Hey dude, this video is f*cking awesome. I love it so much. Video and sound quality are the best. Your skills are incredible. I think that if u will add your videos more often and regularly u will get many subs. Best balisong video I’ve ever seen. ✌🏼
I have one on bushings,and it is the best flipper out of All my collection,even better than my custom OG emissary.I haven't tried a monarch on bearings however.
I have to say this is On Point.I Honestly couldn't of said it better. The functionality of it,weight,balance breaking in period,or lack of is just amazing.I have a very nice small collection of about 10 balis of basically all the best company's and individual makers including a Jk design OG emissary.They all flip very well ,however I couldn't do several tricks with any of my other balis,and didn't trust them to perform the same way every time,especially power aerials.I never trusted them to land correctly every time with my other balis,With the monarch I had the confidence I needed to do the trick,and now it's just as natural as a rollover!#MonarchFTW!
The monarch seems just fucking awesome, but I can barely get a banshee, so no hope in even seeing one at least Btw, awesome review! Love the quality of your videos
If I were to get a Squidtrainer V3, would it be a good choice to go a step further and pay $50 to get bushings installed? Does the V3 really need it or is it good on its own? Ty
Awesome review as always. One quick note: it's probably just a coincidence that the anodized versions felt mushier because for titanium the anodized layer is only 1-2 nanometers thick, depending on color, and the oxide is as hard as or harder than raw titanium. It may be that the maker used a different titanium alloy or a different heat treating on those ones resulting in the different feel, but it's almost impossible for it to be caused by the anodizing
Can you give a little more detail about the balance? Can you compare it to any other top tier knife/knives? Curious if it has junk in the trunk or more handle bias. I've flipped a number of BRS, HOM, GDOK, Pale, BM, Ryworx. Is it easy to throw into fan or choker fan, I have trouble with a number of knifes like BM42 they just don't have the momentum
Honestly closest thing to balance would probably be an AB, at least from a where it balances on the finger standpoint. Honestly this thing is super impressive to me, because due to the way it balances it just kinda works? Any time I get a new knife there is an adjustment period where I get used to flipping it, but I've never had that problem with this one. It's always done exactly what I wanted right from the moment I bought it at Blade Show. It's really just a great flipper!
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think the "mushy" feeling on the anodized versions are because anodization is relatively similar to rust, in the sense that it adds a layer of oxidization to the metal that can be worn off.
It's not possible for titanium anodizing to have that effect since the layer is only 1-2 nanometers thick, depending on color. The funny thing is Will says the black anodized ones didn't have the issue and black is the thickest anodizing layer color
Besides ur content is on point. Y'all know what ur doing. U make balisong look suprcool which honestly isn't hard but you KNOWING we hang onto every word u publish is hot. Ur team is doing it right. Good job. I'm hella fan! More more more. Too bad the balisong community isn't a bigger %# of a niche. So obviously u aren't in it for big numbers but if u keep it up the way u been doing u could might pull off some "Deeter" Mckinnon shit and get #s for ur personality and good content regardless of your specialized niche. So kudos! but u knew that.....
If you can get a used AB for that price that's best! After that, Replicant is good, Dogbite is good, Maxace Pelican and Petrol, Omeme, HOM Spectar and TI BAS And the Kraken from Squid is amazing too
@@WillHirsch thanks for the reply I was actually looking at a balisong for sale on reddit www.reddit.com/r/balisong/comments/c2ocou/i_have_a_ryworx_omeme_11_with_a_trainer_and_a/ what do you think of this ? I didn't even know you could buy stuff off of reddit, would you trust it ?
Banshee is nice but steel is heavy and the handles are fat and rough. I wound suggest either the Scorpius or the Dogbite 3.0, you'll like both a lot more!!
Will Hirsch I got a banshee and it’s decent for my first bearings Bali but I’m fighting the urge to get a Scorpius but the seller that ships them in kits to Me in Canada doesn’t have the Scorpius in stock, but the banshee with alum spacers is a decent Bali I think.
I actually am really grateful for you responding to me! I love your videos! Have you tried hos LiteTech? If so how would you compare it to his monarch? What do you think flips better?
@@zachliveris2881 I have not done a lot of flipping of the lite tech though I do know I like it. I'm going to borrow one soon though and I plan to make a review in the future!
