In this video, I'll tell you the story of the Butterfly Knife or Balisong, and we'll try to understand if it's as good as we might think
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@TheGreatest1974 Жыл бұрын
In Britain, if a knife is just too cool, or has any kind of gimmick, it’s banned. That’s literally the criteria if you look at all the banned knives. Meanwhile, all knife crime is done with kitchen knives…..
@nilus2k Жыл бұрын
Yeah but at least you don’t live in a country that has no problem banning silly novelty knives and “dangerous” martial arts weapons like nunchucks but won’t put a law in place to make a background check a requirement to buy a gun nationwide
@71simonforrester Жыл бұрын
So accurate unfortunately, I had to ditch mine when they got banned. I just considered it a toy really
@magnemoe1 Жыл бұрын
As I understand the reason it was banned in Norway was because teens carried them to tricks with. An fidget spinner who was amusing for other then you cut yourself. But as teens was carrying them and tend to get into fights some used them in the fights. I say they are an better design than the folding knife and pretty perfect for an fishing knife.
@ramonlijauco7563 Жыл бұрын
I had a friend who was fooling around with a married woman. As he got on his motorcycle, the husband slipped a long kitchen knife into him via the armpit. The knife cut into his heart and he died right there. Kitchen knives kill.
@ramonlijauco7563 Жыл бұрын
@@seaworth3382 It had a footlong blade. As he spread his arms to hold the motorcycle's handlebar, the guy came at him on his left side.
@lounatik Жыл бұрын
Im a Filipino born and raised in the province that made the balisong. One commenter said this knife was supposed to be used in one motion with the opening trick but there was also another purpose for balisongs: Shaving. Filipinos, and more particularly Batangueños, used to use these to groom themselves. My own grandfather even shaved his face with it when he was young.
@OfficialKequan3 ай бұрын
Another Filipino I second this, my first hair cut in the Philippines was done with a SHARP Balisong! Best hair cut I’ve ever had.
@michaelhollis7643 ай бұрын
I carry mine every day. It's saved my life once so far. Best pocket knife design ever. Good for utility purposes and self-defense purposes.
@luckynbr13 Жыл бұрын
Don’t forget rule number one of a knife fight: Don’t get into a knife fight.
@toddlenard7602 Жыл бұрын
Bring a gun just in case
@NBS-rk8bl6 ай бұрын
@@toddlenard7602 You have an American mindset...😂😂😂
@eugenedavis67926 ай бұрын
... and if you run out of bullets, you better have Switch Blade nice in sharp just in case.
@johns35446 ай бұрын
@@eugenedavis6792 I got a sword >:)
@The_dark_Dragon_YT6 ай бұрын
@@johns3544>:)
@flappyfungus5415 Жыл бұрын
In a country where you can guns, knife restrictions are the dumbest thing ever
@stephenherl96135 ай бұрын
You sir hit the nail on the head. Walk around with a samurai sword and .45 acp. better not have a butterfly knife.🤣🤣🤣🤣
@idontplaypokemonАй бұрын
this guy guns
@WakeUpUniverse66 Жыл бұрын
Because Politicians have no idea how real life works
@oso1248 Жыл бұрын
If these are banned where you live it’s due to a comedic paradox… some idiots are fascinated by a gimmick so their fellow idiots ban the gimmick because they’re all to stupid to recognize a gimmick when they see one.
@brooksysdead Жыл бұрын
This....
@mochalotte47026 ай бұрын
@@PupNator banning guns doesn’t do shit when Mexico is right there and criminals already purchase illegal weapons from the cartel all the time. People also freak out over semi automatic rifles because they think it’s fully automatic and more dangerous when in reality most gun violence is committed with handguns which can fire at a faster rate, have bigger bullets and easier to conceal. Politicians don’t know anything when it comes to weapons.
@jarrettfinney48825 ай бұрын
Story of all of our lives
@drewski20013 ай бұрын
I remember watching an anti-gun politician getting his eduction in the court room.
@TheGorillafoot Жыл бұрын
Banned by people that know nothing of knives and only watch action movies to form their opinion.
@Mitch_Ryder Жыл бұрын
Just like with guns, the banners go after the ones they perceive as scary looking.
@iamrocketray6 ай бұрын
In UK it's Flick knives, butterfly knives and Zombie knives that are totally illegal, you're caught with one and you are going down, and we are talking years not months!
@meatspoon8211 Жыл бұрын
I think it's stupid that they're banned, they're more like a toy then a weapon in practice.
@captainabefox Жыл бұрын
Government treat us like a kindergarten
@dhanu_4539 Жыл бұрын
@@captainabefox people are stupid.. they were eating tide pods a few months back... People who actually use knives can still keep using real knives
@SelwynClydeAlojipan Жыл бұрын
The dumbass legislators are even more dangerous to society than any deadly weapon.
