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The Bali-song (also known as a butterfly knife or Batangas knife) is a form of folding pocket knife with two handles that counter-rotate around the tang, such that, when closed, the Bali-song butterfly knife blade is concealed within grooves in the handles. In the hands of a trained Bali-song butterfly knife user, the Bali-song butterfly knife blade can be brought forth quickly using one hand. Manipulations (flipping) of a Bali-song butterfly knife are performed for art or amusement and require great skill. Translated from Tagalog, the word "Bali-song" means "Broken Horn" (literally, "baling sungay"), as the original Bali-song Butterfly knives were made from carved animal horns and recycled knife blades.
The history of the Bali-song butterfly knife is uncertain, with the following three main opinions:
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The knife dates back to around 800 A.D. and is a traditional weapon of the Filipino fighting art of Eskrima; however, it is not actually a prominent weapon in the art.
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The knife was invented around 1900 A.D. in the Philippines and spread by American Soldiers returning from World War II.
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The knife was invented in France and published in the book "Le Perret" in 1710. It then spread throughout Europe and was carried by Spanish sailors to the Philippines.
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