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  Brainboost - Butterfly Knife   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
A Pantographic knife, also known as a paratrooper knife, is a folding knife whose blade is fully enclosed by its handles when closed, in a manner similar to a balisong knife (commonly called a butterfly knife in western countries) - with which it is often confused..
Butterfly Knives A balisong or butterfly knife is uniquely designed so that when the knife is closed, the handles of the knife completely cover the blade..
The balisong or butterfly knife is a form of folding pocket knife knife quick summary: - A knife is a sharp - edged hand tool used for cutting..
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The butterfly knife may require more steps to operate than the steps needed to open the gravity knife, but it is the speed and ease of operation that concerned the Legislature.
The butterfly knife is opened rapidly with one hand and is ready for use; any distinction based on a difference of a fraction of a second would run contrary to the objective behind the statute.
As with a pocketknife and the butterfly knife, the Tekna knife's blade is contained in a handle or sheath that is integral to the body of the knife (as opposed to a removable sheath) and from which the blade may be quickly exposed.
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 Butterfly Knife - Unique Folding Knives And Combat Knives
When the butterfly knife is closed, the handles fold over the blade, which can be locked into place with a small latch at the base of one of the handles.
When first learning a butterfly knife trick, it is recommended that the student cover the blade with electrical tape to prevent accidental cuts when learning how to use a butterfly knife.
Although the origin of the butterfly knife is disputed, it is usually agreed that its design and techniques were perfected in the Philippines.
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Each of these defendants possessed a "butterfly knife" which is also known as a "balisong knife." The sole question presented by these appeals is whether a butterfly or balisong knife is a prohibited switchblade or gravity knife.
Judge Hodges and Judge Rowland independently determined that a butterfly knife is not a prohibited weapon and therefore dismissed the charges against the defendants and the state appeals.
First, butterfly knives are not "switchblade knives in which the blade is sprung by a downward snap of the wrist." Webster's at 993.
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 Butterfly knife
The butterfly knife or balisong is a form of folding pocket knife with two handles that counter-rotate around the tang such that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles.
The butterfly knife originated in the Philippines, where it was known as a balisong.
In many U.S states, it is illegal to possess and/or carry such a knife in public; indeed, doing so is a felony in some states, such as Nevada.
www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/b/bu/butterfly_knife.html   (126 words)

  
 Accomplishing a Butterfly Knife Trick
A beginner should not attempt a complicated maneuver when he or she is becoming accustomed to handling the knife.
A good butterfly knife trick to start with is the vertical opening.
During this part of the butterfly knife trick, it is important for the person to make sure he or she is holding the handle safely.
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 Martial Arts Supplies - martial arts equipment, karate supplies, weapons, uniforms, sparring gear: Butterfly Knife - ...
This knife is an integral part of urban legend and flourished as a part of the culture of the time and place.
The Balisong or Butterfly Knife is a form of folding pocket knife with two handles that counter-rotate around the tang.
Butterfly knives are prohibited in California and Massachusetts.
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 J & L, Knives, A Butterfly knife for any budget
Butterfly knives also known as Balisong knives originated in the Philippines in the small town of Balisong.
Although the Balisong knife is as popular today as ever, it is actually an ancient weapon that can be traced back as far as 800 A.D. It was used in the mystic art of Malaya-Polynesian fighting system called Kali.
This is because when you are opening or closing the knife the handles look like a butterfly wings in motion.
www.selfdefenseproducts.com /new_knives/butterfly_knives/butterfly.htm   (258 words)

  
 Butterfly knives. Use of this type knife date back to around 800 A.D. !
The Balisong is a butterfly knife, and is sometimes known as a Batangas knife.
The name butterfly knife is a term coined in the United States much like "drumbox" for the kahon.
The history of the butterfly knife is uncertain, with the following three main opinions: The knife may actually have been invented by the French.
www.repellertechnology.com /butterflyknives.htm   (234 words)

