balisong
balisóng with stress marks
butterfly knife (Batangas)
Usage Note
Balisong is a folding knife with two handles that counter-rotate around the tang, allowing the blade to be concealed — it originates from Batangas province and is considered a cultural icon and traditional craft of that region. While regulated in many countries, skilled balisong flipping is practiced as an art form and source of regional pride.
Examples
" May balisong galing sa Batangas. "
Natural Translation
There's a butterfly knife from Batangas.
Literal Translation
Has balisong from Batangas.
" Kilala ang Batangas sa paggawa ng tunay na balisong. "
Natural Translation
Batangas is known for crafting genuine butterfly knives.
Literal Translation
Known the Batangas for making genuine balisong.
" Bagaman bawal dalhin ang balisong sa ibang bansa, itinuturing pa rin itong isang sining at tradisyong ipinagmamalaki ng mga taga-Batangas. "
Natural Translation
Although it is forbidden to carry a balisong in other countries, it is still regarded as an art and a tradition that the people of Batangas take pride in.
Literal Translation
Although forbidden to-carry the balisong in other country, considered still this one art and tradition proud-of of the from-Batangas.
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