Cold Steel is proud to introduce a completely legal version of the butterfly knife that we call The Paradox™. It's designed from the ground up to specifically mimic a traditional Balisong or Butterfly knife in every respect but one – it can't be opened with one hand! That’s right, the Paradox™ is not a switchblade, gravity knife, or assisted opener and can't be opened without the use of both hands. So, while it looks like a classic Butterfly knife from the early 80's, it isn't - it's a Paradox - "any person, thing, or situation exhibiting an apparently contradictory nature".

Its twin handles feature two integral springs that are similar to a conventional slip joint folder. Originally pioneered in the Black Rock Hunter, they are designed to rotate 180 degrees around the blade's unique split tang and use strong opposing spring tension to lock the blade open or hold it firmly closed. Don't worry about it taking two hands to get it into action, since once its opened it will never close inadvertently. Plus, its locking mechanism is impervious to the most stress and shock imaginable.

Every detail of the Paradox™ is a testament to Cold Steel's renowned craftsmanship. The leaf shaped blade is hollow ground from imported Japanese AUS 8A Stainless and, due to the latest advances in heat treatment, it offers a thin, ultra keen edge that lasts.

The skeletonized handles are CNC machined from solid billets of 6061 aluminum and feature a hard-anodized coating to reduce scratches and oxidation. If you're a Balisong fan, the Paradox™ is a terrific alternative.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A BALISONG OR BUTTERFLY KNIFE. A Balisong or butterfly knife can be opened with one hand, which is what makes them illegal. The Paradox can not, you need two hands to open this knife and is therefore legal.