Fastest GUN the East.
I quote: "To trained martial experts, a Balisong can be flashed open faster than a Western Switchblade." Somehow I don't know. Whether or not each respective knife is in it's sheath (for the switchblade, in a pocket) the matter can be debated... But think about this... To an EXPERT a Balisong can be drawn as fast as a switchblade, (I am not an expert so I can't do field tests) but what about two novices? Any fool can flip open a switchblade at lightning speed. It boils down to the analogy of a Knife Vs, a Gun. Any fool can flip open a switchblade. Statistics say the initial quote has it's faults. May it be practical or theoretical/philosophical.

Thru my experience, I have found the method below to be the fastest way to draw your Balisong for combat. (Drum Roll & CA surfer dude chorus queue) LETHAL KNIFE COMBAT!!!

I learned the above technique from BALISONGXTREME. There are some notes Clay forgot though which he shared with us during private chats and bbs talk.
# Keep the Balisong UNLATCHED while in carry mode.
# As with quickdraws, use your thumb and forefinger to SLIDE open the sheath flap and to grab the latch in one motion.
# For LETHAL COMBAT make sure to LATCH the Balisong.
# Advice: Don't get into lethal combat. It's safer that way.

The above instructional is pretty self explanatory. Just keep in mind that the red arrows refer to actions performed by the hand, while the
White
refers to the automatic motion of the Balisong.