@YouTubeSlobsOnDaNob Жыл бұрын
A lot of Filipinos carry for protection and don't practice the flashy tricks so much. Most are concerned on how fast they can draw their balisong and make precision cuts across the eyes, almost like samurai quickdraws with swords.
@martinwinther6013 Жыл бұрын
The thing about them being a toy more than a knife is excactly why they where banned.. and why they should be banned. 14/15 year olds. or any age for that matter, who carry a toy is more likely to turn it into a weapon when preasured. we dont need weapons on the streets. especially not in the hands of people who see them as toys
@Scorpio.1989 Жыл бұрын
Hawaii’s Butterfly knife ban just got over turned by the US 9th Circuit Court of appeals (1 step lower from the Supreme Court) on grounds of the second amendment (the right to keep and bear arms)… If that legal case gets appealed by Hawaii, it could go to the Supreme Court and similar bans could be struck down nation wide…
@user-oi3fw8ks2g Жыл бұрын
The reason why balisongs aren't good as weapons is because they're not meant to be. They're meant to function as utility knives/hobbyist knives, not for weapons. hence its stupid that they're banned.
@stevelewis7263 Жыл бұрын
Here in the U.K butterfly knives are also banned because they're dangerous , but then our politicians also banned green coloured "ZOMBIE" knives, because being green with "zombie killer" written on the blade made them MORE dangerous and more intimidating.
@Gangster88232 Жыл бұрын
You dont need them. Ban them all.😊
@deutscheBratwurstEnte Жыл бұрын
@@Gangster88232 What? That's stupid shut your stoobid ahh up don't ban knives that's ridiculous!
@vida2559 Жыл бұрын
Maybe the politicians in U.K are zombies?
@SoldierDrew Жыл бұрын
Are these the same U.K. politicians whom Alledgedly abused boarding school boys but were never brought to justice cause of their titles and political clout?
@stevelewis7263 Жыл бұрын
and the one's who NEVER make false expenses claims@@SoldierDrew
@AnthonyStJames-yn8nr Жыл бұрын
I'm Filipino and I've had a balisong since 12 years old and have been collecting them ever since. Even in my country, these knives are usually seen more as weapons than tools, with some security guards and traffic enforcers who cannot carry guns carrying the traditional 29 cm "bentenueve" variants of these for defense. In my opinion, I love that the butterfly knife doesn't have any complex mechanism that will break over years of use, and if something does break, it can be easily fixed. I've been to barrio balisong (barrio roughly translates to town) and I bought my latest bentenueve's there for less than USD 10. All I can say is this. If I had to choose a folding knife to carry with me to the ends of the earth, the balisong would be it. EDIT: I remember a quality test knifesmiths do to their balisongs is stabbing a US quarter-sized coin and hopefully punching through it. I haven't done it with mine, but I have used it to open a can and not even a scratch.
@AbbyNormL Жыл бұрын
I visited the Philippines a few times back in the 1980s and purchased my first Balisong while there. I was addicted to it from the start and started acquiring more when I could find them for sale.
@waltertan2300 Жыл бұрын
It's the folding knife technology available to us here in the Philippines, and though it is often rumored as weapon, in all reality, it is normally used as an everyday utility knife...the fidgeting thing is just a fancying thing. There's not the slight difference between my Blur or RAT1 knives.
@christiancleofas7451 Жыл бұрын
Barrio is closer to a village or burroughs(?)
@blackwater7183 Жыл бұрын
@@AbbyNormL Interesting. Where are you from?
@pjduker05 Жыл бұрын
@@waltertan2300now that makes sense to me. The idea of this thing being used as a weapon is about as silly as calling a Victorinox multitool a "Swiss Army Knife". In reality this tool is much like the knife I carry. A knife style called a Dirk. It comes from my ancestors, Nordic people, who ground the blades with a long flat bevel. This made for incredibly sharp knives. Thanks to video games it's now seen as a weapon but in reality it was just a tool used for things like cutting rope lines and filleting fish or game. If a Nordic person wanted to kil, you they would go for a bow, sword, spear or axe. Tools specifically designed to kill. I always assumed the same thing applied to the Balisong. It's just an incredibly handy every day use knife. Sure it can be used as a weapon but so can an ink pen or pair of scissors.
@CrimsonRaven51 Жыл бұрын
You can buy a practice Butterfly knife that’s just like a real one except it has a false or dull edge. You can also tape the blade portion to practice.
@ChopperKrios9 ай бұрын
Watching this video made me pull out my daily carry balisong and start flipping it. I bought my first one a few years back and it's since become my daily utility knife/fidget spinner. I keep a near razor edge on it and keep it on my belt at all times. I love these blades.
