This guide assumes you have a fake balisong (butterfly knife), as it is legal and has a blunt blade, so you don't take any chances. One of the most important tricks is to snap the knife, which is a quick way to open it.
Steps
Step 1. Hold the knife with your dominant hand
When you have the knife in your hand, keep it away from your body.
Step 2. Place the knife horizontally along the second joint of your fingers
Step 3. Close your hand, placing your thumb just under the handle
Step 4. Snap upwards with your thumb on the handle, opening it
Step 5. Find your dominant hand
Snap the handle to the right if you are right-handed, or to the left if you are left-handed.
Step 6. Grab the back half of the knife between your thumb and fingers, letting the front and blade drop
Step 7. Tap and fly the front half upwards until it hits the back of your fingers
Step 8. Remove all fingers except the index from the knife as it goes up, keeping them open
The front will fly up and hit the back of your index finger. Now it's the back.
Step 9. Close your fingers while holding the back piece
Step 10. Insert your index finger at the top and pick up the lace with your thumb
Step 11. Repeat the shots for practice
Advice
- With a little practice, it will surprise you to see how quickly and fluently you will be able to trigger it.
- The safety lanyard shouldn't get in your way.
- Lower quality or older knives may not shoot very well.
- Heavier knives may require more than just a yank, and you'll need to rotate your hand as you operate it to bring it back up quickly and smoothly.
Warnings
- Be sure to keep a firm grip, not necessarily a strong one, as the knife is easy to slip out of hand when you snap it quickly and inexperienced. Do not squeeze the knife too hard, but not with a soft hand either.
- Obviously, be careful of the blade, but also not to pinch yourself with the top. You will prick yourself and probably let go of the knife. This will ruin the cool effect of opening the butterfly knife.
- If you try a real balisong, be careful when following the fifth step. If you make a mistake by closing it again, the blade will cut your finger. It is recommended to practice with a dull knife. When you are trained, you can sharpen it.
- True balisongs are usually illegal.
