Why The Balisong "Butterfly" Knife is ILLEGAL

[@troyangelo3999]

The real reason it's illegal.. because it's just too damn cool.

[@lilshadowlord8914]

2cool

[@ghuulzzz6314]

+Troy Angelo 3cool5me

[@Pablo-mt5oq]

xd

[@kentoy9165]

TheBlyatMan even adults cuts themeselves with this .its required to have a professional trainer if you want to have that kind of knife.but military elite use that knife especialy in jungle warfare back in phils.

[@UnknownUnknown-wm3mf]

Troy Angelo no it's to damn cringy

[@IronCobraDestroyer]

You say Balisong, I say Tactial Fidget Spinner lol.

[@woah4848]

It’s the original fidget spinner

[@joshglover2370]

😂 I love it! 😂

[@ii420musa]

Grown people fidget I agree

[@vybtom1]

The true fidget spinner

[@THElarry27]

The quiet kid's fidget spinner

[@davidroman4780]

oh the irony.... made in philipines ..... illegal in philipines

[@lmallanao]

XD

[@mrk.9926]

In batangas

[@marvinuhilarious]

*Facepalm*

[@Awesomenessgaminglebrony]

+David Roman yeah

[@gabycodm3179]

Yeah

[@ramonlijauco7563]

As a young boy in the early 60's in the Philippines, most of my boy classmates (plus me, of course) practiced the opening and closing of the balisong. Most of us owned at least one and were taught by elder brothers, cousins, or uncles. Nobody really expected to be aggressive with one, but many of us carried one as a defense well into our teens. It was nothing really special, just practical.

[@sumakwelvictoria5635]

The balisong was the rugged outdoors utility knife of choice of Filipinos before the Kabar knife appeared in the second world war. The original balisong knives are now super expensive! The cheapest I got to buy them was for P150 each. Now they are at least a P1000 each. How I wish I kept those I bought.

[@ramonlijauco7563]

@@sumakwelvictoria5635 Meron pa namang a little less than P1k.

[@sumakwelvictoria5635]

@@ramonlijauco7563 Good to know. Will keep my eyes peeled.

[@arifmuhammadsetiawan]

The balisong originated in indonesia not philippines

[@ramonlijauco7563]

@@arifmuhammadsetiawan LOL

[@NiirTheRaccoon]

Got to love when it is legal to carry around a semi-automatic 12 gauge shotgun but not a knife that generally takes longer to open than a standard pocket knife anyways.

[@skeltonslay8er781]

Don’t give them the idea to ban the semi 12 gauge man.

[@Sh4dowbanned]

@@skeltonslay8er781 Still. Swords and knives are illegal, while guns are not. I just... why?!

[@Sh4dowbanned]

I'm not saying we should make them illegal, but I just can't comprehend why.

[@skeltonslay8er781]

@@Sh4dowbanned where do you live that swords and knives are illegal? In Texas you can carry a giant ass claymore if you want

[@zakkarystory2352]

@@skeltonslay8er781 balisongs are banned in texas

[@user_abcxyzz]

everything i like is either illegal, immoral, fattening, expensive, or impossible 😩

[@xeefii]

CDXXIX stfu

[@m.3467]

or maybe you should

[@kekkley]

Get the balisong pen, its legal (its a pen ofcourse) but its alright.

[@MrJamesBig1]

Kekkley If he just wanted to flip a knife he should get a trainer, they are legal aswell and don't feel like a toy.

[@marlom7882]

dj nineseven pssh you're telling me

[@Procraseighter]

Fun fact: In the sixties and early seventies, these were included in CIA agents field kits during the Vietnam War. My grandfather has one. It has red handles and I believe it says Hackman on it.

[@polizeihumbuck9790]

In tf2 the spys have them too lol

[@Sveill]

Procras10eighter 1992 so ur grandfather was the spy from tf2 with the black rose..interesting

[@nguyenhoanglong5265]

I live in Vietnam where it’s not illegal but hard to buy

[@carlosnathanieljannjusonal4826]

My friend made a Lego balisong once and the teachers reactions was hilarious when they saw it was Lego

[@JOOSEBOXES]

I just finished making my own lego bailisong

[@jokr7309]

Balisong was made in the PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@JOOSEBOXES]

@@jokr7309 YEA YEA MYYY DUUUUUDE

[@jeanpaulgartier3404]

@@jokr7309 no. europe😢😭😭

[@MEEKOUI]

@@jeanpaulgartier3404 Nah it was from the ph dude.

[@domestic_k9919]

Cars should be illegal you know how many people die a year while driving a car?

[@alexfishh6094]

+Domestic_K9 toasters should be illegal. they kill more people than terrorists. so do chairs ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@moorshound3243]

+Domestic_K9 Been saying that for years.

[@flrisa1978]

I think we should ban vending machines. They kill more people than sharks each year.

[@mephistoss238]

+Domestic_K9 drinking water should be illegal, everyone who drinks water dies

[@moorshound3243]

***** I agree I hate the little fluffy fu*kers!!!

[@supa0ne]

there is no actual valid reason to make the balisong illegal , especially since there are way more lethal alternatives available.

[@ChrisG3253032]

I agree. I have also got a basic 3in blade pocket knife that has a little protruding stud on the left side of the blade, with an arcing motion of the right thumb the blade is open and locked in under a second.

[@goony2703]

Chris. G exactly. i used to have one of those little knifes. just a simple flick with your thumb and its opeb.

[@VergilTheLegendaryDarkSlayer]

supa0ne the reason is because idiots hurt themselves with it

[@supa0ne]

idiots will hurt themselfs with anything, so i wouldnt call it a valid reason. (banning one type of knife isnt gonna stop natural selection from happening.)

