I was wondering how practical throwing knives would be, carried in a survival kit.
Of course, I'd use them for anything but throwing.
The first reason is that cheap throwing knives are generally light and easy to carry. A three piece set would weigh about as much as a quality fixed blade knife, and worn about the wrist by their nylon sheath they would be minimally restrictive.
Next, the knives generally are one flat piece of metal with skeletonized handles, making them ideal for lashing onto a split stick to make a spear. Having three spears for throwing into an animal or for general defense is nothing to scoff at, I think. This also prevents you from having to disassemble a more expensive fixed blade knife.
They can also be pounded into wood like an oversized nail and I imagine it to be useful for anchoring. I'm having trouble thinking of a reason why anchoring itself might be useful, though.
The knives are also stainless, good for using outdoors with little thought put into care.
Finally, being cheap and disposable, it doesn't hurt the heart or the wallet if you happen to lose a couple out in the bush.
What do you guys think?
Of course, I'd use them for anything but throwing.
The first reason is that cheap throwing knives are generally light and easy to carry. A three piece set would weigh about as much as a quality fixed blade knife, and worn about the wrist by their nylon sheath they would be minimally restrictive.
Next, the knives generally are one flat piece of metal with skeletonized handles, making them ideal for lashing onto a split stick to make a spear. Having three spears for throwing into an animal or for general defense is nothing to scoff at, I think. This also prevents you from having to disassemble a more expensive fixed blade knife.
They can also be pounded into wood like an oversized nail and I imagine it to be useful for anchoring. I'm having trouble thinking of a reason why anchoring itself might be useful, though.
The knives are also stainless, good for using outdoors with little thought put into care.
Finally, being cheap and disposable, it doesn't hurt the heart or the wallet if you happen to lose a couple out in the bush.
What do you guys think?
I would say that one good knife would be a better benefit than 3 cheap ones. If you are planning on tossing the knives in your goodie bag and forgetting about it, then the set of 3 throwing knives might be worth it. 
