Some Baliyo history - Talkin' Story

[sal]

Hi,

I thought to share some history. About 2006 or 2007, we came up with the idea to make a "legal" bali-song. After much thought, we decided on a pen. Eric picked up the project and ran with. He designed, patented and went through the entire manufacturing process in USA and China. He also worked with a musician to create a "sound" and with a camera on his head, he made a video. Memory trip.

Our very own Wouter was a big help in the beginning, with promotion, contests, etc.

sal

https://youtu.be/vQe0EsCXaLg

[SG89]

That's pretty cool

[MFlovejp]

Impressive that you and Eric went to such great lengths to research and design the Baliyo. That flipping video is very entertaining too- Eric built up some good skills with that thing!

[Wartstein]

I love my Baliyo and use it all the time... I am not as good in flipping it like Eric is though, it takes some skill-adaption since it is much lighter than a Balisong-knife. But really fun! :) (And the pen itself is of high quality)

[Dan In MI]

The BaliYo is on my want list. Great video, too...the music has almost an '80s video game vibe.

[Abyss_Fish]

I've owned three and broken three :D

[Eratus]

I have been on the hunt for one of those for a long time. But every time I order something from a place that has them in stock I forget to get one. This might help me remember... :)

[Doc Dan]

I always thought it was an interesting concept, especially for people who like the balisong knife. I am afraid I'd end up with the pen stuck in my eye or something, though. :D

[archangel]

In the left pocket of my home cozy pants, always since about half a year.

I still wish there'd be a Ti version, really soon! Even the Heavy Duty version is a bit flimsy around the pivots - too flimsy for me personally.... I still carry it cause it's compact and cool, and a :spyder: product. I hope the Ti version - if it comes - will be perfect.

[knifemovieguy]

Really liked this fidgety toy but i felt like plastic on chinese pen was nicer than on the premium one.

[Sharp Guy]

I keep my Baliyo on my desk at home and pick it up and flip it around often. I can only do a couple of moves with it but it's fun none-the-less