So, my fiancees Dad bought me a Balisong for my 21st bday.. Now while I have no intention of carrying it with me, or even using it for that matter, I was wondering the legality of such a knife.<BR ...

A butterfly knife, which is also known as a balisong or fan knife, features two handles that when closed conceal the blade, and can quickly reveal the blade with little practice by the user.

Aug. 8—Hawaii's 30-year ban on butterfly knives was overturned Monday by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals when the three-judge panel ruled that the right to carry the blade was protected by ...

The butterfly knife, also known as the "balisong," has a disputed origin. Some sources say it originated in France; others, the Philippines.

PewDiePie added that it may be a cultural thing, given that he’s from Sweden where “it’s a tool, not a weapon.” Obviously, this is not the reputation of the Balisong in England.

Andrew Namiki Roberts, Director for the Hawaii Firearms Coalition spoke to KITV4 about this week's decision regarding butterfly knives. "They're not any more dangerous than a pocket knife and as ...

Hawaii’s 30-year ban on butterfly knives was overturned Monday by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals when the three-judge panel ruled that the right to carry the blade was protected by the ...

Aug. 8—Hawaii's 30-year ban on butterfly knives was overturned Monday by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals when the three-judge panel ruled that the right to carry the blade was protected by ...