The butterfly knife is a uniquely designed knife. The knife is designed such that it has two parts - a blade and a handle. The blade tangs are attached to handle by the hinges. When the butterfly knife is closed, the handles fold over the blade and are locked into place with a small latch, which is at the base of one of the handles. Similarly, the handles can be locked with the latch when the blade is opened. This makes the knife almost as strong as a fixed blade.
The compactness of butterfly knife, with its sharp blade and fast opening speed, makes it one of the most viable options. The knife is an excellent choice for outdoors and is also an efficient tool for safety. When used correctly, it can also be an effective weapon for self defense. In the following lines, we will tell you how to open and use a butterfly knife.
How to Use a Butterfly Knife
The art of opening the butterfly knife is the only thing which is between you and its usage.
- To open a butterfly knife, all you need to do is place your thumb on the side of the safe handle.
- Make sure you have pressed the safe side between your thumb and index finger. While you have pressed the handle, straighten your other fingers.
- As your other hand begins to drop, so will the other side of the handle. This will make the blade follow suit.
- Let your fingers secure around the safe side of the butterfly knife handle.
- Now, move your thumb upwards and out of the way.
- Give the dangerous side of the handle a slight help and it will flick up and rest on top of the safe handle side.
- The blade would safely pop out of the knife with force, but would adhere to a small pin which would make the blade rest at its correct position.
- Once the knife has been opened, you can be the master of any game, while others would dare not meddle with you!
