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The butterfly knife or balisong is a form of folding pocket knife with two handles that counter-rotate around the tang such that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles. In the hands of a trained user, the knife blade can be brought forth quickly using one hand.

The butterfly knife originated in the Philippines, where it was known as a balisong.

In many U.S. states, it is illegal to possess and/or carry such a knife in public; indeed, doing so is a felony in some states, such as Nevada.

External links

Video footage of the techniques for using a butterfly knife:

http://www.balisong.net/en/techniques.htm

Legality checklist for various states in USA:

http://www.thehighroad.org/library/blades/knifelaws.html

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