Description
No inserts, no wood, no bone. Just brass handles either side of a 352-layer blade.
| Overall length | 9.1 inches |
| Blade length | 4.4 inches |
| Handle length | 4.7 inches |
| Steel | 1095 + 15N20 Damascus, 352 layers |
| Hardness | 58–60 HRC, oil tempered |
| Handle | – Brass |
For: flippers who would rather not think about a natural material at all. A one-piece brass handle has no insert seams, no pins to work loose and nothing that expands at a different rate to anything next to it. It is the simplest handle we build, and simple is most of why it sells.
Solid metal changes the timing
Take wood out of a handle and put metal in its place and the whole thing gains mass along its full length rather than only at the ends. The swing gets slower and much more even. Rollovers and aerials need less correction because there is no light middle section for the handle to pivot around. The trade is that it wants a firmer grip, since slick fingers and a polished handle are a poor combination, and that matters more in summer than in winter.
What this handle looks like in five years
It stops being uniform. The contact patches under your thumb and index finger stay bright because they are constantly burnished, while everything else drifts through gold into a dull brown. You end up holding a map of your own grip. It polishes out any time you want it to, and most owners eventually stop bothering.
Learning on it
Heavier is not harder. A slower rotation gives you longer to react and is easier to read than a light knife that snaps through the arc. Where the weight punishes you is on the drops, because this one lands harder than a wood-handled piece. Our butterfly knife tricks for beginners guide is the sensible place to start.
Care: the metal needs nothing structural, only a decision about appearance. Polish it or let it go brown. Vulnerability sits in the blade instead, where the carbon layers will rust, so it gets dried and gets a film of oil. One point specific to an all-metal handle: brass and steel shut in a drawer with moisture between them will mark each other, so keep the blade oiled if the knife is stored closed for months.
FAQs
Does brass turn your hand green? It can, on damp skin, and it washes straight off. A polished surface does it far less than a tarnished one, so keep it bright if it bothers you.
Is there a lighter version? The rose wood and brass bolster balisong keeps metal only at the ends. For the same handle on a tool steel blade, see the D2 brass handled balisong.
Will the pattern show on the handle too? No. The 352-layer billet is the blade only. The handles are plain brass with no figure in them.
Model: BMK-433
Looking for more styles? Take a look at the full Filipino balisong collection.
Oliver S. (verified owner) –
I was looking for a special gift, and this store had the perfect solution. The butterfly knife I purchased is a blend of beauty and functionality that any collector will appreciate.
Benjamin R. (verified owner) –
I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. The steel butterfly knife I received is truly remarkable. The craftsmanship and sharpness are unmatched.
Emily H. (verified owner) –
: This shop is a must-visit for knife enthusiasts. The knife I received is visually stunning and incredibly functional. I’ll be a returning customer for sure.
Ava M. (verified owner) –
The butterfly knife I got from this shop is truly unique. The intricate patterns on the blade make it a standout piece in my collection. Top-notch craftsmanship!
Donald (verified owner) –
Very well made.
Anna A. (verified owner) –
A++
Gregory Martin –
Can’t stop showing this off to everyone who comes over. This one’s a keeper for sure.
Donald Hunt –
The moment I saw this in person I knew it was a keeper. Bushings feel buttery smooth after just a bit of use. This is my new favorite in the collection. Love that this comes out of Memphis and still ships worldwide this quickly.
Christine Cook –
Ordering again from this seller the second I finish writing this review. Comes with a nice pouch which is a nice touch. 10/10 would buy again.
Justin Carter –
Five stars isn’t even enough honestly. Handles have a great grip even during fast flips. This is going straight into my daily rotation.
Grace Fox –
This balisong punches way above its price point. Bushings feel buttery smooth after just a bit of use. Latch snaps shut clean every time. This store just earned a repeat customer.
Malik Ramirez –
My whole family passed this balisong around at dinner just to look at it. This is my third order from Black Mamba Knives and they never disappoint. Handles have a great grip even during fast flips. Pivots feel dialed in with zero blade play. Latch snaps shut clean every time. Can’t wait to see what else this maker has to offer.
Natalie Gomez –
Incredible craftsmanship on this one. Action is smooth right out of the box, no break in needed. Highly recommend this one.
Betty Evans –
Impressively made craftsmanship on this one. Action is smooth right out of the box, no break in needed. Will definitely order again for another one.
Linda Harris –
Really happy with this balisong overall. Action is good though it needed a little tightening on the pivots. Solid pickup even with the small issues.
Victoria Walker –
Got this for Father’s Day and now I want one for myself too. Bushings feel buttery smooth after just a bit of use. This one’s a keeper for sure.