BaliYo by Spyderco

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


Appearance in catalogs

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.[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
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.

Technical information

References

  1. From the Spyderco.com discussion forum thread | 'Some Baliyo history - Talkin' Story'

Pictures

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