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The [[LDY]] Orion V1 is a relatively cheap balisong, released in March of 2023. When it was produced, it | The [[LDY]] Orion V1 is a relatively cheap balisong, released in March of 2023. When it was produced, it cost 100USD, and for that price you were getting a trainer and a separate live blade. It featured bushings, which allowed for easy tuning and hidden zen pins. Handles could be finished in two ways: [[anodization]] and ceramic coating. The balance is neutral or handle biased, depending on the blade and handle finish. | ||
[[File:Ldy Orion V1.jpg|190px|right|thumb|LDY Orion V1 live blade]] | [[File:Ldy Orion V1.jpg|190px|right|thumb|LDY Orion V1 live blade]] | ||
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Blade Thickness: 3mm | Blade Thickness: 3mm | ||
Construction: [[Sandwich]], | Construction: [[Construction#Sandwich]], [[#Pivot_System#Bushing]], [[Pin_System#Hidden Zen]] | ||
Weight: 110g | Weight: 110g | ||
Latest revision as of 18:48, 9 July 2025
Description
[edit | edit source]The LDY Orion V1 is a relatively cheap balisong, released in March of 2023. When it was produced, it cost 100USD, and for that price you were getting a trainer and a separate live blade. It featured bushings, which allowed for easy tuning and hidden zen pins. Handles could be finished in two ways: anodization and ceramic coating. The balance is neutral or handle biased, depending on the blade and handle finish.
Reviews
[edit | edit source]Specs
[edit | edit source]Manufacturer: LDY
Handle material: 7075 aluminum
Handle finish: anodization/ceramic coating
Live Blade material: 440C stainless steel
Trainer Blade material: 3CR13 stainless steel
Total lenght(open position, own measurement): 253mm
Total lenght(open position, LDY measurement): 254.46mm
Handle lenght: 140mm
Trainer Blade lenght(own measurement): 126mm
Trainer Blade lenght(LDY measurement): 127.04mm
Live Blade lenght(own measurement): 127mm
Live Blade lenght(LDY measurement): 127.56mm
Blade Thickness: 3mm
Construction: Construction#Sandwich, #Pivot_System#Bushing, Pin_System#Hidden Zen
Weight: 110g