main characters
Blade Runners
Stuart "FeenXFire" Hopson
Stuart "FeenXFire" Hopson
Ed "Loosey" Anthonis and Lawrence "KnifeZoid" Ho are the innovative creators of BRS. The first series of Balisong knives made specifically for the newest generation of "Flipping" enthusiasts.
Stuart "FeenXFire" Hopson
Stuart "FeenXFire" Hopson
Stuart "FeenXFire" Hopson
Respected flipping veteran, influencer and Balisong historian.
Dave "FaultyPly" Kinne
Stuart "FeenXFire" Hopson
Patrick "Assassins Flow" Hoffswell
Respected flipping veteran and competitor.
Patrick "Assassins Flow" Hoffswell
Patrick "Assassins Flow" Hoffswell
Patrick "Assassins Flow" Hoffswell
Veteran flipping competitor and popular video creator.
Ethan "Skooma" Mitchell
Patrick "Assassins Flow" Hoffswell
Curtis "KnifeStuff" Crowe
2016 Balisong Flipping Champion
Curtis "KnifeStuff" Crowe
Patrick "Assassins Flow" Hoffswell
Curtis "KnifeStuff" Crowe
2017 Balisong Flipping Champion
story points
-A Flipping Development
Inspired by Jeff Imada's books and filmwork in the 80's the culture of Balisong flipping develops into its own artform separately from the martial aspect and explodes into worldwide popularity.
-Show and Tell
Fueled by the advent of youtube and social media the artform of Balisong flipping explodes throughout the world as practitioners create oceans of video material to teach, entertain or outdo one another.
-Tricks and Treats
All new tricks with higher degree's of difficulty are being conceived and achieved constantly as the art continues to grow. Competition fuels innovation.
-We'll make em ourselves
Dissatisfied with the lack of support and proper functionality of Balisongs by major knife companies, two flipping practitioners take it upon themselves to make their own purpose based knives.
-Best of the Best
The 2019 Balicomp World Championships draws competitors from around the globe. WOTB follows two flipping champs from the West Coast as they trek to Atlanta to test their skills against the worlds best.
Story arc and resolution
Birth of the Alpha Beast
Birth of the Alpha Beast
Birth of the Alpha Beast
As the artform of flipping progressed and the tricks got more complex, two fanatics take on the challenge of creating a unique Balisong brand made for the shear purpose of the artistic manipulation.
Birth of the Alpha Beast
Birth of the Alpha Beast
To reinvent the Balisong requires the help of a Wizard. Honorary Filipino and renowned custom knife making genius Matt Cook is sought out to conjure up some game changing innovations.
Birth of the Alpha Beast
Flipping competitions
A revolutionary balisong known as the 'Alpha Beast' is born and propels the art of Balisong manipulation to never before seen heights on all corners of the world.
Flipping competitions
Flipping competitions
Flipping competitions
In 2006 the worlds first ever Balisong flipping competition takes place in Eugene, Oregon.
Flipping competitions
Despite the growing popularity of this dynamic artform, a lingering negative stigma associated with the Balisong results in the cancelling of several competitions.
Flipping competitions
The unstoppable demand gives way to Balisong competitions throughout the country. Way of the Balisong follows the history of these competitions and follows it's competitors at the superbowl of balisong competitions. The BladeShow "Balicomp".
Subplots
Balisong Legality (Proposed TBD)
Balisong Legality (Proposed TBD)
Balisong Legality (Proposed TBD)
Amidst controversy the balisong has been vilified and made illegal to carry. WOTB examines the Balisong's legal history and the efforts by knife rights activists to re-examine and overturn current knife laws.
Collector Syndrome
Balisong Legality (Proposed TBD)
Balisong Legality (Proposed TBD)
Some collectors will go through great lengths and spend thousands of dollars and to acquire their hard to find ‘Holy Grail’ balisong.
Mid-Tech Madness
Meetups and Movies
Meetups and Movies
Custom Balisong makers have taken the craft to a whole new level.
Meetups and Movies
Meetups and Movies
Meetups and Movies
A favorite past time of the flipping culture is congregate in 'Meetups', exchange tricks, and create video collaborations.