Nice catch my man, and glad you're enjoying the Krake Raken! I myself am still unsure if this is indeed a clone or not from what I can see in the video. But it sounds nutty either way. However, while not 100% a true indicator, one difference I tend to see between the Baliplus Kraken V3 clone and the Original is that the circumference of the pivot hole that's milled for the screw tends to be a slights bit bigger than the pivot screw itself. Whereas kraken clones tend to have the screws flush with hole. However, I'm not sure if Baliplus had made said adjustments with their most recent iteration of the Kraken clone. Another difference I've seen is that the milling pattern on the clone handles tend to be deeper cut than the original. All I know is that it's getting harder and harder to tell real from the fakes, especially with Baliplus still shamelessly using Squid's logo on their live blade products. I do like clones from time to time for the novelty, and they're great entry options for our fellow flippers from across the pond, but it's bad that they tend to flood the secondhand market so much leaving folks either scammed or extremely anxious to do trades. It's par for the course with this stuff. But as long as you're enjoying the knife, there's no loss here, lol. Have a good one man!
@@spyroclone152 really insightful comment here. I feel like it’s an authentic one, the guy I purchased from has a ton of recs on insta. That being said I really can’t rule it out but I enjoy it so I guess it doesn’t really matter too much
@@darkangel999 lol I ended up tuning it and then selling it. The machining on the blade pivot cutouts is slightly uneven making getting a perfect tune like impossible
@@pez_flips How did you tune it? Didn’t you mention that the bushings were undersized? As far as I know there are no replacement ones available, heard that some B+ ones fit but not perfectly. Would be very interested because mine could still improve in the tune but am too afraid to go harder on them without a chance to replace them.
Tbh it could be a clone, baliplus made a new kraken v3 and I got it, out of the box it sounded super nutty just like yours and came extremely sharp, it was $50 and for a clone it was super freaking good, so even if yours is made by baliplus it’s still a great balisong
hey man if you haven't already, consider picking up a cygnus! it's got a slight handle bias and is super light. it's my favorite flipper now next to my kraken and it's hella nutty
Nice find! Both of my krakens are speed channeled to make it a little more neutral, which I prefer (and I love the sound they make!) I have an AS*Nami with a Di blade (that I had to tune the bushings for) that is just incredible, but to be fair, it was incredible with just the trainer blade. It’s my beater and I take it with me everywhere. It’s so good I will 💯 pop off on a live blade (when they start doing them again)~
@@DotDude0 yep. Maybe a should do a full video on why but for the most part my wrist started to hurt while flipping it. The weight system video also is kinda directly pointed at the Sasori as well
@@PlatinumMan22 I haven’t had any issue joining or anything. Maybe see if there are conditions to join? I don’t remember needing to do anything special
This is why clone companies shouldn't put the real logo on their clones
Ya...that definitely crosses the line from clone to counterfeit
This thing sounds nutty asf, congrats on the purchase man
Nice catch my man, and glad you're enjoying the Krake Raken! I myself am still unsure if this is indeed a clone or not from what I can see in the video. But it sounds nutty either way. However, while not 100% a true indicator, one difference I tend to see between the Baliplus Kraken V3 clone and the Original is that the circumference of the pivot hole that's milled for the screw tends to be a slights bit bigger than the pivot screw itself. Whereas kraken clones tend to have the screws flush with hole. However, I'm not sure if Baliplus had made said adjustments with their most recent iteration of the Kraken clone. Another difference I've seen is that the milling pattern on the clone handles tend to be deeper cut than the original. All I know is that it's getting harder and harder to tell real from the fakes, especially with Baliplus still shamelessly using Squid's logo on their live blade products. I do like clones from time to time for the novelty, and they're great entry options for our fellow flippers from across the pond, but it's bad that they tend to flood the secondhand market so much leaving folks either scammed or extremely anxious to do trades. It's par for the course with this stuff. But as long as you're enjoying the knife, there's no loss here, lol. Have a good one man!
@@spyroclone152 really insightful comment here. I feel like it’s an authentic one, the guy I purchased from has a ton of recs on insta. That being said I really can’t rule it out but I enjoy it so I guess it doesn’t really matter too much
Good luck with the Gaboon clone. I did like it much and it is machined well but yes it biggest weakness is tuning issues.
