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    I am about 12, am I too young to do this?
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    Not at all! There are training knives out there which use the same mechanism as a butterfly knife but have an unsharpened blade. If you try it with a regular blade, please be careful.
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    Could I cut myself doing it?
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    You need to start slow, by moving the blade back and forth first, so you can check if the grip is tight enough. I did hurt myself, but not cut myself. The handles do hurt a lot when you flip hard and fast, though.
  • Question
    Where can I buy a butterfly knife?
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    Most likely you will find them in ''army'' shops and places where you can find security apparel.
  • Question
    Is a balisong and a butterfly knife the same thing?
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    Yes, it is. Balisong is just a different name for it.
  • Question
    Is it possible to cut myself with a fake knife?
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    Yes, it's possible to cut yourself with a fake knife if it's sharp enough.
  • Question
    Can I do these tricks with a fake knife that is sharp?
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    Yes, if you know what you are doing. If not, you could put masking tape over the sharp edge of the blade so you don't cut your hand.
  • Question
    How do I flip a butterfly knife without hitting my hand?
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    To not hit your hand, you'll need to do the trick very fast. You will be able to do it after some practice.
  • Question
    Will I be arrested if I buy one in the United States?
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    No, although some states ban you from purchasing one. If you own one, it's not a good idea to carry it around.
  • Question
    Would it be useful to use said tricks for defense if I get attacked?
    Community Answer
    Not really. Butterfly knives aren't ideal for self-defense.
  • Question
    Can you tell me why they are illegal?
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    It's easy to hurt yourself or someone else with them.
  • Question
    Can I have a butterfly knife in Boy Scouts?
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    No. Butterfly knives are illegal, so they definitely will not allow you to have one as a Boy Scout.
  • Question
    Is it illegal to own a knife in the state of Oklahoma?
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    It is legal to own any type of knife in Oklahoma. The state does, however, have some fairly restrictive laws for both open and concealed carry.
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    Where can I purchase a butterfly knife?
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    Sporting goods stores, large knife stores or some military surplus stores.
  • Question
    Can I use the same techniques for a double-edged dagger?
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    No, because a double-edged has only one handle, and you will cut yourself. Even if a double-edged dagger had two handles, you would still cut yourself, as there is no "blunt" blade side.
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    Is it legal to own a fake butterfly knife in Canada?
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    It is legal, just so long as it is a trainer and it does not have a sharp edge.
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    I’m 12 and I have been practicing opening a butterfly knife with one that doesn't have a real blade, but it is causing bruising on my hand. What should I do differently?
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    Try practicing a little more slowly and carefully. Moving more slowly when practicing creates less force and is less likely to bruise your hand.
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