@almost-punk Жыл бұрын
i carry a bali with me every day, because i love them. but i also carry a fixed for self defense bc as much as i love my balis, the lack of a hilt is a dealbreaker for hard stress use.
@InDeath10 ай бұрын
ikr? There's no way balisongs can actually be used as self defense. It's dumb how illegal they are!
@1eye1tear95Ай бұрын
Factual information thank you
@VIPER4EVR Жыл бұрын
The Bali song is just as safe as a normal knife but you just need to know what you are doing.
@nilus2k Жыл бұрын
When I was a kid we were told that these were banned because of how fast you could get the knife out but that is silly. I can flip out my favorite folding pocket knife one handed in a fraction of a second and I don’t even need to risk cutting myself doing a silly trick
@daniellewis21333 ай бұрын
Yes. Switchblades and butterfly are slower to open and close.
@wenngarud Жыл бұрын
I think the original intention of the balisong was concealment. People then practice taking it out , flipping it and striking in one continuous motion. It has lost its purpose now where people draw it out and do a circus show.
@rudycarrera791 Жыл бұрын
Wen! Oo!! On!!! (Ilokano, Tagalog, Pangasinan)
@fufimi6660 Жыл бұрын
it is a good thing that they are now primarily used for "circus" and not "flipping it and striking in one continuous motion" my friend :)
@KageNoTora74 Жыл бұрын
Danger fidget spinner
@AR05119 Жыл бұрын
No. Balisongs were never meant for hand to hand combat and were mainly used by fishermen in the Philippines.
@randolphcarter916311 ай бұрын
The original intent of the balisong was a shaving and utility knife. High quality steel was expensive there, so you could only use a little of it on the highest quality blade you can. So if you needed something sharp, durable, and convenient and you only have a little good steel, you end up with something like a balisong.
@bobechs79059 күн бұрын
How can you count the rivets holding blade to handles and come up with one? (1:23)
@Anonym-yr4qn Жыл бұрын
2:35 I'm not sure how well known this is, but that was a real butterfly knife in that scene. The prop team forgot to switch it, so the guy acting as the russian got stabbed for real.
@WillieInFinance2 ай бұрын
"Forgot to switch it".
@Whites0x4life Жыл бұрын
I read this book about the early Chicano experience, & it said something about the Balisong being first common among Filipino & Asian gangs, eventually becoming very sought after by Chicano gangs.
@PatrickJDoyle-bw3fu Жыл бұрын
The knife guild is very strong in Arizona, they sell automatic or one handed knives at gun shows, I've carried a butterfly knife for years
@vinceruland9236 Жыл бұрын
Same in TX. There are no illegal knives here
@SoldierDrew Жыл бұрын
As more democrats flood the state that'll change thanks to 'democracy'.
@emccarty11011 ай бұрын
It is a weapon, tool and a toy. Know what it is and how to use it. Like all tools, respect it and know what it can do. Don't buy a cheap piece of crap for $10. I have had a Balisong for 35 years. It is a good brand. It was $19.95 in 1985.
@ericnobbs1754 Жыл бұрын
I bought a butterfly knife when I was 15. Practiced with it for a while and was pretty good with it. No cuts, no stitches, no ER visits. They aren't complicated. Simple and dependable.
@alexhulea2735 Жыл бұрын
I've always managed to keep one in working order, just for the fun of twirling it around. The problem is that it's easier to find a sharp blade than it is to find a trainer.
@omkhedkar5052 Жыл бұрын
Make a video on origin of otf automatic knife its origin and where it come from and what was the purpose to make this knife
@OldieBugger Жыл бұрын
I carried a butterfly knife when I was 17, travelling through Europe. I had no idea if it was legal in most of the countries, and also just didn't care. It had a good 3.75" blade (about 9.5 cm) and I actually bought it to be a general-purpose tool. And the tool function it did, quite well. Also noone harassed me in the Central Europe, I can't tell any details because I was way too drunk most of the time. But I didn't kill anyone.
@petrosflips Жыл бұрын
how did you get trough airport?
@OldieBugger Жыл бұрын
@@petrosflips I didn't, I travelled by train / ferry.
@Gieszkanne Жыл бұрын
In Germany they were legal to own and carry until 2008.
@OldieBugger Жыл бұрын
@@Gieszkanne Back in 1979 when I travelled I don't think a knife like it was illegal anywhere.
