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Hydro Trainer

Hydro Trainer

$339.99 USD
$339.99 USD
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Introducing the next evolution of our iconic live blade: the Hydro Trainer. Pertaining all of its live blade counterpart specs and feature such as 6AL-4V titanium handles offer unmatched durability, while the sleek comb blade delivers sharp control. Lightweight and modular, the Hydro offers buttery-smooth flipping and endless customization with swappable spacers to match your style.

Description

We first launched into the live blade scene with the Krake Raken Tanto in the summer of 2019 to offer a competitive knife at an affordable price point. In 2020, we unveiled the Tsunami to push our manufacturing and design capabilities to the limit in search of peak performance. After two years of prototyping, we’re bringing the Hydro to the community as a premium live blade at a competitive price point.

The Hydro is our first sandwich titanium balisong, and it’s also the first to feature our unique double-angle chamfer design. Most conventional balisongs made by competitors only provide a single 45-degree chamfer which often yields subpar comfort. The Hydro’s double angle chamfer is two distinct chamfers, one at 30 degrees and the other at 60 degrees, which creates a much more comfortable, controllable experience. Rather than having the jimping milled into the handles, the Hydro’s jimping is built into the G10 spacers which are raised slightly above the side profile of the handles.

With popular demand we have finally brought our most beloved live blade into the trainer world so anyone can have more option.

Features

  • 6AL-4V Titanium handles with hidden zen pin design
  • Sandwich handle design featuring our unique double-angle chamfer design
  • Black G10 spacers with built-in jimping
  • Nimble and lightweight for quick, agile flippers
  • Upgradeable to full-length spacers
  • Precision-tuned bushing system

Specifications

Total Length (Open Position) 9.950”
Total Length (Closed Position) 5.560”
Handle Length 5.450”
Handle Thickness .475”
Blade Length 4.500”
Weight 4.04 Ounces
Handle Material 6AL-4V Titanium
Handle Finish Stonewashed
Blade Material 14C28N Stainless
Blade Finish Stonewashed
Pin Design Hidden Zen
Handle Design Sandwich G10 Spacers
Pivot Design Bushings
Latch Design Latchless
Balance Profile Neutral

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:7
 Balance: 10 Durability:8
 Tolerances:10
 Noise:4.5

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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.