Butterfly Knife vs. Balisong
If you’ve ever wondered what the difference between a butterfly knife and a balisong is, you’ve come to the right place. In truth, there isn’t any difference between the two. The butterfly knife was originally invented in the Philippines and the Filipino word for butterfly knife is balisong.
The balisong is a very interesting knife that is unlike any other type of cutlery. If you’ve ever seen a martial artist spinning a balisong around on TV or in the movies, you know what I’m talking about. In the hands of an accomplished martial artist, the spinning blade and handles are almost magical to watch. In the hands of an unskilled user, the balisong can be extrememly dangerous. If not handled properly, the blade can severely cut the user as it is spinning. So the next time you see a butterfly knife, you will know that it’s proper name is balisong.