LDY Knives Kite V1.5 - OG - Black and Silver Aluminum

LDY Kite AL V1.5 Live Balisong in Black and Silver

The LDY Kite AL V1.5 is the refined aluminum version of LDY's Kite platform, and this OG build pairs black scales with silver anodized handles around a live 440C blade in LDY's standard original profile. It is built for flippers first, with a neutral, momentum driven balance that makes it a favorite for learning and competition alike. See every Kite AL build, trainer, and titanium Kite we carry in our LDY Balisong collection.

Blade

The 4.5 inch original blade is cut from 440C stainless, a tough, low maintenance choice for a balisong that will get dropped while you learn new combos. It holds a usable working edge and resists rust from sweaty hands. If you would rather drill aerials without an edge, the Kite AL V1.5 Trainer runs the same handles with a bottle opener blank, and the Kite AL V1.5 Reverse Tanto swaps in a stronger tip. Our knife steel comparison shows where 440C sits.

Pivots and Balance

Dual side reinforced pivots and anti pinch pivot protection keep the action smooth and save your fingers on fast rollovers. Balance sits close to neutral with a classic momentum feel, and the adjustable weight system lets you shift it toward the handles or the blade to suit your style.

Handle

Dual stage CNC machining holds tight tolerances across the aluminum handles, and LDY tunes the acoustics so the Kite AL has a clean, crisp sound through every catch. Prefer a different look? The Kite AL V1.5 in Oasis and Blue runs the same build, and the Kite Ti steps up to titanium with carbon fiber scales.

Flipping

At 10 inches open, 5.5 inches closed, and 4 ounces, the Kite AL is a full size balisong with the weight and reach for aerials, rollovers, and fanning combos. Compare it against other flippers in our balisong knives collection.