who or what company makes the best, most durable balisongs or butterfly knives? i think it would be cool for busse to make one as a prototype. i know id buy one. they could use INFI or SR101 (more preferred for this) and with the strength of that steel and its great edge retention, i think it would make for a killer addition to the busse family. but then again, they would be breaking from their traditional fixed blade stock...

any other good tough butterfly makers out there? what do they run for normally? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Spyderco and Benchmade both make some nice butterfly knives. They both have one that I would like to have but they are a little pricey.

I would be in for a couple.

I don't see any of the Busse family companies ever producing them. Balis are considered restricted; I recalled that Spyderco took a large hit over their Spiderfly knives. Here's a link I found describing what happened:
Spyderco forums: Reflections on Restricted Items

They can't import them but Butterfly knives made in the USA can be sold in states where they are not considered illegal. Many companies still sell and ship these knives - like Spyderco and Benchmade...They just will not ship them to states where they are restricted for obvious reasons.

And I must say that this makes no sense and is another stupid law put into place without any logic applied. Why can we make them and sell them here but it is illegal to import them and sell them? No idea. Maybe they are trying to boost the switchblade manufacturing business in the USA. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Or maybe I have it all wrong... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Here's a link to the one I want from Spyderco and it is perfectly legal for them to ship it to folks cause it is made in Colorado (if not illegal in their state). <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Spyderco Butterly

That Spyderco butterfly knife is pretty wicked looking.

Looks super sharp...always been a fan of Spyderco knives.

As much as I dislike Benchmade, once again, they make the best Balisong.

The BM42, around $160.

nice! i really like the way this thing looks! im a HUGE fan of spyderco when it comes to folders.. i have 2 in my ACUS as i type.. an endura and a delica.. 2 of their best!! steel liners and lock up tightern a banjo string! i dont think busse will EVER run a balisong but it would be cool if they did!! id buy a few!

Stick with your DM Seed- these are too ninja. You need steel that works for your job. Like Tolly and Peter <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

advice taken ordawg!