Snicket Balisong

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Handles are now channel construction, just print 2 copies of the same thing. Blade is a bit thicker, for strength. I am making more trainer blade types, a printed trainer blade (the Tanto) and one that takes a utility blade (the Rogue). Hardware is simplified to 6 M3 x 12 bolts and 6 nuts for them. Also a good idea to use 4 thin washers to sandwich the bushings. Handles have a separable bushing system. A major change with the original is the size and spacing of the handles. Now there is a slight gap on the bottom of the handles so they don't smack into each other. I went through many iterations to improve smoothness, handle play, and overall feeling.