Guides on how to correctly 'throw' a throwing knife?

[Angel of Death]

I've never owned or even thrown any type of throwing knife before. But its something I've been wanting to get in to it for a while. Its probarly next in my list after I get my BM42 Bali.

Like Bali's there are 'ways' of correctly manipulating the knife.

I guess knife throwing isn't much different and there is a correct way to 'throw' a throwing knife, right?

Is there any good guides on net that any of you guys use and I can learn from, or is it an easy thing to get in to and only need practise. Also recommendations of some decent throwers I should start off with are very welcome! All reasonable price ranges considered.

 

[mwkerr]

Atlanta Cutlery and Bud-K are excellent sources for "cheap" knives to throw. Look for the very large inexpensive Bowie style knives. The handles can be taped. The scales can also be removed and the handle taped or left bare. You may need to do some file work to rid the bare handle of burrs or sharp machined edges. Any Bowies with the "bird-beak" style of handle should have the "bird-beak" removed as this bit of adornment interferes with throwing. (if the knife is gripped by the handle) Two Hawks carries pro throwers made of carbon V by Cold Steel, these are also inexpensive and are ready made throwing knives. I'm very satisfied with mine. The larger knives are easier to throw , shop for knives in the 12"to 16" range and weigh in at close to a lb. ,they give a very satisfying "thunk" when they stick. Most of these large cheap Bowie style knives come from Indian or Pakistani forges.

 

[futrdreams]

Check http://www.commonlogic.com/knife/
Im just getting into throwing, and its a good site.
Good luck to ya
Outis

 

[matthew rapaport]

Not to mention http://www.sonic.net/~quine/thrower.html for a start. There are a few "how to" articles linked in there, just explore the page.

There is no one correct way to throw a knife, but as with many things, some techniques are easier to learn than others. Have a look at the pages cited and check out some of the articles there. You will see it isn't to difficult, but it does require some consistency...

 

[Angel of Death]

Thanks guys. Exacally what I was looking for

 

[7Cain]

Good to see you Angel of Death.

The key to throwing is trial and error with a good blend of consistancy, mix in a variety of throwers, be sure not to over do it on the little ones (as they tend to run a little on the wild side). Bake in the backyard under the hot sun for a couple of hours a day, let it stand for 30 minutes while coagulating a knife or two to get used to the feel and balance, and viola! You are throwing knives.