Clone
Explanation
[edit | edit source]A balisong is considered a clone if the design has been copied, with very little or no changes from the original.
Quality
[edit | edit source]Clones are usually much cheaper than authentic balisongs, as they are often manifactured in China. However, the lower price tag reflects the drop in quality. Clones balisongs typically use lower-grade materials and have worse tolerances. The biggest quality concern is the blade steel. Clones often unse inexpensive, poorly heat-treated steel with burnt cutting edges.
A couple of years ago, clones were complete junk. But nowdays some clones are surprisingly high quality flippers, often times rivaling authentic balisongs in terms of flipping performance.
Clone Sellers
[edit | edit source]Legit Websites
[edit | edit source]Before purchasing a clone, please read Authentic VS Clone.
There are several known clone sellers, each with their own pros and cons. If you find a website which sells clones and it is not listed below in this chapter, consider it an unsafe website.
BBKS
[edit | edit source]BBKS is usually the first to stock new clone releases.
Clisong is very slow when it comes to updating their website when a new balisong releases, often times being months behind release schedule.
Lots of users have reported never receiving their orders.
One Balisong offers a wide selection of balisongs, including some not found on other clone seller websides.
Scam Websites
[edit | edit source]Kolisong.com
[edit | edit source]Kolisong has stolen credit card information and has exit scammed their customers.
Armedshark.com
[edit | edit source]Armed Shark does not have their own website. Armedshark.com is a fake website.