Jan 26, 2021 · Tang Pins. Tang pins are pins press-fit into the blade of the balisong that hit tang cups pressed into the handles to stop the handles from touching and slapping during use. One well known maker who uses tang pins is Jerry Hom of HOM Design, who uses tang pins on his knives, such as the famous Basilisk (pictured above). Handles. Liners

Nov 24, 2020 · Tang Pins are press fit into the blade and impact with tang cups that are indented into the handles. These stop the handles from slapping each other during use. Tang Pins can be slightly bouncy sounding, depending on the material used, though they are usually quieter than other pin systems.

May 28, 2022 · Tang pins are a type of balisong action where the blade has one (google benchmade 42) or 2 (google HOM basilisk) pins sticking through the blade perpendicular to the blade and then the handles have “tang cups” little divots that clasp around them.

Apr 8, 2019 · I prefer tang but it’s all preference. I would get a knife with either set/hidden zen pins (squid, nrb) or something tang pin. Can’t go wrong with either but I think zen pins with screws are too much maintenance.

Nov 4, 2002 · What material would you guys use for a tang pin for a Balisong knife and would you heat treat it? Would you use the same as the blade material and drive in...

Mar 4, 2022 · Most tang pin balisongs contain 2 tang pins, one for the open position and one for closed. Others, such as the Cold Steel Arc Angel, have a single tang pin for keeping the knife locked open, but contain "kickers" to handle keeping …

Tang Pin – The tang pins hold the blade away from the handle when the knife is closed to prevent dulling, and, in some cases, a second pin is used to keep the handles from excessively banging together when the knife is being manipulated.

Oct 1, 2020 · Tang Pins - Metal dowel pins that are pressed into the blade which contacts the handles to prevent the handles from touching. Now that you understand the basic anatomy of a balisong, don't forget to maintain it!

Tang Pin(s) Pin meant to hold the blade away from the handle when closed to prevent dulling; and, in some cases, a second pin to keep the handles from excessively banging together while the butterfly knife is being manipulated.

Nov 15, 2023 · Tang Pins: Metal dowel pins pressed into the blade, contacting the handles to prevent touching. Pinsless: Refers to a balisong without stop pins; the blade and handle geometry are designed for handles to stop naturally at specific positions.