Butterfly Knives and Balisongs

Float like a butterfly, sting like a Butterfly Knife! Also called balisongs, batangas knives, and fan knives, these EDC weapons can fold their blade into the handles by rotating around on rivets or screws. Originating in different regions of the Philippines, butterfly knives were adopted by soldiers stationed there and spread around the world. The usefulness of these knives can not be overstated, since they can fold to a compact size and generally are slender enough to fit in a pocket comfortably.

A distinctive part of their appeal comes from the variety of tricks you can learn to perform. Using momentum, these fan knives can flip, spin, and twirl in different ways that will impress your friends and family, or any stranger who happens to see it. For the absolute beginner, training butterfly knives are available with the same weight and shape but with an unsharpened blade.

Since their dispersion around the globe and rise in popularity due to their versatile blade shapes, ornate handle decorations, and easy to carry compact size, having a butterfly knife has become a popular choice. Due to their deadly reputation, they are restricted or sometimes illegal to own or carry. Please check with the laws and regulations to your specific location before taking home one of these flip knives.