A good set of knives is great for tasks like cutting through a steak or slashing through jungle vines. But can you guess that's cooler than a sharp knife?
Whether you saw it in a movie or by watching an expert do it, someone throwing knives is always an incredibly cool thing to behold.
If you want to learn how to throw knives but never tried it yourself, know that it's a skill that you can learn. For today's article, we're going to discuss everything you need to know about throwing knives.
Knowing how to throw a knife is a great skill for a "last resort" self-defense tactic. With your bladed accuracy and quickness, your assailant will never see a knife coming as you throw it. But be warned, there's some serious controversy regarding this method of self-defense. Many believe that fighting with the knife means never to throw your only weapon, especially if you can't perform a perfect throw.
It's also a skill that can come in handy if you want to hunt small game in a silent manner. Knife throwing is also an essential skill if you have dreams of joining a circus and dazzling the audience.
Perhaps the best reason to learn knife throwing is that it's just too badass. Showing off your accuracy in throwing a knife is a surefire way to impress your buddies.
So you want to learn how to throw a knife, where do you start? Well, of course, you start by buying your first set of knives. And no, you can't use the knives that are found in your kitchen.
Of course, just about anything can be bought on Amazon these days.
Amazon has a wide range of throwing knives available like the BladesUSA Perfect Point RC-179 Series Throwing Knife Set which is available for the low price of $10 (current sale price) or the Whetstone Cutlery 12 Piece Set of S-Force Kunai Knives for around $20.
The latter is especially interesting because they're kunais which are used as a weapon by ninjas. Just how cool is that?
Your friendly neighborhood Dick's Sporting Goods may also carry some knives for throwing. Although the selection is not that numerous, this shop has some fairly high-end knives if you're into quality sets.
The SOG Fling 3-pack Throwing Knives Combo and Kershaw Ion Spear-Point Fixed Blade Throwing Knife Package are definitely worth checking out.
Selection is not that great and the prices are higher but these are knives that come from reputable brands.
This is a great marketplace if you're looking for quality knives. As you might expect, they carry throwing knives as well.
The Master Cutlery Perfect Point 6 Piece Multi-Color Throwing Knives is a worthy option if you're looking for a multi-colored set. We also love the Hibben Legacy Four Piece Throwing Knife Set due to its stainless steel construction and superb quality.
Here are some top tips to help hone your knife throwing skill.
Overall, throwing knives is simply a great way to have a good time. If you're really serious about it, there are numerous competitions that you can take part in.
Should you consider knife throwing, make sure that you do your due diligence by doing proper training and having the appropriate equipment. And of course, make sure that you observe the proper knife throwing safety procedures.
Have fun!
