Post by willydigger. FB inFamous on Jul 20, 2013 13:56:33 GMT -8
I recently developed a balisong itch. Currently I have a Benchmade 32 Morpho on order and I'm going to get a Spyderco Smallfly too. I played with butterfly knives as a kid, but they were the cheap, ugly knives you got at the beach.
Post your opinions and pics of your balisongs. I hear they're illegal in many places which is a little mind boggling.
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They're illegal in the UK, don't see why really, I could deploy a slip joint faster than I could deploy a balisong... I don't really like them much anyway, I prefer normal folders, but don't get me wrong- they are really cool!
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Illegal to carry &own here too, which really sucks because I like them a lot.
They were still legal here when I was a teenager, but at some point they were banned together with switch blades & stilettos, brass-knuckles & whatnot & the cops did a huge nation wide promotion thing to get everyone to turn in their illegal items before the laws became active. My mom kept begging me to turn them in and eventually I agreed to letting her buy them from me for their new-value so she could turn them in.
Last Edit: Jul 20, 2013 14:24:05 GMT -8 by The BOOM
From a structural standpoint, they may be stronger than other folders, since there is less stress on the individual pivot points, and more bearing surface.
I know Charlie Mike makes some sturdy, evil balisongs. If you're into them, give his work a look over at BF.
Post by willydigger. FB inFamous on Jul 20, 2013 17:15:53 GMT -8
I just ordered a Spyderco Smallfly too. Which ever I like best I'll keep and the other will be a catch/release. The Smallfly is a little unusual compared to traditional styled balisongs, but it's different and I like different.
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Post by lildannigurl on Jul 20, 2013 18:38:27 GMT -8
Sorry for this.. I'm still new w/ this stuff but how is this dif from butterfly knives? We sell them in the shop by the dozens..not illegal to own (far as I know) just to carry. Now I feel really stupid I do hunt and fish own guns and knives but I'm not all gangster or tactical or w/e ...curious I guess thanks