@Hautkopf1488Ай бұрын
There legal in Spain and are sold all over
@tazmanturaganivalu55073 ай бұрын
Can someone show which part of the video explains “why did butterfly knives become illegal”. I keep running into videos that do everything except show what their title says. 🤦🏽♂️
@ThatPinkOtter2 ай бұрын
The reason they were illegal in most states had to do primarily with their association with mafia and other organized crime to my understanding. Other knives that were banned have some 'kind of' reasonable thought behind them such as stilettos/daggers. Any knife that has an edge on both sides is reasonable to ban, the second edge makes them significantly less useful as a tool and only serves any purpose as a weapon. That said, I could just file down this pair of metal chopsticks on my desk or better yet a screwdriver and it'd be just as scary as any knife. With so many seemingly benign objects that can be used to the same effect as a knife I see no point in banning them especially since a good knife can make certain jobs significantly easier, just as any tool should.
@Leolias30038 ай бұрын
What game is shown between 0:36-0:45 ?
@bashkillszombies Жыл бұрын
WHY DID BUTTERFLY KNIVES GET ILLEGAL
@iiAzT3Cii Жыл бұрын
Cut my self on a thanksgiving night tryna do an arial trick I’ve done many times before. I ended up stabbing my palm, doc said I’d have nerve damage for 6-12 months… its been 5 years now lol still have nerve damage.
@undergroundexplorer8378 Жыл бұрын
If anyone is interested, I showcase some balisongs over on my channel. I’ll be showing off some old ‘80s balisongs from Japan and Korea very soon.
@markvicferrer Жыл бұрын
Are there swiss army knife balisongs? It'd be nice to be able to flick out exactly which tool I need in a quick motion. I mainly use my swiss army knife to open beer bottles, wine bottles & tighten loose screws.
@B-leafer Жыл бұрын
Leatherman makes a magnetic multi-tool which sort of incorporates a Bali type of one handed open.
@toddlenard7602 Жыл бұрын
@@B-leaferyes Leatherman has up their game in the last 10 years
@ThatPinkOtter2 ай бұрын
Functionally what you're talking about doesn't exist if you want a multitool that works like a balisong, there are however plenty of trainers that have various different wrench sizes and a bottle opener built into the trainer blade.
@user-neo71665 Жыл бұрын
I have balisongs and automatics (both OTF and side opening. My go to weapon is still a .357 on my hip.
@BanditApache-nd6lu Жыл бұрын
Not sure where you get your information! But, they are not banned. There are plenty of online retailers that ship them right to your door. Also, in my state there are stores that still have them in stock and sell them regularly!
@toddlenard7602 Жыл бұрын
Believe it or not they are frowned upon in Tennessee. Even though every other knife ever made is okay as of 2014. Switchblades OTF you name it swords any type of knife is legal in Tennessee except the dreaded butterfly. It is so weird man
@undergroundexplorer8378 Жыл бұрын
@@toddlenard7602As far as I can tell, balisongs are legal in Tennessee. SMKW sells them.
@paulozappoli Жыл бұрын
A balisong is one of the early forms of a one handed deployment pocket knife and was very useful when working in markets and fields etc when you didn't want to set down what you were holding. It also doubles as its own sheath. I own and flip a lot of baliongs but would not choose one in a knife fight. Who the heck gets in a knife fight , give me some pepper spray.
@daniellewis21333 ай бұрын
The screws on mine unscrew with use so I constantly have to rescrew them.
@isaacsosa10004 ай бұрын
Any knife with a sharp blade is effective in a self-defense scenario
@russellchevalier36066 ай бұрын
My brothers and I bought our first Balisong sin the 1980's at an Oklahoma Flea Market, which was the same place we bought throwing stars, nunchucks, slap-jacks, brass knuckles, and all sorts of wonderful toys for pre-teen - teen boys. We just had a great time olaying with and attempting to master their uses. Our legal insight into how to prevent criminals from obtaining weapons in the US never ceases to amaze me in it's less than intelligent approach. excluding the risk of being cut accidentally, I'd be equally worried about an, auto or assisted opening folder opposed to someone with a short fixed blade fighting knife or large kitchen knife.
@babarama283 Жыл бұрын
My favorite is the Benchmade 42 Bali-Song, but their prices have gone crazy!
@mmxcix2 ай бұрын
I used to have one that looks like a fancy stubby fountain pen. It even clips in your shirt pocket like a pen but it unfolds into a balisong. You wouldn't know it's not a pen unless you examine it closely. Sadly I wasn't able to bring it with me in the States when I moved.
@punawelewele Жыл бұрын
Narrator says wondering during if these knives are combat effective is the reason we're here. Meanwhile the title says "Why are they illegal".
@joeljoel5061 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!? Perfect video about this! I tell people at work often, that unless you are a knife god, this is a toy that will hurt you. If I have a customer seeking a knife for self defense, I guide them to four or five inch fixed blades right away.
@BigDave-u2iАй бұрын
Very good and great points I’ve done my share of getting my knuckles birth marks on more than one occasion so yes learn couple spin’s anything else?let the buyer beware??
