Should This Be Your First Balisong? - Steel Astra by Thomas Balisong

The Steel Astra by Thomas Balisong is one of the cheapest balisongs you can buy that's actually good. But how good is it? And is it a good balisong to start out on as your very first? That is what I'll be answering in this video. This video is not sponsored in any way and I purchased the Steel Astra with my own money. You can buy one on thomasbalisong.com (not an affiliate link): ThomasBalisong Astra https://share.google/EUwsCSb3jzcrcIFLV They were also on Amazon, but I don't see them listed currently. -- Giveaway information -- The giveaway entry period will end on 07-19-2026 at 5pm EST. Leave a comment that includes, 'enter me in the giveaway' to be entered to win either the Nabalis Canyon or Nabalis Lighting. --- Join my balisong Discord server:   / discord   I also have an Instagram:   / benshaminflips   My virtual tip jar: https://buymeacoffee.com/benshaminflips Timestamps: 0:00 A $20 Balisong?! 0:12 Surprise Giveaway! 1:58 What it's like to flip the Steel Astra 12:09 I don't want the details. Is it good? 13:28 Important notes about recommendations 14:26 My recommendation if you have lots of balisongs already 14:46 My recommendation to those that have 1 or 2 balisongs already 15:50 Should this be a beginner's first balisong?