Balisong (knife) from Taal Batangas
- If you are visiting Taal Batangas, I think it would be better to get a souvenir from Taal, I suggest you, to buy Balisong (knife) or commonly called as “Bente Nueve ” which is being fabricated at Bgy. Balisong. It comes with different sizes. It is called Bgry. Balisong since this is the common business of residents in that place. The place is very near from Taal Public Market, You can ride a trycicle and within 15 minutes you can see lots of Balisong in the road. The are are also “Gulok” or Big Knife available in that place.
- So here are the parts of Balisong as shown in wikipedia.com
Bite Handle - The handle that closes on the sharp edge of the blade.
- Kicker (or Kick)
- Area on the blade that prevents the sharp edge from contacting the inside of the handle and suffering damage. This is sometimes supplanted by an additional tang pin above the pivots.
- Latch
- The standard locking system, which holds the knife closed. Magnets are occasionally used instead.
- Latch, Batangas
- A latch that is attached to the bite handle.
- Latch, Manila
- A latch that is attached to the safe handle.
- Latch, Spring
- A latch that utilizes a spring to propel the latch open when the handles are squeezed.
- Safe Handle
- The handle that closes on the non-sharpened edge of the blade.
- Latch gate
- A block inside the channel of the handles stopping the latch from impacting the blade
- Tang
- The base of the blade where the handles are attached with pivot pins.
- IKBS
- Ikoma-Korth Bearing System. A high end ball bearing system that maximizes smoothness, found in high-end custom Balisong knives.
- Choil
- Small curve found on some knives just above the kicker, that makes it easier to sharpen the blade.
- Swedge
- Unsharpened spine of the blade that is angled to appear as if it were sharpened.
Balisong is a great souvenir from Taal Batangas, but of course don’t forget to taste Tapang Taal and Longanisang Taal
