How This Knife Could Upend Restrictions on Weapons All Across the Nation A federal appeals court ruling could have a massive impact on the future of gun safety in America.

A federal court ruled Hawaii's 30-year ban on butterfly knives is unconstitutional under the U.S. Supreme Court's new "history and tradition" standard.

See State v. Delgado (Or. 1984). Like a pocketknife, the butterfly knife comprises a handle and a folding blade, the cutting edge of which becomes covered by the handle when closed.

You may be surprised to learn, however, that these kinds of tools were not always Benchmade’s stock in trade — and that its latest release, a premium butterfly knife called the Laro, is more on brand ...