@opencarry3860 Жыл бұрын
There legal in Idaho. All blade weapons are legal in Idaho to own and carry and that goes for firearms too.
@johnmadsen37 Жыл бұрын
As a teenager, these were so fun. Dummies would also cut themselves which also made it fun.
@yogiyoda Жыл бұрын
I had one of these at 10 years old and found it was easy to use, fun, and never hurt myself. Wouldn't be me choice of weapon in warfare but it's a fine option for playing around.
@ricktherrien8235 Жыл бұрын
The Philippines where the original birthplace of the balisong knife. Other items had been made that resembled the balisong (I remember seeing a really old painters knife which opened the same way as a butterfly knife yet was not used for defence or as a weapon it was for painting. Then there was a object used for measuring in Europe and this design was used for other purposes in other parts of the world. But the Philippines originated the two handled defence blade and where the first to produce and distribute this item as a weapon all other sources did not use this dedsign as a weapon because it was very lightweight and cumbersome for most people who used it. But around 1750 new forms of laws where being placed and the need for swords and common carry weapons was becoming obsolete so new smaller forms of weapons that where less primitive and more refined. The Philippines did not invent the two handle swivel/pivot bladed knife but they where the first to employ it into a set of fighting. These knifes where made with semi-channeled handles in which thin steel was bent having two deep sides and a well that the blade would fit into as the sides incased half the blade each coming together to form the handle as it is unfolded. The Philippines began to utilize the balisong because in about the early nineteen hundreds they where the first to have rouge gangs which used straight razors held in very sturdy ways and in back grip so the could grab your shoulder and slice you from “groin to gullet” expelling your intestines. But these gangs either unscrewed the screw on the razor or just twisted it a bit to loosen the handle so it could be opened In a flash and brought upward in a slashing movement and your bowels would be released from your body. The karambit was common place in these areas so the straight razor was an adaptation to the art of karambit among those who could not obtain a karambit so the straight razor was used because it was a very poor country and straight razors where commonplace. Then the straight razor became notorious among gangs known for deboweling their victims and it became a weapon which was feared and marvelled at the same time. So the straight razor had restrictions on the carrying of them for no reason and the balisong was referred to and they began to make hollow handled homemade balisong knifes and where opened with a twist and a flick and pulled back while opening and thrusted forward upon its deployment so opening then stabbing where done all in one motion. The idea of the balisong was the constant motion giving the user an upper advantage as it will keep your opponent at bay because there is constant motion of the knife so this will cause hesitation in a opponent. Then it became synonymous with the straight razor and they where used for intimidation and they would (rogue gangs that is) spin and open them causing a metal clanking sound that frightened people as they walked along and this gave them much power and force so the knife became known for its gang affiliation and deadly offensive style of use and quick action.
@markr.1984 Жыл бұрын
Bans against such weapons only disarm the law-abiding. If criminals wanted get these types of things, they most assuredly will easily obtain them. Despite the strength of the laws. But things like balisongs, most criminals would not bother getting them since they like guns way better. Less up close and personal. But trust me, they could get them with the snap of a finger, even in the UK.
@robertshirley1192 Жыл бұрын
Interesting, nostalgic, but obsolete from the day it was invented.
@SIXSENSE25. Жыл бұрын
I know in Wisconsin, they were made legal in feb 2016, along side stilettos and switch blades.
@SsDiBoi Жыл бұрын
So why are they banned?? Title???
@B-leafer Жыл бұрын
Love my butterflies. I edc one as a neck knife in a kydex scabbard. One thing i really like about them is their strength at the pivot. Instead of a single pivot (weaker design) it makes a strong triangle which when locked is far stronger than your basic slipjoint or frame lock. It's other advantage is one handed deployment which comes in very handy as a work knife when your other hand is occupied, like when fishing for example. I keep mine razor sharp and use it daily.
@nateb4543 Жыл бұрын
Ya you're right. I suppose most modern knives require 2 hands to open...
@mmohhinni6 ай бұрын
Would like to know where it is banned.
@claymiller8171 Жыл бұрын
In a sense, fists and hands are technically illegal in some areas of the United States through duty to retreat laws that state In law, the duty to retreat, or requirement of safe retreat, is a legal requirement in some jurisdictions that a threatened person cannot harm another in self-defense (especially lethal force) instead is requied by law to retreat to a place of safety.
@sid2112 Жыл бұрын
Not in my jurisdiction. In my jurisdiction they'll thank me for my service and ask if they can keep a finger for ID. My dog gets the rest.
@bakengkong1791 Жыл бұрын
In the Philippines, if you get into a fight and your opponent carries a Balisong and flips it to open, he is just trying to intimidate you. If he opens it using both hands and locks it, he means business and will hot hesitate to use it on you.