[@stabakoder]

They're legal in the state of Indiana. I use to carry one until it was stolen.

[@alex-ws7sb]

Skip to 1:16 for the actual video.

[@dodopoopinpoop]

Damn saw the comment right when the video got to that point

[@bs2_man66]

Same lol

[@sowthistles]

thx m8

[@lucas-tn6fy]

You stole mah comment ;(

[@Gam1ngGor1lla]

thank you!

[@MiguelVicoR]

No need for a trainer, i put cloth adhesive plaster tape along the edge of my first balisong and didn't get cut once, as soon as i got the hang of it i removed the tape and that was that.

[@isurehopeso7689]

Miquel Vico , yeah I got mine for 15$ and it came really dull so it couldn’t really cut me in any way, also my dad knows how to use them so he kinda helped me a bit lol but i had to learn myself how to do tricks bc he only knew the basics

[@candyfrompoketdeze9344]

Hi doe u know what kinda Talpa i could use ¿

[@julioescobar-francisco3330]

@@isurehopeso7689 yeah same but I use a file and made the edge so squared lol never cut myself I learn lots of couple tricks and now I use a real blade on a different butterfly knife.

[@pretzeljawbreaker5140]

My trainer scratches my knuckle with the handle so even without the blade it can hurt

[@NGMonocrom]

They're illegal because they have a bad reputation. A balisong is no more deadlier than any other knife.

[@justanotherguy6255]

NGMonocrom and if you think about it if someone really wanted a belisong or switchblade they can just go to another state and buy one or just make one if they really wanted to

[@chrismc410]

Just Another Guy they're banking on one, most people won't go through the trouble of going to another state to buy and two, most people don't know how to make knives

[@qilinprime5615]

Thank you NGMonocrom. People are so stupid. It sucks, it's my favorite knife and very calming to twirl around

[@dunkz5159]

I’m from uk and I have one

[@qilinprime5615]

@@dunkz5159 what kind?

[@AlonsitisDuff]

So balisongs are ilegal but guns arent... lmao

[@freddieelohopea6961]

'Murica

[@AlonsitisDuff]

+Tupu Tati What does that mean? Sorry, i'm spanish :p

[@pakaskittles5981]

+Alonsitis Duff it's a way of saying "America" but for dim witted people

[@freddieelohopea6961]

^

[@bigdawg1586]

+PakaSkittles commie

[@Ciel1820]

we should ban peppers, too many people rub that stuff in their eyes...

[@ironjohn]

Please Top Comment!!! :DD

[@spongebobslesserknownbroth9769]

I completely forgot about all the fingers lost to peppers thanks for reminding me

[@joshdove4562]

@@spongebobslesserknownbroth9769 imagine cutting off your finger with a butterfly knife

[@Sh4dowbanned]

@@joshdove4562 The speed needed for that is impressive, if not impossible.

[@joshdove4562]

@@Sh4dowbanned okay redditor, I wasn't being serious

[@dishonoreddude9047]

They're illegal cuz people cut them selves? May as well ban every knife

[@cassandramarviecarino4665]

Your right man

[@FoxTunes]

the reason in my country for making them illegal is: They where used too much in street fights... So... if you ban a knife, people won't get another knife? -_-

[@Mokum-020]

FoxTunes in mu country too

[@andre-gamingcontent1707]

If that was the reason, it's because of how concealed it can potentionally be, with ease of access

[@deviljho9995]

hell, a kitchen knife would be more dangerous becase reach

[@JoshuaLovesDoggos1]

it's not the knife or gun that kills, it's the person behind that weapon

[@damiangongora8088]

joshthemlg pro if guns kill people than spoons make people fat

[@AGM-Prism]

Master Shake He said it's NOT the gun or knofe that kills. I like the spoon comment tho 😂

[@darkestdays4268]

batangas people

[@davidmuir7711]

Yeah, how profound. And armed = polite, geez. Get some new material lazy-azz. Anyway, the bullet does the killing.

[@Noah-gd1zf]

illegalise people

[@vukasin7630]

knife illegal in USA, guns legal in USA MURICAAA!!!!!! FUCK YEA!!!!!

[@deanc91]

+XxX_M1CH43L_ BOI_XxX Legal to own in the US in many places. Some places still outlaw carry of them. Texas just recently legalized the carry of butterfly knives and switchblades back in like 2013

[@obi-wankeknobi8413]

+XxX_M1CH43L_ BOI_XxX look up for the logic of FPS games ... on short - the knife is the ultimate weapon

[@obi-wankeknobi8413]

or Romania

[@TheArtyomGuy]

+XxX_M1CH43L_ BOI_XxX its because guns have strict regulations thats why you never see any shootings happen but constant stabbings /s

[@Nalothisal]

+XxX_M1CH43L_ BOI_XxX well in oregon you can have one but it needs to be open carry.

[@bobthetomato5278]

Who else was flipping a balisong while watching this

[@soapy9059]

Not me lol

[@kilinzeus8523]

Literally me

[@kellytaylor2987]

Me I was flipping mine while watching the video.

[@nemesis4558]

Me

[@paulnovak4281]

I though I was the only one

[@sultanw1]

you're unlucky, i just unboxxed a slaughter one

[@Pallaxis]

Factory new?

[@MarysMindMarysWorld]

Henry Gordon field tested?

[@rion6151]

Henry Gordon danznewz did.

[@josephelliott536]

zortev The reaction was so funny XD

[@dinksaac3910]

xD

[@gardfiel4643]

so its illegal cuz someone hurt themself? well i grazed my knee on some gravel...BETTER MAKE GRAVEL ILLEGAL!

