Balisong Guides
Why Are Butterfly Knives Illegal? The History Behind the Bans
How balisongs were caught by laws written for spring-powered switchblades, and why that long settlement is now coming apart.
Butterfly Knife Blade Types: 8 Shapes and What Each One Does
The eight butterfly knife blade shapes we make, what each one is actually for, what it costs, and which one to buy first.
Why Balisong Butterfly? Handmade Filipino Balisongs, Proven by 650 Reviews
Five years, 650 customer reviews and a 4.79 average. Here is what makes a Balisong Butterfly knife great, and why buyers trust it over mass-produced butterfly knives.
Balisong Trainer Knives: A Beginner’s Guide to Flipping Safely
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D2 vs Damascus vs 440C: Best Balisong Blade Steel?
The best steel for a butterfly knife depends on how you use it: D2 tool steel offers the best mix of edge retention and value for flipp...
How to Flip a Balisong: Beginner’s Guide & First Tricks
To flip a butterfly knife, hold the safe handle (the one that closes over the blade's unsharpened spine), let the bite handle swing fre...
Batangas Balisong: The Original Filipino Butterfly Knife
The Batangas knife, better known around the world as the balisong or butterfly knife, is a folding knife that originated in Batangas pr...
How to Sharpen a Balisong Butterfly Knife (Step-by-Step)
To sharpen a butterfly knife, open the balisong fully, tape or latch both handles together so they cannot swing, then work the edge on ...
Where to Buy a Balisong: The Honest 2026 Buyer’s Guide
Short version: if you want a real Filipino balisong, buy it from the people who forged it. If you want a production flipper, buy it fro...
How Much Does a Butterfly Knife Cost? 2026 Price Guide
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