I really love this unscripted format! feels more genuine and seems to hold my attention span more, surprisingly enough. I agree with a lot of what you say on the v4.5! can't wait to make my review
I have a v4, and I love the damn thing. it's decently light, tolerances are great, bottle opener is cool, and overall it's just damn fun to flip. Sadly I can't get my hands on 4.5 handles unless I buy a whole 2nd knife (I already asked, they are reserving all 4.5 handles for the drops, you can't just buy a pair of handles) but hopefully ill get my hands on a set someday. Loved the v4, and they fixed the very few problems I had with it! Great knife for a hundred bucks!
I really love the rating system, but one suggestion for improvement i have is to factor in international availability as well. it is so frustrating, because i really want to buy a mako, but just can't bring myself to pay 25$ for shipping to the EU. it is nice that is in stock pretty regularly, but only in the US :(
Unfortunately it's hard for us to gauge anything outside of the United States, since we would only be able to factor in third party accounts of what their experience was, and that is so subjective depending on where the customer is from
@@thebrandonbakerclone yeah, i get your point.. but maybe take it into account when rewarding a 10/10, or mention it when it is obvious that international availability is especially good :)
I agree. From what I know and experienced only BBbarfly, Maxace, Atropos and CCC were available regularly, the rest is in a form of drops every couple months. Now there is also this situation with russia, so future availability of Atropos is also questionable
I've never had a balisong trainer before and I intend for this to be my first one. It looks great and I think it fits my overall style. Plus it's basically the world's coolest bottle opener lmao
So I noticed a little issue in the BS score list. The Triton V2 inked costs $149.99 but the regular Triton V2 costs $134.99. You guys have it listed at the inked model’s price.
I just got the best cheap bali in your description and it's honestly so good, I really like it's flipping ability, can't wait to learn some tricks from y'all!
Tbh with y’all i hated the ranking format. I liked the old style videos where you talked about how it flipped, how it felt, build quality, went over the specs. Gave your thoughts on how it stacked up flipping wise to other knives and good knives to compare it too. IMO that was just a much more fluid way of showing off the knife. this felt like something i’d read on a forum. Hope the feedback helps. Keep the great content coming!
The tune on my gf's Mako V4.5 that I got for her was INSANE. It had almost zero handle play and not even a hint of tap. It honestly flipped almost better if not better than my Squid Trainer V2.5 too. The zen pin on the Mako unfortunately started falling out but squid having the amazing customer service that they have fixed it and I am now waiting for i to come back (and just so you know - I live in central Europe and they made the process seamless and CHARGE FREE). I honestly recommend you get the Mako because even if you have issues, Squid will fix them.
If 1 is the worst and 10 is the best, the average can be 6-8 and make complete sense if that is the average quality. It is just a preference thing tho :)
5:30 Sometimes you just gotta love the feelings of a perfectly smooth janky tho I have a fondness toward slightly janky yet still smooth and good stuff in the $100 price range
I purchased a mako and my main issue with it was that the blade is not heat treated and will bend if dropped. You can straighten it by hand but that is not a great thing… love squid but this is not their best product..
Would ya'll recommend the Krake Raken or the Mako over the other? (Edit: I posted this comment early as I just made it to the portion of the video where this is answered). Next paycheck I'm going to snag one! I have REALLY been wanting (specifically) an orange colored Krake Raken but that color doesn't seem to be in-stock most of the time and the ants in my pants are both stealing my lunch money, and forcing me to commit to a new balisong sooner than later. Edit: I'm buying them both. I can't not have the Mako in my collection because I mean come on, it's a cute little Mako shark bottle opening Bali that will make anyone look cool in front of friends and family. I'll buy the Mako first as I patiently wait for the orange color to drop on those Krake Rakens. I'm finding it hard to settle for another color option for that blade.
The Krake Raken is currently the highest on our BS Score List, so you can never go wrong with it. The Mako is significantly more affordable though, but doesn't flip as well. I think buying both isn't a bad play haha
My v1 mako came out the box very messed up idk if they messed up the blade where the pivots go or what but it has a lot of sentimental value cause it’s my first actual non Amazon knife
This is just my opinion I liked that it was a sandwich design and even back when it had tang pins I think now its kinda just a triton I liked how it was different in the construction
Great video guys! I wanted to ask if the kraken trainer is a good option if im looking for a more pricey quality trainer or should I get something else?
