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I also recall seeing that this blade was originally made by the french , i recall that it was use a "cannoneers' knife due to the non reactive metals use for the handles.- Josh
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History of the Balisong (Butterfly Blade)The knife is one of the most ancient tools known to man. In its earliest form, it consisted of a piece of wood, stone or bone with a jagged edge. Human creativity soon led to chipping, rubbing or flaking the material to produce a crude cutting implement. This was the first product of human ingenuity dating back millions of years, and an act that led to man’s dominance over animals.The balisong, or Filipino butterfly knife, is one of the ancient weapons…See More
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History of the Balisong

Posted on April 24, 2009 at 1:58am 1 Comment

History of the Balisong (Butterfly Blade)



The knife is one of the most ancient tools known to man. In its earliest form, it consisted of a piece of wood, stone or bone with a jagged edge. Human creativity soon led to chipping, rubbing or flaking the material to produce a crude cutting implement. This was the first product of human ingenuity dating back millions of years, and an act that led to man’s dominance over animals.



The balisong, or Filipino butterfly knife, is one… Continue

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At 9:53pm on July 12, 2010, John R. MalmoJohn R. Malmo said…
Happy Birthday Vagelis!
At 11:36pm on November 2, 2009, SimonSimon said…
Thanks for the friend request.

Hope all is well in Greece!

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At 1:50am on October 27, 2009, Burton "Lucky Dog" RichardsonBurton "Lucky Dog" Richardson said…
I hope that your group is going strong!
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At 2:23am on April 27, 2009, Sanjay V JavalkarSanjay V Javalkar said…
hi zorbas,

thanks for inviting me to join this forum

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At 8:42am on April 23, 2009, John R. MalmoJohn R. Malmo said…
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