Butterfly knives are
also known as Batanga knives, Fan knives, and Balisongs as well. Some people
say that they are originated from France while others say that they are from
the Philippines. They fall under the category of folding knives and are used worldwide
by flippers to pull off various stunts. The blade of a butterfly knife is
usually very sharp and dangerous, therefore, this knife should be used with
great care.
The reason a butterfly
knife is known as a fan knife is that it has a blade and two handles, the two
handles conceal the blade in them when they revolve around the axis and close
the knife. A butterfly knife is easily concealable and can be carried around
easily. As it is a pocket knife, therefore, you can conveniently carry it
around in your pockets and bags. Moreover, butterfly knives are used majorly
for flipping, but they can also be used for utility purposes and for
self-defense as well.
Let us have a look at
some top flipping tricks which you can practice and become a pro at flipping.
Some of these techniques are for beginners only, however, techniques like
Aerial and Pinwheel and require more practice to master. If you are a beginner, then it is better to practice with a butterfly
knife trainer first, in order to stay safe till you get the knack of things
properly.
What is
a Butterfly Knife Trainer?
A
butterfly knife trainer is designed specifically like a butterfly knife. Then
what is the distinguishing feature between butterfly knife trainers and
butterfly knives? The only distinguishing feature is that a butterfly knife trainer has a blunt blade whereas a butterfly knife has a very sharp blade.
This blunt and unsharpened blade of a butterfly knife trainer makes it very
safe to use and therefore minimize the chances of risks and injuries as well.
If you are a beginner, then you should try practicing with a butterfly knife
trainer first before you up your game and move onto real butterfly knives. You
can practice all the flipping tricks of a butterfly knife on butterfly knife
trainers as well. Here are a few basic level Butterfly knife tricks.
Butterfly
Knife Tricks
1- Flip Opening and Closing
One of
the most basic butterfly knife tricks, that is easier to learn is flip opening
and closing of the knife. For the flip opening, all you need is to adjust the
simultaneous movement of blades with your wrists while keeping control over the
safe handle. This flick will result in blade opening with 360-degree rotation.
Flip closing, on the other hand, is exactly the opposite, where you will need
to flick your wrist away in backward direction to send the blade towards the
handle. you must not forget to keep your palms open so flipping blade has
enough room to roll back into its concealing handle.
2- Basic Swirl
This is another one of
the most popular basic level butterfly knife tricks. To perform it you should
start with reverse grip holding the bite handle, then throw the safe handle and
blade out to open while keeping the safe handle adjusted over the small finger.
Once opened the blade can move between both handles. To swirl back
simultaneously you should let safe handle slip through your finger while
flicking it in the opposite direction that will take it back to concealing
handle.
3- Pinwheel
It is slightly advanced
but one of the popular butterfly knife tricks that require a lot of practice to
master. To perform it, You will need to hold the knife in a horizontal position
with tang pins pointing towards the thumb. Now while keeping a tight grip on
the safe handle and drop the bite handle with the blade in the lock position.
Flip around and shift to hold bite handle upward that will lock it to the
closed position.
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