Butterfly Knives: Everything We Need To Know

    • Here's everything you need to know about butterfly knives. As you can see, they're incredibly versatile and practical weapons!

    Butterfly Knives: The Basics

    The butterfly knife consists of two counter-rotating handles that open to expose a single blade. The blade is usually sharpened at one end and is made from steel. The handles are typically made from steel but do consist of different materials depending upon the style of the butterfly knife. Wood and brass are also some of the most popular materials butterfly knife handles are made from. At the end of the handle a latch can usually be found that keeps the handles locked preventing them from opening unless wanted.

    Earliest Uses

    Some of the earliest uses of the butterfly knife are recorded amongst Spanish sailors in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is said that Spanish sailors used the butterfly knife as a tool for everyday use in order to safely operate canonry. The Spanish butterfly knife consisted of a steel blade in order to cut fuses and a brass handle as brass is known to not cause a spark. This prevented unwanted explosions while surrounded by gunpowder.

    Reasons for Carrying

    The butterfly knife makes a great tool as an addition to your E.D.C (everyday carry). Most butterfly knives fit easily and snug into a pocket. Part of their convenience is that they do not require a sheath as the blade sits securely between the handles. The fact that there is no sheath means less components are required in order to deploy the blade in a scenario requiring self defense. The blade in a butterfly knife typically is only intended for self defense. Therefore, constant sharpening is not necessary for a butterfly knife.

    What to Look for When Purchasing

    When shopping for a butterfly knife it is important to know the difference between the actual self defense blade and a fade blade. Butterfly fade blades are intended for beginners who are learning the art of the butterfly knife. Generally, this ensures that they do not seriously injure themselves while doing so. The butterfly knives intended for self defense will have a noticeably sharp blade. Keep in mind the latch at the base of the handles as well. Ensure that the latch on the butterfly knife safely secures the handles in place while not in use.

    Do you use a butterfly knife? What do you like about it? What do you look for when choosing a butterfly knife? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!

    Article Source: Survival Life



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    34 Comments

    1. Chad Milton said:

      Who wrote that? A third grader? Every other sentence starts with ” the butterfly knife”.

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    9. Anonymous said:

      It’s damn sure not the weapon of choice or survival tool for me

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    16. Jeff Lease said:

      I had a shop here I town cerakote it in titanium blue/grey and swapped out the grips for VZ super swoop grips

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    25. Anonymous said:

      Are you serious this isn’t the first time you brought this up about butterfly knives they are “NOT” the weapon of choice they’re just for show I can open one in each hand at the same time knives are my thing i join the Army 7th Infantry Division Bayonet Battalion because of my love for knives and swords butterfly knives are the last damn thing I want in a combat or survival situation so flutter off with your butterfly knives

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    28. David Carr said:

      Check state laws on knives. I believe they are illegal in all states.

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    29. Cliff Caro said:

      Only one case where a butterfly knife was used in a murder, convicted. Not enough street credentials for me.

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    30. Steven Gallagher said:

      I have found these to be one of the best knives one can have in a tackle box. Your rod in one hand and the knife in another. And it only takes one hand to use it.

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