What is a butterfly knife used for?

Butterfly knives are commonly used for flipping tricks, collection, or general utility. Some people also use them for self-defense, but their primary appeal is the unique flipping mechanism and the skill involved in handling them.

What makes a butterfly knife different from other knives?

Butterfly knives feature a distinct folding mechanism with two handles that rotate around the blade, allowing for quick deployment. This unique design sets them apart from other folding knives and makes them ideal for flipping and tricks.

Are butterfly knives hard to use?

Butterfly knives can be challenging for beginners due to the flipping techniques involved, but with practice, most people can learn the basics. Trainer butterfly knives are available for those just starting out to help practice without the risk of cuts.

What materials are butterfly knives made of?

Butterfly knives are typically made from high-quality stainless steel or carbon steel for the blades, with handles crafted from durable materials like aluminum, stainless steel, or other composites. These materials ensure smooth flipping action and long-lasting performance.

How do you maintain and care for a butterfly knife?

To maintain your butterfly knife, regularly clean the blade and handles with a soft cloth. Apply oil to the pivot points for smooth flipping action and store the knife in a dry place to prevent rust. Sharpen the blade as needed using appropriate sharpening tools.

Butterfly Knives

Master the art of butterfly knives with our bold selection at TrueSwords.com! From professional-grade butterfly knives to beginner-friendly trainers, our selection offers the perfect balance of precision and performance for every skill level. Explore the craftsmanship of the Bear & Son Butterfly Knife Damascus Tanto, refine your technique with the Viper-Tec Scorpion Tip Balisong Knife, or safely practice your skills with our dedicated trainers like the Black Skeleton Butterfly Knife.

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The Rainbow Butterfly Knife has a skeletonized steel handle and 4” stainless steel blade, both with rainbow finish.

When closed, the rainbow blade sits between the rainbow skeletonized handle flippers, secured with a latch lock.

Open, this rainbow butterfly knife measures 9” with a 4” blade.

Rainbow Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Skeletonized Handle, Latch Lock, Steel Handle, Double Flippers - Length 9”

$19.99

Red Satin Skeleton Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Die Cast Metal Handles, Locking Mechanism, USA Made

$42.99

Viper-Tec Cleaversong Butterfly Knife has a 8Cr13 stainless steel cleaver-style blade and black handles, shown on red background.

The knife’s black handles are made of 2Cr13 stainless steel with black pivot screws.

A black latch on the black 2Cr13 stainless steel handles secures them either open or closed.

A hand is shown holding the knife’s black handles slightly open, showcasing the cleaver-style blade.

Secured open, this knife has a 4” 8Cr13 stainless steel cleaver-style blade with black non-reflective finish.

Viper-Tec Cleaversong Butterfly Knife

$64.99

Blue Speed Demon Butterfly Knife

$22.99

Viper-Tec Scorpion Tip Balisong Knife has a scorpion tip tanto blade and polished stainless steel skeletonized handles.

The blade of the knife is secured between the two skeletonized stainless steel handles.

A hand is shown holding the skeletonized stainless steel handles slightly open, showing the stainless steel tanto blade.

A stainless steel latch can secure the skeletonized handles either open or closed.

This butterfly knife has a stainless steel scorpion tip tanto blade and polished stainless steel skeletonized handles.

Viper-Tec Balisong Knife

$34.99

Full image of the BlackWing Precision Butterfly Knife opened.

Full image of the Precision Butterfly Knife closed.

Details and features of the Butterfly Knife.

BlackWing Butterfly Knife

$24.99

The Havoc Rainbow Butterfly Comb Trainer is constructed of 3Cr13 stainless steel with a rainbow finish and has a comb instead of a blade.

The comb part of this trainer is shown with the two rainbow stainless steel flippers behind it.

Detailed view of the rainbow-colored stainless-steel comb of this trainer which takes the place of the blade.

This trainer has rainbow-colored stainless-steel flippers that can be securely closed held with a matching latch.

Havoc Rainbow Comb Trainer

$16.99

Our easy-to-maneuver Bear & Son Silver Vein Handle Butterfly Knife makes expanding and perfecting your flipping skills a cinch

Bear & Son Silver Vein Handle Butterfly Knife has great action, good looks, a fantastic price and it is made in the USA

Bear & Son Silver Vein Handle Butterfly Knife has silver vein, extra thick die cast metal handles that feature slot and hole cut-outs and a secure locking mechanism

Bear & Son Silver Vein Handle Butterfly Knife has a 4” stainless steel, hollow ground, clip point blade with a satin finish and a double tang pin design

Silver Vein Butterfly Knife

$41.99

Blue Dragon Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Molded Steel Handle, Latch Lock, Double Flippers - Length 9 1/4”

Blue Dragon Butterfly Knife

$19.99

Classic Black Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, ABS Handle, Stainless Bolsters, Latch Lock, Double Flippers - Length 7 3/4”

$22.99

Classic Wooden Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Wooden Handle, Stainless Bolsters, Latch Lock, Double Flippers - Length 7 3/4”

$22.99

The Silver Streak Butterfly Knife has a 4” stainless steel blade with satin finish and skeletonized steel handle.

The high polish finish skeletonized handles can be secured when closed using the latch lock.

This butterfly knife has a 4” stainless steel blade with a satin finish.

Silver Streak Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Skeletonized Handle, Latch Lock, Steel Handle, Double Flippers - Length 9”

$19.99

BUTTERFLY KNIVES FAQS

What is a butterfly knife used for?
Butterfly knives are commonly used for flipping tricks, collection, or general utility. Some people also use them for self-defense, but their primary appeal is the unique flipping mechanism and the skill involved in handling them.
What makes a butterfly knife different from other knives?
Butterfly knives feature a distinct folding mechanism with two handles that rotate around the blade, allowing for quick deployment. This unique design sets them apart from other folding knives and makes them ideal for flipping and tricks.
Are butterfly knives hard to use?
Butterfly knives can be challenging for beginners due to the flipping techniques involved, but with practice, most people can learn the basics. Trainer butterfly knives are available for those just starting out to help practice without the risk of cuts.
What materials are butterfly knives made of?
Butterfly knives are typically made from high-quality stainless steel or carbon steel for the blades, with handles crafted from durable materials like aluminum, stainless steel, or other composites. These materials ensure smooth flipping action and long-lasting performance.
How do you maintain and care for a butterfly knife?
To maintain your butterfly knife, regularly clean the blade and handles with a soft cloth. Apply oil to the pivot points for smooth flipping action and store the knife in a dry place to prevent rust. Sharpen the blade as needed using appropriate sharpening tools.