First few Throwers...

Inexpensive? Start with screwdrivers and some scrap plywood or gypsum wallboard. You can get the basics of various throws down, they don't damage too easily, don't bounce back too often, and only make little holes in missed targets.

For a little more money, Cold Steel makes some nice throwers--I perpetually whine they're too sharp, but they don't cost much and--as the thrower gets more experience and moves onto bigger throwers--you'll still keep and throw these.

Don't go after the seemingly great deals--I've seen some wicked throwers for only a few dollars each. But the tips bend or crack off on the first couple of throws. They're designed for cardboard targets and little else.
 
Check out ebay for "cold steel throwing knife". IMO the 80tk series is better for throwing than the 80tft. They are cheaper and just as durable when it comes to throwing. Only sharpened area is near the tip.
 
well, i don't want some 100$ throwers, but a fair price ...

i want something well built, well designed, that will withstand some damage.
i'd like to have something to carry them easily.
 
Bilker said:
Check out ebay for "cold steel throwing knife". IMO the 80tk series is better for throwing than the 80tft. They are cheaper and just as durable when it comes to throwing. Only sharpened area is near the tip.
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thanks, i'll check them out.

any other suggestion ?
 
The Swiss Army Bayonet I posted a few posts down should cost $15 or less, and is very tough.

rendezvous forged thrower
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I am considering buying some of these, also.
 
I find bayonets are usually pretty cheap and easily modified to be good throwing knives. they're designed to pierce already and are pretty stout and durable.
 
I know it is probably verbotten among the dedicated knife collectors of this forum, but I've been very satisfied as a "new" thrower with my set of three United Blazing Arrow II throwers. Carbon Steel, relatively tough but not brittle, decent size and weight, and seem to be loosely modeled along the lines of a Viper. Best of all they can be found on the web in numerous places for under $10 each! That left me enough change to purchase and modify a 'hawk to play with. I've only needed to do a minor amount of filing the sharp edges they came with to "perfect" them for my use
 
hi, i bought the Boker Mini Bo-Kri, its only about 30 bucks, supposed to be a throwing utility knife.works well at both and looks good. check it out
 
Latticino said:
I know it is probably verbotten among the dedicated knife collectors of this forum...
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I doubt most collectors "throw" their collection! I'm definitely a person who believes you get what you pay for in a quality knife, but when it comes to throwing, the cheaper the better. It's far too easy to damage a knife, lose one, or screw up a blade by throwing--as a result, I'd rather practice with the cheapest blades. If it's damaged or lost, no big deal.
 
I picked up a "Fury" thrower for $12 CDN the other day and liked it so much I went back and got 2 more. I haven't been throwing long and the only thing I can compare it to is my Blackjack mini broadhead but I can stick these cheapies far more frequently than the Blackjack. They are quite small/light though, probably an indoor thrower.
 
I have the H&B knife as well, definitly a good buy and I prefer the look to tthe tactical modern looking throwers. Also they have a lifetime guarantee on them.
 
when it comes to throwing, the cheaper the better. It's far too easy to damage a knife
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the best (custom made) throwers are under $80, the good ones cost half or third of that. It's hardly Buck against Sebenza comparison.
Basically, you paid coupla bucks more but you get ten times more pleasure throwing real thing instead of some junk. Besides, it much harder to damage a good thrower then some knockoff. Well, just my 2c (canadian ;) )
 
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