Description
Eleven inches open makes this the longest balisong on the bench, and D2 is an unusual steel for the format. Bone scales sit in brass bolsters, the spine carries filework, and the whole thing rides in a tooled leather pouch.
| Overall length | 11 inches |
| Blade length | 5 inches |
| Handle length | 6 inches |
| Steel | D2 tool steel |
| Handle | Bone & Brass Bolster |
Aimed at: people who already flip and want more blade than the standard balisong offers. Five inches of edge and eleven inches deployed is a lot of knife to be swinging around, so this is not a first one.
D2 in a folding format
D2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel. It holds an edge considerably longer than the plain carbon steels usually used in balisongs, and it is close enough to stainless that light humidity does not mark it. The cost is sharpening: D2 fights a stone, and getting a truly fine edge back takes patience or a diamond plate. Our steel comparison puts it beside the alternatives.
Filework and bone
The cuts along the spine are done by hand with a round file, one at a time, which is why the spacing is even but not machine-perfect. They also give the thumb somewhere positive to sit. The bone scales are pinned into brass bolsters at each end, and the join is where you judge this kind of work: run a fingernail across it and it should not catch.
Eleven inches changes the flip
Longer handles rotate slower and describe a much bigger arc. Everything you already know still applies, but the timing shifts and the margin for a bad catch is wider in every direction. Clear your space. If you want the same construction in a shorter, faster package, the Damascus balisong with brass and stag is the compact alternative.
Maintenance: D2 is forgiving but not immune; a wipe after handling and a light oil before storage is enough. Pay more attention to the pivots than the blade, since bone dust and pocket lint collect there and stiffen the action. A drop of thin oil at each pivot and thirty seconds of flipping clears it. Keep water out of the filework, where it sits longer than on a flat spine.
Before ordering
Is D2 stainless? Not technically. It has enough chromium to resist ordinary corrosion but not enough to be classified stainless. Treat it as a low-maintenance carbon steel rather than a no-maintenance one.
How hard is it to sharpen? Harder than most. Ceramic or diamond will get there; a soft natural stone will glaze before the edge comes back.
Do the tricks in the beginner guides work at this size? The moves are the same but the timing is not. Learn them on something shorter first — the beginner tricks guide is the place to start.
Model: BMK-711A
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Deborah Simmons –
Best balisong I’ve ever owned. Hands down. This is why Black Mamba Knives is my go to for anything knife related. Bushings feel buttery smooth after just a bit of use. This seller clearly takes pride in their work.
Amy Coleman –
Five stars isn’t even enough honestly. Bushings feel buttery smooth after just a bit of use. This is going straight into my daily rotation. Good to know real Memphis craftsmen are behind this, and shipping was quick too.
Jonathan Hunt –
Was nervous ordering something like this online but so glad I did. Handles have a great grip even during fast flips. Telling everyone I know to check this maker out.
Michael Jones –
This balisong has already earned a permanent spot in my collection. Comes with a nice pouch which is a nice touch. Great buy overall.
Margaret Lewis –
My brother was speechless when I showed them this balisong. Weight is perfectly balanced for flipping. Pivots feel dialed in with zero blade play. Worth every penny. Black Mamba Knives keeps setting the bar higher with each order.
Jeffrey Gonzalez –
Perfect gift. Perfect quality. No complaints. Good to know real Memphis craftsmen are behind this, and shipping was quick too. Action is smooth right out of the box, no break in needed. Shipping was fast and everything arrived well packaged.
Rebecca Castillo –
Wasn’t expecting to be this impressed but here we are. Blade came shaving sharp straight out of the box. Can’t say enough good things about this purchase.
Jonathan Reed –
This balisong punches way above its price point. Pivots feel dialed in with zero blade play. This shop nailed it with this one.