16:13 “if u ask anyone from the balisong community what a good flipper is or is krake raken a good flipper is, everyone would say yes” Me: asking the community what a good flipper is The community: YES!!!
2:48 I disagree I think squid unboxing is a solid 7 The joy of pulling a knife out of the bag for the first time Ohhhhhhh I will never get over it One of the best feelings Ever
I really want something from glidr but they never have anything in stock and I might get this over a glidr product because I'm very impatient should I get a mako or wait possibly til the end of the year for a glidr knife?
I really love this unscripted format! feels more genuine and seems to hold my attention span more, surprisingly enough. I agree with a lot of what you say on the v4.5! can't wait to make my review
Thank you Addison!
Love both of your channels you guys make my day and help me get better with balisongs
@@WillHirsch I heard zen pins wear out after a bit is that true
@@clue8481 depends on if u drop it a lot
I have a v4, and I love the damn thing. it's decently light, tolerances are great, bottle opener is cool, and overall it's just damn fun to flip. Sadly I can't get my hands on 4.5 handles unless I buy a whole 2nd knife (I already asked, they are reserving all 4.5 handles for the drops, you can't just buy a pair of handles) but hopefully ill get my hands on a set someday. Loved the v4, and they fixed the very few problems I had with it! Great knife for a hundred bucks!
I was lucky enough to get a purple Halloween edition mako v 4
same i has it and it was great i used it as my beater and it didnt break
@@waliveroliver5854 that's rad
Ayy telestro
Would u guys still suggest it
I'd say the value of your videos are 10/10
They're free, so I expect nothing; yet I'm getting informational discussions about balisongs
I did not expect this his early but I’m happy it did, and with one of my favourite rating systems!
I really love the rating system, but one suggestion for improvement i have is to factor in international availability as well. it is so frustrating, because i really want to buy a mako, but just can't bring myself to pay 25$ for shipping to the EU. it is nice that is in stock pretty regularly, but only in the US :(
Unfortunately it's hard for us to gauge anything outside of the United States, since we would only be able to factor in third party accounts of what their experience was, and that is so subjective depending on where the customer is from
@@thebrandonbakerclone yeah, i get your point.. but maybe take it into account when rewarding a 10/10, or mention it when it is obvious that international availability is especially good :)
I agree. From what I know and experienced only BBbarfly, Maxace, Atropos and CCC were available regularly, the rest is in a form of drops every couple months. Now there is also this situation with russia, so future availability of Atropos is also questionable
I know🎶 $26 USD for Canada?!
i need to pay 15 for shipping and also 25 in taxes im talking euros
Wow did not expect this video, the announcement was an hour ago! Also will can u confirm if the fin slap?
Fin definitely does not slap haha
That’s awesome, thanks Brandon!
It even says in the video 💀💀💀
I've never had a balisong trainer before and I intend for this to be my first one. It looks great and I think it fits my overall style. Plus it's basically the world's coolest bottle opener lmao
3:48 that dollyzoom is amazing. Please use it in another review in the future
Thank you so much, I'm so glad someone noticed!! A new lens I got recently allows me to do that affect entirely in-camera, which is super exciting!
I can’t wait to see how fast the vids are coming, and the scoring system is actually really impressive. Keep it up!
Honestly being able to open a bottle with one of these does create more incentive for me to carry it around 😄
Love your content, I’ve learned so much from you two!
i love how some of the b roll footage are just... questionable while being in the best quaity ever like 6:54
Appreciate the quick review drop on the V 4.5 gentlemen
So I noticed a little issue in the BS score list. The Triton V2 inked costs $149.99 but the regular Triton V2 costs $134.99. You guys have it listed at the inked model’s price.
Ahh, good catch! We it listed that way because the model I have is the Inked model. I will update it, thank you!
BLISTERING SPEED WOOOOOOOOOO
so excited about the new version, great review as always!!
This one was SO quick good job and fucking excellent quality
I just got the best cheap bali in your description and it's honestly so good, I really like it's flipping ability, can't wait to learn some tricks from y'all!