[@MangoMcFireball]

Lol

[@snickersunddeinhungeristge795]

or male doors illegal because i hit the door and broke my lil toe

[@dynamiteproductionzinc.1324]

So true

[@thebusinessend1]

+Xx_canihazcheezburgur_xX Its not illegal most places in the US no idea what these dudes are talking about.

[@wolfpackq2321]

make the wall illegal cause I stubbed my toe and had to go to the hospital

[@f0xyLuv]

I thought it was illegal because it's a hidden weapon...kinda. I mean, I can flip a karambit or any other fixed blade knife just as well, but the balisong is the safer option. ANYBODY who knows of butterfly knives should avoid grabbing the bite handle - the people who banned them know NOTHING about knives and probably watched too many action movies from the 80s or 90s where gangsters used them because it looked cool.

[@MyDirtyHobo]

+ShadyFoX #fuckgoogleplus Pay attention to the video. He points out why it got banned, and it's not a bad reason. You: "The people who banned them know NOTHING about knives and probably watched too many action movies".............. The real reason: People were stupid and hurting themselves with them. Too many hospital/emergency room visits in relation to them. There's a reason Butterfly Knives are so widely banned/restricted, and it's not because "the people who banned them know NOTHING about knives".

[@f0xyLuv]

MyDirtyHobo Yeah, so why aren't guns banned in USA? Same fucking logic behind that, people are dumb as fuck and hurt themselves. People always were and will be dumb, there's no reason to ban something just because a bunch of idiots doesn't know how to use that thing. "Oh, some people hurt themselves, because they were riding motorcycles? Let's just ban motorcycles so nobody gets hurt." It's the same thing - people get hurt because they try to show off, even though they can't do something well enough to be safe. They hurt themselves, be it getting cut while flipping a balisong or dying in a motorcycle crash while trying to do a wheelie. In both cases people try to impress and end up hurting themselves. So why aren't motorcycles banned? More people get more severely injured, yet they aren't banned unlike butterfly knives.

[@MyDirtyHobo]

ShadyFoX #fuckgoogleplus I think you need to do some real reading before you start spreading stupid online. Clearly you know nothing about laws, I'd suggest looking up the United States Bill of Rights. Guns are legal because of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution. If you want to learn why you're so hilariously wrong, the internet provides the means to learn. Use your brain, find your answers.

[@f0xyLuv]

MyDirtyHobo I don't live in America, I used that as an (apparently bad) example. All I'm saying is that you shouldn't ban something just because certain people have no idea how to use it. Motorcycles harm more people than balisongs do yet they aren't banned. I'm not saying they should be, but if we use the logic behind banning balisongs, almost everything should be banned. Banning something won't stop people from using it, it will just encourage them. Same thing with children and swearing - telling a kid to not use certain words makes him use them, because he thinks he's so cool and edgy.

[@MyDirtyHobo]

ShadyFoX #fuckgoogleplus Balisongs(butterfly knives) don't hurt people because they're banned. And yes, banning them has largely stopped their use. Obviously there's people that still do use it, in many places they're "restricted" instead of banned. However, to compare a knife to a motorcycle is just stupid. Same thing with comparing it to telling kids not to swear. You're being stupid. With your logic, people never used butterfly knives prior to them being banned. And kids never swore prior to being told not to. Wrong. Don't be stupid. Back to the matter at hand. They are banned because they caused injuries. It is easy for someone who does knot know how to handle a butterfly knife to injure themselves with it. Of course, there are those that know how to use them. And of course, there were those that knew how to use lawn darts properly. Realistically, life doesn't change because they got banned. We're long past the time of it's relevance. If you want one, rather than bitching about it, go do some research about it. Clearly you don't know about the laws in your area: "I thought it was illegal because it's a hidden weapon...kinda.", so go learn about them. If you already have one, find out if there are laws that enable the carrying of it. Don't sit there like an ignorant child complaining about things you don't understand. Educate yourself, then come back and complain. It's quite simple.

[@marktabiolo534]

Origin of that blade is here in Philippines and the original cover of Balisong is wood to hide it to people around, to just thought its just a wood. My father said, be careful to the man who open a knife using two hands. I think, only Filipino knows that. Haha sorry for my grammar. Lol

[@ThePurpleFlare_memes]

Woah, never knew it had a backstory! Thanks man :)

[@paolocaballero2541]

isip bata

[@c.a.runyan8641]

Thank God we have governments to protect us from ourselves.

[@battlekidrules]

I believe this is sarcasm.

[@c.a.runyan8641]

+battlekidrules your belief is true.

[@MrCmon113]

I trust an elected government in a representative democracy a lot more than some random bloke with a weapon. But what does that have to do with balisongs?

[@aidenhowe1455]

im kind of hoping this was sarcastic

[@508MASS378]

You trust Government? LoL! What flavor of Kool-Aid have you been drinking? Sour Tyrant Fruit Punch?

[@noble.reclaimer]

Treyarch should hire this guy to be a knifer specialist.

[@pyrosolid4874]

+Lee Taylor that would be awsome

[@danielskrskr]

shutup codkid

[@noble.reclaimer]

Yes I should shut up because clearly your in a better community.

[@ogsomber]

+Lee Taylor Ha! ;'D

[@raycadbury]

+Lee Taylor get enough kills, press both bumpers and he comes out to explain why its illegal and how you should probably train with a trainer first

[@Howie262]

The Philippines are the World subject matter experts in knife fighting. Never underestimate a Filipino with a blade.

[@axeinthegame6853]

"it will cut"

[@axeinthegame6853]

@AustinPlays Games Forged in pure masculinity

[@poptartcupcakes8318]

@AustinPlays Games 😉

[@freshil96]

If i was his friend I would have been like. boy if you jab that knife at me one more time.