How does JK's lotto work? I signed up for it but would I win the lotto like once every year or two? Or would I have better luck just trying to get one on the second market? I am fine with waiting I just dont know what a normal timeline would be like
My dads friend makes knives and my dad asked me if i would like him to make me a balisong is this a good idea (he has never made balisongs he makes things like swords and katana's
Have you ever had a Fiore Knife hands on? I see it on IG all the time. They are probably the most beautiful knives I've ever seen...but...1,200$....oof
Bro.... You are the nerdy Ninja (white guy) I've been lookin for to round out my crew! Whats good son? I'm out here in the PNW, drinks on me if you come to town!
ya, this knife is very sexy but i don't think i'm willing to spend 1,000$ on a frickin' knife, so. edit: i just realized that the stiched steel alien and the jk design monarch look pretty alike(obviously they're different knives but they look similar
@@chucklesdeclown8819 yea thats one aspect of the community at large i never understood everything is "fuck clones" until "oh wait we like this one not fuck it"
@@StitchedSteel are there any other situations that are like that besides this one, I haven't been in the Bali community long, I've been in the community for like a year.
I think this is a $400 knife all day what they are charging is absurd there are knives of similar quality and performance for less then even $400. If its the PERFECT knife for you then by all means go for it but at the end of the day its a knife that you are throwing around it just seems like they are probably making 5 times what it actually costs them to produce the knife. In my opinion this knife also sacrifices alot of "function" if you think of it as a daily blade companion. No lock and no pocket clip really reinforce that this is shelf piece for occasionally pulling out to show off and do a few tricks with, not a daily carry piece.
I mean for most flippers the First thing to do is to remove the latch and Pocketclip. I never had a Problem with carrying my Balis like that in my Pocket, so idk. Probably better to get a pouch for it tho. Also the "stolen" design. DB Handles, and the alien Blade slapped together is kind of lazy, but its supposed to be really good, and worth the money
This dude rips on the 51 when it isnt bad at all imo. It's amazing for EDC and convenience. That's the beauty in the 51, modding and not having to worry about dropping it and scratching your pretty titanium handles. If you're paying 1k for a knife, might as well rethink your life honestly bc your money can go to something much more beneficial for society and not your own selfishness when you already have 6 other knives. I hate collectors
stock 51 sucks for flipping IMO, and after getting ti scales and a new blade its over $450. If you are that worried about price a Rep or AB is a much better deal for a top tier flipper
@@bradenwright2586 I love the 51 for its tactility. It's very usefull for in the warehouse and basic EDC. I love to flip but I also like convenience where I dont have to carry a sheath for my main cutting tool. The 51 is light, but I believe that can help with speed and one can get really good at it. Love the optional pocket clip, but most of all, I LOVE the tension latch. Helps a lot in everyday situations. That's what the 51 was made for, not flipping for best performance ina bali, convenience with style
Dude's got a serious beef with the 51. 😂
James Hamby I know right 🤣🤣🤣
Right he made me not buy mine :/
@@ethanh3421 buy a 51 if you want to mod it, but there are better flippers than the 51 for the price
@@ethanh3421 get it its amazing especially as a trainer
Add the bare bones 😂
Let's Get This Mans To 1k
Nolen Crawford got it
3k lets go
Almost 5k!
Well now he's at 5k
MAURI SAUCEDA well he his at 10k
Hey dude, this video is f*cking awesome. I love it so much. Video and sound quality are the best. Your skills are incredible. I think that if u will add your videos more often and regularly u will get many subs.
Best balisong video I’ve ever seen. ✌🏼
Imagine dropping that
I just bought one, planning on beating it lmao.
Jesus brah 2019 Will was COLD
I hate you don’t have more subs, you’re very entertaining
Thank you!
Great vid! I have the monarch 004 and 060!
When did u sell it? I just picked up monarch 060
@@cvick44 oof maybe end of last year haha
@@Wildz which model is the best?
This review was put together very well. And that knife is awesome not to mention you got number 69!
been watching you for a while, thank you for the review man i was missing you!
my one and only bali grail... love that you mention the pinless design, it doesn't get enough coverage! someday i will have one... someday.
jee such good quality and well edited video, even tho you only have about 1k subscribers, keep up the good work!