@oso1248 Жыл бұрын
And if you live around serious people they carry a fixed blade and dream that all their attackers are dumb enough to be fascinated by and use gimmicks… and using both hands to open said gimmick… chef’s kiss of idiocy… literal wet dream… if someone attacks me I pray to god they’re one of these extraordinary idiots that uses their gimmick with 2 hands.
@jackliu89919 ай бұрын
00:35 what game is this? i dont think its warzone?
@barryexterjr29142 ай бұрын
I think Farcry
@barryexterjr29142 ай бұрын
Nevermind they said counterstrike
@MountainManWiggie Жыл бұрын
banned where? I see them all the time in our stores
@bobvedder2451 Жыл бұрын
I like the fixed blade knives for heavy duty uses. For a pocket knife, i use a normal locking blade folder.
@poisonddogpoisonddog62126 ай бұрын
For real, they banned the knife with the most complicated pull out function but I can still actively have an easier pulled blade legally on me.
@chrisalcorn7164 Жыл бұрын
A good assessment of the Butterfly knife. I have been a fan since I was a kid. Also sometimes called The Manila Folder. It cant be deployed nearly as fast as a switchblade. But there is also an intimidation and distraction factor. And a master can open and close it in hand to hand combat with blade up or down. Top of fist or bottom of fist. While still maintaining a grip on the knife. Its like nun-chucks with a spicy end.
@shadowtoad957 ай бұрын
Little did I know I will be staying in the very city that made this knife.
@nicholasp8844 ай бұрын
Its a folded fixed blade thats what makes it so useful. Concealable like a folding knife but once opened its as safe, durable, and reliable as a fixed blade. Thats the apeal of it.
@ThatPinkOtter2 ай бұрын
As long as it's got zen pins it's plenty reliable, I've had my fair share of tang pin balisongs fail. Not nearly as much as normal folding knives at work though, it's why I carried a Lucha to work when I had a job that needed it. Zen pins, all stainless construction, decent blade steel, Kershaw's warranty/repair services and it's relatively affordable. That one isn't for flipping, it's for work. The BRS Chab is for flipping. xP
@LastBastian Жыл бұрын
Mostly good video, though you're off on a few things. One that jumped out at me was claiming butterfly knives are fragile and break easy or something. The reality is that quality balisongs are some of *the* strongest and most durable folding knives around. And the Bali design is easily one of, if not *the* strongest folding knife locking mechanism.
@cradle_n7515 Жыл бұрын
Maybe the ones shown in this video are from China.
@thetactician70826 ай бұрын
But in general, folding knives are weaker than fixed blades.
@LastBastian6 ай бұрын
@@thetactician7082 Was anybody questioning that?
@bibbicus39424 ай бұрын
They are fragile.
@LastBastian4 ай бұрын
@@bibbicus3942 They are not fragile at all for folding knives.
@torchofkckch.2928 Жыл бұрын
Well in a number of states... (But not all) that went to "constitutional carry" law found (all or any combination) of: * the Balisongs * gravity knives * switchblades * spring stilettos *assisted opening knives * boot knives / daggers Had their legal status changed back, once again. Some states even lifted legal infringements from the popular Shurikens & Shurikans. (throwing stars & spikes) As they are by definition bearable arms that one(s) can utilize for protection. Keep in mind, just like an untrained gunman / gunwoman (police, citizen, soldier, whatever), you miss your target & hit innocent, you could & most likely will be held criminally responsible.
@YoKnow Жыл бұрын
Balisong is my combat knife of choice, but it also important to have a field knife that can serve multiple purposes. I can get my balisong blade put faster that a out the front knife if I wanted to. The CS Go style has to be my favorite.
@phillipsmith2443 Жыл бұрын
These are covered in the second amendment. The right to own and carry weapons is not to be limited.
@maxximos2960 Жыл бұрын
second ammendment of which country?
@phillipsmith2443 Жыл бұрын
@@maxximos2960 Modern interpretation of the U.S. Amendment.
@maxximos2960 Жыл бұрын
@@phillipsmith2443 thanks, always good to make it clear which country.
@christopherdaniel5919 Жыл бұрын
I've had a few Balisong. Still got one. Nothing but edged fidget spinners. I would never use one for any practical purpose.
@LastBastian Жыл бұрын
Why not? A good Bali is just as useful as any folding knife. Maybe you just haven't tried the right one?
@AbbyNormL Жыл бұрын
I had a few major self afflicted cuts when I first started learning to use a butterfly knife. I carried one for around 10 years. Once I became licensed to carry concealed weapons, in addition to my handgun, I started carrying an automatic knife (the so-called switchblade).