  
 Magnetically latching butterfly knife (US6195898)
The magnetic latch 20 may be configured and coupled to the butterfly knife 10 in many ways in order to provide the open latched and closed latched positions.
A releasing component 50 or 60 is coupled to the butterfly knife 10 to allow the user to more easily move the knife 10 between the open latched and closed latched positions.
A magnetic latch for a butterfly knife has a first handle component and a second handle component wherein the first and second handle components are able to be moved to an open position and a closed position comprising:
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 8 Cutting Butterfly Knife Set   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The Butterfly knife set consists of 82 movements which, together with the 26 movement pole set, form the 108 movement weapons section of the art.
The butterfly knife set demands very speedy footwork and good timing, otherwise it is very difficult to get within range of a longer weapon, such as the stick.
Mui Hin was the master of the butterfly knife, Gee Sin was an expert in the spear, Ng Mui was an expert at boxing, Pak Mei (White Eyebrow) had his own style, and Fung To Tak passed on the Hung style.
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 Butterfly Knives | Pocket Knives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
This silver and fl butterfly knife has a 440 stainless steel blade and cast metal handle.
This fl butterfly knife has a 440 stainless steel blade and cast metal handle.
This silver butterfly knife has a 440 stainless steel blade and cast metal handle.
www.bodysecurity.com /butterfly_knives.htm   (547 words)

  
 Butterfly Knife - Balisong Knives
The butterfly knife or balisong knife is one of the most ancient tools known to man. In its earliest form, it consisted of a piece of wood, stone or bone with a jagged edge.
The knife, to forerunner of today’s balisong, is referred to by native Filipinos as the
In the heat of the tropics, the target of a balisong or butterfly knife was usually a nearly nude human body.
www.guardian-self-defense.com /butterflyknives.htm   (727 words)

  
 Butterfly Effect, The Movie Blooper : The Knife
Seeing him jump back to that time and get the knife makes some sense, but before the jump, there is no point in his having the knife...
the reason that he got the knife before he knew why, was because he got it in one of his flouts, where he would give himself a chance to change that period in time.
This would explain why he jumped to the kitchen, he figured he could use the knife to destroy the "blockbuster firecracker" but he was caught by his mom before he could stash the knife, this jump could have been just as easily been successful, if he found the knife faster
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 Butterfly Knives
A balisong or butterfly knife is uniquely designed so that when the knife is closed, the handles of the knife completely cover the blade.
Originally from the Phillipines, butterfly knives were brought back by American soldiers during WWII and have been popular ever since.
Recently another knife maker who grew up in the Philippines, was trained in the knife making business in the Philippines, plus studied the origins of these unique knives, explained that there is a commonality in the Philippines as within The United States of America, of the country being broken down into states and cities.
www.hightechsafety.com /butterflyknives.htm   (460 words)

  
 MartialTalk.Com - Butterfly Knife video
Butterfly's are one of those things that if you tape the blade at first and just practice, you can pick up on the flipping and opening without any formal instruction.
very nice she was able to pull the knife between two finger and open with a backside of hand very impessive.
I joined a butterfly forum awhile ago and she was one of the administers.
www.martialtalk.com /forum/printthread.php?t=26807   (333 words)

  
 :::Butterfly knife for sale.Darrel Ralph.Venturi Balisong.Custom Butterfly Knife Gallery.
This butterfly knife sports precision hardened stainless steel pivot pins and studs that are replaceable.
For those who like a heavier butterfly knife, the stainless version is the pinnacle of stainless steel balis.
The Venturi butterfly knife is a full custom knife, like all of my knives are handmade custom knives.
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 Butterfly Knife   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
There is some controversy over the origin of the Butterfly Knife, also known as the Balisong (from the name of a province in the Philippines where the use of the knife became most popular).
The earliest known butterfly knives are actually French in origin, and the earliest known book on their construction and use was published in France in the early 1700s.
In Europe the concept of a knife whose handle split in half and pivoted to fold around the blade was a mere curiosity, a novelty to be shown off.
www-cs.canisius.edu /~cody2/Library/Database/Balisong.htm   (443 words)

  
 Is Butterfly Knife a Gravity Knife?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
One type of knife that police have seized on numerous occasions is commonly known as a "butterfly knife." Decisions of New York State courts addressing possession of this instrument hold that it does not come within the definition of "gravity knife."
In the closed position, the knife is covered on each side and at the point by two metal guards attached to the blade's base.
To open the knife, the metal guards are folded back until they meet and are clasped and thereby form a handle for the blade." Again, the court held that the butterfly knife did not constitute a "gravity knife."
www.mcacp.org /issue53.htm   (514 words)