Great vid will and Brandon, btw i buyed a dlt kraken week ago with extra harware using ur code 😘
Tbh with y’all i hated the ranking format. I liked the old style videos where you talked about how it flipped, how it felt, build quality, went over the specs. Gave your thoughts on how it stacked up flipping wise to other knives and good knives to compare it too. IMO that was just a much more fluid way of showing off the knife. this felt like something i’d read on a forum. Hope the feedback helps. Keep the great content coming!
Thank y’all so much for this, happy flippin!
Thanks for the awesome review please do more!
Love the short format unscripted. Love both formats but this works too.
I'm glad this is a new format!!
that intro was amazing man. loved the review!
I seen this come up in my email that they released an update on these so this is exciting
That was quick lol. I already really liked the v4 despite it's issues but the changes on the v4.5 are great!
Great review. I bought a v4 2 days before this video came out. I should have waited for the updated version :(
The tune on my gf's Mako V4.5 that I got for her was INSANE. It had almost zero handle play and not even a hint of tap. It honestly flipped almost better if not better than my Squid Trainer V2.5 too. The zen pin on the Mako unfortunately started falling out but squid having the amazing customer service that they have fixed it and I am now waiting for i to come back (and just so you know - I live in central Europe and they made the process seamless and CHARGE FREE). I honestly recommend you get the Mako because even if you have issues, Squid will fix them.
Wow this review came *fast*
😎🔥
If 1 is the worst and 10 is the best, the average can be 6-8 and make complete sense if that is the average quality. It is just a preference thing tho :)
Oh how I’ve missed you guys 😂🖤
Nice review!
My Mako V4 came last night I so sad i missed this by one day but i love it anyways!
I might get the mako 4.5 mainly because of how good YOU said it is.
yaaaaay v4.5 !
- you have to buy it to get the new handles
Yaaay nrb vortex !
Ive had mine for a over 5 months and i love it and im now getting ready to order a glidr original 4 and ive heard amazing things about it.
5:30
Sometimes you just gotta love the feelings of a perfectly smooth janky tho
I have a fondness toward slightly janky yet still smooth and good stuff in the $100 price range
I just ordered my 4.5 inked silver handles and blue hardware Thank you for that discount love yall!!!
How is it? Do u recomend?
I purchased a mako and my main issue with it was that the blade is not heat treated and will bend if dropped. You can straighten it by hand but that is not a great thing… love squid but this is not their best product..
God I hope the Madko actually hits the market! Would love to get a titanium mako! Lol
Will hursch is so cool i want to be like him
I wish i was in his country and i could meet him
Ah thank you!!
Loving the scoring system, hoping to see alien by theone being reviewed or featured soon
Literally the first thing that popped to my mind when i saw the mako V4 was that it was gonna break at the handle cutouts lol
Amazing
Lucas is a patron!
Would ya'll recommend the Krake Raken or the Mako over the other? (Edit: I posted this comment early as I just made it to the portion of the video where this is answered). Next paycheck I'm going to snag one! I have REALLY been wanting (specifically) an orange colored Krake Raken but that color doesn't seem to be in-stock most of the time and the ants in my pants are both stealing my lunch money, and forcing me to commit to a new balisong sooner than later.
Edit: I'm buying them both. I can't not have the Mako in my collection because I mean come on, it's a cute little Mako shark bottle opening Bali that will make anyone look cool in front of friends and family. I'll buy the Mako first as I patiently wait for the orange color to drop on those Krake Rakens. I'm finding it hard to settle for another color option for that blade.
The Krake Raken is currently the highest on our BS Score List, so you can never go wrong with it. The Mako is significantly more affordable though, but doesn't flip as well. I think buying both isn't a bad play haha
Love the video!
Even though I do have much higher value balis I guess I couldn't even make it a week without a beater Mako.....
Teal v4.5 inbound!
I just ordered my mako 4.5 and im super excited
4:40 that explains why some makos were snapping apart hmm
Just got a Teal Mako 4.5! Please do a Prysma V2 review! Thank you guys for the amazing content!
is the 4.5 too different from the 4.0? i have the 4.0 and wondering if it’s worth buying the 4.5.
Got a mako for Christmas and thinking of having a modder concert it over to bushings.
bro you're right, the numbered ranking system is so flawed. We should universally switch to a lettered ranking system.
I really want that bali !