@gulf-foxtrot-yankee5600 Жыл бұрын
Same had one when i was a kid now its z Glock 26 an a Swiss army knife. Id prefer an extra mag for my glock then a BF knife? Just my 2 cents but pull a BF knife on me an you will be getting shot.. solve most of my disputes with a good Ol game of Glock-Paper- Scissors
@AbbyNormL Жыл бұрын
@@gulf-foxtrot-yankee5600 I have carried a handgun for 35 years, along with an automatic knife, spare magazine and flashlight. I carried a butterfly knife for the ability to open it one handed, like when holding a gun in the other. Once quality auto opening knives became available, I switched to one of them. When pulling a weapon on someone, it is generally my handgun, not my knife. I have found it is better to resolve disputes without resorting to a Glock or any other weapon. Although the Glock-paper-scissors phrase is a cute cliche.
@sid2112 Жыл бұрын
My 1960 Old Timer folding knife and my 1911.
@gulf-foxtrot-yankee5600 Жыл бұрын
@@AbbyNormL you had me at opening the knife with one hand cause your gun is in the other Lol yeah though i walk away every time my first an main defense i use an always will use is my feet!! I am not walking away because I have to i walk away because i choose to an my glock an spare mag gives me that ability.. but I was just itching to use that Glock Paper Scissors line(: now that being said an i don't have an ego an am a quiet non confrontational person but if im with my son or my wife or see a stranger that doesn't have the ability to defend themselves in a threatening situation then that will be a different story? I don't know I feel as doing the right thing every time gives me the ability to to defend myself or others if that time ever truly shows its shelf.. but you can believe me!! I'm going to look them straight in face and say..... How about we all settle this with a good ol game of Gock-Paper-Scissors!! An Drawing!!(:
@Bimmer-Fonz10 ай бұрын
Nabalis vulp is legal almost everywhere and u can buy sharpenable blades seperate
@michaelhollis7643 ай бұрын
Any weapon can break. Thats why no matter what you decide to carry you get something of quality.
5 ай бұрын
Is this better than a flip knife ??
@undergroundexplorer8378 Жыл бұрын
They’re actually not as widely banned as you may think. While they’re forbidden in all the crown countries like the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, they’re actually legal in a good few European countries like France, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Finland, Spain, Poland, and Lithuania. They’re legal in 47 US states and it will probably be 48 since Hawaii’s ban was just ruled unconstitutional by the 9th Circuit. From what I can tell, they’re legal in Mexico too. As far as the reason for the bans, it was mostly due to them being seen wielded by gangsters and bad guys in ‘80s action films, including a lot of ninja and martial arts flicks. It was kind of similar to the reasoning behind the switchblade bans. The switchblades were a big moral panic in the ‘50s with all the gangster and greaser movies. You also had the moral panic in the early ‘70s with nunchucks and the Bruce Lee movies and similar moral panic in the late ‘80s/early ‘90s with ninja stars and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles craze with kids. I personally think it’s beyond silly to base weapons regulations and policies on how menacing and intimidating something looks in movies. A lot of gun laws are based on movies as well. Thankfully, I’ve always been able to carry butterfly knives in the state where I live. My state legalized switchblades at the beginning of the year so we can carry those as well.
@markr.1984 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant points. 100% correct.
@Fleetingdream968 Жыл бұрын
Balisong flipping is for show, if the intention of the wielder is to kill, usually it is opened with both hands and it is then locked after deployment.
@sbeve9820 Жыл бұрын
Its pretty ironic watching a video about how balisongs might hut you while using them, while flipping during the video, also shout out to @WillHirsch who was shown in the video and is very informative on how to get into balisongs
@Hellseeker12 ай бұрын
"I can be dangerous for the person wielding it" So is any tool.
@ninvin21 Жыл бұрын
There are 42 states in which butterfly knives are legal in the USA. My state just legalized OTF knives now those are cool.
@toddlenard7602 Жыл бұрын
Especially the Russian ones that are so strong you can just press them against something and then hit the button and it continues to push on through
@undergroundexplorer8378 Жыл бұрын
They’re legal in 47 states. It will likely be 48 now that Hawaii’s ban was ruled unconstitutional.
@undergroundexplorer8378 Жыл бұрын
@@toddlenard7602There are no OTFs that are that powerful. At least not the double action ones which derail when they hit something. The single action ones may be only a little bit more powerful, but they still stop if there’s an obstruction and continue opening once the obstruction is removed. You might be thinking of the old Russian Spetnaz ballistic knife where you pull a pin, press a button and the blade is propelled through the air as a projectile.
