A comb knife is a souvenir that looks like a folding butterfly knife, but has a blade in the shape of a comb. Of course, you can use this accessory as a comb. But the main purpose of a comb-knife is to teach a beginner how to handle a balisong (Filipino knife) with a minimum of hand injuries.
A bit of history
Philippines are considered the birthplace of the world famous butterfly knife. It was in this country that an original item appeared with the name balisong (“Bali song”). In Russia, it is more often called a butterfly.
The knife got a beautiful name due to the original design. It is enough to look at his photograph in a half-open form, and immediately the external resemblance to this insect becomes noticeable. The halves of the hilt resemble the flapping wings of a butterfly.
One of the stories says that this knife was invented by Filipino fishermen who needed such a convenient accessory in difficult natural conditions. With the help of it, for example, it was possible to cut the rope with one hand in a storm and hold on with the other so as not to be carried away by the water element.
An amazing design was enjoyed by many nations, including those who already had their own national knives. Butterfly knife liked the original form and a set of unsurpassed qualities.
What is convenient accessory?
A comb knife allows you to learn all the difficult tricks that can be performed with a balisong. He has a folding design with a handle in which the body of the comb is hidden. The handle is divided into two parts and attached to the comb with hinges. At the opening, both parts diverge and meet, describing a semicircle and turning into a single whole.
The balisong has the same design, but instead of a comb - a blade. It is considered strong and reliable among other folding knives.
Advantages of this type of design:
- comfort in use;
- device reliability;
- safe opening and closing;
- no need for an extra cover;
- possible use in folded form, for example as a means of self-defense ;
- strong position in open form;
- symmetrical design allows it to be used by right-handed and left-handed people.
The design of the knife comb allows you to open it in a few seconds, and this can be done with one hand.
A similar accessory can be a stylish gift to a brutal man. It will surely appeal to a person who is even far from loving sharp objects.
Does the law forbid?
A butterfly knife and a comb came to liking, including representatives of the criminal world. Undoubtedly, masterly tricks with this knife gave solidity to any bully. Militants and crime films made the knife popular.
Law enforcement officials could not restrict the wearing of such knives. And today, the accessory is sold without any problems from the law.
Is a knife of this design considered edged weapons? Even a person who is far from the criminal world, having examined the design of the knife, will be able to understand what is not.
The butterfly differs from combat knives in the absence of a guard, and its blade is narrow and short. In Russia, constructions with a blade length of less than 9 cm are not considered edged weapons. The handle is also small, which will prevent it from being used in battle.
Beautifully owning a balisong does not mean that they can inflict a dangerous blow. Although it is, of course, used as a means of self-defense .
Other camouflage knives
Hidden carry knives appeared during the war. They were used as weapons in various covert operations. Today, such items can be effective for self-defense.
Nowadays, many companies produce knives for such purposes. Much more dangerous than the considered balisong are other options for knives disguised as different objects. For example, a knife disguised as a comb.
Such an accessory looks like an ordinary comb. Upon opening, a blade appears, the handle of which is the handle of the comb. The original design allows you to make the item as comfortable and effective as possible.
The dimensions of the knife in the form of a comb allow you to hide it from prying eyes in any convenient place:
- in a pocket of trousers;
- on the belt;
- in hand.
The simplest device will open the blade at the right time.
Such weapons do not require special permissions, and as a means of self-defense, it can be indispensable.