steel for throwing knives

[Keith Willis]

I am new at knifemaking and wanting to learn all i can.I work with a guy that wants to get into the knifethrowing sport and has ask me to make some knives for him and his son.Does anyone know where i might find some info on making these,or what type of steel is best.Thanks for any help.

 

[Nixelplix]

I think a high carbon steel like 1095 or O1 would probably be great for making throwers. I have some stainless throwers, and they work great too, though. Keep 'em thick and simple, and don't drill (big) holes in them!

 

[Keith Willis]

Thanks,Nixelplix do ya know where i might find pic or other information

 

[Nixelplix]

There's tons of information on knife making on the knife maker's forum Here

I would just google for pics-- or check out the various knife selling websites

I say just be inventive, because you can stick anything with a point on it.

I like throwers that are balanced at the blade-handle junction, and I also like throwers that are blade-heavy. Throwers that are meant to be thrown by the blade should have heavy handles.

I guess I'm trying to say I like throwers whose balance point is forward of where you are supposed to hold it.

 

[Bobby Branton]

It is not good to copy someones design. Just find some steel and forge or grind a point on it and learn how to heat treat it. Proper heat treat is very important in a throwing knife. You should spend some time learning about throwing knives and how to throw them before trying to make one. You are doing your customer and yourself a disservice by not knowing what goes into a good throwing knife.
I hope that you would know how to skin wild game before trying to make a skinning knife.

 

[Keith Willis]

Thanks for the help and advice guys,but never would i copy anothers design,just looking at others work gives one an idea of where to start.Thanks again