@CAT_SAYS_NO4 ай бұрын
If I ever make a game I want to make an animation where the MC opens the balisong and then throws it out and then he gets a real knife
@jho9999Ай бұрын
It really depends on the knife whether u want to use it for combat, my bechmade model 42 clone is so scary sharp (440C) that i no longer use it, it really is a finger chopping hazard, lots of blood and blood clots 😅
@rumblefunks4078 Жыл бұрын
The only thing that made me watch this was the marble fade butterfly knife from csgo in the thumbnail. . . Well done!
@Sercil002 ай бұрын
If you had to fight with one, you obviously wouldn't want to do a bunch of twirls and tricks. There's several ways to open it in under a second with very minimal and simple movements, and as long as you don't grip the bite handle, your fingers are pretty safe. I can agree that there's better choices for combat, but it's still one hell of a lot better than nothing, and I'd rather an attacker would use something that wasn't designed for fighting.
@urgaynknowit11 ай бұрын
My buddy got a practice knife, it had a plastic dull blade and he would walk around twirling it around for weeks until he got a real one. Still cut his hand like the third day with the real thing lol, but he’s good with it, accidents still happen tho.
@kimghanson Жыл бұрын
Because they could. It's what legislators do. Gotta justify your job, eh.
@jdzencelowcz Жыл бұрын
I have one, it's not high quality, but it works. I don't twirl it though. I got it in place of an Arkansas Toothpick, they couldn't send it, due to defective product.
@gordonneverdies Жыл бұрын
It's so crazy how a bunch of old farts in robes can make a sharp piece of metal illegal.
@Ed-ig7fj Жыл бұрын
I guess that the best I could hope for is that when I drop my butterfly knife whilst trying to open it, my assailant will be laughing so hard that I can make my getaway. Be careful, gents. --Old Guy
@jeffarcher400 Жыл бұрын
These knives remind me of the game where you place one hand on the table and see how quickly you can stab between the fingers. Definitely shows skill and bravery but to no purpose and at great risk. Now I want to try it. I'm thinking about buying a cheap one and grinding the edge off. Maybe a bead of silicone or rtv gasket goo would create a protective shield on the edge that could be removed later to make it usable again. Glue a straw or small hose split lengthwise over the edge. Practice underwater.
@mightylion4704 Жыл бұрын
Was this video made with AI? there is something off about it. Also it should be 'become' illegal not 'get'.
@fafafafafararararara4843 Жыл бұрын
Ok, a buttefly comb then
@hugosinclair6798 Жыл бұрын
thank talos they're no longer banned in Alabama, i own 5 so far, carry one everyday
@christopherberry8519 Жыл бұрын
For me, this knife is great for edc as it's SAFE when sheathed, has a low profile and has low risk of falling out of a sheath and cutting you while on the move. It's not for bushcraft though.
@AJVANBAKKER3 ай бұрын
8:02 Peper spray? U got to be kidding that is never better than a knife ... imagine u spray someone they then still charge u with the knife n stab you... many folks don't realize how quick a knifer can xlose distance
@gordonfiddler58025 ай бұрын
In Canada, you will face a maximum of 10 years of imprisonment. Possession of a prohibited weapon. I have the play ones with no blade. The RCMP even say that you can own one without the actual blade. The one I have is a comb styled Balasong Butterfly Knife. Fun to play with it too.
@filamrider Жыл бұрын
My older cousin when I was 9 yrs old back in the island used to side short pants carry the 29 in Bacnotan La Union... matter of fact he used it during Basketball brawl when we won the pustahan but the opposing team didn't wanna give the bet money so we went double or nothing and they loved twice so his younger brother Anson tried collecting the money but instead they beat him up... a week later he seen the dude in the Jeepney and before he got off he told hold on Dario... thats when he drew his 29 and gave him 4 poking... he survive and they settled it with the barangay capitan this was 1991... and he used it more than quite a few occasions during the town fiesta, and posoy during during lamayan ng patay. 🍻🍻🍻🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱
@Curry_skibidi3226 ай бұрын
Ur telling me now i gotta get practice knives and i gotta get another practice knife
@j.peters1222 Жыл бұрын
Definitely a weapon that is more stylish than practical. The intimidation factor is high when in the hands of a skilled user though. No doubt about it. I feel like there are much more useful alternatives that get the job done as good if not better.
@rcmaniac77 Жыл бұрын
Tbh bannin these stop nothing you can stab someno with a pen if you want to all knives should be legal
@Robert-fx1lr Жыл бұрын
I've been slinging butterfly knives for 45yrs. Didn't even know they were banned
@jayr1220018 ай бұрын
the german version is different
@FeddyFaber_3 ай бұрын
happy that i have a dull one (i mean the trainer if you dont know)
@davidyersz8668 Жыл бұрын
Can you imagine if Criminal Politicians were banned there wouldn't one fkin Politician left on the planet