[@mp09c72]

Lol, was just thinking that

[@grahamsmith3186]

that nigga just stabbin him while he explaining shit about t he knife like bOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

[@SuperKinahead]

if harambe had this knife he would still be alive

[@SuperKinahead]

IAmNotTheNSA he also had information that donald trump was apart of the illuminati, and in fact he is actually apart of the lizard men. he has to wear a wig over his head to hide his lizard scales because he couldnt fit into his human skin

[@TsGSnipee]

SuperKinahead Harambe is lifeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@toprakundvadim3060]

who is harambe

[@joeclow7565]

IAmNotTheNSA hagahah

[@danielwhipps4963]

SuperKinahead

[@djhalfblood386]

Lol he's just casually like "you open and stab..."

[@perseus7128]

Dj Halfblood fuck you

[@13threaper20202]

JhoonOp why are you so salty?

[@ghollisjr]

Another day of being a proud bumpkin from South Carolina where the Balisong is legal to carry however you want.

[@NathanMarcusSPhua]

You lucky bastard... - a rando' from Cebu

[@mastercheif878]

Nice knife man but mine is crimson web :)

[@XxTrollerPvPxX]

stfu

[@meyerkushner7659]

Mines Slaughter get on my level

[@cuitlahuac6434]

Mine is Case hardened

[@anthonyguillen8807]

But is it stattrack

[@benjaminkoenig759]

Karambit fade stattrak get rekt m8

[@realityfighting]

So lets clarify a few things here. This knife is not "illegal" at all. These knives can easily be purchased, owned and sold in almost any state of the US. With certain permits dagger bladed versions can even be legally concealed and carried. Illegal in most people's understanding means = You cannot legally own, sell , manufacture, carry for protection, pick your teeth with it....this kind of knife, period. That is not the case even remotely with the Balisong or gravity knives or switchblades. At least in America.

[@dw3yn693]

is it in statrak?

[@cottonuwu3167]

I think is marble fade

[@ashleycoggan9134]

+Dweyn joni You've won the internet.

[@justinlotamloi9841]

+Ashley “Deimos” Coggan no its so fucking original please... Stop saying such bullshit

[@ashleycoggan9134]

Justin LoTamLoi Wow, original comment m8.

[@justinlotamloi9841]

Ashley ‘Deimos’ Coggan am just saying that over 9000 people have made this joke so stop saying bullshit

[@DarkShiftMusic]

SO.... Basically there's no reason that it's illegal. Okay, I'll just keep carrying mine anyway, then.

[@linkgaming3252]

good luck if you get caught you'll get arrested. wish it wasn't like that tho.

[@linkgaming3252]

@@theghost7277 yeah

[@spongebobslesserknownbroth9769]

There are several reasons they’re illegal

[@kenzald4444]

But what will happen if you got caught with it but just for self defense only....

[@spongebobslesserknownbroth9769]

Ken Llarena you could literally carry a butter knife and have a higher chance of doing damage without hurting yourself

[@daytengomes8493]

for a few moments I was convinced his hoodie strings were his mustache...I was impressed

[@LastBastian]

lol! Same here.

[@sultown4343]

Not illegal to carry one in Minnesota, as long as you have no intent to harm anyone.

[@seatalibandz]

But you may carry it for defense right?

[@sultown4343]

Sfswave I think so.

[@monarch9125]

I'm pretty sure in New York States it's legal, but not in the city.

[@brandoncallahan9289]

Legal to open carry one in Michigan to.

[@monarch9125]

Brandon Callahan Yeah but even if it is legal, don't carry one in New York State. Most cops aren't aware of that. You would win the court case, but for the hassle.....It's best to leave it at home.

[@sanguisdominus]

They're illegal because they're fully automatic tactical assault knives.

[@MayerAudax]

Sarcasm much?

[@CoffinSauceSipper]

Don't they come with high capacity knife clips too?

[@jadenwatt]

Buck Mcgruff Mine came with a red dot.

[@Phishrock]

Mine came with an extended magazine

[@ProVisionzHD]

mine came with a fore grip.

[@Shannonbarnesdr1]

can we take a moment to talk about his hide-a-weapon shelf and how casually he opens that up and picks his weapon out ?? thats freaking awesome !

[@TopiasSalakka]

Here in Finland all kinds of blades are legal, because they are considered as tools, not weapons. You're not allowed to carry one in public tho without a valid reason.

[@thepixel024]

Ei kaikki terä aseet ole laillisia suomessa.

[@TopiasSalakka]

Thepixel02 Olen kuullut että ovat.

[@thepixel024]

Semmoset veitset jotka aukee jousella ei oo laillisia, ja mitä mä oon kuullu niin perhos veitset on laittomia koska ne voi avata melkein yhtä nopeasti kuin jousilla toimivat veitset.

[@TopiasSalakka]

Thepixel02 En oo kyl löytäny mistää et perhosveitset ois laittomii...

[@thepixel024]

Olin kai sitten väärässä sen suhteen, mutta kaikki terä aseet eivät ole laillisia suomessa.

[@amaggard14]

"In the state of Oklahoma, it’s legal to own dirks, daggers or other stabbing knives, Bowies, switchblades, gravity knives, balisongs and stilettos. Basically, it’s legal to own any type of knife in this state."Thank God I live in Oklahoma. lol

[@IceColdEmber]

They are legal in a lot of states. Hawaii and Texas are the only two that i can find with a strict ban. Kansas, New York, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin all have additional laws regarding butterfly knife but don;t have them blanket banned.

