This Bali is the very first CHANNEL BALI sold in the world that I know of sporting a BEARING PIVOT of any kind.
Additionally, this Bali uses my new low friction patent pending invention called the "MAXX GLIDE PIVOT BEARING SYSTEM™". It is not like any other bearing pivot on the market. Although it does use ball bearings, it has advanced features that make it swing better and more securely than any other Pivot Bearing System™ on the market.
The MAXX GLIDE PIVOT BEARING SYSTEM™ has minimal blade play stoping the blade from touching the handles while swinging and when closing the handles over the blade. This means that the handles do not scratch the blade. One of the other nice features is that this system does not require adjustment as often as other systems - even after extended and repeated use.
Bearing Pivots in knives have been around since the mid 1980’s, to my recollection. What I have done here is to take this idea to the next level. I am sure you will be happy with this new "MAXX GLIDE PIVOT BEARING SYSTEM™" in any of my folding knive or Balis (channel or sandwich) that I am presently building.
Introducing the MAXX GLIDE Pivot Bearing System™
All new Darrel Ralph Custom Hand Made Folders, and Balisongs now include the MAXX GLIDE Pivot Bearing System™. The new MAXX GLIDE Pivot Bearing System™ has the smoothest and fastest action of all bearing systems on the market. Plus, the MAXX GLIDE™ System is built with the quality and durability you expect from an "AMERICAN MADE " product. These qualities allow for ultra-smooth, friction-free flipping -- with MAXIMUM strength. One of the best features is that the MAXX GLIDE PIVOT BEARING SYSTEM™ will, in most cases, shield the bearings from dust, grit and dirt. Folding knives open with very little friction.
We have been developing the MAXX GLIDE™ for over a year and have finally received a patent-pending notice. The MAXX GLIDE™ Pivot Bearing System is now standard equipment in all new Channel Balis, Sandwich Balis, and Manual opening folding knives.
High Performance from World Class Design
I designed my Channel Style Balisongs with high precision Channel Style construction and radiused, domed tops for custom-made high-performance Balis that are completely faithful to the tradition of the original Balisong knife.
This Channel Style is a custom knife with a 4.75-inch blade and Damascus or Titanium frame with a total weight of only 5.5 to 7.5 ounces. All Channel Style blades are flat ground for optimal blade-to-handle weight ratios and the highest flipping speed. I mount them on highly durable, hardened stainless steel pivots with the MAXX GLIDE Pivot Bearing System™ installed and I Guarantee that they last a lifetime. I have just completed the latest updates to my Channel Style line and have tested it to ensure that these knives keep their reputation as the best you can buy. For those who learn how to handle them, Channel Style Balis can rival the speed of automatics and are arguably one of the ultimate hideout self-defense knives.
World Class Design
The first knife I ever made was a Balisong and I am still in love with this knife! I draw inspiration from that encounter and I work tirelessly to add whatever I can to it based on what I have learned from my customers from designing and building High end art and tactical folders over my career.
Radiused and Carved Rails
Employing the innovative “Rounding and Doming” of the rails on the Channel
and Sandwich
Style Bali, your knife becomes a working part of your hand. You can develop high speed more quickly with the Venturi™ Sandwich and Channel Series Balis because they are the ultimate high-performance Bali's.
SURE GRIP II™ System
I guarantee the best grip and manipulation with the Venturi™ Sandwich and Channel Series Balis by adding my Sure GRIP II™ grippers inside the rails. They make your Bali grip back with the strength and skill of a sparring partner. The fastest, surest manipulation is the primary goal of the Venturi™ Sandwich and Channel Series Balis.
Guaranteed Durability
Never worry again about pivot wear. The Pivots and Studs My Channel Style (and other Bali’s) are made from hardened stainless steel that I guarantee for life.
