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Tag: Butterfly Knife

Best Butterfly Trainers

Posted by Jacob Miller on May 15, 2023, in Best of, Type
Tags: Butterfly Knife

We explain what you should look for in your trainer, and offer viable solutions to everyone from the prospective bali flippers on a budget to the seasoned enthusiasts looking for the best. In the trainers I analyze below, I’ll list some pros and cons and talk about them in the context of these relevant factors: visual appeal, weight, balance, handle texture, handle shape, affordability, toughness, and ease of maintenance. ...

Kershaw Lucha Review

Posted by Jacob Miller on March 13, 2023, in Model, Reviews
Tags: Balisong, Butterfly Knife, Flipping, Kershaw, Knives, Lucha

The Kershaw Lucha has solidified its place in the butterfly knife community as a must-have flipper for everyone, from beginners to pros. In this review, we’ll look in-depth at the Kershaw Lucha, what makes it such a fantastic and sought-after balisong, and why you should pick one up. ...

Types of Pocket Knife Opening Mechanisms 

Posted by Jacob Miller on September 15, 2022, in Knife Anatomy
Tags: Benchmade, Butterfly Knife, Microtech, Spyderco

A guide to unique knife opening mechanisms and how to open each type of pocket knife. My family always knows when I’m coming, whether I’m emerging from the depths of the basement, walking in after work, or joining them on the porch. They say, “Here he comes!” even before seeing me. How do they know...

How to Use a Butterfly Knife Trainer

Posted by Maya Mortensen on May 25, 2022, in Knife Knowledge, Learn
Tags: Butterfly Knife

If you’re like us, you’ve probably seen butterfly knives (also called balisongs) handled by professionals with otherworldly fluidity and wondered how they do that without losing a finger. The answer? Lots and lots of practice. That’s where a training butterfly knife comes in! What is a training butterfly knife? A training butterfly knife, or a...

Butterfly Knives – A Beginner’s Guide

Posted by George Muhlestein on March 25, 2022, in Knife Knowledge
Tags: Benchmade, Butterfly Knife

The world of butterfly knives can be a little daunting. There are many types of butterfly knives and many brands to choose from, and if you want to do tricks with them, there are even more things to consider. Where do you begin? What’s the difference between a cheap butterfly knife and an expensive one?...


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