Knives for the novice?

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I was wondering what knives the experts recommend for people that are just getting started in throwing?

I have seen a few around and read some ifnormation about Hibben throwers.

I don't mind investing money for quality knives.

So, what would you recommened as high quality knives to get started?
 
i got some good throwers. Go to knife-depot.com and search throwing knives, i got some called valor throwing darts, they work pretty well for me
 
I got a dozen from SMKW under their rough rider line. for 8 and 13 dollars. The circus style/traditional style throwers are a bit soft for my tastes but the big bowie style ones throw nicely and you can get a lot on the cheap.
 
I like the CS para cord wrapped thrower -- works as a low end utility camp knife as well as a sticker, although I have no experience with the newer blade shape since they made it longer.
 
It's a bit wider too. (and sharp to boot)

I'm just mad that CS discontinued the pro-thrower series and the ones that looked a lot like the tru-balance throwers.
 
I cant belive how much ive started learning on bladeforums. ive never really thought bout throwing knives, now im all over ebay checking them out. im kinda leaning tword the cold steel i think.
 
First of all, not too light knives, throwingknives with a weight of around 200g are good to begin with. For longer distances you can get heavier knives with around 250g or more.
The center of gravity or COG should be in the middle of the throwingknife plus or minus 1.5cm.
Don't get short knives, because they are too light. Except the CRKT Sting (A.G.Russel) are pretty good do throw, is short but heavy.

Try this site: http://throwzini.com/

I hope I have helped you.


Sorry my bad English.

Ricardo C.
 
If you're looking just for something to practice with, I just sharpend one end of a short piece of round bar, say 3/8 inch X 8 inch, and started throwing. Cheap and easy and disposable. You can probably do the same with flat stock.
 
Generally, you want something 1 oz./inch of knife. Lighter than that is considered a 'floater', less desireable and less accurate (more uncontrolable variables).
Spring tempered is good.
Practice with everything that you can find; pens, screwdrivers, tire irons, axes, kid brother, whatever, diversity is 'good' and
practice,
practice,
practice!
 
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mworley13 said:
i love throwing large screwdrivers. try it there cheap and stick well
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Quite true. In fact, if you are used to throwing balanced knives, you will enjoy experimenting with old screwdrivers. They are unbalanced, obviously, but are a great intro into throwing objects other than knives, because they have a pretty high stick ratio. You don't get very frustrated in experimenting, and you rapidly learn how to adjust your grip and throw for the unbalanced weight.

I also recommend folks try those metal 9-inch barbecue skewers you can pick up for a buck at the kitchen gadget aisle of your grocery store. They eventually bend out of shape--so don't get expensive ones or use your good ones--but are a lot of fun to throw. Longer skewers--the 12-inch and up variety--bend too easily, so get shorter ones. And enjoy.
 
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