Balisong
A Balisong is a Filipino pocketknife also known as a Butterfly. The knife consists of two handle halves that can be rotated 180 degrees. The blade sits between the two handle parts, attached with a pivot pin. In some European countries and US states, possession of this type of knife is illegal, while others restrict ownership and prohibit carrying the knife in public. It takes a lot of practice and skill to handle a Balisong safely.
The fast opening and closing of the knife can be achieved with a variety of different movements. The knife was most likely developed by Filipino fishermen who needed a very safe work tool on their swaying boats. At rest, the blade is completely encased by the two handle scales and can be opened with a flick of the wrist.
- Accessory
- Pocket Knife
- N690
- Synthetic Elastomer, Aluminum
- Push Button
- Push Button
- Fixed Blade
- N690
- Micarta
- Rex Applegate
- Fixed
- Pocket Knife
- Carbon Steel
- Walnut Wood
- Twist Lock
- Nail Nick
- Fixed Blade
- 440C
- Grenadill Wood
- Fixed
- Straight Razor
- O1
- Tortoiseshell
- 6/8 Inch
- Square Point
- Straight Razor
- Carbon Steel
- Carbon Fibre
- 6/8 Inch
- Spanish Point
- Pocket Knife
- D2
- Zytel
- Chad Los Banos
- Framelock
- Thumb Stud