The purchase would be unlawful if possession of the knife was prohibited at the place the knife was delivered, or if the recipient was prohibited from possessing such a knife.
They are the same thing it is just a different name for a butterfly knife, it is call balisong in the Philippines.
A balisword is an exceptionally large balisong knife.
The Balisong website sells balisong knives which originate in the Philippines. The Philippines are the original home of the balisong which is also often called a butterfly knife.
On the benchmade website
Only switchblades are illegal in California.
A balisong is a folding pocket knife with two handles counter-rotating around the tang such that when closed, the blade is concealed within the grooves in the handles.
It may not be illegal to order the merchandise via the internet but it IS illegal to possess such a knife in the state of NY.
It depends. Balisong Knives (Commonly known as Butterfly Knives) often fall under the category of "Gravity Knives" which are illegal. (These are knives opened through Gravity). Thus, you may be able to talk your way out of having your Balisong taken or being arrested for it, but in court, it's likely the judge will find it illegal. The safest way is to get a trainer which is a blunt Balisong with holes drilled so you can't sharpen it. Also, the most popular company for Balisong's is Benchmade who owns the copyright of Butterfly Knives and produces "The Butterfly Knife". You know what I mean if you ever watch videos. Everyone uses a Benchmade.
Butterfly or Balisong, or gravity knives are illegal to sell, buy, mail, possess, carry, unless you are active duty military or law enforcement officer.detailed analysis of CA knife carry laws is in the attached link.yes
Balisong knives, also called butterfly knives, are legal in Illinois.
The question does not state what "area" is being referred to, However (in the US) most (all?) states ban this type of weapon and it is known by various descriptions (e.g.: gravity knife, balisong, etc).
No! They are not. They are classed as an offensive weapon (a flick knife specifically) under the Restriction of Offensive Weapons Act 1959. Under this act, it is illegal to import, sell or carry a flick knife or a knife that has a blade, hidden within the handle, released either by gravity or mechanical operation (ie: a butterfly, or a Balisong knife.) Therefore, butterfly knifes are not legal in the UK.