Well, a friend of mine likes boar hunting. He has taken them with bow and arrow, spear, gun and now wants to try something new. Yup. Throwing knife. Big one. 10 to 12" blade, blade heavy, double edge, bout 16 or 17" OAL, at least 2" wide blade so the pig will bleed out, well, like a stuck pig. What steel would be suitable for this that I can HT myself (simple high carb)?? And should I edge the whole blade, or just the tip to the widest part? I intend to mill out the center of the blade to shift the weigh forward, and mill out the center of the handle so it is very blade heavy. How should this thing balance??
Also, would 304 be another choice? it is very tough, and the edges wouldn't need to hold their edge a lot, cuz he would get prob 1 throw.
Any other thoughts?? I know this is a crazy idea, but it would be fun to try!!
Also, would 304 be another choice? it is very tough, and the edges wouldn't need to hold their edge a lot, cuz he would get prob 1 throw.
Any other thoughts?? I know this is a crazy idea, but it would be fun to try!!