@@darkangel999 lol I ended up tuning it and then selling it. The machining on the blade pivot cutouts is slightly uneven making getting a perfect tune like impossible
@@pez_flips How did you tune it? Didn’t you mention that the bushings were undersized? As far as I know there are no replacement ones available, heard that some B+ ones fit but not perfectly.
Would be very interested because mine could still improve in the tune but am too afraid to go harder on them without a chance to replace them.
Tbh it could be a clone, baliplus made a new kraken v3 and I got it, out of the box it sounded super nutty just like yours and came extremely sharp, it was $50 and for a clone it was super freaking good, so even if yours is made by baliplus it’s still a great balisong
hey man if you haven't already, consider picking up a cygnus! it's got a slight handle bias and is super light. it's my favorite flipper now next to my kraken and it's hella nutty
@@spores3334 it’s crossed my mind. I’m kinda passively watching the balisong sale Reddit to see if something interesting pops up
I just bought one from the subreddit. I've been waiting a week and the mfer hasn't shipped it yet and went MIA😔
@@DurzoBlint178 yeah I haven’t been scammed yet but I’m worried it will happen eventually. Sorry that happened to you bro
@@pez_flips I did end up receiving my knife. USPS is just crappy
@ sometimes they take forever. I think it’s logistical issues with the distribution centers. Glad you could finally get it
Nice knife have fun, dont drink too much my dude. God bless
Any idea where to get ss washers? I’m not sure where to get ‘em.
@@bigman2081 the guy I bought it from said they were flytanium washers
Great deal on a kraken! NIce knife fam :)
Nice, looks legit to me too. Looking forward to your experiences with the gaboon 😁
I just got a authentic kraken as well I can't wait!
That blade finish is nice
@@zin9121 it’s grown on me
Nice find! Both of my krakens are speed channeled to make it a little more neutral, which I prefer (and I love the sound they make!)
I have an AS*Nami with a Di blade (that I had to tune the bushings for) that is just incredible, but to be fair, it was incredible with just the trainer blade. It’s my beater and I take it with me everywhere.
It’s so good I will 💯 pop off on a live blade (when they start doing them again)~
@@disarmyouwitha one day I will own a real nami just can’t afford one yet
looks real my man, and my monarch just came in a baliplus case😭
@@faikiy heart attack unboxings fr
Would it be a good idea to build my own ti krake raken? I ordered handles and imma just transfer the blade from a normal one
@@abraham5701 as long as you are comfortable tuning bushings I don’t see why not
It's real and congratulations
Woah that tune is way better than mine, very jealous
@@finleyheilers4975 I think I hit th e jackpot
hey man dw, i had a near heart attack too, my ORCA CAME IN A B+ CASE 😭
dam bro that knife is so beautiful i just lost the november challange
@@comedicchocolate 😟
I was just looking at that on the subreddit like an hour ago. Even asked if it was still available 😂😂
@@bandito9076 lol I was lazy and didn’t close it with that command on the post
@ All good 👍 Have fun with it. Sounds beautiful 😩
Bro,Which one is better,g10 swordfish or hr dragon
@@Flowey-y7c i haven’t heard of either. I would say if you want grip g10 will give you more
Love the vids🔥
hope to get a weehawk kraken soon
u sold ur sasori?!?!?!
@@DotDude0 yep. Maybe a should do a full video on why but for the most part my wrist started to hurt while flipping it. The weight system video also is kinda directly pointed at the Sasori as well
hmm, I guess. You put so much love into the sasori.
@ it was like putting a kid up for adoption… except I guess I got paid to do so?
How do you get access to the balisong sale subreddit? It says im unable to access on any of my accounts and on a guest account
@@PlatinumMan22 I haven’t had any issue joining or anything. Maybe see if there are conditions to join? I don’t remember needing to do anything special
Also nice style
Cleann 🔥
I almost bought it. Kinda wish I did now. Crap. Lmao
You got a deal
try the ti kraken if you haven't already! Imo most performant flipper on the market
@@crayonbalis I’ve been tempted…
You got a deal