balisong
Two-handled folding knife
A balisong is a folding knife with two handles that rotate around the blade, allowing it to be opened with a flipping motion.
Also called a butterfly knife.
The design originated in the Philippines.
Balisongs are often used for tricks and flourishes, though many jurisdictions restrict or ban them: He practiced balisong tricks until he could open it one-handed.
Sharp, biting flavor
- edgeBoundary or sharpness
- pointExact location or meaning
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- sharpnessKeenness of edge, mind, or image
grind · bevel · tip · spine · fuller · drop point · tanto · finish
Part for gripping
- pivotPoint of rotation
- latchDoor-securing catch
- pinPointed metal fastener
- channelPassage for transmission
sandwich · bushing · washer · bearing · spacer · clip · hardware · titanium
Deliberate deception
- maneuverDeliberate tactical movement
- aerialElevated, or signal-catcher
- twirlRotate rapidly, often playfully
- spinRapid rotation around axis
rotation · flourish · opening · closing · combo · fan · chaplain · helix
Southeast Asian archipelago nation
- TagalogPhilippine national language
- ManilaPhilippine seat of government
- LuzonMain Philippine island
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
handmade · tradition · barong · butterfly knife · artisan · blacksmith · forging · heritage
Armed hostile engagement
- self-defenseProtecting oneself from harm
- tacticalStrategically planned
- concealedMade invisible deliberately
- fightingEngaging in physical conflict
defensive · offensive · lethal · legal · restricted · banned · regulated · contraband
tang
Sharp, biting flavor
sharpness · grind · bevel · tip · spine · fuller · drop point · tanto · finish · satin
handle
Part for gripping
channel · sandwich · bushing · washer · bearing · spacer · clip · hardware · titanium · aluminum
trick
Deliberate deception
- maneuverDeliberate tactical movement
- aerialElevated, or signal-catcher
- twirlRotate rapidly, often playfully
spin · rotation · flourish · opening · closing · combo · fan · chaplain · helix · rollover
Philippines
Southeast Asian archipelago nation
craftsmanship · handmade · tradition · barong · butterfly knife · artisan · blacksmith · forging · heritage · export
combat
Armed hostile engagement
- self-defenseProtecting oneself from harm
- tacticalStrategically planned
- concealedMade invisible deliberately
fighting · defensive · offensive · lethal · legal · restricted · banned · regulated · contraband · prohibited
dexterity
Skillful hand coordination
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
technique · finesse · control · agility · muscle memory · timing · grip · finger · wrist · flow
balisongfixed blade
Knife without hinge mechanism
sheath knife · hunting knife · combat knife · kitchen knife · machete
balisongkitchen knife
Sharp cooking implement
utility knife · pocket knife · Swiss Army knife · box cutter · paring knife