I love how I thought how crazy expensive a monarch is and now I have one coming Wednesday, except mines bushings👌🏼
How is it?
I have one on bushings,and it is the best flipper out of All my collection,even better than my custom OG emissary.I haven't tried a monarch on bearings however.
Did you did a pun when you say its does well in fanning and its a fan-tastic knife?
I have to say this is On Point.I Honestly couldn't of said it better. The functionality of it,weight,balance breaking in period,or lack of is just amazing.I have a very nice small collection of about 10 balis of basically all the best company's and individual makers including a Jk design OG emissary.They all flip very well ,however I couldn't do several tricks with any of my other balis,and didn't trust them to perform the same way every time,especially power aerials.I never trusted them to land correctly every time with my other balis,With the monarch I had the confidence I needed to do the trick,and now it's just as natural as a rollover!#MonarchFTW!
Just bought one. Very excited.
Beautifull Bali with beautiful shape of blade... AWESOMENESS ! ! !
I dig the grove for finger placement
The monarch seems just fucking awesome, but I can barely get a banshee, so no hope in even seeing one at least
Btw, awesome review! Love the quality of your videos
i know absolutely nothing about balisongs, but this is a nice fucking balisong. i can literally FEEL it in your hands.
If I were to get a Squidtrainer V3, would it be a good choice to go a step further and pay $50 to get bushings installed? Does the V3 really need it or is it good on its own? Ty
Squids don't need bushings really, they are good stock
I adore your videos, I need moore
Glad you like them! Should have a new one out soon!
@@WillHirsch Looking forward to it! :)
Octavia is my dogs name lol
Unpopular opinion: monarch is top tier flipper but VERY over hyped and about 400 dollars over priced.
Love how you flip over terrain that Lewis and Clark would've given the middle finger.
Awesome review as always. One quick note: it's probably just a coincidence that the anodized versions felt mushier because for titanium the anodized layer is only 1-2 nanometers thick, depending on color, and the oxide is as hard as or harder than raw titanium. It may be that the maker used a different titanium alloy or a different heat treating on those ones resulting in the different feel, but it's almost impossible for it to be caused by the anodizing
I was gonna ask when you were gonna do another video!
Can you give a little more detail about the balance? Can you compare it to any other top tier knife/knives? Curious if it has junk in the trunk or more handle bias. I've flipped a number of BRS, HOM, GDOK, Pale, BM, Ryworx. Is it easy to throw into fan or choker fan, I have trouble with a number of knifes like BM42 they just don't have the momentum
Honestly closest thing to balance would probably be an AB, at least from a where it balances on the finger standpoint. Honestly this thing is super impressive to me, because due to the way it balances it just kinda works? Any time I get a new knife there is an adjustment period where I get used to flipping it, but I've never had that problem with this one. It's always done exactly what I wanted right from the moment I bought it at Blade Show. It's really just a great flipper!
Love your content dude keep making these awesome vids
lets get this many to 10k
Leekzit here from Instagram. Wow great review.
Thoughts on the JK Design Orca? How does it compare in your opinion
THIS LOOKS JUST LIKE THE KNIFE I DESIGNED 6 years ago!!!
Really nice video!
Hey will... Have you flipped a marfione custom microtech tach 3 ? If so what do you think?? Just wondering...
I have, the titanium version is good, the aluminum version is terrible
Your channel is way underrated
Not sure if you have said it before but what would be your favorite balisong you have & how long have you had it for?
It would still be this monarch which I've had for about a year!
Got # 54, it's my 2nd favorite baby
How do you only have 900+ subs
I'm trying to get more!
He's fuc
Also... I love your videos! Great stuff...
So this was the first video Brandon was involved with huh? I hope your monarch gets fixed up good soon Will!
Help!!! Can anyone tell me the name of the intro music please I’m obsessed with it… Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
"it's better than the f*cking 51"
Truer words haven't been spoken
edit: well this aged like milk....
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think the "mushy" feeling on the anodized versions are because anodization is relatively similar to rust, in the sense that it adds a layer of oxidization to the metal that can be worn off.
