The Benefits and Drawbacks of Popular Balisong Knives

 

A balisong knife is an often folding pocket knife with a partially or fully external sharpened blade. It is designed to resemble the shape of butterfly's wings, hence the name. The knife's blade can be opened by pressing down on one or both of the handels and by pressing inward on the spine at each side beyond the locking mechanism.

Some people actually believe that these types of knives can be used to hurt someone else easily, but this is not true at all. In fact, they are actually a very safe type of knife. They do not have a locking mechanism that will suddenly release the blade. 

This means that you will have to manually release the other blade in order for it to come out. The entire balisong knife has been designed so that it is safe to use by anyone, regardless of their experience with knives.

Balisong Knife’s Origins

The balisong knife was invented by H. R. Davies around 1900, although there are well-known earlier examples which pre-date this design. A classic example of the folding knife is the "Butterfly Knife". This weapon has become well known due to The Butterfly Knife's history in gang culture. 

These knives were introduced in the early 1900s and quickly gained notoriety for their use in various mafia related crimes, although balisong knives are not typically used or favoured by these organizations, they became associated with them due to popularity of the weapons in movies (especially those that involved famous gangsters like Al Capone) and books (such as James Ellroy's "American Tabloid").

Introduced into the United States during the 1920s, balisong knives are marketed as a status symbol and a collector's item. Some people even claim that their utility as a self-defense device is what gives them value to collectors.

A Description of Balisong knives

A butterfly knife is typically held in the closed position with one hand around either handle, leaving fingers of one hand free to operate its blades. The name comes from the distinctive shape of this handle resembling an open butterfly, with its wings folded back along its body. 

To open or close these knives, you need to push both handles away from each other manually using your fingers so they will lock in place when fully extended. These knives are sometimes referred to as balisong knives, which is a Filipino word for "butterfly".

The two basic types of butterfly knife you'll encounter are the traditional or classic butterfly knife and the "tactical" butterfly knife, which is designed to operate like a switchblade. The tactical version requires thumb pressure to open up.

Balisongs For Self Defense

In the unlikely event of a legal self-defense scenario, butterfly knives are likely to be seen as dangerous weapons under California law. The use of a balisong knife in defense of yourself is allowed, but the blade must be open and fully exposed at all times. 

The knife must also be used in an attempt to prevent or terminate a felony or to defend against immediate danger of death or great bodily injury. Butterfly knives have been described as the most difficult blades in America to own because there is no exception for self-defense.

Negative Impacts Of Balisongs

Butterfly knives have been used in a number of violent crimes, which leads some people to believe that they can be useful as personal weapons. However, balisong knives are often turned against their owners during a fight. It's also easy to forget whether they're open or closed in the heat of the moment.

Another disadvantage of butterfly knives is that they're small, which means you have less control over them than you do with other types of blades. This makes it more difficult to use them for defensive purposes. It's also easy to forget whether the knife is open or closed in the heat of the moment, which can lead to accidental stabbing with the pointy parts of the blade.

Everyone Loves and Uses Balisongs!

Balisong knives got a lot of love and fame from everyone. These decorative weapons are used in several areas of everyday life. These knives are used not only by soldiers but also by civilians for survival purposes.