LATEST UPDATES:
I apologize to everyone for the lack of updates. The Basilisk Balisongs have been put on hold for several months due to a lack of parts. Parts were recently received, but knives are still on hold as the bushing diameter was incorrect. Rob Dalton will be sending the parts back shortly. Although customization has gotten more difficult for those looking for specific looking handle configurations, I will start posting available configurations that I can provide.
Currently on hand, I can produce knives with smooth blue/black handles or smooth red handles. These are unblasted handles and have a smoother feel and cleaner look to them, but do not have the grippy texture of the blasted G10 handles. The red handles are actually dark red, and look brighter in the picture. They really are stunning.
The black set of handles shown above are also not blasted, and are being used for an experimental "mirror polish" right now. The goal is to have an appearance similar to obsidian. I will post pictures on the progression on a forum.
Handles without slots and grippy G10 will soon be available in black, red, blue, green/black, and black/blue. As always, handle colors are limited and if something interests you, it is best to email me as soon as possible to reserve it.
Handles in the future will most likely be slotted again. I may have some exciting new G10 colors in the works in the future.
I want to thank all of you who have emailed me, and I will try to get the responses out to all of you soon.
7/14/2008
For those of you that know, I have been dealing with a difficult situation for the past month. But I have not forgotten about those who are waiting for knives. A box with orange/black handles(that many of you mistaken as wood), and green/black slotted handles should be arriving tomorrow or Wednesday. I need to check over the green /black handles to make sure they work, but anyone waiting on an orange/black knife should be pretty set. Thank you for your orders.
6/24/2008
The package from Dalton Combat arrived, but unfortunately came up short in the parts that were backordered. I will hopefully be getting orange/black and slotted green/black handles rushed over to me this week.
The good news however, is that for those looking to purchase unslotted green/black handles, I have them available. The blue/black handles that arrived do look quite stunning as well. Dalton did a good job getting the color out of them.
6/12/2008
I apologize for the delay in the arrival of parts. Rob Dalton told me that the package is together and shipping out tomorrow, and should arrive in the middle of next week.
6/05/2008
I would like to thank all of you who ordered. I am still waiting for the new parts to arrive from Dalton Combat, and will update again when it does. I will eventually incorporate a reviews section to this website, but for now, here are two links:
http://web.mac.com/ptelep/iWeb/Balisong/Basilisk.html
http://balisongcollector.com/jerryHom/basilisk1.html
Thanks to Chuck and Peter for taking the time to post these.
4/25/2008
After a long delay on getting new parts in, I now have new knives available! Please check the Basilisk Gallery for new photos.
I have Basilisk Balisongs available in Blue G10, Orange/black G10, Red G10, and Black/Blue G10. Blue, Orange/black, and black /blue knives have unslotted handles.
Please email me for availability and pricing.
10/17/2007
Forget the paypal fees. I have decided to just eat all of the fees if anyone decides to pay with paypal.
I am experimenting with offering a color option as well as a blade finish option. There may be a slight bump in cost for either the handle colors or the satin blade finish. The green/black remains to be my favorite, of course-- but I know not everyone has the same taste.
Here is a small preview:
8/22/2007
A new balisong is coming from Dalton Combat..
Please email Rob (daltoncombat@aol.com) about "Wings".
New Basilisk pictures are now on The Basilisk Gallery.
Still working on getting a reviews page going. The new Basilisks are being slightly more tuned with reduced width bearings to truly have a lack of blade play.
8/6/2007
Very large update coming on the week of the 13th. Most of the blades are with Rob Dalton right now getting etched, and they will be available again next week. New pictures and content to come, as well as links to reviews. Thanks!
7/26/2007
Etched blades are here! For those who have previous blades and would like the etching on them, please email me and I will work out something to have the etching put on.
I will be on business for the next two weeks and will be coming back in mid August. Until then I can still take pre-orders, and of course answer questions. I got a handful of bearings, and they will be on their way to owners of the older Basilisk knives shortly.
7/23/2007
Been a while since my last update, but I've still been working on the next batch of knives to arrive. Blades #30 and on will have HOM/DALTON etching on the blade, but of course not everyone prefers this so I still have several blades that are not etched. It is also possible to get the previous numbered blades etched as well. Just email me and I'll take care of it!
I have been really trying to wrap up the rest of the blades, and get the bearings sent to me so I can send them out to those who have contacted me with that request. As soon as they arrive, I'll send them out. Thanks to those who have ordered.
And by the way, new video :)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SA9ZK4EU
7/10/2007
I have been speaking with the soon to be proud owner of Basilisk #008, and we had worked out something where I'd experiment a little to make his knife more solid.
