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There seems to be a lot of confusion around trainers, especially from people who are completely new to balisongs. A trainer isn't necessarily a cheaper or completely different version of a butterfly knife. A properly made trainer can have the same handles, weight, balance and pivot setup as the...

One thing I noticed when learning more about balisongs is that most beginner explanations spend a lot of time talking about flipping and not enough time explaining what is actually happening mechanically. The two handles, pivots, tang pins, latch and blade all have pretty specific jobs. For...

Hey everyone, Finally getting around to introducing Balisong Butterfly here. We’re a small Austin, Texas based shop working with Filipino makers whose families have been making balisongs for generations. The knives are made in the Batangas tradition, but the work is now being done here in the...

We’ve been getting a few questions lately about where our balisongs come from, so here’s the short version. Balisong Butterfly is a small shop based in Austin, Texas, working with makers whose background comes from the traditional Batangas balisong trade. That part of the story matters to us...

Been spending some time in the shop lately working on a few kitchen pieces, and this one came out especially nice. We just added the Bonito Pro BMK-715, a 7-inch Damascus utility/chef knife. It uses 1095 + 15N20 Damascus at 352 layers, with an octagonal rosewood handle and black ferrule. It is...

A quick comparison of popular knife steels and their practical differences. READ THE GUIDE OF KNIFES STEEL COMPARISON: https://blackmambaknives.com/guides/knife-steel-comparison/

Hello everyone I am with Black Mamba Knives, a knife workshop located in Memphis, Tennessee. We have been creating knives since 2009. We focus on hand-forged and hand-finished blades Many of our projects involve Damascus, hunting knives, pocket knives and other handmade designs. What I like the...

Hello everyone, I wanted to share this one-of-a-kind Damascus knife I recently finished. The blade is hand forged from multi-bar Damascus, paired with a handle made from cast sterling silver and warthog ivory. At the butt of the handle, I set a sterling silver “S” with six blue sapphires...

Hello everyone. New post about a custom puukko, a truly exceptional piece I've reimagined. The blade is forged from carbon steel and mounted on a handle made of Madagascar agate. A truly beautiful piece to create, and a very proud client.

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Here is a forged knife for hunting, fishing and convivial meals with friends and family. Multi-bar Damascus with a rombic grind and my first grind of this type. Brass, walnut and reindeer antler handle for a very happy customer <a href="https://goopics.net/i/uh5lrs">

Hello everyone. Here is a unique piece: Damascus agate pattern mounted on a handle with brass and gray marble ring from a castle in France. with a tinted leather case and buckles also made by hand. A range that I am launching. Don't hesitate to leave me a message if you are interested in such...

I made this video to answer a few questions on a forum and this is the short version.

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i have a couple of question to you guys ,what is the best blade do you need to use in your knife? what are the things you must be consider to take this blade?

I fashioned my Bowie blade from a leaf spring and am drilling holes now for the brass bolster, handle pins, and brass end piece. I drilled the first few starting at the blade end and worked down the tang. The holes drilled without any problem. The next 2 holes will not drill! The blade was...

William Hell Bowie Knife made by Tim Lively. Forged 1095 blade with a walnut handle. 18 inches in overall length.

Microtech MTX2 S30-V Rare Early Production 11/2004 Serial#1027 Folding Knife Details The Microtech MTX2 is a true D/A knife in that the blade can be opened both manually with a thumb stud; or by activating the secret bolster release. The Microtech MTX2 with a partially serrated Satin finish...