[@DireMonkey23]

Legal here in Tennessee aswell

[@dentonprofessionalhypnosis6712]

Balisongs and switchblades became legal to own and carry in Texas in 2013. On September 1, 2017, all knives became legal to own and carry, with certain locations (like schools, hospitals, places of worship, and courthouses) being restricted to knives with blades of 5 1/2 inches or less.

[@travv88]

What about trench knives?

[@valqueenofValhalla]

same in nh

[@CrimsonSkyz500]

The balisong is illegal because people are scared of it. Canada's reason is because it's to fast for opening. I've always wanted a real one. I have a trainer but I don't take it any where because it's useless. If I had a real one it would be everywhere with me.

[@bensonderskov]

I've heard that even the TRAINER version is illegal, 'cuz it looks like the real one, and you can sharpen the blade.. I really want one tho

[@CrimsonSkyz500]

TheBsoBoy It's not illegal. Most of the trainers blades are made of aluminum and have a bunch of holes drilled into them.

[@AllPartOfThePlan100]

where would you find a trainer butterfly knife in canada?

[@CrimsonSkyz500]

AllPartOfThePlan100 Hmmm... :/ Well I found mine at Comic Con. The one in Winnipeg, it was 30 dollars and can be converted to have an actual knife blade on it. But I would say, knife stores. Like Cabela's, Whole Sale Sports, basically hunting stores. If you can't find them there, I would suggest looking for small knife businesses.

[@AllPartOfThePlan100]

Alright man, thanks =)

[@mathewderkos8003]

Man, your hidden knife compartment is so impressive? Did you make it or buy it?

[@kadenhart2882]

I have an RFID one just like it. Its a gun safe disguised as a shelf. He obviously re-purposed it for blades. Here's a link for the first one I saw when looking it up. www.tacticaltraps.com/hdcompactg/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwgtWDBhDZARIsADEKwgOGII90iDNqBICTsc9qL5OFVO35vguYJ8m4_fJJZ0U61u8hC63TxzIaAtSEEALw_wcB

[@leelizardwilcox6271]

These are illegal the same reason a certain firearm is illegal because some cupcake in society deems it unnecessary or somehow more dangerous than other designs of knives yet that's patently false. It's just a knife no more or less dangerous than any other bladed weapons out there.

[@cowboyo274]

In my youth that was my figit spinner I spent so many hours flipping that thing.

[@MartinBenek198]

Totaly legal in Czech republic.

[@undeadhunter5]

Lucky.

[@bladesoft]

Szerencsések :)

[@darek4488]

In Poland all knifes, swords, blades, etc. are legal except those that do not look like weapons. For example blades hidden in walking canes or umbrellas are illegal, but you can carry around a big ass knife or a two-hand sword if you desire to.

[@drhkleinert3245]

darek4488 Crazy...in germany nearly all is illegal what can be used as a weapon.

[@darek4488]

drh kleinert If you need to buy a kitchen knife do you go to the police station and ask for a permit first?

[@MandoMTL]

Rewatching the entire catalogue again... Just want to thank you for contributing to overcoming my fear of blades, and transforming it into respect for a venerable tool and weapon. 🙏🏼

[@FunkerTactical]

Happy to be part of the journey.

[@ivankontra3446]

"you can use it for every day use" >cutting wrist motion >smiles at the camera man oof

[@naginato4841]

That knife is pretty much a sharp toy for adults.

[@doallen1]

I agree with Doug that's addictive to use, and it was my fidget spinner growing up.

[@thatkajunguy8029]

Basically it's illegal in some places because of emotional nonsense. It is neither more or less dangerous than any other knife.

[@keno2u]

Living in Germany is hard..

[@KieranFretwellKF]

nein

[@madelementtv2893]

KieranFretwell oh doch

[@mr1hanky]

living in a 3rd world country is hard... living in germany can sometimes be uncomfortable because we dont get what we want but it is not hard

[@DivingDonut]

Es geht. Im Gegensatz zu unseren Nachbarn (außer den Ösis) haben wir noch liberale Messergesetze. Dennoch, SCHAFFT DEN §42a AB!! Und danach die ganze andere Scheiße.

[@SteveomatikAUT]

Galgenvogel Ja das stimmt, dafür haben wir in Österreich nicht so ein großes Angebot an "Messerläden":D

[@WannabeStuntMen]

That secret-shelf thingy, is so Awesome...

[@MordeaniisChaos]

Seriously! I need one of those.

[@kennethravanilla1422]

Balisong originated from Philippines,and are available to CS:GO

[@jjverona8249]

Yeah, but the use of the Butterfly Knife/Balisong as a video game concept was around since Team Fortress Classic, with the use as a backstab weapon with the Spy class.

[@dankmemes9459]

+NoviKey yeah but I can get a balisong in real life, cheaper than in game

[@jjverona8249]

+Dank Memes But it's illegal, m8.

[@kennethravanilla1422]

NoviKey Illegal? No one bats an eye about a butterfly knife

[@joshday1997]

+NoviKey Depends on the area.

[@JETBLACKPRIEST]

pretty much any modern knife with a detent opens way quicker than a balisong, i think its about time for these outdated ass laws to piss off

[@Apoc_Bone_Daddy]

That fucking hidden door Those are some badass knives in there

[@garywhite3209]

easy trick I learned to not cut myself is make sure the sharpened edge is away from you! lol but I have seen ppl cut themselves. lol smh n I'm no expert at anything but cutting taters

[@hassi44]

Gotta have dem taters.

[@baadach3752]

Gary White Orrrr get a trainer knife for fun?

[@garywhite3209]

I never used a trainer, if you place the sharp side away from ur hand it will never cut ypu. I promise. I speak from experience

[@Kolby9241]

Unless you're grabbing the bite handle and then you're fucked lol

[@MAXCOBRALAZERFACE]

Butterfly knives are illegal because slaves don't deserves to have rights. Oh wait did I misspeak?

