A balisong, also known as a butterfly knife, fan knife or Batangas knife, is a type of folding pocketknife that originated from the Philippines. Its distinct features are two handles counter-rotating
Butterfly knives in closed and open positions
A switchblade is a pocketknife with a sliding or pivoting blade contained in the handle which is extended automatically by a spring when a button, lever, or switch on the handle or bolster is activate
Butterfly knife
…injury. The knife is either illegal, or the length of the blade is restricted in some countries. Often restricted under the same laws and reasons as switchblades or concealed weapons, additionally having restrictions in some countries due to the balisong being classified as a gravity knife. Within the Philippines…
A side opening (left) and out the front (OTF) knife
Benchmade 4300 CLA Composite Lite Auto. Auto knife push button operation with side mounted safety, reversible clip. Length 7.85 in (19.9 cm) Blade length 3.4 in (8.6 cm). Blade Material CM154.
Pocket knife made by Flylock Knife Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut with two spring-loaded, button activated blades. Scales are made of horn. Measures 3 3/8" (86 mm) closed. These were manufactured from 1918 to 1929.