Throwing Knife Thought

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Pawkoo

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I read the other posts on the throwing knife threads and though they are helpful I was looking for some more info. I am looking for something with a blade length of four inches or under so I can carry it if necessary. If you think it should be longer please let me know, the more details the better. I look for quality in knives so with that I realize price is gonna be a tad high. A set of three or more knives is preferable. I have head of some people on this forum that make some good ones and any more info would be great. I think throwing a knife is a useful skill not to mention the coolness factor haha and I would like to teach myself. Im not looking into competition throwing (right now anyways) so whatever your recomendations please tell me and let me know all you can about why you would chose that knife. I thank you all for your help
 
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Well I don't know of any high dollar knives that are dedicated throwers, since throwing a knife is about the most abusive thing you can do to it. Most people choose to use rather cheep yet sturdy blades for throwing.

I do have a set of throwers that somewhat fit your description. They are the cord wrapped throwers designed by Gill Hibben, you can get them in a set of three in one sheath. And I have found that they will take and hold a pretty decent edge, though not as well as some of the high end super steels. (I'd post a pic of mine but I can't seem to get photobucket to work right now)
 
FWIW- longer heavier blades throw easier. The Cold Steel knives are a good start. But bigger than you mentioned.

I started with the Gil Hibben knives and they were tough to learn on. Small knives are tough.

My favorite thrower is a 15" Bowie Knife that weighs 24 Oz.

Good luck and let us know what you wind up with
 
I thank you for your replies and I'm thankful fro the info. I agree that the larger, thicker and heavier knives are the easiest and more than likely the best to throw. I found an old survival knife in my room that I bought for $20 and I can throw pretty well for only having started a few days ago. I memorized the turns per distance and just an overall feel for the knife. I defenitely need to get something with full tang because this one isn't. I was looking at the Boker Ziel 2 knife. Any more info is always grateful. I thank you all once again
 
Ok, I got my photos to work. Here's a pic of the Gill Hibben set I mentioned...
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If you are just looking to learn how to throw I would definately suggest looking at affordable full tang knives. There are plenty to choose from out there, and most will work so just start with what looks good to you. -here's a shot of some of my throwing implements I'm currently using...
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I agree that somewhat larger blades are a bit easier, like the one with the ring-gaurd in my pic. But I think it's good to learn how to manipulate any size knife, spike, or hawk.

From your first post it sounds like maybe you are looking for something that you can carry as a self defense option? ...If that's the case, I would point out that just about any knife with a pointy tip COULD be thrown in a last ditch situation. So you can learn with cheap knives, then pic a good tactical/fighting type knife to carry, and know that you could throw it with some accuracy if needed.

In any case, throwing is fun so enjoy it! :D
 
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The pictures are very helpful, worth a thousand words as it were. I'm not really looking for something for self defense more of something that could be carried if wanted and would comply with my states knife laws. I would probably never throw a knife in a defensive situation and for cqc i have a nice ZT 0150 that will work for shaving haha. Your response is full of info and I thank you for helping me out. I had a cheapie knife I was throwing (a nameless taiwan made survival knife) that worked well but sadly the tip broke ( what a shocker :rolleyes: ) The knives I'm considering are the gil Hibben knives, SOG, Cold Steel and anything else I can find with a stout construction, full tang and will stand up to abuse as long as possible. You guys are awesome keep up the responses haha
 
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Glad to be of help. :)

I haven't tried the SOG or CS throwers, but I've seen them and they look like they would work just fine IMHO. :thumbup:
 
Oh quick question... that black knife with the tanto style blade caught my eye. what knife is that?
 
It looks great but I also want something with an edge as well. The Ziel knives look to be lacking
 
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Oh quick question... that black knife with the tanto style blade caught my eye. what knife is that?
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I'm not sure the exact name of the knife but it's made by United. I've had it for about 10 years and paid around $20 for it I think. Its tip is just a bit thin compaired to the average thrower but I haven't bent or broke it yet.

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I also use it for a kind of do all water knife that I take with me when outdoors swimming/boating, as the sheath allows it to easily be clipped to the inside waistband of your shorts, and is 90% hidden this way. Pluss it's very rust resistant, sheath and all, and it does hold a pretty decent edge too. Oh and the beveled butt end is handy for digging, prying, flat-head screwdriver, and when thrown will sometimes stick in dirt or soft wood!
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Not sure if they still sell these or not though....:o
 
Does anyone knkow how to throw without a spin? does it work better than a spin throw as far as speed and impact energy go? Thanks
 
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Does anyone knkow how to throw without a spin? does it work better than a spin throw as far as speed and impact energy go? Thanks
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Speed and energy are about the same; however, if defense is the way you want to go, a zero spin throw allows you to throw from any reasonable distance; a spin throw only sticks when you're a certain ratio of distances away from the target.

Spinless throws are not hard to do, even underhanded. I recommend you learn all the methods of throwing, since you never know what you'll need, and never know what you'll have: remember, a knife throw can do a lot more than just throw knives.
 
That's helpful thanks. Now begs the question, do you know how or where I can learn how to do a spineless throw? Videos and pictures are the most helpful to me. Thanks
 
Vids and links:

http://flyingsteel.com/links/


It sounds like you want a knife that you can use for cutting and throwing?

Most cutlery are hardened to 58+ Rc. That is pretty high for a thrower; 48-52 Rc is about right. You risk breaking the blade, or at the least, chipping the edge if you throw a 58+ Rc knife.

You could practice with a throwing knife and carry a regular knife.
 
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