Knife-comb and butterfly knife in the past and now

The knife-comb is a souvenir, outwardly reminiscent of a folding butterfly knife, but having a blade in the shape of a comb. Of course, you can use this accessory as a comb. But the main purpose of the knife-comb is to teach the beginner how to handle the balisong (Filipino knife) with a minimum of injuries on the hands.

A bit of history

The homeland of the world famous butterfly knife is the Philippines. It was in this country that the original object with the name balisong ("Bali's song") appeared. In Russia, it is often called a butterfly.

The knife received a beautiful name thanks to the original design. It is enough to look at his photo in a semi-open form, and immediately becomes noticeable an external resemblance to this insect. The halves of the handle resemble the wings of a butterfly's wings.

One of the stories says that this knife was invented by Filipino fishermen, who needed such a convenient accessory in difficult natural conditions. With his help, for example, it was possible to cut off the rope with one hand and hold the other in order to not be carried away by the water element.

An amazing design was enjoyed by many peoples, including those who already had their own national knives. Butterfly knife liked the original shape and a set of unsurpassed qualities.

What is a convenient accessory?

The comb knife allows you to learn all the tricky tricks you can perform with a balisong. He has a folding design with a handle, into which the body of the comb is hidden. The handle is divided into two parts and attached to the comb by hinges. At the opening, both parts diverge and meet, describing the semicircle and becoming one.

Balisong has the same design, only a comb instead of a comb. It is considered durable and reliable among other folding knives.

Advantages of this type of construction:

• Comfort in use;
• Reliability of the device;
• Safe opening and closing;
• There is no need for an additional case;
• It is possible to use folded, for example as a means of self-defense;
• Strong position in the open;
• The symmetrical design allows it to be used by right-handed and left-handed players.

The design of the knife-comb allows you to open it in a few seconds, and this can be done with one hand.

Such an accessory can be a stylish gift to a brutal man. He will necessarily have to taste a man, even far from love for sharp objects.

Does not the law prohibit?

Butterfly knife and hairbrush came to the liking of representatives of the criminal world. Undoubtedly, masterful tricks with this knife gave solidity to any hooligan. Militants and films with criminal stories made the knife popular.

Law enforcement officers could not limit the wearing of such knives. And nowadays the accessory is sold without any problems on the part of the law.

Is the knife of such a design considered a cold weapon? Even a person who is far from the criminal world, having considered the design of the knife, will be able to understand that there is not.

From the fighting knives the butterfly is distinguished by the lack of a guard, and its blade is narrow and not very long. In Russia, designs that have a blade length of less than 9 cm are not considered to be cold weapons. The handle is also small, which will not allow it to be used in combat.

It is nice to own a balisong - does not mean that they can be dealt a dangerous blow. Although, of course, it is used as a means of self-defense.

Other camouflage knives

Knives of concealed wearing appeared during the war. They were used as weapons when performing various secret operations. Today, such items can be effective for self-defense.

Nowadays, many companies produce knives for such purposes. Much more dangerous than the balisong considered other options for knives, disguised as miscellaneous items. For example, a knife disguised as a comb.

Such an accessory looks like an ordinary comb. When opening, a blade appears, the handle of which is the handle of the comb. The original design makes it possible to make the object as comfortable and effective as possible.

The dimensions of the knife in the form of a comb allow it to hide from extraneous views in any convenient place:

• In the pocket of trousers;
• On the belt;
• in hand.

The simplest device will open the blade at the most suitable moment.

Such weapons do not require special permits, and as a means of self-defense, it can be irreplaceable.