Anatomy of a Butterfly Knife Some people spend years trying to master the skill of flipping butterfly knives, A.K.A. balisong knives. It’s debatable whether it’s more fun to flip a butterfly knife or to watch someone flip— it looks really cool, and it’s practically mesmerizing. An infographic by the team at Blade HQ Help us...
There’s a lot to consider when picking out the perfect butterfly, but something that is sometimes overlooked is the latch. Here’s a brief look at spring latches vs. standard latches to help you figure out which type you prefer, if you don’t already know. Spring Latch This type of latch is pretty self-explanatory—it uses a...
BladeRunnerS and Bear OPS are the brains behind this butterfly. The Bear-Song IV is a lightweight butterfly, making it an attractive option for an EDC. In fact, this butterfly weighs 4.4 oz.—only .3 oz. more than the typical Benchmade 42 Balisong, which is the standard many people measure other butterflies against. The Bear-Song IV is...
Like many things in life, there is probably no one right answer for what the best weight for a butterfly knife is. However, most will agree that if a butterfly is too heavy, it will take too much energy to flip, you won’t want to use it, and you will have spent money just to...
The prodigal knife has returned. Did you miss it? After a lapse of 10 years, the MicrotechTachyon balisong has finally returned as Tachyon II. This time, though, its look is a little different. One significant change is that the handle is a little heavier and a little longer than the last model. This can be...
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