A balisong, also known as a butterfly knife, is a type of folding pocket knife. Its special feature is the construction, in which the blade is located between two handles when closed. According to the main version, the butterfly knife was invented in the Philippines and its name "balisong" comes from the name of one of the Philippine villages. However, similar construction knives were produced in France. This knife got its colloquial name — the butterfly knife - from the trajectory of the handles when opening, resembling the rotational movement of butterfly wings. Balisongs became very popular after World War II — American servicemen brought exotic knives from the Philippines.
The balisong handles rotate in opposite directions around the shank. Thanks to this, you can make a tricks. This is called "flipping". There are even world flipping competitions. When performing tricks, a beginner should remember that one of the balisong handles is dangerous and called "Bite", and the second is "Safe". The latch is always located on the dangerous part. In the open position of the blade, this handle faces the cutting edge. Therefore, during the rotation - flipping of the balisong, the finger should not remain on the dangerous handle. In our store you can also buy training versions of balisongs, which can be used to practice tricks without the risk.
Please note that balisongs or butterfly knives are prohibited in some countries.