butterfly knife
Two-handled folding knife
A butterfly knife is a folding knife with two handles that rotate around the blade, allowing it to be opened with a flipping motion.
The handles conceal the blade when closed and lock together when open.
Popular for tricks and flourishes, butterfly knives are restricted or banned in many jurisdictions.
Also called a balisong.
Dual-handled folding blade
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- switchbladeSpring-released folding knife
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- tangSharp, biting flavor
edge · point · handle · latch · pivot · channel · spring latch · clip
Deceptive acts or techniques
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- fanningCreating airflow manually
- aerialsBroadcast signal catchers
- twirlingRapid circular motion
opening · closing · helix · behind the back · combo · flow · freestyle · trainer
Native of Manila's nation
- silatMalay martial discipline
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- self-defenseProtecting oneself from harm
- fightingEngaging in physical conflict
tactical · warrior · edged weapon · close quarters · blade work · deployment · draw · slash
Fine-edged, or astute
- lethalCausing or capable of death
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
- deadlyAble to cause expiration
- riskyInvolving possible harm
unsafe · cutting · stabbing · slicing · piercing · wounding · injury · laceration
Skillful hand coordination
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
- agilityQuickness and ease
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
training · technique · mastery · proficiency · muscle memory · timing · speed · control
balisong
Dual-handled folding blade
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- switchbladeSpring-released folding knife
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
tang · edge · point · handle · latch · pivot · channel · spring latch · clip · sheath
tricks
Deceptive acts or techniques
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- fanningCreating airflow manually
- aerialsBroadcast signal catchers
twirling · opening · closing · helix · behind the back · combo · flow · freestyle · trainer · dull blade
Filipino
Native of Manila's nation
- silatMalay martial discipline
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- self-defenseProtecting oneself from harm
fighting · tactical · warrior · edged weapon · close quarters · blade work · deployment · draw · slash · stab
sharp
Fine-edged, or astute
risky · unsafe · cutting · stabbing · slicing · piercing · wounding · injury · laceration · accidental
dexterity
Skillful hand coordination
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
- agilityQuickness and ease
practice · training · technique · mastery · proficiency · muscle memory · timing · speed · control · precision
butterfly knifesheath knife
Blade with protective cover
hunting knife · combat knife · machete · sword · cleaver
butterfly knifeSwiss Army knife
Compact folding tool kit
kitchen knife · pocket knife · utility knife · pen knife · multitool
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