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

+MAXCOBRALAZERFACE You're probably American, a country with no free healthcare, the death penalty, obnoxious prison sentences for minor crime and no right to life which is why the government can kill its own citizens...

[@jurj97]

+MrcabooseVG I don't think you've ever been to America

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

CajunRedskin Don't need to go, the internet is a wonderful place and funnily enough there's American on it the share information. One being the HIV suppressant drugs cost $7000 where as if i had, i'd get them for free for the rest of my life.

[@DemonCactus32224]

best comment (y)

[@tommycox24]

Now don't bring up religion! That's a whole different war man! 😂

[@coyotebongwater4565]

I mean, Florida is pretty relaxed on knife laws. you can own and open carry any knife except a ballistic knife. you can conseal any knife with a concealed weapon permit. but without one you can only conseal a "common pocketknife" or a utility blade.

[@LastBastian]

To anyone who cares; If you can legally own a real Bali, do not waste money on a fake trainer knife. Save your money up for a good real balisong, and simply put masking tape along the edge when you are practicing. Works great.

[@trinidadiangamer1711]

smart

[@romancrenshaw7536]

What I do is just wear Mpact gloves The blade slipped off once and hit my hand but the glove prevented damage.

[@DeclanHighD]

Is it Factory New? Or Minimal Wear?

[@evolvedgaming922]

Bruh you got me dead af😂

[@dahliasmiles7122]

Declan .HighD Maybe it's Field Tested?

[@prostoVania]

It is StatTrack;)

[@DeclanHighD]

haha

[@ethan7057]

Vanilla skins dont have a condition.......

[@PocketHealz]

*Me watching this 6 years later and watching forged in fire:* DOUG!!!!

[@sergalcube1003]

NOT ANYMORE BITCHES! WOOO! (I'm from Texas btw)

[@slippykeaton4393]

Legendary Amazing is any weapon banned in Texas😂🤣😂

[@13threaper20202]

Turtle Muffinz yes actually alot for instance its illegal ti carry ballisongs nit to own infact any double edged blade is illegal to carry and any blade over 5 and 1/2 inches is illegal to carry as fir guns we have the same regulations as every other state minus the liberal ones like california for example with guns we are subject to the federal laws just as everyone else with knives we are rather strict

[@BLOODBORNE_cx]

Im from Texas too. So balisongs are legal now?!?!

[@b1tch713]

i live in oregon i can still own one

[@flxsh3146]

I know right (I'm from Texas to!)

[@KidDaKing535]

Let's face it. We aren't mad at our government for the whole protection thing about the knives, we only want them because they look cool as fuck. That's why I want one at least. And is there ever such a thing a too easy to conceal? I think not.

[@Thromper1984]

good user, m.A.A.d internet I actually think the handle itself looks pretty ugly, but the art, the motion, everything about it is so cool. Handle is just my opinion though.

[@Kittennyanya]

Benchmade 51 morpho, still think the handles are.ugly? ;)

[@365Gaming-z7z]

Your username is great

[@goodchildm.a.a.durbanarea4739]

+good user, m.A.A.d internet Great, now I got this song stuck in my head again

[@KidDaKing535]

niiice.Dude What song?

[@Paulklampeeps]

last night i saw a kid holding a balisong toy(made out of plastic)and then he rushed to me and stab me in the back luckily it's just a toy

[@patootie3529]

Did you tell him to fuck off, after? Stupid fucking kid.

[@patootie3529]

+TacticalBacon Yeah, possibly hurting other people back stabbing. I wouldn't just let him go. At least a little lecture. "Don't do that. You can hurt people." Usually I'm good around with kids, but this guy…

[@AlexaAXAG]

R.I.P The Great Rich Piana I wonder if you think that kid can't tell the difference between a fruit toy and an actual fruit. They're kids, not retarded.

[@giltzexuh]

That kid probably plays TF2

[@jauhoautisti1054]

Jose Flores im kid and i play csgo

[@BernyAV]

Very nice video as usual. One thing though; the Balisong is NOT illegal in the Philippines. I should know, I live in the Philippines. What IS illegal is the size. It doesn't matter what kind of knife you carry if the blade goes over 5 inches then your in trouble with the law. The part where kuya Doug said the reason for the Balisong being banned in those places is because people were getting stitches for playing with them; makes me wonder how they manage to do that. I mean I learned how to play with Balisongs, like all Filipinos here, no formal "training" per se, just by playing with it while hanging around with my friends. Got a few nicks but no cuts that needs stitches, and the Balisong I practiced on had the traditional hollow ground blade & very sharp. Think of a 5 inch straight razor blade with a sharp point.

[@VentausoGroup]

yes i agree on that man .

[@ryanmacalandag5279]

My 9-year-old son made a butterfly knife out of Lego Technic. 😜

[@lmcc8798]

Ryan Macalandag don’t advertise that! His school will put him in jail!

[@Maros554]

@Leyroy Jenkins No way this is not a bait..

[@deleted_215]

Lmao, same, I just made one today

[@parkster4967]

I have every illegal knife in my country 😂

[@_kijetesantakalu]

Not illegal in Colorado m8s. One of the few perks of living here.

[@natearw]

Weed

[@clintonthe4th245]

If you mix balisong and weed use a trainer. I have only a trainer and if I pick it up i can't put it down. It is a total fidget toy. i will but a real balisong when I get proficient enough not to send myself for stitches. Or when I learn to do stitches. I better not hurt my stitching hand.