My v1 mako came out the box very messed up idk if they messed up the blade where the pivots go or what but it has a lot of sentimental value cause it’s my first actual non Amazon knife
Owner of a v4 here, the black blade has scratched off in a few places with no handle tap but rather some small drops.
I wanted to buy this, but because I live in England, the price is almost doubled with shipping and tax.
This is just my opinion I liked that it was a sandwich design and even back when it had tang pins I think now its kinda just a triton I liked how it was different in the construction
Fascinating
Great video guys! I wanted to ask if the kraken trainer is a good option if im looking for a more pricey quality trainer or should I get something else?
kraken live is better tho but for more info u can watch there review about it
@@hubbadubba3702 “It’s the krake raken again but less pointy”
@@M0rn1ng5tar the bowie
@@M0rn1ng5tar czcams.com/video/cCuxCzSbuUo/video.html will's review about kraken trainer
czcams.com/video/cCuxCzSbuUo/video.html this the review for the kraken raken trainer
I want one but a holding out for a Kraken TEAL or...... silver green Ti mod
That Riolu in the back looks like it's seen some things
16:13 “if u ask anyone from the balisong community what a good flipper is or is krake raken a good flipper is, everyone would say yes”
Me: asking the community what a good flipper is
The community: YES!!!
The video is only 11 minutes long. Are you watching a extended cut? LoL
6:13 *
You guys should do the jk monarch/orca
2:48 I disagree
I think squid unboxing is a solid 7
The joy of pulling a knife out of the bag for the first time
Ohhhhhhh
I will never get over it
One of the best feelings
Ever
are u going to do more cheap balisong content?
You should do a vid about a bailsong that scores a 10/10 for everything (even if it’s fictional).
Oh I love that idea!
@@WillHirsch Fidget Mech lmao
I hope you do nrb's vortex!
Have you guys made a video describing the different types of features like bushing, bearing, and washer knifes
I just bought a squid trainer titanium mod and it said your code wasn’t valid for that item😔
Noooooo
Squid Industries needs to make some affordable bushing trainers.
I love the way the BS score works here. It totally makes sense. Also the unscriptedness of these videos is beautiful
Looks so sick🤠
Wicked sick 😉
Tbh I prefer this kind of video, it's so much more natural, Love it !
If Brandon ripped off his nails you could make a SHARK CAME shirt with a picture of a shark biting his fingies 🤣
Looks nice, like it a little more now
Can we have a sound category ( i know sound is extremely subjective but just mention how it sounds and maybe a sound test in every video)
Without cost being a factor, would you recommend the Mako V4.5 over the Triton V2?
2:01
I should
I should just
Maybe buy other things more
Because I own a v4
So maybe saving for a nami is better
This format is really great, i look forward to a video on Glidr knives in this format! (hopefully)
Yue code is not working for me. How do I properly use it
Use the affiliate link in the video description!
Hey man your good man👍
Hi Will, from 🇦🇺
How did the spider knife make the list, also don't try to break this one. If anything should have been broken its the spider knife
Since these are balishorts does this imply the other videos are balipants?
I think it would be better if they removed the shark fin. It doesn’t hurt but a little annoying if you’re flipping for an extended period of time.
I JUST GOT MY MAKO V4 AND THEY RELEASE A NEW VERSION
When will takes Brandon's kraken he just stares at it like a cat
how does the new gill placement affect the feel while flipping? do they provide helpful grip or get in the way?
I really want something from glidr but they never have anything in stock and I might get this over a glidr product because I'm very impatient should I get a mako or wait possibly til the end of the year for a glidr knife?
Do a DHgate reps review :)
I would love to grab a v4.5 maco......I would love to grab something else too, Will 😘
BOI IF U DON'T REVIEW THE GLIDR ARCTIC SOON I SWEAR TO FUCKING GOD-
We've had to delay it due to shooting/editing setbacks, primarily due to Will's cat passing away. Should be out within the next week though!
@@thebrandonbakerclone That was a fast fucking response holy shit. Also hope y'all are recovering alright.
i need the glidr og4 revew
wont the blades little fin hurt you even though it’s on the safe side
Can you please do a squid trainer v3.5 review I have been thinking about buying one but I think your review will help my decision a bit
Wll, have you ever thought of making a line of balisongs?
I would totally get the mako but they still get handle slap over time like the Tritons used to which is a deal breaker to me