How to make a Balisong (Butterfly Knife)

How to make a Balisong (Butterfly Knife)
People, I first want to tell you that due to the fact that these weapons contain very few design flaws, the International police have made it illegal in almost every country; Including Australia, the U.K. and America. So I'm putting this on in case you find that you may require one (to get back at buggers, keep bullies at bay etc.). but nonetheless: Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls! I present to you the Epitome in weapons; the Butterfly knife!

P.S. First, don't whine to me if somebody gets hurt or killed with my product. you killed 'em so it's your fault.
second, no whining to me to remove them, they're legal in lots of countries and if you're not happy with that; go and join your emo convent. its ok if you just tell me that its illegal in your country ( IF YOUR NICE ILL GIVE YOU SOME TIPS ON HOW TO KEEP IT.).

P.P.S. any suggestions are fully welcome and encouraged. I would love to see the community get creative (even if it is by exploiting one of the most dangerous weapons ever).
 
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Step 1Making the handle, basic outline

Making the handle, basic outline
To make the handle is to doe the hardest bit. Since this weapon is custom, measure your hands and cut two half-handles appropriate to said size plus 5 mm or a bit more.
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Oct 3, 2011. 8:13 PMbobthebuilder728 says:
Check out mine
Aug 31, 2011. 4:56 PMSgtJellyfish says:
Are these knifes legal in Australia?
Oct 2, 2011. 5:28 AMfreddysserpent says:
Balisong knives are illegal but a bali-sword is not (a knife is considered to have a blade lengh of less than 15" according to customs)
Aug 31, 2011. 4:52 PMSgtJellyfish says:
how did you use tin foil to make this knife?
May 21, 2008. 11:22 AMhunk586 says:
what did u make it out of??????????/
Jun 24, 2010. 6:01 AMnetbus says:
lol tin foil?
May 2, 2010. 10:08 PMmaddogmal says:
I found that a old saw blade works grate and its high carbon steel.
Apr 30, 2010. 5:01 PMajjardin says:
Very awesome. these instructions are great. ive been looking for a training (non sharp balisong knife to practice with. this info will help me make my own. thansk alot.

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Apr 7, 2010. 9:50 PMMotorstormSj says:
Hey, is this knife Sandwich constructed?
Jun 5, 2008. 3:26 PMmaggotmatt says:
i made one... i didn't take anyones idea or anything.. this one is o.k...but you should check mine out. they are illegal and im in the us... but i dont think im gunna get caught.
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Dec 31, 2008. 4:12 PMfrylockjim says:
what did you use to make the rut.
Dec 31, 2008. 4:11 PMfrylockjim says:
this is a good design but can you give more details about the tools needed. it would be really helpful.
Sep 6, 2008. 7:04 PMthebboy says:
hey, anyone that's under fifteen, i want to make this really bad, but i don't know how they would act if i made one. My dad likes things that are classics, even if they are weapons, but i don't know about how he would react to something that has a lot of debates on it's legalness. and i don't want to make it behind their backs cuz then i'd feel guilty and get in a lot of trouble if they found i made a knife and hid it from them. WHAT SHOULD I DO? i don't want anyone giving me crap, but any help would be really nice.
Mar 25, 2010. 12:40 PMPumpkin$ says:
From what I just read, you're better off not doing it..I got arrested for using a "Psuedo-song" (Fake Balisong) and that's when I did more research regarding the shape and psychological reaction to it (DAMN YOU ACTION MOVIES) and eventually, the legality and arguments on both sides.

Carrying one is placing yourself in the ULTIMATE $HIT$TORM
Dec 3, 2009. 8:53 AMPumpkin$ says:
Balisongs have been strictly banned only in the states of Massachusetts and California, though it is popularly believed that they are banned in the entire United States. They were almost made illegal in the state of Oregon, but a 1980s court case argued that using a butterfly knife required skill, and that removed them from the "Gravity Weapons" list in the state of Oregon.

Oregon is my home state, I know you should acquire a Concealed carry permit JUST IN CASE.

Ohio it's ok for open carry (You need a sheath or some method of open carry)

OR

Concealed (With a permit)

  Very shaky topic, if you live in the US, Legislation is trying to limit Americans in terms of Arms. If you're from the UK there's not a "Bloody Chance" You'll use one without hiding it. (Outlawed)
Jan 1, 2011. 1:43 PMcrazykiddo says:
in IL i went to my local mall just yesterday and found that a store sell all types of knives saw bailsongs swichblades atou side oping things and something take looks like brass knukules but cover ur whole hand and has blades on it
Oct 31, 2009. 4:55 AMlemminggenocide says:
hey, I turned 15 a few months ago, and I know you commented over a year ago but I still feel like advising :D makes me feel like I know stuff. Anyway, if you haven't already taken action, my advice would be too start off by asking to make a non sharpened, wooden practice one first (there's an 'ible on it), show it to your parents, learn a few tricks, demonstrate that you can be safe with it. and then ask to make a real one. basically, a lot of positive reinforcement regarding the innocence of your intentions should do the trick. If your not making it to hurt anyone, and know how to be safe with it, then they should let you make one. gud luk
Oct 31, 2009. 8:01 AMthebboy says:
ya, I don't think i have time to make one any more.  I got too much crap to take care of.  My life's gotten busier since last year.
Sep 17, 2009. 1:06 AMzac_sraw says:
soo, just tell him about the history of the balisong knife, you say he like classics...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balisong_(knife)
Aug 21, 2009. 6:37 PMguydie5 says:
i am not giving you crap... this is what i realy think. what is the fun of being a teenage boy withought any mischief. if i were you i would make it ignoring what you parents would do
Aug 22, 2009. 6:46 AMthebboy says:
Great point.
Jun 29, 2009. 5:28 PMnpa4863 says:
$10 would buy you a real one...
Jan 1, 2011. 1:45 PMcrazykiddo says:
found pre sharpened high qualyty ones for 25
Jun 17, 2009. 8:56 AMskidude28 says:
Ask them
Jun 17, 2009. 2:24 PMthebboy says:
o, ya
Nov 13, 2008. 1:43 PMcasper707m5 says:
legally, you can have it in your place of residence and you are allowed to transport it from one location to another, so long as it is in a case or something of the sort.
Nov 14, 2008. 2:17 PMthebboy says:
huh.
Dec 20, 2008. 8:26 AMmountain island says:
my parents dont let me hav knives or anything like that but they let me make stuff, so ur parents myt 2... any way the balisong knife is an all time classic weapon so ur dad'll almost definataly let u make or buy 1.
Dec 20, 2008. 11:09 AMthebboy says:
uhuh. thanks for the advice
Oct 23, 2008. 5:38 PMthe gizmoman says:
i dont think their illegal to have at home you just cant have them out in public
Nov 9, 2008. 2:17 AMjasontimmer says:
Where the hell did you get this idea about "real" knives? butterly knives are illegal to carry, PERIOD. The cop isn't going to care if you say "oh, I made it myself."
Jun 24, 2009. 5:25 PMpdub77 says:
No joke! And what in the world is a "real" knife? If it has a blade, and can cut, it's a knife. Doesn't even have to be metal. Ceramic and even rocks can be made into knives. Whether or not you made it has nothing to do with the legality. Check the laws before you spout your words of wisdom to the impressionable masses.
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