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Set of three 7-1/2 in. Black Throwing Knives with Sheath Three high carbon steel throwing knives with a black, no-glare finish. 7-1/4 in. overall knife length. 3-3/4 in. blade length. Set includes quick draw 3 pocket sheath. Read More... Price: $6.95 Black Belt Special! |
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Ninja Spike Darts with Pouch This is a 3 piece set! They are coal black and includes three 6 in. metal spikes with a black nylon case and velcro straps that can be worn on your forearm or ankle. Read More... Price: $4.95 Black Belt Special! |
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Ninja Throwing Spike Made of black metal, this 6 in. throwing spike features a triangular shaped blade. Contoured and grooved handle is designed for better gripping and more accurate throws. Read More... \ Price: $4.95 Black Belt Special! |
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3 Piece Ninja Throwing Spikes with Sheath A nylon sheath conveniently wraps around your leg or arm and holds three black metal throwing spikes. Each spike measures 6 in. long and features a sharpened point at one end. Read More... Price: $8.95 Black Belt Special! |
Throwing knives should not be too heavy. They should be
about 200 to 250G in weight. Take the thrower
between your thumb and index finger and throw it at
a wooden board or other target. Generally speaking,
a heavier throwing knife is more stable in the air,
but obviously more difficult to execute.
The center of gravity for the knife should be
somewhere in the middle give or take a centimeter. You
want your knife to make nice even round turns in the
air. The less balanced the knife, the more unstable the
flight; you won't know where the knife will go. It is
theoretically possible to throw an unbalanced life, but
it will take some getting used to. However, if you
continuously use balanced knives, then regardless of
what knife you use, you will have a "Feel" for how to
throw it. You can throw it using the same motion, the
same technique and the knife should fly through the air
just fine.
Buying a self-adjustable weighted knife is another
alternative, but this is very difficult to work with in
actuality. It takes years of training to be able to
adjust the center and know how to "feel" the knife. For
beginners, it is best to use a standard knife that is
properly centered and weighted.
A throwing knife should not have a sharp blade. You may easily cut yourself when handling it, and you don't want that. When a very sharp knife bounces off it's target, it may also inadvertently cut you. What's important is the handle and the tip. Throwing knives are usually made from soft steel so that they can easily be repaired by the martial artist; via hammer or file. Sharper blades will also tend to get bent more easily.
Throwing knives without any external material to cover the handle is best. A pure steel, unibody knife is the best for throwing and gripping. They are also the most balanced. Use some tape around the handle if you need better grip.
The hammer grip is the easiest way to hold a throwing knife. You hold the knife as you would a hammer. You place your thumb on the spine (small side) of the knife. I usually find myself being able to aim better this way. Your wrist should be stiff when throwing. Otherwise you may get uncontrollable rotations. If the knife is sharp, you should only use the grip of the handle. The hammer grip is used with heavy knives.
The pinch grip is used to throw light knives. The pinch grip can be used to throw a knife quickly and with great force. Pinch the knife between your thumb and forefinger. Make the knife an extension of your arm; a straight extension. For even greater force and distance, use the grip of your middle finger as well. You can also grip the blade if the blade is not sharp. There are many other grips that martial artists use. The above are the most common.
A throwing knife should not have a sharp blade. You may easily cut yourself when handling it, and you don't want that. When a very sharp knife bounces off it's target, it may also inadvertently cut you. What's important is the handle and the tip. Throwing knives are usually made from soft steel so that they can easily be repaired by the martial artist; via hammer or file. Sharper blades will also tend to get bent more easily.
Throwing knives without any external material to cover the handle is best. A pure steel, unibody knife is the best for throwing and gripping. They are also the most balanced. Use some tape around the handle if you need better grip.
The hammer grip is the easiest way to hold a throwing knife. You hold the knife as you would a hammer. You place your thumb on the spine (small side) of the knife. I usually find myself being able to aim better this way. Your wrist should be stiff when throwing. Otherwise you may get uncontrollable rotations. If the knife is sharp, you should only use the grip of the handle. The hammer grip is used with heavy knives.
The pinch grip is used to throw light knives. The pinch grip can be used to throw a knife quickly and with great force. Pinch the knife between your thumb and forefinger. Make the knife an extension of your arm; a straight extension. For even greater force and distance, use the grip of your middle finger as well. You can also grip the blade if the blade is not sharp. There are many other grips that martial artists use. The above are the most common.