It's not possible for titanium anodizing to have that effect since the layer is only 1-2 nanometers thick, depending on color. The funny thing is Will says the black anodized ones didn't have the issue and black is the thickest anodizing layer color
I'm here cuz I like you!
Besides ur content is on point. Y'all know what ur doing. U make balisong look suprcool which honestly isn't hard but you KNOWING we hang onto every word u publish is hot. Ur team is doing it right. Good job. I'm hella fan! More more more. Too bad the balisong community isn't a bigger %# of a niche. So obviously u aren't in it for big numbers but if u keep it up the way u been doing u could might pull off some "Deeter" Mckinnon shit and get #s for ur personality and good content regardless of your specialized niche. So kudos! but u knew that.....
Just starting to get into balisong & you got some cool videos! Thanks for all the info! How long have you been flipping for?
hey what would you say is the best balisong for under 480$ ?
If you can get a used AB for that price that's best!
After that, Replicant is good, Dogbite is good, Maxace Pelican and Petrol, Omeme, HOM Spectar and TI BAS
And the Kraken from Squid is amazing too
@@WillHirsch thanks for the reply I was actually looking at a balisong for sale on reddit www.reddit.com/r/balisong/comments/c2ocou/i_have_a_ryworx_omeme_11_with_a_trainer_and_a/ what do you think of this ? I didn't even know you could buy stuff off of reddit, would you trust it ?
also does ryworx make there products in the usa and how about there materials ? sorry for so many questions
@@andrewnowack5576 reddit is great for that! I would suggest that and using #balisongsale on Instagram
@@andrewnowack5576 Ryworx is a single guy from Japan that hand makes all his stuff. The omeme is titanium and steel on bearings, very good knife
Hey man, i love your vids.
If you ever used one: would you recommend the maxace banshee? Looking for an affordable bali. Thx in advance :)
Banshee is nice but steel is heavy and the handles are fat and rough. I wound suggest either the Scorpius or the Dogbite 3.0, you'll like both a lot more!!
What’s your budget
Will Hirsch I got a banshee and it’s decent for my first bearings Bali but I’m fighting the urge to get a Scorpius but the seller that ships them in kits to Me in Canada doesn’t have the Scorpius in stock, but the banshee with alum spacers is a decent Bali I think.
Can you do a review on the oni
What do you mean by the handles being mushy when anodized? I've personally never felt anodized handles before
It was a very slight difference really, not very noticeable. But that was kinda how it felt to me
I actually am really grateful for you responding to me! I love your videos! Have you tried hos LiteTech? If so how would you compare it to his monarch? What do you think flips better?
@@zachliveris2881 I have not done a lot of flipping of the lite tech though I do know I like it. I'm going to borrow one soon though and I plan to make a review in the future!
Did it get fixed yet ?
Wait what type of pin design is that
How does JK's lotto work? I signed up for it but would I win the lotto like once every year or two? Or would I have better luck just trying to get one on the second market? I am fine with waiting I just dont know what a normal timeline would be like
Second hand is probably better luck, my first jk I managed to order from him direct and the monarch I bought from him directly at blade show
Is it better then the Krake Raken v2
he thinks so
My dads friend makes knives and my dad asked me if i would like him to make me a balisong is this a good idea (he has never made balisongs he makes things like swords and katana's
Probably won’t be amazing first run but I think you should, would love to see the outcome.
was the serial number 069?
I guess you could say it was FANtastic
Get it?...yea?...no?...oh ok
Like I had the idea for Zen Bars years ago
Have you had a AB?
Some say they are still watching to this day
Did you got this from a lotto
Have you ever had a Fiore Knife hands on? I see it on IG all the time. They are probably the most beautiful knives I've ever seen...but...1,200$....oof
Guess what knife I'm literally reviewing next
@@WillHirsch please tell me your not kidding... lol i cant wait to hear what you think dude
@@metalhead4858 I am not kidding!
sick skills
$1,000 price point knife
Who would have thought it's better than the 51 that's under $500
Just saying you're kind of bullying the 51 for no reason
2:49 howw do dat
Bro.... You are the nerdy Ninja (white guy) I've been lookin for to round out my crew! Whats good son? I'm out here in the PNW, drinks on me if you come to town!
0:49 Clicky Jaws?