After speaking to some owners who attempted a little DIY with their Basilisk knives, I had purchased a simple draw file and added some hand work to reduce the thickness of the already-thinner new bushings. The end result is that the blade play is further lessened!
Word of caution though-- one of the bushings that I had filed down had made the blade stick, even though it was the same thickness on the micrometer as the other bushing that worked just fine.
7/5/2007
I have heard great things about Breakfree CLP, even protecting from saltwater exposure. All bead blasted metal parts will be lubricated with this.
"Engineering" now explains the knife features more in detail, including the bushing system and G10.
"Design" is under construction right now.
"About Me" has a few tidbits added in.
"Maintenance and Care" section added with how to protect your knife from rust
and of course, just a small new photo in "The Basilisk"
7/3/2007
Something very important that I keep forgetting to mention is that this knife is manufactured in the USA by Dalton Combat. The "Engineering" section will be undergoing some changes in the next few days to highlight the features of the Basilisk and explain more in detail on how the bushing system works. And of course "The Basilisk" is always constantly updated with new pictures.
7/2/2007
Preordered knives are shipping out tomorrow. Depending on what I have available, I am offering a choice of colors of either more green or more black. Each set of handle scales still looks incredible, but just in case someone had a thing for green or really liked black, the option is there, for now. I also have #25 in an equal mix of both(like #1-13) available as well.
Please check "Sales" for what numbers are assembled and ready to ship, and please check "The Basilisk" for pictures of the latest knives.
6/28/2007
Apparently I can't count. 16 knives would be.. #14-29. Those who emailed me with preorders will have their knives built tonight for shipping on Monday.
Changes are slightly tighter bearings, and a slightly smaller latch.
After preorders are filled, I will still have some knives from this run available for sale. Please send me an email if interested!
6/27/2007
#14-#30 are arriving tomorrow. All pre-orders for those who have requested serial numbers within those numbers will have their knives shortly! Will update the page tomorrow with a report on how the improvements worked out.
Two new pictures uploaded to "The Basilisk".
6/25/2007
The next batch of knives that are arriving at the end of this week are knives numbered #14-#30. Those who have contacted me first that requested these serial numbers will receive their knives as soon as I can build them.
I am also working on improvements that will appear on all new knives, and also be easily fitted into knives #1-13.
6/22/2007
I have a temporary solution for paypal users at the moment. I will split the fees, 1.5% each way. That way it shouldnt deter anyone from purchasing one of my knives with any form of paypal.
Email address has changed. Please email me at hom.jerry@gmail.com for further inquiries.
With all this updating and assembling(#4-13 is now on the truck to their new owners!), I havent had much chance to flip the Basilisk. I just gave #002 a good flip and I think you all will love the G10. It is functionally grippy, but aesthetically beautiful as well. The solid stainless spacers give the handles a good hefty swing and the THICK blade helps counter balance that!
Thanks!
12am midnight:
Yeah, I think I'm done for today.
6/21/2007
Basilisk, Engineering, and Sales pages updated-- Please check the Basilisk page for new pictures!
First batch #1-14 has been sold. Second set arriving soon!
6/20/2007
Got the parts in! Looks like it's going to be a long night of assembly.. will update tomorrow will official pictures. For now here's an idea of what I'm going through:
#2 and #3 are done so far, and the G10 came out great! Major updates tomorrow..
6/14/2007
New content added in "Design"
Just got word that the surface radius of the handles are going to cost an extra $25 a knife. I plan on sticking very closely to $280 however and will most likely increase the cost by only $10 and eat the rest of the surface radius cost. I apologize for any disappointed feelings, but I promise that the rounded handles are worth every bit of it.
The remaining parts are arriving next week, and I will be building #1-12 on Wednesday or Thursday. You can bet that I'll have a ton of pictures of the final product!
Thanks to everyone who handled my knife at Blade Show 2007!
6/8/2007
Prototype #3 is arriving at BladeShow tomorrow morning!
Now taking down emails for an official contact list for the release.
Just for fun.. a 60fps CCC video I took:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0XC5D2BS
23.97 mb
6/6/2007
Prototype 3 is in! Many new pictures on "The Basilisk"
See the video here:
http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/brightfish/T400/?action=view¤t=basilisk.flv
My knife is being shipped to BladeShow 2007 tomorrow!
5/31/2007
"Sales" information added
Content added to "Design"
Flip my new knife at BladeShow 2007! Please contact Duane at EDCknives.com for details.
5/29/2007: Spacers and Pouches have arrived.