[@heatmojo]

ok let me tell you, if you carry a balisong or "hand fedora" as i like to call it, in public, no one will respect you. people see carrying crap like this as immature garbage, especially in public

[@Chetglass_]

+[heat-mon] Do not cross me sir or you will see my rare pepebalisong

[@SuperDragon246]

+Robert Williams lol you have a fedora on

[@heatmojo]

hes a classy man, he can wear whatever he wants

[@itsfantom3020]

please tell me HOW carrying a basilong could possibly make you look stupid. stfu

[@heatmojo]

oh trust me, i dont have to tell you how

[@TheRealBoyscout]

I can just hear my scoutmaster shouting "safety circle" when there flipping the knife so close with some of the movements

[@ItsSneakyBeaky]

I'm certain that is not why it's illegal in the UK, well almost any kind of knife is illegal here now but I think this one in particular would be more because of the fact it can be hidden.

[@Foretelling]

As well as the fact that the blade is enormous.

[@kenbergison9740]

Many knives can be concealed easily.

[@hunterinfected6]

Kenbergison True that. An ordinary knife is also more efficient when drawn out compared to having to do flippy fancy stuff just to open a knife.

[@mepp7573]

I don't understand what part is ilegal. You can go on amazon and just buy one.

[@volvax7551]

You can't buy sharpened blades. The ones on Amazon are trainer blades. Meaning you can't stab with them so they can be sold.

[@mepp7573]

afflictedarrow1 Yeah, but still able to stab someone to death. It's a basically a shank.

[@mepp7573]

Alex Randomkat Yeah, cuz dumb people hurt them selves.

[@AlexRandomkat]

Pretty much.

[@Danky_Mcmeme]

you cant hurt yourself with a trainer wtf, its just a piece of metal most of the times it doesnt even have any sharp edges the cs:go trainer has one but thats very rare.

[@legorocks4256]

Rochester New York...Rochester New York....You mean....We actually have a purpose????

[@cook1eboy]

Tactical potato thats what I was thinking

[@arke473]

Tactical potato eyy im from rochester aswell :D

[@WretchedOne666]

Not in Michigan, we can legally carry these, as of 2017 these are now classified in the state as "folding knives", and under the same penal code all automatic switchblade knives were made legal for purchase and carry with the exception of double edged, non folding stabbing instruments (which the other falls under, those are a bit of a gray area).

[@FunkerTactical]

Right on! Enjoy your freedom!

[@MrJackisSomewhatRight]

Why are people stupid enough to not use gloves when using butterfly knives for the first time or any time at all?

[@Wolkenwandererr]

Because they make it impossible to flip duh

[@LupineGamer]

Because they want to look cool with missing fingers apperantly

[@nyoom9814]

Because I use a butterfly knife pen for practice - instead of a knife in the middle they replace it with pen if anyone didn't know

[@LupineGamer]

Tacoloco Thats actually kinda cool tho

[@nyoom9814]

LupineGamer Yeah it's pretty neat,

[@monkeytogaman9365]

They are legal where I live. Its pretty rad

[@gavofoust181]

Monkeytogaman same

[@blaster5800]

100% of all of those "balisong tricks" are just for show. Just like all the fancy and useless nunchaku moves.

[@comeonmate3743]

Listerine Balisong was used by the Filipinos to Kill the Spaniard by Putting it under their wrists. It's a weapon for assasins

[@baadach3752]

Roy yeah, who's gonna do that in a fast knife fight? Like honestly.

[@Hellseeker1]

Yea a SOG seal team looks way more dangerous and they sell em at Walmart

[@Asa-bh7zi]

via Baadach How many times do you really think you'll find yourself in a genuine knife fight, mate? It's about the art firm and the skill of it, not always the true practicality.

[@NiirTheRaccoon]

I guess people forget that knives aren't just weapons. In fact, that is a secondary purpose. Knives are mainly tools, used for cutting, food prep, carving, you name it. They have so many uses outside of defence.

[@VidarrKerr]

Every single kid I knew (as kids, growing up in the 80's) that had a butterfly knife almost always had mental issues and prone to violence. I grew up around firearms, swords, even explosives, but almost all the people I knew with that stuff was like a normal "good guy". It was something specifically to do with the butterfly knife. The knives are legal where I grew up, just had to be under 6" to carry around. I am pretty sure it was this "image" of these "bad type" of characters and their association with these knives that did the knives in (made illegal), along with kids getting cuts all the time using them (as said in this video). (BTW, I don't know anything about current day and age of people and these knives. I am speaking very specifically about the 1980's in the USA, in the state I lived in, while I was growing up.)

[@tobywatson6779]

GN I love the all of the information y'all share! Please keep doing what you do!

[@CaptainPeanut]

It's perfectly legal in Dust II

[@nathanaelgreene9840]

Not illegal where I live. I'm getting one for Christmas.

[@Authorized.]

I live in Canada and you Can still purchase trainers and it’s Legal

[@bobboby6479]

Trainers is legal almost everywhere

[@JosephAliDeeb]

You can threaten everyone with anything, I could go out with my kitchen knife if I want to. So I think it is a little bit overreacted

[@reppy0757]

I'm surprised baseball bats aren't banned. They're used so often in crimes that I'm shocked it's not classified as a deadly weapon.

[@KaeFwam]

It's not illegal where I live. (Indiana)

[@apimpnamedslickback1017]

วคx same (Minnesota)

[@michaelthefoodcritic]

Same in Nebraska

[@NineBulletRevolver]

Jones? Punny puns amirite

[@xuandong2365]

フムメ what frfr cuz I live in indiana

[@scarlettsilo6409]

im in indiana rn

[@sou_desu8587]

is it legal on valve?

