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My 13 year old son wants to buy a butterfly practice/training knife. What are some good reasons not to allow him to get one? I've checked, and these knives are legal in
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I'm looking for a balisong, AKA a butterfly knife. If I was to get one it would be a practice one with no sharp edges to the 'blade'. Are there any laws
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