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==History, mentionings from the forums etc.== | ==History, mentionings from the forums etc.== | ||
In this post on the Spyderco.com forum, from 11 May 2021, [[Sal Glesser]] shares some of the history of the BaliYo: | |||
''I thought to share some history. About 2006 or 2007, we came up with the idea to make a "legal" bali-song. After much thought, we decided on a pen. Eric picked up the project and ran with. He designed, patented and went through the entire manufacturing process in USA and China. He also worked with a musician to create a "sound" and with a camera on his head, he made a video. Memory trip.'' | |||
''Our very own Wouter was a big help in the beginning, with promotion, contests, etc.''<ref>From the Spyderco.com discussion forum thread [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?p=1522237#p1522237 | 'Some Baliyo history - Talkin' Story']</ref> | |||
==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web== | ==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web== |
Revision as of 16:09, 27 April 2023
BaliYo is a new concept in pens, a butterfly pen!
Appearance in catalogs
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
In this post on the Spyderco.com forum, from 11 May 2021, Sal Glesser shares some of the history of the BaliYo:
I thought to share some history. About 2006 or 2007, we came up with the idea to make a "legal" bali-song. After much thought, we decided on a pen. Eric picked up the project and ran with. He designed, patented and went through the entire manufacturing process in USA and China. He also worked with a musician to create a "sound" and with a camera on his head, he made a video. Memory trip.
Our very own Wouter was a big help in the beginning, with promotion, contests, etc.[1]
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
Variations
BaliYo variations made in US are marketed as heavy duty and have
- brass weight rings
- crack resistant heavy duty polymer
- removable and reversible clips
- refillable Fisher Space Ink Cartridge
SKU | Color Combination | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
YUS100 | Red/White/Blue | N/A | 34.95$ (2014) | N/A | Stainless Steel Wire Clip | LH/RH, TU | N/A | |
YUS101 | Pink & Orange | N/A | 34.95$ (2014) | N/A | Stainless Steel Wire Clip | LH/RH, TU | N/A | |
YUS102 | Blue & Green | N/A | 34.95$ (2014) | N/A | Stainless Steel Wire Clip | LH/RH, TU | N/A | |
YUS103 | Gray | N/A | N/A | N/A | Stainless Steel Wire Clip | LH/RH, TU | N/A | |
YUS104 | Blue & Orange | N/A | N/A | N/A | Stainless Steel Wire Clip | LH/RH, TU | N/A | |
YUS105 | Red & Orange | N/A | N/A | N/A | Stainless Steel Wire Clip | LH/RH, TU | N/A | |
YUS106 | White & Pink | N/A | 34.95$ (2014) | N/A | Stainless Steel Wire Clip | LH/RH, TU | N/A |
BaliYo variations made in China are marketed as lightweight and have
- stainless steel rings
- removable and reversible clips
- refillable Ink Cartridge
SKU | Color Combination | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
YCN100 | Black | N/A | 9.99$ (2014) | N/A | Stainless Steel Wire Clip | LH/RH, TU | N/A | |
YCN101 | Gray | N/A | 9.99$ (2014) | N/A | Stainless Steel Wire Clip | LH/RH, TU | N/A |
Most collectible variation
The all-white BaliYo, which has never been offered for sale. It can only be won in a BaliYo contest. Contests are regularly organized online on any of the BaliYo social media channels.
Technical information
References
- ↑ From the Spyderco.com discussion forum thread | 'Some Baliyo history - Talkin' Story'