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Filipino Handmade Batangas Bali-sword 32"
Hand Made From the Philippines. A butterfly knife, also known as a fan knife and in the Philippines as "the balisong". Its distinction is two handles counter-rotating around the tang such that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles. It is sometimes called a Batangas knife, after the Tagalog province of Batangas in the Philippines, where it is traditionally made. The balisong was commonly used by Filipino people, especially those in the Tagalog region, as a self-defense and a useful tool. A common stereotype is that a Batangueño carries one everywhere he or she goes. Hollow-ground balisongs were also used as straight razors before conventional razors were available in the Philippines. In the hands of a trained user, the knife blade can be brought to bear quickly using one hand. Manipulations, called "flipping" or "fanning", are performed for art or amusement. Blunt versions of these knives, called "trainers", are for sale to practice tricks without the risk of injury.
*** Please Note While the 32-inch balisong being handmade in the Philippines is a testament to the rich craftsmanship and history of the region, it's worth considering that the size and intricacy of the knife may present challenges in achieving optimal fit and finish in the manufacturing conditions of the region. These will have some scrapes, bumps and scuffs as well as some minor finish defects***
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Hand Made From the Philippines. A butterfly knife, also known as a fan knife and in the Philippines as "the balisong". Its distinction is two handles counter-rotating around the tang such that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles. It is sometimes called a Batangas knife, after the Tagalog province of Batangas in the Philippines, where it is traditionally made. The balisong was commonly used by Filipino people, especially those in the Tagalog region, as a self-defense and a useful tool. A common stereotype is that a Batangueño carries one everywhere he or she goes. Hollow-ground balisongs were also used as straight razors before conventional razors were available in the Philippines. In the hands of a trained user, the knife blade can be brought to bear quickly using one hand. Manipulations, called "flipping" or "fanning", are performed for art or amusement. Blunt versions of these knives, called "trainers", are for sale to practice tricks without the risk of injury.
*** Please Note While the 32-inch balisong being handmade in the Philippines is a testament to the rich craftsmanship and history of the region, it's worth considering that the size and intricacy of the knife may present challenges in achieving optimal fit and finish in the manufacturing conditions of the region. These will have some scrapes, bumps and scuffs as well as some minor finish defects***