The Balisong Manual [Paperback]

Jeff Imada (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Unique Publications; First Edition edition (December 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865681023
• ISBN-13: 978-0865681026
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #667,572 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Balisong/Butterfly Knife Advanced Guide includes Catalog, February 27, 1999

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Marko ([e-mail]) (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Advanced Balisong Manual (No. 5192) (Paperback)

For any one who appreciates Martial Arts or knives in general. Jeff Imada's 1st book 'The Balisong Manual' gave you a guide into the art of Balisong Knife history, care and treatment, Balisong and the Law, carrying, knife safety, the grip, striking areas, manipulating the Balisong (holds, defense/offesive use, opening and closing flips) and self defense. For those that have seen them in action, it's akin to watching Bruce Lee with nunchaku. Jeff Imada second book 'The Advanced Balisong manual' goes onto more detail than his 1st book. More advanced and usually more impressive open and closing flips including detailed action photographs, pocket knife openings, more manipulations grip-changes self-defense and holds, as well as referbishing the Balisong and belt sheaths. Some people think a knife is a knife is a knife... not so, some knives have function others usability and others beauty. Jeff Imada has included a catalog of Balisong knives in this manual which cover all these. Also note that Balisong knives are illegal in many states and countries. Why I don't understand... many knives available today are more dangerous... and in my opinion boring. When was the last time you 'Really' played with a knife? You either take it out look at it, show your friends the craftsmanship, then put it away, or you relive your John Wayne dreams for a fast draw and open you blade as fast as you can. Yeeehaaa!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Balisong Bible!, September 13, 2000

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Grant Meredith (ballarat, victoria Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Balisong Manual (Paperback)

Jeff Imada has presented us here with a solid text. Everything you wanted to know and more about the Balisong knife is presented here from knife care, manipulations( to swing blade in and out), self defense and combat tactics just to name a few. Imada really knows how to weild this weapon and a wealth of knowledge and many hours of practise is presented to you. A must for any knife fighter!!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Learn the Basics of this Ancient Art, August 8, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Balisong Manual (Paperback)

I found this book to be an excellent guide for care and basic techniques for opening the Balisong(Butterfly) knife. If you are truly a Balisong beginner, this book should prove useful to you. If, however, you already know the basic opening procedures, you should probably opt for the Advanced Balisong Manual