elements and naturally conditions it, and also brings out the inherent beauty of this wood. The deep, blood red and oranges of the kingwood are astounding. An added benefit of being hand finished is the sharp edges on the wood from grinding have been softened, meaning it is much more comfortable to hold onto.
The top bolsters are double pinned for durability.
The blade is hand forged carbon steel with the bayonet grind. The swedge is almost sharpened and is perfect for easy penetration and back cuts, but I do no guarantee it will pass the coin test because of the swedge. Two extra thick tang pins aid lockup.
This balisong was very well ground and put together by one of the best balisong makers in Batangas: this is definitely some of his best work.
7.1 oz. SOLD.
African wenge is now on CITES Red List and will not be available in a few years once stocks dwindle. This is a good thing for sure. The wenge used on these knives was imported from a US dealer, and hence is CITES compliant. This wenge has exceptionally fine grain and subtle figuring. It is dark (almost like kamagong), but with fine pores you don’t see in kamagong. This is without a doubt some of the most subtly figured wenge I’ve ever handled, and these krises were beautifully made.
The first kris measures in at exactly 29 cm, and the second measures in at 29.1 cm. These bente nueves have carbon spring steel kris blades with two extra thick tang pins. The solid brass bolsters are double pinned for durability.
The latches on both balisongs are brass and are extra thick, which makes deployment comfortable.
The wenge was hand finished to 2000 grit before I applied mineral oil and a proprietary blend of natural oils and waxes.
This really is some of the nicest wenge I’ve ever seen. I have some hand carved wenge I was given by a relative who once lived in the Congo, and this wenge, to me is much, much nicer.
All of the metal on these krises has been buffed and hand polished. There are three tiny pits on the first kris’ blade that I buffed clean. There are also some tiny forging marks on the second kris’ ricasso.
The first kris is 5.2 oz (SOLD), and the second one weighs in at 5 oz. $159.
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Red Stag, Indian Buffalo Horn and White Corian.
The second balisong from the top is available: the other three are SOLD.
These four balisongs were all expertly crafted by the best balisong makers in Batangas and it shows! All four feature carbon spring steel blades with two extra thick tang pins: only here at Pinoy Steel. The bolsters on all four are solid 300-series stainless. They also all feature stainless liners and stainless latches.
1. This balisong measures in at exactly 29 cm (a true bente nueve). I personally hand polished the carbon spring steel blade to a mirror shine. The blade was very well ground: some American customs that go for over $500 aren’t ground this evenly. The top bolsters are double pinned for extra durability.
I also polished the black Indian buffalo horn, so it is nice and glossy. The stag in the middle of the handles is European red stag, which is not commonly available to American knife makers. It is an abundant and ecologically friendly choice: red deer are plentiful throughout continental Europe.
The stag provides excellent grip and it will color nicely over the years as it is handled.
The thin stainless latch was beautifully fileworked by the maker.
This is a really well done piece. 6.3 oz. SOLD.
2. This second balisong also measures in at exactly 29 cm, the legendary size for a Batanguenyo balisong since the 1940s. This balisong was pinned fairly tightly and will require breaking in. The blade was beautifully ground and has a nice, deep swedge with a strong, thick tip. The top bolsters are double pinned for durability.
The inserts are nice, white Dupont Corian. There is some minor streaking from the buffing wheel. I would be happy to refinish the Corian with 1500 and 2000 grit paper for an extra $10.
The blade is exceptionally beautiful.
Please note there is a tiny area of pitting on the blade that I buffed clean. 6.9 oz. $149.
3. This third balisong is 28.9 cm long. It is much like the last one, although it was pinned a little looser and would require much less break in. It also has longer stainless bolsters than the previous knife, and there is no pitting on the blade whatsoever. There are, however, some minor forging marks on the tang of the blade that are visible when it is latched closed.
6.8 oz. $155.
4. This busese is the second of two I had made in European red stag. These are also the first two to ever have been made in stainless. These knives are not common and less than a dozen have been made over the last decade. The bolsters are flat and the tip of the blade is exposed when the knife is latched closed, meaning it can be put to use before it is unlatched.
It measures in at 15.1 cm closed (4.6 cm of blade exposed), and 24.1 cm open and latched.
The holes in the blade are decorative and are also meant to assist with the removal of the blade from tissue, where internal pressure might otherwise inhibit its withdrawal.
The latch on a busese is much harder to craft, and this one was expertly done.
5.9 oz. SOLD.
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Smooth Bone.
Only the last balisong in this post is available: the first two were custom ordered.
