Throwing knives - Page 2

LASur5r+P · September 17, 2002, 12:19 PM

Never did like leaving ordinance behhind so that it could be used against me.
Could never get that point to end up point first every time. Have to work in close if I have any knife work to do.

Good luck with finding the right knives.

weerwolf · December 10, 2002, 06:14 PM

If you plan to use throwing knives , first find a good one that goes with your (lack of) throwing style. Next there are 2 ways to throw , first the usual circus style throw in witch the knife rotates while flying toward the target. The other way is with the palm grip of spearhead throw , that causes the knife not to spin while flying. The circus style throw is useless in any combat situation , except when you're really good.

Seeker · December 10, 2002, 08:50 PM

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the palm grip of spearhead throw , that causes the knife not to spin while flying.

More info please.

Ayteeone · December 11, 2002, 12:54 AM

If you want something that should be reasonably effective, the old throwing axes had a reputation for working well. However, if it doesn't work, you've just given the other guy a good contact weapon!

Keep the knife in your hand.

Better yet, see the perp ahead of time and avoid him.

weerwolf · December 11, 2002, 06:13 AM

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More info please.

go to:
http://www.throwzini.com/
or
http://www.knifethrowing.info/

CWL · December 13, 2002, 04:12 PM

Cold Steel Torpedo is the only 'toy' that I think most people can learn to use quickly. However, it is just a toy.

Only knife throwing I've seen that looks good is in FMA when a knife is thrown to finish off someone, -typically someone who is already incapacitated or somehow tangled-up. It is not a first move, AND you always maintain your primary weapon -such as a sword.

Quartus · December 18, 2002, 01:36 PM

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So, I can get a license to carry a firearm, but a sharpened bit of steel that is much less likely to be a threat, is not available to me, legally.

Knife laws are often more convoluted, arbitrary, and just plain stupid than gun laws.

striderteen · May 20, 2004, 06:24 PM

It depends. If you are really, really, really good, purpose-designed throwing knives can be more effective than handguns because you have complete control of the knife's trajectory up until the exact moment of release and can make it curve to hit a moving target, wheras with a handgun you are committed to a straight-line aim a few milliseconds before the shot actually goes off.

On the other hand, very few people are this good with throwing knives.

Spectre · May 23, 2004, 12:48 PM

I know two people- of hundreds I've seen train with knives- who may be this good.

Both of them would prefer a firearm, any firearm, to defend themselves.

If one has this much motor control, one can simply plot the target's track. Even easier with a firearm.

John

September 17, 2002, 12:19 PM	#26
LASur5r+P Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2001 Location: soCal,Republic of Posts: 111	Providing weapons to the enemy Never did like leaving ordinance behhind so that it could be used against me. Could never get that point to end up point first every time. Have to work in close if I have any knife work to do. Good luck with finding the right knives. __________________ proud to be an American.

December 10, 2002, 06:14 PM	#27
weerwolf Member Join Date: December 8, 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 28	If you plan to use throwing knives , first find a good one that goes with your (lack of) throwing style. Next there are 2 ways to throw , first the usual circus style throw in witch the knife rotates while flying toward the target. The other way is with the palm grip of spearhead throw , that causes the knife not to spin while flying. The circus style throw is useless in any combat situation , except when you're really good. __________________ veni , vedi , velcro I came , I saw and I stuck around

December 13, 2002, 04:12 PM	#31
CWL Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,576	Cold Steel Torpedo is the only 'toy' that I think most people can learn to use quickly. However, it is just a toy. Only knife throwing I've seen that looks good is in FMA when a knife is thrown to finish off someone, -typically someone who is already incapacitated or somehow tangled-up. It is not a first move, AND you always maintain your primary weapon -such as a sword. __________________ Vae Victis

May 23, 2004, 12:48 PM	#34
Spectre Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 23, 1998 Location: ATL Posts: 3,277	I know two people- of hundreds I've seen train with knives- who may be this good. Both of them would prefer a firearm, any firearm, to defend themselves. If one has this much motor control, one can simply plot the target's track. Even easier with a firearm. John __________________ John Wandering Thoughts

December 11, 2002, 12:54 AM	#29
Ayteeone Member Join Date: December 2, 2002 Posts: 51	If you want something that should be reasonably effective, the old throwing axes had a reputation for working well. However, if it doesn't work, you've just given the other guy a good contact weapon! Keep the knife in your hand. Better yet, see the perp ahead of time and avoid him.

May 20, 2004, 06:24 PM	#33
striderteen Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 590	It depends. If you are really, really, really good, purpose-designed throwing knives can be more effective than handguns because you have complete control of the knife's trajectory up until the exact moment of release and can make it curve to hit a moving target, wheras with a handgun you are committed to a straight-line aim a few milliseconds before the shot actually goes off. On the other hand, very few people are this good with throwing knives.