Which throwing knife should I choose?

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arreskow

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Hey Guys!

I intend to buy a set of throwing knives... Please help me out.
The SOG knives look cool. Are they any good?
 
As I've pointed out before... this forum is hosted by Bobby Branton, who makes some amazing (and bomb-proof) knives. I have some #8's.

I would steer away from anything with a hole or cut-out, unless its very small. The Cold Steels are good.
 
+2 on the CS products. I love all of mine for throwing. have yet to break or even really damage one even when bounced off of rocks and concrete. It is an added bonus that they are easy on the wallet.
 
just out of curiosity, how do you rate a 3/16 lanyard hole on a 1/4 thick handle? Granted, what I've been making is more of a utility/thrower than a pure throwing knife, but I was a little leery of drilling the hole to begin with.
 
One hole, especially a lanyard hole, is not an issue (strength-wise). Slots and cut-outs are where breaks occur.
 
the ones I've been making (you've seen, I think) have the finger choil, but with tempered 1084 and almost 1/4 inch going through that section, it should be fine, I think. All convex ground, too.
 
Patrick,

Bobby, Chris and I have a design with holes in the blade that has been holding up well even in the cheap version I've been testing for most of this year. I throw hard and haven't had one break yet and they only bend a little, but again, its a bendy metal. I don't think a heat treated version would break, though if Bobby does one he might shrink the holes a little to make absolutely sure. Of course you're right about the holes in general, but it is possible to get by with holes if you do it right.

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arreskow said:
Hey Guys!

I intend to buy a set of throwing knives... Please help me out.
The SOG knives look cool. Are they any good?
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I've handled the SOG throwing knives and dont like them for conventional throwing styles. Those waves in the handle caught my fingers and cobbled up my release something fierce.

However, if you master the spinless throw the curves shouldn't matter at all.

If you have the money you might be better served getting Mr. Branton's knives.
 
I'm thinking about getting some throwers as well. I'd like to buy a set of 2 or 3 knives with a sheath. I'd like them to be at least 12". I'd also prefer a shiny finish so that if I throw it in dirt or vegetation I can spot it easily.

So far I'm leaning towards the Gil Hibben competition throwing set. Available here:

http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/eCommerce/product.jsp?range=21&Mode=Cat&Cat=94&SKU=GH2033

Does anyone have any thoughts on this set?
 
At a little over $10 per knife, that's probably as much as you'd want to spend on a set of three.

You could find less expensive knives, but if you like these... go ahead.

In other words, if they were $50 for three, I'd say take a pass.
 
Aare you well healled? Tru Balance has been the most copied and mimicked designs since the 50's Basic no handles go for 110.00 for three. After that 75.00 ea. for 6 more designs. The cold steel are copies the hatchet bowie etc.
 
I think the only holes that effect are logos, and lightening holes that effect where you make finger contact.
 
The cold steels are great and with a couple of half hitch knots out of florescient coed they are easy to spot.
 
arreskow said:
Hey Guys!

I intend to buy a set of throwing knives... Please help me out.
The SOG knives look cool. Are they any good?
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I havnt used SOG knives but i do know,if you know how to throw them right, kunai are good and they look kool
 
I like the cheap Pakistani bowies for throwing. I drill out the handle pins, knock off the slabs, remove the guard, and take care of any burrs or rough spots on the grinder. I've got three of them I got off eBay that I've had for years.
 
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