Advanced Balisong Manual (1986)
Jeff Imada, one of the most respected balisong practitioners in the world, presents the definitive work on the balisong knife.
Everything you always wanted to know about the balisong is featured in this book, with concise text and hundreds of detailed photos showing: carrying, drawing and flipping manipulation techniques; self-defense techniques; the knife and the law; knife-fighting philosophy; care and maintenance; and striking areas.
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.
Available original print $75
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!
- Marko
