Butterfly Trench Knife - Removable Knuckle Guard

An all-metal butterfly trench knife with an 11-inch overall length, a 5-inch half-serrated blade, and a removable knuckle guard that screws onto the 6-inch stainless steel handle. Remove the guard for a more traditional balisong feel, or keep it attached for added hand protection and grip security.

Butterfly Trench Knife Features and Specs

• 5-inch half-serrated blade: Combines a smooth edge for precision cutting with serration for sawing through tougher material
• Removable knuckle guard: Screws securely onto the handle — take it off for standard balisong flipping, leave it on for extra grip and hand protection
• 6-inch stainless steel handle: Full balisong pivot mechanism
• 11-inch overall length: Substantial size compared to a standard pocket balisong
• Available in Black, Plasma, and Stainless Steel finishes

Are balisong trench knives with a knuckle guard legal to own and carry?

This knife combines two features that each carry their own legal considerations in different states. Balisong (butterfly) knives face more restriction than standard folding knives in a number of jurisdictions, and a knuckle guard can separately trigger "knuckle weapon" or brass-knuckle-style restrictions in states that regulate those independently of knife laws. Because this knife includes both features, it's worth checking your specific state and local laws carefully before purchasing or carrying — what's legal to own at home isn't always legal to carry, and the knuckle guard specifically may be restricted even where the balisong mechanism itself is not. The guard is removable, which may change its legal classification in some jurisdictions, but verify locally rather than assuming.

Should I remove the knuckle guard for flipping practice?

Most balisong flipping technique is built around the handle proportions of a standard butterfly knife, so removing the guard gives a more traditional feel and weight distribution for practicing flips and transitions. With the guard attached, the knife is heavier and front-weighted differently, which changes how it handles during flipping but adds a more secure grip and hand protection for direct use.