Fuck 😟 you gonna make me buy one XD love ur vid bro
I would love it if this was also a trainer.
Neaaat
how much should one pay for this bad boy
I’m the 1,000 person who liked
Shiiiit 1k it should be m390 and it better be a great flipper
the days before brandon
Imagine going to the doctor to go get circumcized and he brings out a fucking balisong.
my man walked out on me...
POV you know how the relationship ends between will and the maker of the monarch 😢
Can you tell me the lore, I'm curious
@@vindieseldeeznutz5153 he probably has a video on it, it’s a lot to write
@@DriftFox1fair enough
compares a monarch to a 51...
you look like an old school gentleman
what is BALISONG
👀👀
Why is it $1000 that’s insane. That’s like double the price of a Alpha beast or the BM 87 wow.
it's better than both, especially the 87
ya, this knife is very sexy but i don't think i'm willing to spend 1,000$ on a frickin' knife, so.
edit: i just realized that the stiched steel alien and the jk design monarch look pretty alike(obviously they're different knives but they look similar
well i mean jk did steal my blade design soo yea they are gonna look similar ... and yes for the record im furious over it
@@StitchedSteel holy crap, your stitched steel, bruh.
@@StitchedSteel and ya I do find it hypocritical that everybody gives a shit about clones until they don't, it's so bull.
@@chucklesdeclown8819 yea thats one aspect of the community at large i never understood everything is "fuck clones" until "oh wait we like this one not fuck it"
@@StitchedSteel are there any other situations that are like that besides this one, I haven't been in the Bali community long, I've been in the community for like a year.
I think he just replaced the whole 51 with another knife
I think this is a $400 knife all day what they are charging is absurd there are knives of similar quality and performance for less then even $400. If its the PERFECT knife for you then by all means go for it but at the end of the day its a knife that you are throwing around it just seems like they are probably making 5 times what it actually costs them to produce the knife. In my opinion this knife also sacrifices alot of "function" if you think of it as a daily blade companion. No lock and no pocket clip really reinforce that this is shelf piece for occasionally pulling out to show off and do a few tricks with, not a daily carry piece.
I mean for most flippers the First thing to do is to remove the latch and Pocketclip. I never had a Problem with carrying my Balis like that in my Pocket, so idk. Probably better to get a pouch for it tho. Also the "stolen" design. DB Handles, and the alien Blade slapped together is kind of lazy, but its supposed to be really good, and worth the money
Balls
4:15 and then it got ran over by a train
😂
160
This dude rips on the 51 when it isnt bad at all imo. It's amazing for EDC and convenience. That's the beauty in the 51, modding and not having to worry about dropping it and scratching your pretty titanium handles. If you're paying 1k for a knife, might as well rethink your life honestly bc your money can go to something much more beneficial for society and not your own selfishness when you already have 6 other knives. I hate collectors
Fam, check his previous video before this
stock 51 sucks for flipping IMO, and after getting ti scales and a new blade its over $450. If you are that worried about price a Rep or AB is a much better deal for a top tier flipper
@@bradenwright2586 I love the 51 for its tactility. It's very usefull for in the warehouse and basic EDC. I love to flip but I also like convenience where I dont have to carry a sheath for my main cutting tool. The 51 is light, but I believe that can help with speed and one can get really good at it. Love the optional pocket clip, but most of all, I LOVE the tension latch. Helps a lot in everyday situations. That's what the 51 was made for, not flipping for best performance ina bali, convenience with style
@@Jd-zd6om 100% fair! I live in the Chicago and can't EDC any bali
Jd feel the same way about my banshee, my buddy carries around an 87 for an edc and I’m just shaking my head at him but to each his own
‘A lot better than the F&£KIng 51’
Slams down the monarch, breaking it and gives the camera a glare that kills the viewers
Bro, chill
That knife is sexy
Omg watch your language
Jk
Comparing this with ur 2022 vids u sound severely depressed in this vid
Why get a 1k knife when you can get a .50 Beowulf?😂
Imagine paying a $1000 for a knife...
This is a gay review
I am gay thank you
Will Hirsch yes I can tell
@@lexusrc3507 thank you Mr. President
Haha 1000 dollars for a fucking knife. Holy shit
3:49 that ages poorly