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Cycloid HD (Glass-Reinforced)

The ultimate plastic trainer: beginner-friendly, durable, and quiet.

Regular price $95.00 USD
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  • Product Description

    The Cycloid HD (Heavy Duty) is the most premium plastic butterfly knife trainer available. Whether you're looking for your first flipper, or are already experienced balisong flipper, the Cycloid HD balance, grip, and durability will meet your needs perfectly. Made from glass-reinforced nylon, the Cycloid HD is the heavier, more durable, and more rigid older brother to the Cycloid v2.1. The Cycloid HD features channel-construction handles and clocks in at 2.8 oz. The Cycloid HD offers a highly granular adjustable balance with a homogenous weight distribution, plus threadlocker-free tuning, and the high-performance Zippy bearing system.

    Specs at a glance

    • Weight: 2.8 oz
    • Material: Glass-reinforced Nylon
    • Construction: Channel
    • Threadlocker: Not required
    • Pivots: Bearings with precision raceways

    Full Cycloid v2.1 Changelog

    Maintenance Guide

    Balance Adjustment Video

    Blade Bias Video

    Features

    • Zippy's are the original balisong where the bearings rotate in two precision-milled raceways: a pivot system with unrivaled axial stability and smoothness.
    • Threadlocker-free double-nylock hardware tuning system keeps the Cycloid lockup tight without messing around with threadlocker.
    • Adjustable balance: Choose between nearly unlimited balance profiles by adding or removing Tungsten weights in both the blade and handles. The Cycloid balance profile can be adjusted to be blade biased, neutral, handle biased, and everything inbetween.
    • Unrivaled durability among plastic balisongs: made of the engineering thermoplastic Glass-reinforced Nylon PA12, the Cycloid HD offers serious rigidity and durability.
    • Hybrid channel/extension spacer handle design featuring tang pins for fantastic sound and the best durability of any plastic balisong.
    • Positive Jimping for extra grip on ladders and chokers.
    The most durable and premium plastic balisong trainer available: The Zippy Cycloid is the best plastic balisong for beginners and experienced flippers alike, featuring the renowned Zippy bearing system, chanwich design, and adjustable balance.

    Disclaimer

    Please note that the texture of the Nylon handles is very distinct, and feels like 3000 grit sandpaper, and that some Cycloid HD's have cosmetic blackening on the sides of the interior tang pins (as shown in image 10).

    The Cycloid HD is not compatible with Zippy Slim, Weight, or LED Caps.

    I'm a one-man operation making Cycloid's as fast as I can. While I typically ship out orders within a few days, you may check the current shipping times here under "Current Wait Time".

Customer Reviews

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Shaun V.
Superb Craftsmanship

This is the nicest pieces of superb craftsmanship and a very unique design. The Cycloid HD is very innovative and fun to flip. I love how near silent it is when all the plastic and metal balisongs clank. Don't get me wrong, I love the clanking, but when my toddler is sleeping, I don't wanna wake her. It's also extremely durable. Being new to flipping, I drop my balis A LOT! The Cycloid HD holds up rather well. I can't wait to see what else you come up with. Side note, you have inspired me to want to create my own balisongs. So, thank you.

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Jess
My first balisong and I love it

I was really worried about getting something that'll be difficult to use or flimsy, and this balisong is neither. It feels really good to learn and I've thrown it at many surfaces accidentally without any damage.

My only regret is, I shouldn't have gone with the glow-in-the-dark pieces because they don't show as well as I thought they would, and fun colours would've been better.

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ben Chamberlain
Nice Stuff

I like it a lot, good job Zippy!!

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Sulaiman Abdulwahab
Insane, legitimately one of the best trainers I have owned

Flips smoother than butter, almost near silent so I can take this lil guy everywhere, and the amount of choice with customization is a joy. Eternally thankful that international shipping costs are incredibly reasonable and honestly a steal. I know what’s gonna be putting a hole in my wallet for the foreseeable future

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Anonymous
I have only tried a friends

To be clear I'm ordering mine on Thursday and I can't wait I have only live blade flipped before now which caused me to step away from balis. Due to the price of stitches or the burn of super glue ... But a friend showed me how dumb I was for coming at the hobby that way and showed me his collection of 80 esk trainers and this was my favorite out of all of them even beating a lot of squids stuff including a lot of metal trainers I can't wait to get it keep it up zippy u made a huge fan out of someone who swore off of flipping

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International shipping

International Shipping

Zippy ships international, but the buyer accepts the risk for lost, damaged, or seized packages-it is the customer's responsibility to comply with all local laws and regulations when importing and using this product. It is the customer's responsibilities to be aware of all import requirements when ordering, including but not limited to paying customs/import/duty fees. All international customers: it is your responsibility to looking up your country's customs requirements when you order to ensure you are in compliance, and interface with your country's customs and pay all associated fees if necessary.

For EU customers, be advised that customs will apply a VAT fee of approximately 30€ for importing products that exceed 100€. This is subject to change depending on up-to-date EU regulations; it is the customer's responsibility to verify this at the time of your purchase.

For questions and concerns (looking at you, Aussies), please contact me at zippybalisong@gmail.com. If the Zippy is shipped in 2 packages, you will need to assemble the trainer following these instructions:

Zipper Assembly

Cycloid Assembly

My package hasn't arrived, or my package is lost; what should I do?

