Himalayan Imports throwing knives

Please don't misunderstand me: I never said this had to be an HI project. In fact, I'd be skeptical that they'd even consider it. I was only talking in terms of the Forumites creating an idea, just for fun.
 
Spectre said:
I disagree. You can stamp out throwers from high-chrome steel very cheaply. They don't need to be hand-forged. For once, China or Pakistan seems like a clear winner, here.

HI has its niche, and throwaway knives don't seem to be it.

John
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Who says they have to be throwaways? People have quality throwing knives that lasted decades like the Olsens. There are already plenty of mystery 440 steel throwers on market, but I've lost count of how many times I've seen them break on myself and other people.

I mainly came up with the idea because it's something I definitely thought people would snatch up(not a crowded market at all), and producing them wouldn't be a huge ordeal. I imagine the Kamis occasionally have a piece of metal not big enough for a full sized blade, or run short on handle materials.

I think it'd have a great profit margin and could even serve as a regular model. Throwing 3 knives and then fetching them is a pain; I'd probably buy like 10 of them lol.
 
Okay, but maybe I'm not being clear that the price point on the Himalayan Imports Flying Pigsticker will only be slightly lower than other similarly sized HI fare. THAT's the point. But if you're willing to buy $400 worth of throwers, as you claim, Yangdu may be willing to do a run for you, all by yourself.

J
 
If you want spring steel throwing knives with a simple design, buy it from the people in the US who already make it... if you want HI to start making them, expect the same price range! I'd personally prefer HI to make throwing knives that adhere to their current niche - quality-built, intricately designed blades at a fair price. Asking the kamis back in Nepal to make the same product as is already offered here for a lower price would pretty much go against everything HI stands for - it's essentially an exploitation of cheap labor :rolleyes:

If you really want HI to produce throwing knives, come up with something you think is worth the going price of other HI knives... my concept took that into consideration
 
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I guess it would depend on how much it actually costs to produce them, but I would think it'd cost less than something like a Bilton, which is around the same size, but does not require handles and can get by with a simpler sheath.

I'm not asking for $5-10 knives here, I'm think more in the range of $30-50 each depending on size and options. If HI was willing and I haven't bought so many knives recently, I'd definitely custom order about a set of 10; some friends that also throw knives for fun would likely ask to buy a few off me anyway.

Even if it was $60-70 many of us would buy at least one for coolness. ;)
 
I like killa's knife, but I'd never throw it.(Reminds me of a kunai) Just call it a "survival dagger" or something like that.. The best knife for western knife throwing, IMO, is an old Mauser bayonet. Cheap (15$) strong and heavy.

As for martial arts, yes, throwing weapons is an important skill. Sticking them in the target is NOT important, but being able to throw it is. Shurikenjutsu is an essential skill in real martial arts. (what some westerners who copied it call "no-spin" throwing.) But once you master shurikenjutsu, it doesn't mater WHAT you throw: screwdriver, knife, pencil, paintbrush..You'll be able to throw it and probably stick it, but again, sticking it doesn't matter. The budo purpose of throwing is really just to get the guy to close his eyes and turn his head or maybe even duck, giving you the chance to get away or move to a better position or maybe just to scare the guy and let him know you are ready for him. As to balance for such objects - it doesn't matter. Some shuriken (throwing weapons) were tail-heavy, some nose-heavy, some balanced in the middle. Once you understand how to throw, get the feeling of it, then you'll instinctively adapt your throw to the object.

I do know that Aunt Yangdu has been interested in new designs to expand HI's offerings, so please do draw out a full-scale sketch of your knife and mail it to her.
 
The best knife for western knife throwing, IMO, is an old Mauser bayonet. Cheap (15$) strong and heavy.
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Absolutely right, and sticks with authority. Also useful as a fighting knife.

killa concept, I like your drawing quite a bit. The one thing I would change, is adding a more pronounced swell at the top of the handle to act as a guard in case (as Danny said) one wanted to use this as a regular knife with throwing ability. Well, okay, he said he'd never throw it...and, as much as I don't think throwing knives is as important as many other skills, I do think it's a good idea to practice it, now and then...A strong knife of this shape, without handles, would be well suited, even though throwers could not be warranted.

John
 
Just two things to add to this thread and then I'll go back to lurking (which I usually do best :)). First, HI already is looking into a throwing knife, it's called the Chakram and I suggested it a month or so ago. Not saying that they won't be interested in another, more traditional thrower though so please proceed with the brainstorming session. Secondly (and this is more to the point in this particular thread), You may wish to add a few more points to the design already exhibited here. Adding points to the end of the handle and to the guard will provide other possible stick points which will help negate a bad toss.

Just a couple of thoughts on this....

Now back to lurking (since my thoughts are usually too jumbled to make much sense anyways LOL)....

Jack
 
What are the best throwing knives out there now (by "best" I mean the strongest and most accurate for the lowest price)? Not to detract from the discussion, but I've never really been into them before and wouldn't mind starting.
 
As Danny said, some folks rightly like a good surplus Mauser bayonet. If you look around, you can find a them for about $15. There are smaller, cheaper dedicated throwers around, but they don't hit with nearly the authority of, say, a 14" Mauser bayonet.

J
 
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