VIDEO UPDATE: Thank you so much for watching everyone! We appreciate you so much. Something I just learned that I wanted to clear up: Pall only gets balisong PARTS from JK Design. Pall does all of the assembly, tuning, finishing, sharpening, and distribution. So that does of course have a role in the "value" proposition for sure!
You've mentioned certain influences affecting your video style, and man does it come through on this video. Great work Brandon, this format fits you like a glove
I do enjoy this video format. more relaxed, laid back, and just enough witty editing without overdoing it. also interesting that the newer ones are now using SS washers. mine, which is number 030 abyss, is on phosphorus bronze washers.
I've got all three and love them. As for price, I don't have a problem with what Pall is selling them for. The quality and flipability (made up word) are excellent. The unboxing experience is top of class. As for Julian and his balisongs, I've got several JK's and a Phobos which Julian does the machining for and all are excellent. As for price, they're not inexpensive, but not over priced imo. Enjoyed your honest review.
New format is great, i thoroughly enjoyed the video! The price is a little unfortunate since it is machined by jk, but jk does do good machining and i think will all the other stuff you get the price can be justified.
I really wanted to get a Zzyzx but man that $1000 always sets me off to want to commit. Unfortunately the biggest reason I wanted one is just the look and design. Hard to justify for just that. Thank you for the review on it! Always curious on how it felt in general!
Incept #4 checking in! I have to say, even with the steep price tag and having owned many grail level balisongs, I will say the ZZYZX has been my absolute flipper. Balance, handle feel, and ring; if I could only own one balisong it would be this one. Plus the lore is so fun and I love the idea of creating a story around them and the community help creating that. New video format feelings: I love the video format, I think the feelings of the knife and less editing is a great way to go. We get a general feel for the knife and thoughts behind it. We get to see high quality b-roll still. I do miss the gags, and if there is a way to incorporate more with less video editing being required to make some would be a plus. But if sacrificing that to mean more consistent videos going up, I’m all for it. Overall, it feels like a high quality review video with less depth and I’m here for it. I’m maybe including the BS score at the end would be nice without needing to go in depth of each aspect would be a great way to round it all out. But overall, I like it! Fantastic video Brandon! And congrats on joining the Incept tribe!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the ZZYZX! It's still definitely up there in my top 10 for sure. Which are all balisongs I hold in very high regard. I'm glad you like yours so much! As for the editing, I do plan to lighten up the tone a bit, and find some ways to integrate some more humor that is snappier. But an important expectation for myself to set is that it doesn't NEED to have a lot of humor. Which is the expectation for all of our other videos, which can be creatively intensive. As for the BS Score, the problem with that system is that Will and I both have to agree on the scores together. Which means having to spend at least a couple of weeks EACH just gathering our thoughts and tinkering with it, and then coming to a conclusion together. Which is just another logistical and time hurdle. There may be BS Scores for certain products, but this format is more geared toward being 95% Brandon, whereas our full reviews that I do are meant to be like 70% Brandon, 30% Will But that's all stuff I will explore as the format evolves, the ZZYZX video I think will ultimately feel like the "rough draft" for this new direction I'm going in Thank you again for the kind words!
Great video! I also watched the promo. The gorgeous shots really give a DUNE vibe and really makes me want to get the product. Maybe in the far future once I graduate and start working, I can obtain a grail.
My A51 Phobos Horizon is machined by JK and it is definitely something else. I don't think it's necessarily better than a Serif, but I do think the Serif is under price and should probably be as much as JK's. Much different experience for the A51 Phobos. Comes in a cardboard box and is wrapped in tissue 😂 I'm not complaining though I don't need a bunch of extras because I know I'm paying for the Bali. It's nice that Pall does so much to add to the experience 🤘
17:57 well I appreciate the amounts of editing effort I honestly like this style more The jokes are fun sometimes but a lot of the time I'm just kind of like okay Cool but I do like getting to see that personality come through at times so I think making it a tentpole event versus every single video would be a good move. Hope this style is something you can keep up with looking forward to seeing you guys post more 🙌
Thanks for the feedback! I agree. Making these kinds of videos that are more efficient to produce will make doing the bigger videos easier, at least on my end. So I'm glad this style is resonating with you!
@@thebrandonbakerclone I respect the time it takes to edit any video so I know even though this took less time you still put in a good amount of effort so appreciate the optimization 🤘 Plus you got to keep posting so you guys can rake in that crazy ad rev 😉
@@JonsBalisongBlunders Of course! This format of video is still a lot of work to put together, but just removes some of the logistical and formatting challenges of the past, like having to go to different locations to do flipping b-roll, meeting up at Will's place every time we want to shoot something, getting the knives to and from each other, and scripting the videos together and both needing to have spent an extensive amount of time with the knife to be able to make a video about it. So yeah, this will be more repeatable for sure LOL, I certainly will enjoy a single meal from a fast foot restaurant from the ad money this video has generated 😂
Dude I love your videos I’m a huge fan you are the reason I got into balisongs, Also I’m really confused on what to buy as a balisong I’m looking at the triton v2 do you think I should buy it? Is it worth it now?
Almost no part of me wants to actually spend money on that thing in terms of the value proposition. $500+ for stainless steel liners and just a washer pivot system? Absolutely bonkers. But... Boy would it be such a fascinating discussion piece. So... Maybe 😂
oil kinda is over hyped it does make it sound better for sure but same can be said for anything the can be used with oil for example my bmx bike when i take it apart and grease it i dont go nuts cause it fills amazing
They are only sold through the Shop Soet website, and hasn't released new stock because of Blade Show happening this weekend. He posts updates on his Instagram @acidwrx - Brandon
Off the top of my head, here are a few that I know have gotten a ton of praise, and you can buy right now without having to wait: Fellowship Blades Gaboon BBbarfly BBSuperfly (this one is on a crazy sale right now for $200) Squid Industries Madko
i 100% prefer this format, its much more straight forward when looking for new balis (which is what all of us do because a few is never enough). Dont get me wrong I love the well edited and humorous vids but if these can come out more often and cover a wide range of balis from makers that are not as well known in the community and dont have as much content/ reviews on them that would make me a happy boi
Thanks for the kind words! That is certainly the goal with this series. Our main format certainly won't go away, but this format can be used to more efficiently talk about stuff we don't feel is "full review" worthy, and goes beyond a "First Impression" video like most of Will's second channel videos are
I have nothing but respect for Paul, his work and passion goes beyond anyone I've seen. The ZZYZX is one of the most unique designs and in my opinion on of the few knives that's actually worth 1k
Ive seen telestos (similar retail price) go for 400-600. These almost always go for over 1k. The community refuses to allow them to depreciate. Also, Aldi rocks
Hoping to get one for my next balisong, thanks for the great review. A good one to check out next if you havent already is the Geof Dumas Ex10-12t, I have the EX11t (#69) and its amazing its a much more affordable price at 400 but still expensive.
you are so weirdly professional at your camerawork that i forget the guy who does the yahoo gags and says "NOT SHAP" is behind them, or maybe its the brandon clones who do that, i dont know, you're really good at making them
Im a bit late, but I do want to say, when it comes to value, similar to how brandon mentions he made promotional videos and his charges would be around or over 1000 dollars for all the work he does, someone could absolutely do that work for 200 dollars. That doesn't mean you want the 200 dollar one. Sometimes people consider all the tiny nuances and little details and hand touches and professional experiences worth the extra cost, and thats what brandon offers as well as Jk and paul.
