| First illustrated and mentioned in the book "Le | | | | craftsmanship of the product. You can be assured |
| Perret", Butterfly knives have traveled its | | | | of its high precision and sharpness and edges that |
| popularity all the way to the East with the Spanish | | | | are always up for the challenge. |
| colonization. The Philippines is well-known for | | | | For knife collectors, vintage butterfly knives are |
| manufacturing sturdy and durable butterfly knives. | | | | usually of hand-ground carbon steel. It does not |
| In the northern province of Batangas, a town | | | | have the marker of the maker on the tang |
| named "Balisong" is believed to be where the | | | | stamp. The blade fills in the handle, leaving only a |
| knife has originated. "Balisong" came from the | | | | small tang area. Most handles are made of brass |
| Filipino words baling sungay meaning broken horns. | | | | and Japanese lacquer. Modern day handles are |
| This was named so since the first butterfly | | | | either made of leather, synthetic materials, alloy |
| knives were believed to be from animal horns. | | | | or stainless steel. Blades may also be made of |
| Aside for utility use, butterfly knives are also used | | | | stainless steel but does not ensure the same |
| to the Filipino martial arts Eskrima. | | | | quality and durability of the carbon knives. If you |
| With skilled handling, the butterfly knife can be | | | | would want to find the best items, you may |
| flipped quickly with art that leaves spectators in | | | | browse through the internet and specialty shops |
| awe. This act of flipping can be done with one | | | | that may have this kind of cutlery. |
| hand, making it an exciting amusement for | | | | In handling this kind of cutlery, it is important to |
| tourists and locals alike. With its carbon steel, | | | | be aware of restrictions regarding the possession |
| butterfly knives are sharp and can be dangerous. | | | | of these. Banned in some parts of the Western |
| However, the blade is kept between the grooves | | | | countries, these type of knives are believed to be |
| of the handle which makes it compact and safe | | | | dangerous and possession is punishable by law. |
| when not in use. There are different designs and | | | | However, with its good packaging, it is safe for |
| makes of the Butterfly knives. Rough Rider | | | | use and is portable and convenient especially for |
| knives are known to provide you with the best | | | | camping and hiking. As with any cutlery or |
| blades at a pocket-friendly price without | | | | weaponry, utmost care and caution is encouraged |
| compromising the quality of the material or the | | | | in handling Butterfly knives. |