[@gyaku35]

If Gaben is rich enough then yes

[@ricktherrien8235]

Balisongs originate from the Philippines and are known as butterfly knifes in America because years ago the authentic name was unknown so they called them butterfly knifes. The design came from a French measuring tool bright to the Philippines years ago. The function of a balisong is to distract and intimidate your opponent by the constant motion of the knife. Vision is the sense most closely related to motion and the fast movement of the knife distracts the opponent as well as the sound of the metal which the opponent senses as danger and impacts their ability to stay confident. The balisong has many different actions and flipping forms but in a confrontation the main rollout is used to maintain control over the knife and its deployment. These knifes are a ingenious design allowing the blade to be contained within the handles of the knife and deployed with a quick action of the wrist. The practice of the balisong is a great art and gives hours of enjoyment and self control.

[@destin5240]

in 4 days im getting a trainer ima be so happy

[@kadenhart2882]

3 years later. How was it

[@AndyyCampbell]

ILLEGAL in the UK. So is anything to do with it. (I tried to buy a Balisong "Styled" Comb. Nope not allowed)

[@NIGHTSTALKER973]

the knife law in the UK is horrendous. i was thinking if there was a way to repeal the ban on balisongs

[@ianstewart119]

Dominik Doherty yeah become an mp

[@NIGHTSTALKER973]

Ian Stewart well there was a petition but sadly it didnt reach enough signatures

[@ianstewart119]

you could have got 50 million names on it and it would not have made any differance look at the ban on handguns how much of taxpayers money was spent on [wasted] on compensation vote ukip

[@NIGHTSTALKER973]

Ian Stewart it was worth a shot though even if it didnt work at least i at least tried

[@danieldeak9141]

i live in germany i have 2 balisongs yea FUCK LAWS

[@hanswurst8682]

Show them to nobody, the bragging rights are not worth the criminal record.

[@kennandunn7533]

If you are a law abiding citizen living in a state where the balisong is illegal, or even if they are legal and you want a safe practice version, there are combs for sale with balisong handles on them that work in the exact the same way as the knife.

[@beater_pumpkin3230]

Yeah in Germany its illegal .__.

[@KieranFretwellKF]

nein

[@MaGiCMushroomClouds]

I heard the audio from a German porn where a guy fucked a chicken on Opie & Anthony. I thought everything was legal in Germany.

[@Puscool]

KieranFretwell Aber nur mit bestimmten Längen- und Breitenangaben, oder?

[@AJose-tu3sf]

MrJerkdancer1 ne, der ist ganz illegal

[@TheHiNaShO]

A. José Falsch. Wenn die Klingenlänge weniger als 41 mm lang ist und die Klingenbreite nicht mehr als 10 mm beträgt, dann ist es Legal.

[@christianjoziasse3910]

Is it fn? And stat track?

[@WhiteIce2112]

They should make a license that you can earn if you use a trainer butterfly knife and can do tricks well enough that you wont cut yourself. If you can, then you can buy one.

[@mrwatchyovideooos2182]

WhiteIce but people would try taking it or take advantage of ur license to buy them for harm

[@WhiteIce2112]

MrWatchYoVideooos *facepalm* WILL ANYONE ON THIS EARTH BE SMART?

[@TheCharleseye]

No. They should make a public announcement that all adults on earth are responsible for their own health and well being and repeal every law that conflicts with that statement.

[@lompy529]

That would be so fucking stupid

[@06ridyn]

This is one part i love about AZ. We are aloud to carry any size knife here and conceal is not illegal for any size either. I love carrying my pistol with a concealed fixed blade.

[@cookster69]

The problem with trainers is they break easily and the actual good ones (Spyderco smallfly trainer, Benchmade 40T are expensive and hard to find. Plus trainers are ugly. I hate living in Ireland. These stupid banning laws ugh.

[@TheTdw2000]

Try the Baliyo. It's a balisong with a pen instead of a blade.

[@cookster69]

TheTdw2000 I have it. It's still not as good, looks ugly and it's light. I have fun with it though. I just feel if I had a 42 I'd be happy for the rest of my life. Or a basilisk. I love me some basilisks.

[@Ultrox007]

bbbarfly.com/products Baliyo is a piece of crap that breaks from normal use within the first week.

[@TheTdw2000]

TrueWOPR Did you get the American version or the Chinese version? The American version has lasted me a year without ANY damage.

[@Ultrox007]

TheTdw2000 Chinese version, someone else bought it for me, first one broke within a week, second broke within a month, both from normal use, no dropping, no damaging, no hitting things, just the clacking from the handles hitting eachother on open caused it to fracture until the counter-weights popped out. Still I have a much larger BBBarfly now and it's custom detailed so I'm quite happy with it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5_TgYKKf6utbNE I did a video comparing the two but it's not the best video xD

[@lucasramey6427]

Isn't that the knife that the spy uses in tf2

[@FieldReaper311]

Lucas Ramey Yes

[@corvoerin3766]

Nah the knife the spy uses is called darude sandstorm

[@ItzMedicine]

Sorry, this might be a bit much to ask for, but I am skilled with knives, and want to try this! Could someone please tell me what states in the USA this is illegal in? Just USA. I'll sub you.

[@tadladapate3064]

EpikWill en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfly_knife look at the legal satus part, it have a list of state. But please don't sub me, I dont want subs

[@ItzMedicine]

+Tadlada pate Thank you! (Ok, I won't sub, but I'll like your comment at least :D)

[@tadladapate3064]

EpikWill alright np :)

[@maxglick12]

+EpikWill If you are in a state that these knives are illegal you can simply use a trainer. They are legal everywhere and are just as good to display the art style

[@bru2187]

its legal in utah and tenesse i think i know that its legal in utah though

[@GodisallIneedPlantsareallIeat]

Balisong is by far my favorite knife.