Smooth horse bone has been used on Batangas balisongs since the 1940s. It is a great choice for handle material. It comes from horses that have died of natural causes, so it is ecologically sound. Batangas and the provinces immediately around it have long been famous for their horses. Bone is easily worked, holds up well over the years and it can look absolutely beautiful. These three balisongs are a testament to seventy years of using this classic material.
The first two balisongs measure in at a whopping great 36 cm each. They were custom ordered at this length and they are both beautiful pieces.
1. The first balisong weighs in at 6.3 oz. It has two tang pins for improved lockup, and each of the brass bolsters is pinned twice. There are some very minor grind marks visible on the blade if you look at it just right. The bone on this balisong is exceptionally nice. It features a hollowground, hand forged carbon steel tari blade. The bolsters and custom beveled latch are solid brass. The housing is made of stainless to keep the weight down.
2. The second 36 cm balisong is much like the first one, but slightly lighter at 6.1 oz. It has two extra thick tang pins as well. The bottom bolsters, however, were pinned once rather than twice. The brass latch is thicker and was carefully file worked by the maker.
3. The third balisong, which looks tiny next to its big brothers, is 28.9 cm long. It features an exceptionally well ground carbon spring steel labaha (straight razor) blade. Two extra-thick tang pins for improved lockup. The bolsters, liners and latch are stainless steel. The top bolsters were pinned twice for increased durability.
The bone on this knife is something else. It has deeper contrast than usual, and makes me think of clouds or murals on cathedral ceilings. 5.4 oz. $105.
The spine on the third knife.
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South American Rosewood Hexagon Chako & Kalabaw Horn Dulo-Dulo.
All sold.
These nunchaku were custom made for a buyer: he liked my pair, and asked me to get him some. He also purchased two kalabaw (Filipino water buffalo horn) dulo-dulo, so he got first pick! Kalabaw are the national animal of the Philippines. The dulo-dulo are $35 each including shipping. Dulo-dulo, or palm sticks, are used in arnis much like kubotan. I often carry one. These are the nicest kalabaw dulo-dulo I’ve seen in the Philippines and they are really well made and contoured.
From left to right:
1. 3.5 oz, 6.8” SOLD.
2. 3.2 oz, 7” SOLD.
3. 3.6 oz, 7.1” SOLD.
4. 3.4 oz, 7 3/16” TRADED.
5. 4 oz, 7 5/16” SOLD.
6. 4.8 oz, 7 9/16” SOLD.
The chako measure in at 9 3/8” and weigh 9.5 oz overall. The extra diamond-knotted paracord is included
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Zamboanga and Basilan Police Patches!
No knives tonight: lots of orders to get out today before the new blades go up! Here’s a little something different. Four police patches from one of the most volatile regions of the Philippines (especially right now): the Zamboanga Peninsula and Isabela, Basilan. I don’t think you’ll find these anywhere else. All four patches are available.
1. This patch is for the Zamboanga City Police Office. Moro Vinta sail in the center. Zamboanga City is the gateway to Sulu and Basilan and one of the nicest places I’ve been in the Southern Philippines. $9.99 including shipping.
2. Zamboanga Sibugay is a province which has recently experienced a great deal of violence after the Philippines Marines and MILF shot it out in Basilan a few weeks ago. Sadly, the death toll continues to rise.
You can see a Moro Vinta boat in the center with a sail with the colors you see all over Sulu, as well as a star and moon in the top left and a cross in the top right. Of course, the three stars and the sun represent the Philippines as a whole. $9.99
3. This Zamboanga Del Norte patch features a small typo: “Riversity” rather than “Diversity.” Not sure what happened there, but I only noticed it after I bought the patch. There is a Moro warrior in the center of the sun on this patch. $9.99
4. This fourth patch is from the Basilan Police Provincial Office in Barangay Menzi, Isabela, Basilan. Again, another Vinta can be seen in the center of the patch. $9.99
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Morado, Mun Ebony, Kamagong and Bubinga.
Balisongs 3 and 4 are still available: balisongs 1 and 2 and the balicomb are sold.
We have wood from three continents on five very well made pieces to start the week off with! All five were made by the best balisong makers in Batangas. They are all very well ground and put together. Several hours of my own labor went into getting these knives looking their best. I think you’ll agree that these are the nicest Filipino balisongs you’re going to find anywhere!
From top to bottom:
1. This balisong is 28.8 cm long. It features a buyod grind with a nice, deep, thin swedge. This is really an outstanding grind, and I can say the grind on this knife can hold its own with the best knives anywhere. This is a beautiful piece all around.
The blade is hand forged carbon spring steel (5000-series). There is a nice amount of belly on the blade. Two extra thick tang pins improve lockup and durability. The ‘wings’ (guard ground onto the end of the blade) prevent your hand from sliding onto the blade under heavy use. This baby is absolutely razor sharp.
