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 Black Beast Butterfly Knife has a stainless steel blade and black matte finished skeletonized handle.

When closed, the stainless steel blade rests securely between the black skeletonized handle, secured with latch lock.

This butterfly knife has a 4” stainless steel blade and black skeletonized handles with brass pins.

Black Beast Butterfly Knife

$19.99

Silver Skeleton Butterfly Trainer shown with stainless steel handles and faux blade with weight-reducing thru-holes throughout.

The two stainless steel handles with thru-holes are securely closed with a stainless steel latch.

The stainless steel trainer is made of stainless steel and has two skeletonized handle with a latch closure.

Both the rounded blade and skeletonized handle are made of stainless steel and have weight reducing thru-holes.

Silver Skeleton Butterfly Trainer

$17.99

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

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

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

Blue Dragon Butterfly Knife

$19.99

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

Shown closed, the knife has rainbow finish skeletonized handles that can be flipped open.

The 9” overall butterfly knife has a full rainbow finish and is 5” when closed.

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

$19.99

The Black Skeleton Butterfly Trainer is shown both opened and closed with its black stainless steel non-edged blade and handles.

A hand is shown holding the Black Skeleton Butterfly Trainer open with its black skeletonized non-edged blade and handles.

The Black Skeleton Butterfly Trainer is shown partially opened with view of the thru-holes featured on both the non-edged blade and handles.

Detailed view of the thru-holes on both the non-edged blade and skeletonized handle of the butterfly trainer.

The Black Skeleton Butterfly Trainer is shown secured closed with the black latch on the black stainless steel skeletonized handles.

Stealthy Skeleton Butterfly Blade

$17.99

The Black Night Butterfly Knife open and secured

Black Night Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Latch Lock - Length 9 1/4"

$19.99

Black Legion Balisong Butterfly Trainer Knife is made of stainless steel with blue titanium finish with false edged blade.

The blue titanium finish stainless steel trainer knife has a false edge blade that opens from slotted handles.

When closed, the trained knife stays secured with a latch.

Black Legion Butterfly Trainer

$14.99

Galaxy Karambit Knife

$26.99

Bear & Son Butterfly Knife Damascus Tanto has a 4” Damascus blade with armor piercing tanto tip.

The butterfly knife’s blade is secured between two dark epoxy coated cast metal handles.

Damascus Tanto Butterfly Knife

$87.99

Full image of the K Exclusive Black Butterfly Trainer open.

Full image of the Black Butterfly Trainer closed.

Full image of the Butterfly Trainer open held in hand.

K Exclusive Black Butterfly Trainer

$16.99

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.