Similar to a normal balisong, two hilts cover the blade of a balisword.
The standard length of an open sword is around 37 inches (94 cm) long.
The term "balisword" is a portmanteau of the words "balisong" and "sword".
[1] Unlike the normal balisong, the balisword is not generally used for performing tricks, known as "flipping", as the handles and blade maintain enough momentum to cause injury if they were to close on a hand.
Users highly advise to wear blade protection such as chainmail gloves, slash-resistant gauntlets or typically tend to open a balisword with two hands rather than one.