Noooooo! Don't panic yet. So far I've never actually had a package get lost in the mail, although delays with USPS aren't unheard of, especially if the shipping is international. If you're a US-customer and your package is lost in the mail, appears lost in the mail, or was marked delivered but wasn't actually delivered, call the USPS immediately (1-800-275-8777)**. The faster they get on the case, the more likely you'll reach a timely resolution and get your Zippy ASAP. You can email me about it, but once I ship it out, I don't have access to any additional information that you don't--I'm just going to refer you to call the shipping carrier for resolution.

**Some tips when calling USPS:
(1) Do not use speakerphone, as this will confuse the automated system.
(2) From the automated menu, say "Package," and follow the prompts with your tracking number.
(3) When it offers "visual mode," I recommend you use it. It's faster and more streamlined.
(4) At the end of the automated system which will track your (delayed) package, say "agent" or "representative" so you can speak to an agent and explain the issue.
(5) Sometimes they only allow the sender to open an investigation. If that's the case, shoot me an email asking for the shipping label, and then use the return address information on the shipping label to provide the sender information.

If you are an international customer and your package hasn't arrived yet, contact your local postal service that interfaces with USPS to evaluate the situation--worst case scenario you may need to reach out to customs to see if your package made it through or was seized. It is the customer's responsibility to comply with all local laws and regulations when importing my products.

Hopefully your package is just delayed (this has always been the case historically when a package appears lost), but if it is actually lost in the mail, I'm very sorry. Believe it or not, it's just as heartbreaking for me as it is for you, since I make every balisong myself and put a lot of love into each one. Unfortunately, I am unable to take responsibility for packages that get lost in the mail (or seized by customs). I offer a variety of shipping options which have different levels of pricing and reliability/risk, and it's up to you to choose what is best for you. I am unable to replace lost packages for free, since each product takes me a considerable amount of time and financial investment to make; I'm not a big Amazon company that manufactures their stuff overseas. Thank you for understanding.

Warranty & Returns

Warranty

If part of the Zippy breaks within 1 year of purchase and it affects functionality, I will replace it for free. Contact me at zippybalisong@gmail.com

In order to qualify for this policy, the issue must affect the function of the balisong. Normal wear and tear (including scratches and dings caused by repeated impact) is not covered by this warranty unless it affects the functionality of the balisong or I determine it to be the result of a manufacturing defect. In order to reduce cost for the customer, the Diode is not covered under the Zippy Warranty.

Worn M2 x 0.4mm nylock nuts are consumables and should be replaced from time to time if you disassemble frequently--these are not covered by the warranty.

Returns & Order Cancellation

I do not accept returns or refunds. All orders are final. Packages that are delayed or lost in the mail are not my responsibility. Many of my products are made-to-order and by the time you contact me to cancel, I may have already begun working on your parts. I am a one-man operation and returns are far too time consuming and costly to deal with. I appreciate you supporting my small business.

Disclaimer

 
By using this website and/or purchasing any Zippy Balisong LLC products from this website or other sources, you agree to abide by all of the following terms and conditions:

Disclaimer

Zippy Balisong LLC modifications are aftermarket mods that the customer installs themselves. The mods do not include a knife or trainer, and it is the customer's responsibility to follow the assembly instructions (listed on each product page) when installing the aftermarket Zippy mods. If you have any questions during the assembly process whatsoever, do not hesitate to contact me for clarification (zippybalisong@gmail.com). Improper installation can lead to property damage and injury, and the onus is on the customer to abide by safe practices when assembling and using these products--any injuries or damage to the customer's knife/trainer or other property during the assembly process or use of the balisong is the responsibility of the customer. Balisongs (whether trainers or knives with a sharp edge) carry inherent risks, and it is the customer's responsibility to operate all Zippy-modded balisongs in a safe and responsible manner to themselves, and everyone around them, including pets and property. To ensure safety, the customer must verify proper hardware tightness (including threadlock and installation), structural integrity of the balisong and all installed mods, and function of the balisong and all modifications prior to each use. It is the customer's responsibility to read the entire product description for each Zippy product they use to ensure they are using the product within recommended guidelines (for example, per the product desccription: the ZippyLucha should not be used at a functional work knife or manipulated over hard surfaces such as concrete). It is the customer's responsibility to comply with all international, federal, and local laws and regulations when importing and using these products.

Zippers, Cycloids, and Diode's are not real knives. These products are balisong trainers, not real knives. The blades are made of plastic, weighted with tungsten. This is not a weapon or a cutting tool and is used for recreation and training only. It is the customer's responsibility to comply with all international, federal, and local laws and regulations when importing and using these products.

You agree to not copy, modify, creative derivate works of, or reverse engineer, in whole, or in part, for any purpose: Zippy's website, products, and intellectual property, including concepts, prototypes, all products, designs, text, and photographs.

Privacy Policy

When purchasing products, you agree to provide accurate information (name, contact method such as email, address, credit/debit card information, and other information. Zippy Balisong LLC reserves the right to request identification following payment to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Zippy Balisong LLC will not sell your personal information to third parties. Zippy Balisong LLC will not share your personal information with third parties without your permission except in response to inquiries by law enforcement and government agencies, or if I have reason to believe your use of the website and purchase of products is for an unlawful purpose. These cases that do not require your consent to share data consist of: court order, a subpoena, legal process, governmental request, or to investigate fraud.