Squid Industries Mako Bottle Opener V5 - Inked Silver

The Squid Industries Mako Bottle Opener V5 is a performance-focused balisong trainer that blends smooth flipping characteristics with a playful bottle opener trainer blade design, making it one of the most recognizable trainers in the Squid Industries lineup. The V5 generation refines the Mako platform with updated tuning, improved balance, and enhanced overall fit and finish while maintaining the lightweight flipping profile that made earlier versions popular among beginner and intermediate balisong enthusiasts. Unlike live-blade butterfly knives, the Mako V5 uses an unsharpened trainer blade shaped around an integrated bottle opener design, allowing users to safely practice aerials, rollovers, and technical manipulation without a sharpened edge. The trainer blade design also gives the Mako a distinctive appearance that separates it from more traditional balisong trainers. The handles are machined from lightweight aluminum, providing responsive handling and fast rotational movement while maintaining durability for regular flipping practice. Lightweight, durable, and highly fidget-friendly, the Mako Bottle Opener V5 is well-suited for everyday flipping practice and skill progression.

Key Features:
Balisong trainer with bottle opener blade design
Unsharpened trainer blade for safe flipping practice
Lightweight aluminum handles

Specifications

Blade Steel: 410 Stainless Steel

Blade Shape: Trainer

Blade Finish: DLC

Blade Length: 4.25"

Overall Length: 9.75"

Handle Length: 5.50"

Handle Material: Aluminum

Handle Finish: Silver

Locking Mechanism: Latchless

Weight: 4.19oz

Country of Origin: USA