Fly Vg10 Original Filipino Balisong butterfly Knife BF-44
Original price was: $167.95.$125.96Current price is: $125.96.
Fast and hard to follow, the BF-44 Fly is a light 150g VG10 build in brass and kamagong.
Blade Materials – Vg10 Super Steel
Handle Materials – Brass with Kamagong Wood Inserts
Overall Length – 24cm
Blade Length -12cm
Weight – 150g
Handmade in Austin, TX. Ships Worldwide.
Every knife is built by hand in our workshop in Austin, Texas, by Filipino makers trained in the Batangas tradition. We ship to any country we are allowed to send a knife to. Free shipping inside the United States, 49 USD flat everywhere else. Shipping and delivery times
The BF-44 Fly is a 150g VG10 balisong, brass with kamagong wood inserts, 12cm blade in a 24cm frame. It is one of the quick ones, and speed is a thing you build rather than buy, so this page is mostly about the unsharpened version of this knife and why we sell it for exactly the same money as the sharp one.
Same knife, same price, no edge
Above the Add to Cart button there is an option to order this as a trainer. Choose it and the Fly arrives.25 with an unsharpened blade. Not a discount, not a surcharge. Every model on this site works the same way.
People ask why we do not charge less for a knife we did not have to sharpen. Because sharpening is a small part of building one of these. The forging, the grinding, the fitting of the handles, the tuning of both pivots, the leather sheath cut to the frame: all of that is identical. Charging less would imply the trainer is a lesser object, and it is not.
What a trainer actually gets you
- Repetition without consequence. The only way to get fast is to drop the knife several hundred times. That is a very different afternoon with a blunt blade.
- The identical weight and balance. 150g, same pivots, same handles. Muscle memory built on this transfers directly to the live blade.
- Somewhere to practise. You can work on a new trick on the sofa rather than standing over a towel in the kitchen.
- A knife you are not afraid of. Fear makes you grip tight, and a tight grip is the single most common reason a beginner cannot flip smoothly.
That last one is the real argument. Speed does not come from the knife. It comes from a loose hand, and a loose hand comes from not flinching.
What it does not get you
A trainer is not soft and it is not a toy. It has the same 150g of brass and steel swinging on the same pins, and it will bruise a knuckle and chip a tile. Wear shoes, keep it away from your face, and do not hand it to a child on the grounds that it is blunt.
It also will not teach you edge awareness. Knowing which handle is the safe one becomes a reflex only when it matters, so most people move to the live blade sooner than they expect. Owning both is the normal path and the one we would recommend.
Specification for this VG10 balisong
| Blade steel | VG10, around 60 HRC |
|---|---|
| Handle | Brass with kamagong wood inserts |
| Overall length | 24cm open |
| Blade length | 12cm |
| Weight | 150g |
On the law
Rules on balisongs vary by country and, in the United States, by state. Trainers are not automatically treated differently from live blades everywhere, whatever a forum post from 2019 told you. Check what applies where you live before you order. We will not guess on your behalf, because guessing wrong is your problem and not ours, and that is not a position we are comfortable putting a customer in.
The steel on this VG10 butterfly knife
VG10 is a Japanese stainless developed for kitchen knives, roughly 15% chromium at around 60 HRC. Fine edge, strong retention, no rust. It is the cheapest steel band on this site despite the reputation the name carries. The one honest drawback is that a fully dull VG10 edge is more work to restore than 440C.
Sheath and shipping on this VG10 balisong
A fitted leather sheath comes with the knife, trainer or otherwise. US shipping is free and everywhere else is a flat $49.
the VG10 is taken to 58-60 HRC, the same hardness we use across the whole shelf.
Every knife is checked for lockup, pivot action and edge before it goes in the box. Nothing ships that we would not keep for ourselves.
Processing
Most orders leave the bench in 1 to 3 business days. If the knife you picked is not in stock we forge it for you, which takes roughly 2 to 3 weeks. Engraving adds a little time on top of that.
What shipping costs
- United States: free on every order.
- Everywhere else: a flat 49 dollars for the whole order, however many knives are in it, so two at once ship for the same as one.
How long it takes
- USA: 4 to 8 business days
- International: 8 to 14 business days, longer if customs takes an interest
Those are carrier estimates, not promises we can enforce.
Tracking
A tracking number reaches you by email as soon as the parcel is collected. Carriers often take 24 to 48 hours to start showing movement, so a quiet first day is normal.