Unfortunately, there is some very light pitting on the blade from storage in the Philippines. I have buffed and hand polished the blade, but the pits remain, so this beauty is discounted.
The inserts are beautiful morado, or Brazilian Rosewood, that I carefully hand finished to 2000 grit. There is lovely chatoyancy, lengthwise figuring and color in this wood. It has been treated with mineral oil to bring out the best in the wood.
The bolsters, liners and latch are stainless steel. The top bolsters are double pinned for increased durability. The latch is also beautifully fileworked by the maker, and is nicely beveled for comfort.
There is also some minor spotting around the pivots.
This is a beauty: unfortunately, it wasn’t stored as well as it should have been before I picked it up from the makers. 6 oz. Discounted at $165.
2. This beautiful balisong is exactly 29 cm long. It features a hollowground tari (cockfighting blade) grind with a long swedge. The swedge is very thin: this is not a knife I’d stab into a coin, but it will stab softer materials just fine. The carbon spring steel blade is absolutely razor sharp.
There are two pits on this knife’s blade: one is tiny and the other is barely noticeable, but I’d still like to point them out. Two extra thick tang pins for strong lockup.
This knife again features incredible Brazilian rosewood inserts. I hand finished the wood to 2000 grit, and it looks truly incredible. It is lighter than it appears in the pics.
The bolsters, liners and latch are all stainless steel. Each of the bolsters is double pinned for durability.
This, again, is a very, very nice grind.
This is an absolutely beautiful knife for the tari lover: this is perhaps my favorite profile of all, and the swedge on this one is incredible. 5 oz. SOLD.
3. This extra slim balisong packs a big punch for such a slender package: it measures in at 28.8 cm. It features a buyod blade with a short, slim swedge. The blade is hand forged carbon steel that has been truly beautifully hand ground, and it features two extra thick tang pins for extra durability.
The inserts on this knife are Laos mun ebony. There is incredible figuring and chatoyancy in this wood, and even a tiny eye that looks incredible. I hand finished the wood all the way up to 2000 grit before applying several coats of mineral oil. This wood is truly stunning. It is lighter than it appears in the pictures.
The bolsters, liners and latch are stainless steel, and each bolster is pinned twice for longevity.
This is a beautiful piece. It is slim and lightweight, but absolutely solid. The grind is truly beautiful too, and can stand with knives that cost four times as much. There is one tiny pit on the blade that is barely noticeable, but here I am pointing it out anyway. :) 4.5 oz. $165.
4. This bente nueve is nice and simple. It measures in at exactly 29 cm (a true bente nueve). The blade is in the popular bayonet grind, which is convex ground rather than hollowground like the labaha (straight razor grind). One tang pin (like most Filipino balisongs) and each of the stainless bolsters is only pinned once. The liners and latch are also 300-series stainless steel.
The inserts are beautiful, almost pitch black Philippines ebony (kamagong). I hand finished this wood to 2000 grit and really brought out the black beauty inherent in this wood. It is smooth as glass. Nobody else puts this much into the wood on Filipino balisongs (or even most foreign-made balisongs, for that matter)!
5 oz. $125.
5. This comb was previously posted on pinoysteel.tumblr.com, but I decided to refinish it now that I know how to really get the wood looking its best. It is only 18.8 cm long. The wood is beautiful African bubinga that I hand finished to 2000 grit. The comb is 300-series stainless and each tooth was sawed into a stainless steel bar by hand.
This batch of bubinga is a darker reddish brown than most and it looks great! There is even some faint chatoyancy in the wood.
The bolsters, liners and latch are all 300-series stainless steel, just like the comb.
This is one of the first combs I’ve ever refinished the wood on, and it truly takes the combs to the next level. 4.7 oz. SOLD.
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Smiling Kitty Pendant?
You may think I’ve lost my mind, but this is not just a cute pendant. This is a devastating personal defense tool. It is solid chrome plated alloy. Slip your fingers through those holes and this is one mean little knuckle duster. The ears come to sharp points that will easily pierce and tear flesh.
Other dealers may offer these in plastic and aluminum, but this is solid alloy and a lot more discreet-looking than the other ones out there. Also, the finger holes are a full 1” in diameter, so even an adult male could use one of these. The small dog-tag bead chain could be passed through the eyes if you choose to wear this as a pendant, or it could be hung from one of your belt loops. I wouldn’t pocket carry this because of the sharp points.
Kitty measures in at 2.75” (length and width) and is just under 1/8” thick. She weighs in at 2.5 oz. Great little tool for your loved one! $24.99 including shipping.
