The History and Origins of the Butterfly Knife – Squid Industries
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While the exact origins of the butterfly knife are unclear, it's commonly debated to have either originated in the Philippines around 800 AD or was invented by the French in the 1700s. Soon, the butterfly knife became known as “balisong,” adopted from the Tagalog word "baling sungay."
While its exact origins are unclear, the butterfly knife is commonly debated to have either originated in the Philippines around 800 AD or was invented in by the French in the 1700s and then introduced to the Phillippines by the French in the late 1800s.
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I'm Lucas Cao, the owner of Squid Industries and the head moderator of /r/ balisong. Ask me anything! : r/balisong
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Butterfly Knife: Balisong Knives That Soar
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Squid Industries Squiddy-C Balisong Butterfly Trainer 5.2 Unsharpened Clear Polycarbonate Blade and Handles - KnifeCenter - Discontinued
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Squid Industries Balisong Trainers
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Squid Industries Blog and Newsletters – tagged Balisong (Butterfly Knife) Education
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Squid Industries Krake Raken V3, KrakeRakenV3BlkBow
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