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Squid Industries was founded in 2016 in San Diego, California with one purpose: build the best balisong in America. Every knife and trainer in their lineup is CNC machined, fiber laser cut, and double disc ground in the United States — designed from the ground up by flippers, for flippers. The lineup spans every level of the sport, from the Squiddy and Squiddy-B TSA-friendly plastic trainers for beginners and travelers, to premium aluminum trainers like the Triton and Nautilus, to live blades including the Weehawk wharncliffe and the Krake Raken tanto for experienced flippers who carry and compete. The FlyFather 2 is a collaboration with Pro-Tech Knives of Placentia, California — Squid Industries' balisong expertise paired with Pro-Tech's precision machining on a USA-made live blade platform built to a standard neither company reaches alone. Knifeworks is a proud authorized Squid Industries dealer. Questions? Call 888-225-9775.

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USA Made in San Diego, CaliforniaCNC machined, fiber laser cut, double disc ground. Every Squid Industries product is built in the United States for flippers, by flippers.

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Pro-Tech CollaborationThe FlyFather 2 combines Squid Industries balisong expertise with Pro-Tech's Placentia, CA precision machining — a live blade built to a standard neither makes alone.

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TSA-Safe Trainer OptionsSquiddy and Squiddy-B plastic trainers carry no blade restriction — fly with them, practice anywhere, no compliance form required.

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Authorized Dealer — Fast ShippingEvery Squid Industries product ships same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana. Questions? Call 888-225-9775.

Squid Industries Balisongs & Trainers: Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Squid Industries balisongs, trainers, and the Pro-Tech FlyFather 2 collaboration, answered by the Knifeworks team.

What is Squid Industries and where are their products made?+

Squid Industries was founded in 2016 in San Diego, California with the sole purpose of building top-of-the-line balisongs. Every knife and trainer in their lineup is designed and manufactured in the United States using CNC machining, fiber laser cutting, and double disc grinding. Squid Industries builds specifically for flippers — every product decision, from blade steel to pivot system to balance profile, reflects hands-on experience with butterfly knife performance.

What is the difference between a Squid Industries trainer and a live blade?+

Squid Industries trainers — including the Squiddy, Squiddy-B, Triton, and Nautilus — use unsharpened plastic or aluminum blades with no cutting edge. They are designed for learning and practicing balisong technique without the injury risk of a live blade and without the legal restrictions that apply to butterfly knives in some jurisdictions. Live blade balisongs — the Weehawk, Krake Raken, and FlyFather 2 — use real steel blades with sharpened edges and are subject to butterfly knife laws that vary significantly by state and country.

What is the Squid Industries FlyFather 2 and how is it different from other Squid knives?+

The FlyFather 2 is a collaboration between Squid Industries and Pro-Tech Knives of Placentia, California. Pro-Tech contributes the precision machining and blade production — the same manufacturing standard behind the Pro-Tech Godfather and TR-5. Squid Industries contributes balisong-specific design knowledge: handle geometry, zen pin placement, bushing pivot tuning, and balance. The result is a USA-made live balisong with a 4.25-inch 154CM spear point blade, aluminum channel handles, and tolerances neither company would produce alone. Available in black aluminum (FF2101) and red aluminum (FF2101-RED).

What is the difference between the Weehawk and the Krake Raken?+

The Weehawk and Krake Raken are both Squid Industries live blade balisongs differing primarily in blade geometry. The Weehawk uses a wharncliffe-style blade with a flat cutting edge and dropped tip — optimized for controlled slicing performance. The Krake Raken uses a tanto-style blade with a reinforced tip — suited to experienced flippers who want a working knife capable of both utility and penetration. Both are USA-made and built to Squid Industries' flip-focused construction standards.

Are Squid Industries balisongs legal to carry?+

Butterfly knife laws vary significantly by state, country, and locality. In the United States, some states permit balisongs freely, others restrict them by blade length or classify them as switchblades, and some prohibit them entirely. Internationally, laws vary widely. Knifeworks ships live balisongs where legally permitted. It is the buyer's responsibility to verify legality in their jurisdiction before ordering. Squid Industries trainers with unsharpened blades are not regulated as knives in most jurisdictions and are TSA-friendly for air travel.

What makes the Squiddy and Squiddy-B trainers TSA-friendly?+

The Squiddy and Squiddy-B are made entirely from plastic — CPVC and acetal respectively — with no sharpened blade or cutting edge. TSA classifies them as non-weapon items, not knives. They can be packed in carry-on luggage without restriction, making them the go-to choice for flippers who want to practice on the road. Both feature integral monoblock channel construction, press-fit steel zen pins, and latchless design built to Squid Industries' production standard.

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Live Blades and Trainers Built for Flippers, By Flippers.

Knifeworks is an authorized Squid Industries dealer. Every knife ships same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana. Butterfly knives are restricted in some states — call 888-225-9775 with questions before ordering.

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