BaliYo by Spyderco

BaliYo is a new concept in pens, a butterfly pen!

Appearance in catalogs

The BaliYo has appeared in the following catalogs:

• 2013 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2014 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2015 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2016 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2017 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2018 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2019 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2020 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2023 Spyderco Product Guide

Designer

Eric Glesser

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.

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
YCN102	Blue and gray	N/A	$15.00 (2023)	The BaliYo Wing's handles feature an all-new, extra-wide design with longitudinal slots on each side. These enhanced features make the handles easier to grip, separate, and manipulate—especially for novice BaliYo enthusiasts.	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.