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DLC Tsunami Trainer

DLC Tsunami Trainer

$600.00 USD
$600.00 USD
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The Tsunami is the pinnacle of flipping evolution from Squid Industries. Every design feature and dimension was carefully chosen to achieve the ultimate balance and comfort. This next-generation butterfly knife trainer is the epitome of peak performance.

Limited to 2 per household

Description

The Story:

The Tsunami debuted in 2020 and was Squid Industries’ first titanium balisong. Originally starting out as a live blade, the Tsunami quickly became a staple in every competitive flipper’s arsenal. It required months of extensive research, trial and error, and dozens of iterations to create what we believe is the ideal flipping experience. The Tsunami was immediately received into the balisong community, and its popularity quickly propelled the creation of the Tsunami Trainer, which offers a similar flipping experience. 

The Tsunami Trainer is crafted by our skilled machinists on our state-of-the-art Okuma M560 CNC machines. They’re then assembled by our elite assembly team to ensure that each and every unit is finely tuned to perfection. The Tsunami is our pride and joy, and I hope that you love flipping it as much as we enjoy making it.  

-Lucas Cao, Founder and President

Product Details:

Every Tsunami is serialized and comes with an aluminum Certificate of Authenticity card for product verification. Each unit also comes with a beautiful jeweled texture on the inside of the handles, which creates a unique visual aesthetic during flipping. The Tsunami Trainer is offered in two variants: Stonewashed and Satin. The Stonewashed variant features stonewashed handles and a trainer blade with stainless steel hardware. The Satin variant features lightly polished handles and a satin-brushed blade with titanium hardware. Both versions of the Tsunami trainer come with 6 weight pins (3 for each handle) and a complimentary stainless steel hardware kit. 

Features

  • 6AL-4V Titanium Handles with bi-directional taper for improved control and ergonomics.
  • Channel-Sandwich (Chanwich) Handle Construction combining structural rigidity with serviceability
  • Intricately Machined Handle Texture and Radiused Geometry for enhanced grip and comfort
  • CPM S35VN Stainless Blade with 45° machined bevels, swedge, and jimping for refined performance
  • Precision-Tuned Bushing System for ultra-smooth, consistent rotation
  • Hidden Modular Balance System with included weight pins for customizable tuning
  • Mathematically Calculated Weight Distribution delivering optimal balance and feel
  • Matte Zirblast Finish for added grip and a premium, non-reflective look

Specifications

Total Length (Open Position) 10.125"
Total Length (Closed Position) 5.674"
Handle Length 5.550"
Handle Thickness .450” to .500” Taper
Blade Length 4.600”
Weight 3.82 Ounces
Handle Material 6AL-4V Titanium
Handle Finish DLC- Diamond Like Coating
Blade Material 410 Stainless Steel
Blade Finish DLC- Diamond Like Coating
Pin Design Hidden Zen Pin
Handle Design Chanwich
Pivot Design Bushing System
Latch Design Latchless
Balance Profile Light Handle Bias

FAQ

Performance Pentagon

Rating System

Grip: Tactility and degree of control

Balance: Distribution of the weight in relation to optimal flipping

Durability: Longevity rating and overall resistance to damage

Tolerances: Accuracy and preciseness of the tuning and handle play

Noise: Sound level during flipping

Rating out of 10

Grip:10
 Balance: 10 Durability:10
 Tolerances:10
 Noise:4
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Disclaimer

Each and every Squid Industries balisong is hand-assembled and tested to ensure that each unit is an exceptional flipper. All Squid Industries Balisongs arrive with a box and sticker. Balisongs come thread locked.

Squid Industries is not responsible for lost, stolen, or seized packages.

NOTE: The following product is a balisong (butterfly) knife trainer and not a real knife. The "blade" shown in the following pictures is merely dull and used to mimic the weight and feel of a real blade. Trainers are not weapons and are strictly made for recreational and educational purposes only.