Janisong incoming?

[Buddafucco]

Soo... BladeHQ put up a pre-order listing for the Janisong, about when the Reveal 17 listings were added to their site. I figured it was an operator error. But now DLT Trading has a listing up as well. Does this mean we're going to be able to get our hands on one here in the US?
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... no--211577
https://www.dlttrading.com/spyderco-janisong-black-g-10

[Michael Janich]

Dear Buddafucco:

Yes. Due to some changes in the legal landscape, the JaniSong will now be sold in the U.S.

Stay safe,

Mike

[leBaron]

what great news for the knife enthusiasts in the US, I received mine years ago (France). I am looking forward to many videos on Youtube, with numerous tricks and moves.

[Manixguy@1994]

Janisong is also listed on National Knives as coming soon . MG2

[ZrowsN1s]

Dear Buddafucco:

Yes. Due to some changes in the legal landscape, the JaniSong will now be sold in the U.S.

Stay safe,

Mike

I don't doubt Spyderco, they wouldn't be doing this otherwise. But can you elaborate on those legal changes? A quick google search of 'can you import balisongs to the US' didn't bring up anything relevant that I could find. Should for some reason one of us get jammed up for having a Balisong stamped Taiwan, it would be useful to be able to point to the relevant law.

[Drubieg]

Janisong in stock at Cutlery shoppe

[Drubieg]

Janisong in stock at Cutlery shoppe

Edit: all gone same day. Maybe they only had one/a few

[Buddafucco]

KnifeWorks... https://knifeworks.com/spyderco-janison ... 0v-c191gp/

BladeHQ... https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... no--211577

GoingGear... https://goinggear.com/products/spyderco ... fuuv7cSE8Z




Edit: Out of stock for now

[ZrowsN1s]

Snagged the BHQ jimisong, thanks Beau!

[Buddafucco]

National Knives... https://www.nationalknives.com/spyderco ... lack-g-10/

Cutlery Shoppe... https://cutleryshoppe.com/spyderco-c191 ... 10-scales/

BladeHQ... https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... Pn_92SC-hz

[Infinite Zero]

I grabbed one at National. My last balisong experience was with a Smallfly 1 back in the day. I ended up selling it after it bit me a few times. The Janisong has long fascinated me with its promise of being a safer balisong.

While it’s legal in my state to carry, I expect it to be more of an “around the house” knife, probably to the annoyance of my wife.

[ZrowsN1s]

I grabbed one at National. My last balisong experience was with a Smallfly 1 back in the day. I ended up selling it after it bit me a few times. The Janisong has long fascinated me with its promise of being a safer balisong.

While it’s legal in my state to carry, I expect it to be more of an “around the house” knife, probably to the annoyance of my wife.

Same. Legal to own, but not carry, like my Autos. An expensive fidget spinner for around the house. But a cool design I couldn't pass on.

[ZrowsN1s]

Just got it I don't know that I should be spending this much on what is a toy for me, but I like it. And from a use stand point it's interesting to note that the blade closes spine first. So you'd never have it close on you during hard use (unless the handle and a few other things broke), that's a plus for me. I also like the neutral handle, spear tip blade shape. Good in any position. A nice knife, no complaints, and fun to play with. Well designed Mike.

[ZrowsN1s]

In stock as of 3/27 10:35pm pst
https://smkw.com/spyderco-janisong-fold ... ear-point/

[Buddafucco]

[Buddafucco]

[ladybug93]

i need to get one of these. anyone know of coupon codes that will work for these somewhere?

[Evil D]

Just got it I don't know that I should be spending this much on what is a toy for me, but I like it. And from a use stand point it's interesting to note that the blade closes spine first. So you'd never have it close on you during hard use (unless the handle and a few other things broke), that's a plus for me. I also like the neutral handle, spear tip blade shape. Good in any position. A nice knife, no complaints, and fun to play with. Well designed Mike.

It really feels like a balisong with training wheels

It's a fun design. Not sure if I'll ever use this one though. I like the action though, very clever design.

[ratthew]

i need to get one of these. anyone know of coupon codes that will work for these somewhere?

They are out of stock there right now, but National Knives is about $25 less than everywhere else if you create an account with them/sign in if you have an account. They also ship with a microfiber towel rather than bubble wrap, which is a nice bonus.

[ZrowsN1s]

Just got it I don't know that I should be spending this much on what is a toy for me, but I like it. And from a use stand point it's interesting to note that the blade closes spine first. So you'd never have it close on you during hard use (unless the handle and a few other things broke), that's a plus for me. I also like the neutral handle, spear tip blade shape. Good in any position. A nice knife, no complaints, and fun to play with. Well designed Mike.

It really feels like a balisong with training wheels

It's a fun design. Not sure if I'll ever use this one though. I like the action though, very clever design.