The "Bobasong V2," (or "Boba" for short) designed by Disuko with Milky Labs, aims to provide a cute, friendly, and pastel approach to balisongs. It is inspired by boba tea and is very bubbly! It is designed to fit right in at home with Nabalis' other whimsical designs, like the Cheese.

One thing I wanted to highlight with the Bobasong is customization and individuality. While the design fits within my personal aesthetic, the G10 scales can be dyed, many teflon coating colors are offered, and the weights can easily be swapped out to different balance profiles. My favorite part about the balisong hobby is the diversity in both flippers and their knives, and I hope everyone enjoys the ways the Bobasong shows that!

Ideal Production Measurements
Lightweight: 3.6oz
Small form factor: ~10in open ~5in closed
T10 Screws

Sandwich Handles
Teflon Coated
7075 Aluminum Liners
Dyed G10 Scale overlays
Hidden Zen Pins
3 Adjustable Balance Profiles with the "Bubble" System
Rounded edges for comfortable flipping
Jimping
Bushing pivots

Trainer Blade
440C Steel
Teflon coating
Fully crowned edges
Bite Handle Indicator
Insert cutouts
Slight tip weight for flowy flipping experience
Engraved Milky logo

Standout Features
Unique Kawaii Aesthetic
Unique Splatter Teflon Coating
Consistent yet varied collection of Milk Tea inspired colorways
Strawberry
Matcha
Taro
Brown Sugar
Parametric CAD file for easy adjustments to reach target production weight / balance / length
I put my entire sense of self into this balisong design following a truly horrific demonic sacrifice
Moddable colors with G10 scales

The Crescent started when I saw the Create With Nabalis competition post. After that, I jumped into designing the handles and the trainer blade. The Crescent represents my design philosophy, which is minimal but pleasing to the eye, with straight lines and a simple hole pattern. The problem was I didn’t know how to create a 3D model, so I decided to team up with @jappiebalisong to model and bring the idea to life. The balisong went through many revisions over a week, with many hours spent on redesigning, hearing out feedback, and rendering. It honestly was a thrill to work with @jappiebalisong and submit for this competition.

Open length: 9,71 inch | 246,8mm
Closed length: 5,63 inch | 143,1mm
Weight: ~3.3 oz | ~95 grams
Black T10 Hardware.
Balance: Neutral to slight handle bias. (Depending on the weights configuration)

-Trainer blade:
 Blade material: 440c steel
Blade finish:
Polished Pivot system:
Bushings Crowned edges
Bite handle indicator
Cutouts that focus on tip weight.

 -Handles:
Handle materials. G10, 7075 aluminum
Handle finish: Polished anodization
Handle construction: G10 scales with chanwich 7075 aluminum liners
Hidden zen pins
Jimping both milled on liners and scales
Slight taper for a better flipping experience

Colorways:
Polished silver liners/blade with white G10
Black oxide coating liners/blade with red G10

The Flare is a modern balisong where bold design meets flawless balance. Born from a passion for flipping, every angle and cut reflects speed, control, and style. With its vibrant, sporty aesthetic and meticulously crafted form, it's more than a tool — it's a statement in motion.

The Flare didn't just come from a sketchpad — it became a reflection of my own attitude towards flipping. As a flipper myself, I've always seen balisong not just as a hobby, but as a form of sport and choreography. It's movement, rhythm, and precision — and I wanted The Flare to reflect that. That's why its design is fast, athletic, and full of contrast — as a sport uniform or inventory.

But beyond its sporty roots, The Flare also breaks away from traditional balisong design language. I wanted it to feel modern — clean, deliberate, and distinct. The colored frame, partial blade accents, and bold contrast details are not often seen in the balisong space. These elements give it a crisp, contemporary look that sets it apart — not just as a tool for flipping, but as a design object in its own right.

The design is based on a frame made of a single piece of aluminum. The overlays are attached to it at the top and bottom, also made of aluminum. The frame is covered with Teflon. The overlays are treated with bead blast and anodized in black. The blade is made of steel also treated with bead blast and partially covered with black oxidation, partially with Teflon in the color of the handle. In the axial unit there are bushings and zen pins hidden under the overlays. The screws are also covered with Teflon. The classic center of mass is just below the pivot point on the handle.