Jack Knife
Salem ore

Jun 28, 2019

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Overall Quality

Cons: Sheath, Pocket Clip

Fun flipper

This is a fun knife we can't stop flipping it and for my daughters it's lite and stealthy to carry for personal protection and to my wife dismay I tested it on a pork roast to see if it would work like the video and it did I've got boath Fox's and bath went into the pork roast easily . they both made nice slices in the meat .my wife was not as happy as I was she said it was dinner. But the knife for a plastic knife worked well. I f get one you will enjoy it

The Doctor
Gallifrey

Jul 02, 2019

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality

Cons: None

Yes - these things rock!!

I got this one and the serrated one - both fun to flip and look pretty cool as well. for well under $20 - no brainer

Jerry
Santa Clarita, Ca

Oct 10, 2022

Pros: None

Cons: None

Pretrainer trainer

Got these for my boys as a pretrainer trainers. They love them! Took the edge & points off, cause boys will be boys. Let them have the real trainers when they master these or not.

Matt
Kennett Square, Pa

Dec 25, 2021

Pros: Blade Sharpness

Cons: Handle Material

Perfect for toe-dipping

I got this because I was mildly curious about balisong flipping and this looked like a great way to see if it was fun. With a day's experience I can say it was perfect for that. It works well enough that you can go from a clumsy version of a basic trick to one where you start seeing how to make it flow. It's not going to last you decades, but you know how much you paid and what it's made out of. It's hard plastic, fairly sturdy, and the blade is actually fairly sharp. But it's a practice flipper, IMHO. Period.

Santiago
,

Feb 14, 2021

Pros: Ease of Opening, Overall Quality

Cons: Weight, Handle Feel

Get what you pay for, which isn't all bad

Let's be frank: I'd not bet my life on it, nor try to compete in a flipping contest. But at that price, who cares? It was a super cheap way to try basic moves to decide if I even like flipping balisongs (kinda, but not enough to pay exponentially more). It can kinda take an edge and doesn't rust, so forgetting about it won't destroy an investment (I use mine for gardening too) And finally, I don't worry about being gentle with it. Oddly, mine hasn't broken, which is a common complaint with cheap balisongs. In the end, I'm satisfied.

Al
Yorba Linda, Ca

Aug 04, 2019

Pros: Ease of Opening

Cons: Weight

Needs a different blade shape

Too light to be a good flipper. But it's plastic and can work. The straight tanto edge isn't impressive. This knife needs a spear point like the arc angel. Half of the top edge flat for flipping. The other half on top, and the bottom edge serrated.

Joseph
CO

Oct 20, 2025

Pros: Blade Material, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Weight

Cons: Blade Sharpness, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type

Not what I thought it was.

I always have a couple of trainers around. It is well made and I can use it as a trainer, while being careful. I would have like to know that the blade is, how should I describe it, simi sharp.

Ryan
Rowlett, Tx

Mar 29, 2021

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality

Cons: Lock Ease of Use

I didn’t read it

Well I mean I got what I paid for, I didn’t see the “(hard Plastic)” so I was a lil surprised it’s also A lot fatter than I thought it would be, still it’s a sharp knife & you can cut lime rinds & gummy bears without dulling the blade

Andy
Yorba Linda, Ca

Nov 18, 2021

Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material

Cons: Weight

Durability is questionable

I use this as a trainer. My main complaint is durability, and the lack of any means to fix failures. The weak points of this knife are the pins. First the latch pin popped out and was lost. Didn't really want the latch, so it's fine. Then the pivot pin popped out. No way to fix, so it's a throw away item.

Paladin
West Coast

Jun 29, 2019

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Overall Quality

Cons: None

Nice form, but can't stick the landing

The Tanto version of the FGX Balisong is somewhat of a disappointment after the innovative awesomeness of the double edged serrated model. While that model was designed primarily as a under the radar weapon, the Tanto version, while still usable as such in a pinch, it seems more primarily a practice trainer, as, the edge is fairly soft, and the tip blunted after only a few punches through the Knife Center Shipping Box. It actually didn't seem to be made of the same quality of Griv-Ex as it's double edged cousin. Like virgin vs. recycled plastic. Perhaps the extrusion process / pressure used to form the serrated edges, is somehow higher or different than that used for making a basic knife blank , but, whatever the case, the difference is both visible and, tactile. Perhaps Lynn Thompson would consider making a SERRATED Tanto, and incorporating the multi-angled tip from the double edged sibling. But, if you're just looking for a large trainer, this might just be the ticket for you.

Jay R
Memphis, Tn

Sep 13, 2019

Pros: None

Cons: Handle Feel, Lock Ease of Use

Consider the Lethality of Curiosity

I ordered this because it was cheap. The knife didn't disappoint. It really is. It is klunky and rattly. I learned nothing from this particular knife except that I would have preferred to have my money. For what I paid for it, I am not at all unhappy. I may give it to my grandson if I can persuade my daughter that it would be a good idea. Try not to have any expectations when you order this. You will not be let down. And who knows? You might even like it. Well, I am back to the CS sale items, looking for another knife to buy.Maybe I can get it paid for before the SpydieChef comes in and I am charge for that. (That will be a 5 star review. I can feel it in my hands.............or bones.)

Dxffy
,

Apr 04, 2022

Pros: None

Cons: None