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Posted: 2/16/2008 7:31:49 PM EDT
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Not that I'm sitting here playing with my new tool, but why are butterfly knives illegal in some states? I've been trying to work the ninja... it seems to be that it's just for show more than practicallity. I'm feeling that a one handed opening folder snaps out and locks faster than two seperate handles take to twirl from closed to open. I know the Benchmade 9100 auto is illegal for non-LEO/Military as well, but that's a justifiable push button and it snaps open and locked type of knife. |
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Butterflies are pretty much played out. The new generation auto's, assisted and thumb stud knives have killed the butterfly. Back in the day when Buck and Case lockblades were the only game in town, butterfies rocked. They are not a bad knife. You don't have to be Bruce to open and use it. Drop 1 handle and grab, it's open. Hold onto the handles it could never close up on you. A great design. They were made illegal because of the "barrel shroud" scare factor. It looks scarey so it's BAD. BK |
| I carry a Hackman butterfly with a 3" blade in my hunting vest. I've always liked the feel of my butterflies when I'm skinning a deer or dressing small game. I can open and close it one handed when the other is occupied with holding on to the skin when working deer. The benefit of the Hackman is that it has a high carbon steel blade and holds an awesome edge. |
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