The one and only HI "Trishul Decker." Pix and deal.

Originally posted by The Big Kahuna
" . . . split a 2"x4" at 30 feet . . . " :eek:

As a wise man would say, "Dayumed, the man should be in Afghanistan". :p

Yvsa, might you be able to recommend something a newbie could read (on the web or otherwise) to learn about throwin' knives? (or is the touch one of those ndn things? :D ) [to the rest of the forum: if one is going to tease any man who can split 2x4's at 30 feet, one better :D )

Thanks

Wayne
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Wayne, a good book to start with is Knife Throwing by Harry K McEvoy. There is a companion to this Knife and Tomahawk throwing by same author. Both of these books are carried by Barnes and Noble and in stock. Good starter reference anyway. Good luck
 
Originally posted by The Big Kahuna
As always, thanks Yvsa!

You're welcome.:)

By throwing like a baseball, do you mean point leading with two finger tips (indes and middle) behind the prongs on the bolster with the knife handle resting on the gap between the knuckles of the two fingers? If so, seems like quite a powerful way to throw.

Wayne I suppose that might work. What I mostly meant was that I always held the tang somewhat loosely in my hand, just enough to hold on to the knife, and then released with my arm and wrist fully extended.
It's very, very important to follow through and to not flip the knife with your wrist.
It's also very important to not twist your wrist on release. Your hand should be fairly close to straight up and down at release, definitely Not sideways.
But if the target you're throwing at is made up of heavy boards and they run sideways instead of up and down then you have to hold the knife sideways, again not your hand.
It's best to learn how to throw by holding the handle of the knife instead of the blade.
I used to have a really thick and heavy callous on my right palm because of cutting myself continually by throwing by holding on to a sharp blade.
The distance and amount of turns is different whether you hold the handle or the blade.

I used to throw the Old Hickory Butcher Knives a lot. First my mom's and then I started buying my own when I got my first jobs and the knives were less than 3 dollars a pop.:)
I saw a doubled edge Old Hickory on one of the online stores that I think would make an excellent throwing knife for little money. And if the butcher knife is cheaper you could go that way. The idea is to have at least 3 of them and IMO it's better to have at least a half dozen, a dozen would be even better now-a-days as I've gotten older and lazier.;)

Better get a suit of armor for protection against a bouncing blade :)

:D At least a helm to protect the head!!!! I guarantee you it's a helluva lot more scary when the hatchet or tomahawk you're throwing bounces back at you!!!!:eek:

Wayne
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As a wiseman once said " . . . I suppose that might work. What I mostly meant was . . . "

A true sign of wisdom - respecting knowledge enough by not saying "That's the stupidest idea I've heard for a long time" :p

I'm going to try this out: get the book from Borders or Amazon, then pick up a few cheap knives and have a throw (I should see if I borrow an old fencing helmet :D ). Maybe one day I'll have enough guts to throw the Trishul (with its handle taped and wrapped up). If so, I'll post a review! :p
 
T B K:

You might want to take a look here:

http://www.ragweedforge.com/ThrowingCatalog.html

He carries one of McEvoy's books and a few throwing knives. Mostly 'hawks.

Can't speak on throwing, but I've gotten other stuff from him and he's treated me more than right. And many others too from the many recommendations I've seen.
 
I LIKE IT !

Received today. Felt a bit hefty. On my kitchen scale, weighs 1 and a quarter lbs.

Balance is right where UB described. Handle beautiful wood, chiruwa style with the pins. Inlays very smooth, nicely done.

Blade, nicely convexed. (Yes, Uncle, I could clearly see it this time!):) Nice sharp point

I like the guards very much. top guard good for pushing with the thumb, bottom guard, my index finger curls around quite nicely for extra grasp, as needed. Curved handle and length allows for easily grasping at bottom end for necessary chopping. This one will really hold up, IMHO. Not a Khukuri, no cho, but extremely nice.

Sheath is nice soft leather. Guards fit down into the sheath, preventing catching on something. Now a sheath made like recently posted with the pouch for misc emergency items, and tiedowns would really make this one complete outfit.

PAPPY: I think you might really like this one

Interesting marking - - K. 6pt star M.

Normally it's K.M. 6 pt star.
 
Originally posted by pendentive
Dale...I'm becoming more persuaded...;)
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Dan, You definitely would not be disappointed! ONLY 4 LEFT, at my last count. :D

If I had a little more money to spare, I was thinking about ordering two more for my grandsons, but I'll give the forumites more time to think about it. :)
 
I haven't got mine yet (maybe the Singapore customs people think its for terrorism) :( . But your comments are reving up my engines. By the way ('scuse the dumb question), what does BTTT mean?

Firkin, thanks for the link. I've already gotten some stuff from Ragnar. You are right. He is a great guy to work with and has a really interesting site. Now that you jog my memory, I do recollect seeing something there on throwing knives (and a lot about throwing axes). Maybe I'll order the book and some practice knives from him.

Mahalo

Wayne
 
BTTT Back To The Top

IIRC If I Recall Correctly

IMHO In My Humble Opinion

SWMBO She Who Must Be Obeyed

?????????????? I know there is more, but can't think of them at the moment. :)
 
Holy Hannah! Dan (Pendentive) is hooking me up with one of these to carry on the trip, and I'll be squirming like a worm on hot asphalt until it gets here. Much as I love khuks, they still haven't become as instinctive in my hand as a bowie type knife. This "Trishul Decker" looks like a cross between a Pen Knife, a bowie, and a Green River skinning knife. Mucho nice, me likey, thanks Dan!:D

Sarge
 
I'm still waiting to get mine (sniff):(

Must be customs and the stricter inspections following the alerts. US Embassy here is quiet. On protest day, there were a couple of protesters who the the Singapore authorities "took into temporary custody" when they were walking around a MacDonalds with their signs in plastic bags. That's about it. Protest Singapore style.:yawn:
 
I was just browsing N2S's collection and noticed a familiar looking knife. Could this have been the inspiration for the trishul decker?

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I apologize in advance to anyone who thought Bill had posted these for sale today...I make the same mistake. Best to check the date on the first thread.
 
The Trishul Decker that Dan gave me is right now pulling duty in Afghanistan with a young fellow who's been there before. He's better equipped this go round, thanks Dan.

Sarge
 
When it comes to chuckin' knives, Bobby Branton is a good man to talk with (President, American Knife Throwers Alliance). He would undoubtedly welcome a question on his Branton Knives forum.
 
I still haven't had the chance to see mine (sniff, sniff again). SARS scare keeping me locked up in Singapore (cough, cough . . . wheeze . . . retch)!
 
SARS is bad news, I pray when you finally get your Trishul Decker you'll be enjoying it, and good health.:)

Sarge
 
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