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Inked Carbon Fiber Nautilus Trainer

Inked Carbon Fiber Nautilus Trainer

$294.99 USD
$294.99 USD
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The Nautilus was designed with one vision in mind: effortless flipping. The Nautilus is the epitome of peak performance, featuring a precision bushing system, lightweight channel-liner handle system, and a striking DLC (Diamond-like Carbon) finished blade. The DLC coat not only offers an enhanced blade appearance but also improves its hardness, durability, and resistance to wear and tear. This version features Carbon Fiber scales instead of G-10. Carbon Fiber is made of thin and strong filaments of carbon that can be woven together to create an incredibly fine and resilient material.
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Description

The Squid Industries Nautilus Trainer redefines what a modern balisong trainer can be with its innovative channel-liner handle design, combining structural durability with exceptional performance. The channel-liner handles feature an inner singular channel handle of high strength 7075 aluminum in addition to an outer G10 scale.

At 3.6 ounces, the Nautilus is remarkably lightweight, making it effortless to manipulate and flip for extended sessions without fatigue. Its precision-tuned bushing system delivers a smooth, responsive feel that makes the trainer approachable for beginners while remaining highly capable in the hands of experienced flippers.

Carbon fiber is an advanced composite material made from tightly woven carbon strands, prized for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, rigidity, and distinctive appearance. On the Nautilus, carbon fiber handles provide a premium upgrade that maintains the trainer’s lightweight character while adding increased stiffness and a refined, high-end feel in the hand.

The Inked Nautilus features a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade, an advanced carbon-based coating known for its exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and low-friction surface. Beyond its sleek, deep-black appearance, DLC adds a durable protective layer that helps resist scratching, wear, and corrosion.

Manufactured and assembled in the USA

Features

  • 7075 T651 Aluminum Channel Liner Handles with Carbon Fiber for increased grip and durability
  • Finely tuned bushing pivot system for nearly zero handle play and maximum smoothness
  • Chamfered spine for enhanced comfort
  • Tapered handles for more control
  • Quiet tang pin system for nearly silent flipping
  • Added jimping to the handles to improve grip during ladder tricks.

Specifications

Total Length (Open Position) 10"
Total Length (Closed Position) 5.75"
Handle Length 5.675"
Handle Thickness 0.5"
Blade Length 5.05"
Weight 3.6 Ounces
Internal Handle Material

7075 T6511 Aluminum 
External Handle Material

Carbon Fiber 
Blade Material 440C Heat Treated Stainless
Blade Finish

DLC
Pin Design Tang Pins
Handle Design Channel
Pivot Design Bushings
Latch Design Latchless
Balance Profile

Strong 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: 9 Balance: 10 Durability: 6.5 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.