The Crescent was made in a collaborative effort between Jappiebalisong and Ivy (Ivyilv) It won the Create With Nabalis 2025 design competition and has since been refined and produced by Nabalis,
the Crescent's design grew from a simple idea: to create the knife we personally wished existed on the market. The entire process centered around a minimalistic design language—clean, intentional, and focused on delivering a light and responsive flipping experience. We aimed to make a bali that not only looked premium but remained affordable within its price range.
A shorter form factor, chamfered handles, and a Japanese-inspired tanto blade formed the core of the concept. We wanted something both of us would genuinely buy ourselves: a good-looking, classic G10 balisong that fills a missing spot in the market—cheap, practical, yet still visually striking. Every choice in the design was refined to achieve that balance.
Specifications:
- Weight: 3.45Ounces/98g
- Handle Design: Channel
- Total Length (Open Position): 255mm/10.04"
- Total Length (Closed Position):145mm/5.7"
- Handle Length: 142mm/5.79"
- Handle Thickness: 12.6mm/0.5“
- Blade Length: 125mm/4.92"
- Handle Material: 7075 Aluminum
- Handle Finish: Anodized Polished Satin
- Blade Material: 420 Heat Treated Stainless Steel
- Blade Finish(Black):QPQ
- Blade Edge: Dull
- Pin Design: Zen Pins
- Pivot Design: Bushings
- Pivot Screw: T10
- Latch Design: Latchless
- Balance Profile: 35mm from pivot center/Light handle bias