The Entrepreneur
A typical day in the life of Balisong maker Diosdao Ona as he gathers balisong making materials throughout the Batangas region.
The CEO of one of the world's largest knife companies and one of Hollywood's most accomplished Stunt Players recall their humble beginnings around their favorite knife.
The popularity of the Balisong explodes worldwide to a new generation of hobbyists, fueled by the internet and social media.
From the land of the Philippines, nestled in the province region of Batangas resides the history and
the mystery of the knife known as Balisong.
From the Batangas region of the Philippines, to the cutlery factories of Oregon-USA, to the practitioners and aficionados connected by the World Wide Web, this film examines the origins, history and culture of the notorious Balisong Knife.
Well-known from its appearance in films and popularity among blade enthusiasts. Often overlooked however is the small town which made the knife famous, now struggling to maintain its identity in a modernizing world.