  
 Honolulu Star-Bulletin Local News
As a youth on Maui, Mark Tolentino remembers when he and his friends would practice handling the butterfly knife, hoping to become as good with it as their elders.
To them, the butterfly knife, or balisong, was part of their Filipino heritage, an instrument viewed not as a deadly weapon that must be banned -- as the state Legislature is proposing -- but as a cultural and martial-arts tool taught from one generation to the next.
Currently, state law does not prohibit people from owning butterfly knives and other deadly weapons such as dirks, daggers, fljacks and billy clubs, but it makes it illegal to conceal them in any form or to use them in a crime.
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 Butterfly Knife : Discount Butterfly Knives
Originally from the Phillipines, butterfly knives were brought back by American soldiers during WWII and have been popular ever since.
I would have to say that the butterfly knife is one of the greates inventions that their has been, it gives you the agility to take it out quicker for faster self deffense and to strike.
Overall I believe that the butterfly knife is the best knife that their is so far.
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 KarateMall.com - Dragon Butterfly Knife
The Balisong or Butterfly Knife originated in the Philippines and its name translates to "broken horn".
The Balisong is an interesting knife that can be spun in your hand, opening and closing the blade with each revolution.
Because of this movement, the term Butterfly Knife was adopted.
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 buy butterfly knife, cheap butterfly knives, purchase stainless steel balisong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Butterfly Knife is a form of folding pocket knife with two handles that counter-rotate around the tang.
This butterfly knife (balisong) will impress any martial artist whether beginner or expert..
See the value in this high quality butterfly knife (balisong) that is priced to sell, and made to last.
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 butterfly knives, butterfly knife
Bear MGC Cutlery butterfly knife has nickel silver bolsters with inlaid Genuine Ivory handles, brass liners and a Black Titanium coated stainless steel, clip point blade.
Bear MGC Cutlery butterfly knife has nickel silver bolsters with inlaid cocobolo wood handles brass liners and a damascus steel clip point blade.
Bear MGC Cutlery butterfly knife has nickel silver bolsters with inlaid Genuine Stag handles, brass liners and a damascus steel, clip point blade.
www.jaysknives.com /butterflyknives.htm   (656 words)

  
 Butterfly knife: Encyclopedia topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The knife dates back to around 800 A.D. and is a traditional weapon of the Malaya-Polynesian fighting art of Kali (Kali: Wife of Siva and malevolent form of Devi).
It then spread throughout Europe (Europe: The 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use `Europe' to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles) and was carried by Spanish (Spanish: The Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain) sailors to the Philippines.
Pantographic knife (Pantographic knife: a pantographic knife, also known as a paratrooper knife, is a folding knife whose...
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 butterfly - Knives at Knife Outlet
BF 021 Butterfly Knife 3 7/8" matte stainless blade, 5" closed, blue skeletonized aluminum handle, latch.
BF 025 Butterfly Knife 3 7/8" matte stainless blade, 5" closed, red skeletonized aluminum handle, latch.
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 'Classic style' spyderfly?! - Spyderco Forums
The two-handled folding knife, aka the butterfly knife, is a European design that's been around at least since the early 1700's if not 1500's.
Don't know why a gang of thugs was after your grandpa and hope he's okay, but the butterfly knife is older than any living member of your family (possibly excluding the adoption of certain sage brushes and sequoias).
I sought to use an analogy which didn't depict the butterfly knife as a weapon.
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 Butterfly Knife   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Description: You can buy butterfly knives cheaper, but not better quality.
This knife is made with a 420 stainless steel blade.
The best quality stainless steel knife blades have a high carbon content.
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 Cold Steel Arc-Angel Butterfly Knife   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
First popularized by the Balisong company in the early 1980's, the Butterfly knife with its revolving handles and super strong lock took the entire nation by storm.
Since the early 1990's, United States Customs has forbidden the importation of all Butterfly knives under (what can only be assumed to be) their arbitrary interpretation of the Switch Blade Act.
Each knife is hand polished and assembled by skilled technicians for flawless opening and closing action that will both delight and amaze you.
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 Butterfly knife   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
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