Are you looking for a practice butterfly knife but don't know how much you ought to spend buying a balisong, my recommendation is to hang low for the first butterfly knife trainer. Balisong trainers are cheap knives; therefore, you don't need to spend a heavy amount for this cheap knife.
Many people don't agree that trainers are even necessary; however, it is always better to prioritize safety. You require a butterfly knife trainer in order to practice with the butterfly knife. You can get a quality butterfly knife in $10 to $40. Many people are interested in practicing tricks with the butterfly knife as a source of entertainment; others are prone to enhance their hand-to-eye coordination as well as their dexterity.
Essential Features of a Butterfly Knife:
The Knife Blade
The blade of the "Gen Pro" Butterfly knife trainer is made of stainless steel. Referring to knife blades, there are two typical knife blades available in the market; blades made of stainless steel, and knife blades made of high carbon steel. Typically, the stainless steel knife blade comprises of chromium (12%) that assists the blade is preventing the buildup of rust and corrosion as compared to carbon blades. Furthermore, the stainless steel blades are soft in contrast to carbon blades which make them easier to sharpen as well. However, since these blades are easier to sharpen these also tend to lose their edge faster.
Speaking of the blades durability and reliability, the stainless steel bade is a better option since you would want a practice butterfly knife trainer that is durable which is one of the most important factors of a practice butterfly knife trainer as it is going to be banged about quite a bit during your training sessions. Apart from, durability, the stainless steel blades look better for a longer time period and require less maintenance as compared to carbon steel blades. However, there is nothing like "zero maintenance" which means that you will have to clean and dry your blades every time after your practice butterfly knife sessions.
The Knife Handles
Handles made of stainless steel have certain advantages, such as eminent durability as well as prevention from corrosion and rusting. However, butterfly knife handle made of stainless steel are not particularly lightweight which can be a problem for some beginners. In fact, stainless steel handled butterfly knife trainers are going to be the heaviest training knives that you will ever come across.
Moreover, stainless steel handles are rather slippery as well; therefore, butterfly manufacturers have to The "Gen Pro" butterfly knife trainer is not only cheap but also manufactured in a rather stylish way where there have been holes cut down into the handle in order to reduce the weight. Also, the oval holes in the knife handles provide the required friction without which the knife might slip frequently causing unnecessary injuries.
The Mechanism of the Butterfly Knife
A butterfly knife trainer is also known as a ‘fan' knife or a balisong; the mechanism of the butterfly knife resembles that of a folding pocket knife; except, it has two handles on it. The two handles of the butterfly knife trainer rotate in a certain manner that when the practice butterfly knife trainer is in a closed position, the blades get concealed within the grooves of the butterfly knives' handles. Originally, the butterfly knife trainer was manufactured in the Philippines where the intended purpose was to use this knife as a weapon of self defense as well as a utility knife to be carried all the time.
The most common butterfly knife trick is known as "flipping" that is mainly performed for art or entertainment. However, if you can nail this butterfly knife trick easily and flawlessly, you might simply reveal it to some potential assailant. As in most cases, this would suffice in keeping them as distance and making them flee the location for their own safety. The rather blunt versions of the amazing butterfly knives are known as trainers; the advantage of using trainers for your training session is that it will minimize the risk of injury. Also, you can get the perfect butterfly knife trainer at the lowest price possible.
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