Kershaw Lucha Butterfly Knife

Kershaw Lucha butterfly knife with 117 mm blade length and gray 14c28n handle

Known as balisong or butterfly knives by weapon collectors, butterfly knives originating from China were created for military use. Today, the butterfly knife is used more as an accessory for performing tricks rather than as a bladed weapon. The butterfly knife, as its name suggests, has a handle equipped with two movable parts. These allow it to be opened or closed with one hand. It also comes in two main categories: the veinte-quatro and the veinte-nueve. The first category, lighter and measuring about 24 cm, is aimed at women. The Veinte-nueve, on the other hand, is longer and is aimed at men.
Balisong, butterfly, veinte-quatro, veinte-nuevo, so many names to designate butterfly knives. These bladed weapons, which were once intended for military use, have now become essential for performing tricks. Mastering the butterfly knife is even part of martial arts such as Kali-Eskrima-Arnis. Compared to classic knives, the butterfly stands out in terms of design. It incorporates a handle with two movable parts that allow it to be opened and closed with one hand. However, this feature requires extreme caution when handling. Being equipped with a sharp and pointed blade, it can be dangerous if not handled properly. Butterfly knives, due to their double-mobility handle, are part of the large family of folding blade knives. They are also available in different sizes with more futuristic designs for the delight of knife collectors.