Riptide
The Riptide was designed for flippers of every skill level, with customizable features that adapt to the user's preferences. A recurve tanto blade alongside patterned wave-inspired detailing and aggressive handle design defines the fierce identity behind the Riptide name.
Harvest
Hi, I'm Cade Davis, and my design is the Harvest. Inspired by my roots in a small Texas farming community, I wanted to combine natural aesthetics with high-level flipping performance. The wheat-head partial knurling and parallel "crop row" lines at the base offer a distinct look and excellent grip. For versatility, the handles have a twisted chamfer. This keeps the surface flatter near the pivots to lock-in for chaplins, while shifting the profile at the base for smooth choker fans. The trainer cut-outs are near the edge of the blade to simulate live-blade spine weight. The Harvest is built for both distinct style and competitive performance.
Pit Viper
I am introducing the Pit Viper, a balisong that features a Kris Trainer blade, handles with unique three speed channel cutouts, and a grippy snakeskin texture to help with grip when flipping and fanning. The handles taper slightly which aids in fast fans and the blade comes with The snakelike Kris blade features glow in the dark polyurethane inserts with colored glitter to match the shine off a snakes scales skin and shine if you’re flipping in a dark space or at night. This unique and traditionally inspired balisong trainer will be an amazing addition to any collection. Thanks for your support in making the pit viper reality!
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Design Scope:
Design trainers ONLY!
Design Drawing Requirements:
Blade: At least one view required.
Handle: At least two views required.
Accepted File Formats:
1. Submissions can be in any of the following formats: hand-drawn sketches, 3D models, renderings, or technical drawings. Multiple formats can be submitted simultaneously.
2. If submitting a 3D model file, it must be in STEP or STL format.
3. AI-generated images are strictly prohibited.
Material Requirements:
Blade Materials: 420 stainless steel, 440C stainless steel
Handle Materials: 6061 aluminum, 7075 aluminum, G10
Surface Finish Requirements:
Blade: Bead blasted, stonewashed, black oxide coating, mirror-polished, Teflon coating
Handle: Bead-blasted anodization, polished anodization, Teflon coating
Friendly Reminders:
●Please familiarize yourself with CNC machining before starting your design!
●Community feedback will be one of the selection criteria to help guide the butterfly knife design choices.
●The final review and modifications will be discussed with the designer to ensure manufacturability.
●The design's name, materials, surface finish, estimated production timeline, and release date will be revealed when the final results are announced.
Design Scope
Only trainer designs are accepted.
Drawing Requirements
Minimum 1 view
Minimum 2 views
File Format
- Hand-drawn sketches
- 3D models
- Renderings
- Technical drawings
3D format: STEP / STL
Materials
420 / 440C stainless steel
6061 / 7075 aluminum / G10
Surface Finish
Bead blasted / Stonewashed / Black oxide / Mirror / Teflon
Anodized / Polished / Teflon
Notes
- Understanding CNC machining is recommended
- Community feedback will influence selection
- Designs may be adjusted for manufacturability
- Final review includes collaboration
Final Announcement
Design name · Materials · Surface finish · Timeline · Release date
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Submission
Submit your designs to our official email at createwith@nabalis.com. Be sure to include your IG handle for verification and to receive the final results announcement.
We encourage you to briefly share the story and ideas behind your design when submitting.
Additional Information
In addition to submitting via email, we encourage you to invite us to collaborate on Instagram posts, allowing you to engage more with the community.
- Tag the official event account @createwithnabalis
- Use the hashtag #createwithnabalis when posting
Event Details
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