>>528051Benchmade, hands down. Models 42, 51, and 62 in that order of preference. They are NOT cheap by any means but they are without a doubt the best.
For a reasonably priced balisong, check out Bear & Son cutlery. The standard model is ~$50 usd and they also sell trainers (particularly good because they weigh the same as the normal butterflies). Great quality for the money, but it's still not a benchmade.
Pic related B&S stag bone damascus