Customs and local law
Import duty, VAT and customs fees are set by your own country and are yours to pay. Balisong law varies by country and by US state, so it is worth checking yours before you order.
The full detail lives on Order and Shipping and Return or Exchange.
Hand-forged in the Batangas tradition
The balisong was born in Batangas, Philippines. Every knife in this catalogue is made by Filipino artisans and metalworkers, many from families with generations of experience, now working in the United States. Blades are ground from 440C stainless, D2 tool steel, VG10, high carbon and Damascus, and fitted to handles of kamagong ebony, carabao horn, Philippine deer horn and bone.
Checked four times
Detailed hand inspection, smoothness and pivot testing, blade alignment checks, and durability and finish quality control. If a knife doesn't meet our standards, it never reaches our customers.
Engraving available
Initials or short text $19 in the font you choose, a custom logo $29. Select it above Add to Cart and upload the logo file at checkout.
A sheath with every knife
Every knife includes a fitted leather sheath. Both live blades and trainers are offered, and every order ships worldwide with tracking.
Buying more than one?
Trade pricing starts at ten pieces and reaches 45% under retail at volume, with your logo on the bolster. See wholesale and bulk, or design one from scratch.
Owner reviews
What owners say
19 reviews for Fly Vg10 Original Filipino Balisong butterfly Knife BF-44
Shipping and returns
Processing
Most orders ship in 1 to 3 business days.
USA delivery
4 to 8 business days, tracked door to door.
International
8 to 14 business days. Customs times vary by country.
Made to order
Out of stock pieces are handcrafted for you in 2 to 3 weeks.
We ship worldwide. The customer is responsible for customs, VAT and local legality.
Returns and exchanges Read the warranty
Lily P. (verified owner) –
“Flipping the Balisong is like engaging with a piece of functional art that’s a pleasure to use.”
Owen H. (verified owner) –
“The precision and elegance in your Balisong knives make them a cut above the rest.”
Ava T. (verified owner) –
“Flipping the Balisong is like a tactile journey of balance and precision.”
Sophia S. (verified owner) –
“Owning a Balisong is like possessing a unique blend of craftsmanship and functionality.”
Leo L. (verified owner) –
“The craftsmanship of your Balisong knives is a reflection of your dedication to quality.”
Caleb B.: (verified owner) –
“Flipping the Balisong is like engaging in a dance of movement and mastery.”
Isabella G. (verified owner) –
“Owning a Balisong is like holding a piece of functional artistry in your hands.”
Katherine Williams –
I collect balisongs and this one is right up there with my favorites. Comes with a nice pouch which is a nice touch. Beyond happy with how this turned out.
Rachel Allen –
Been eyeing this design for months and it did not disappoint. Even the smaller details like the pivot screws are finished well. Fit and finish is way above what I expected at this price. Weight is perfectly balanced for flipping. Will definitely order again for another one.
Larry Rivera –
Five stars isn’t even enough honestly. Pivots feel dialed in with zero blade play. Beyond happy with how this turned out. Love that it’s rooted in real Filipino balisong tradition but made and shipped from the US.
Jennifer Hall –
Been eyeing this design for months and it did not disappoint. Action is smooth right out of the box. No break in needed. Beyond happy with how this turned out.
Jerry Kelly –
Nice pickup for the price. Handle feels solid, just a touch heavier than I expected. Would still tell others to give this a try.
Katherine Williams –
I collect balisongs and this one is right up there with my favorites. Comes with a nice pouch which is a nice touch. Beyond happy with how this turned out.
Rachel Allen –
Been eyeing this design for months and it did not disappoint. Even the smaller details like the pivot screws are finished well. Fit and finish is way above what I expected at this price. Weight is perfectly balanced for flipping. Will definitely order again for another one.
Larry Rivera –
Five stars isn’t even enough honestly. Pivots feel dialed in with zero blade play. Beyond happy with how this turned out. Love that it’s rooted in real Filipino balisong tradition but made and shipped from the US.
Jennifer Hall –
Been eyeing this design for months and it did not disappoint. Action is smooth right out of the box. No break in needed. Beyond happy with how this turned out.
Jerry Kelly –
Nice pickup for the price. Handle feels solid, just a touch heavier than I expected. Would still tell others to give this a try.
Samantha Edwards –
My coworker couldn’t stop talking about this after I tried flipping it. Weight is perfectly balanced for flipping. Would not hesitate to order again.
Chloe Ramirez –
This has already earned a permanent spot in my collection.